The $35 Gaming Headset Killer

[@nagettt]

you really embraced the chris pratt with the koss headphones

[@prescotthancock5907]

Lmao

[@OshMMf]

I wonder if he ever gets stopped in the streets by people asking for an autograph or a selfie thinking he is Chris Pratt 😂

[@antftwx]

Been watching for years and only just realized from your comment that he looks like Chris Pratt and Pedro Pascal got fused together in a matter transporter accident.

[@mrpotch]

I was like, "why does he look familiar?"

[@Tatertot01]

Am I the only one who thinks he doesn't look a whole lot like Chris Pratt? Every video someone always make a Pratt reference but I don't think there's a huge resemblance. His nose is so different that I would never mistake him for Pratt.

[@mynameissang]

A couple of FYIs: 1. If you get the Porta Pros, also get the Yaxi earpads. Much more comfortable, and somehow opens up the sound more (they're a little muddy stock) 2. There is also a Porta Pro Communication model, which includes a gooseneck mic, and this mic is legitimately fantastic sounding, although it will pick up some ambient noise. And it's currently on sale for Black Friday.

[@profosist]

I was going to mention the porta pro headset. Its my go to when I needs something wired quick. I have been wanting one for so long, super glad it finally came back!. I should really pickup a second for backup. When I had a temp pc setup I used it as my maininterface for work and play, can be driven by any half decent USB-C headset adapter. And yes the mic is LEGIT better than whats on most gaming headsets out there.

[@MagashiSaizen]

Can you mod the Koss Porta Pro Communication Headset the same as the regular version and if you do, do you lose access to the mic?

[@profosist]

@@MagashiSaizen no idea what the mods are but it's just attached to the screw point on the side.

[@comradeboris]

+1 for the Yaxi pads, love them on all my Koss headphones

[@TechAmbr]

I use the Porta Pro Communicator on my VR headset. Beautiful and immersive sound and great mic quality. Highly recommended.

[@patrickmoore7227]

I am a mobile dj and have been using my Koss Pro4/X Plus 5 nights a week since 1988 and work flawlessly since the day I bought them and still sound incredible

[@Simsonlover222]

try beyerdynamic dt990 open back headphones xD

[@JadeEyeland]

How is the sound isolation? Do you find you need to crank them

[@user-mh6ie9wm6m]

@@Simsonlover222I would argue that the Pro4/X has better tuning. The DT990s are more technical for sure. But if he’s a mobile DJ, I would say that the more balanced sound from the Pro4/X is preferable. The Pro4/X is better extended and has more detail in the low end and I think would be better suited for club mixes. DT990s are better for more classical music.

[@Simsonlover222]

@@JadeEyeland the sound isolation for the person waring them: you hear everything around you. for others: you would need to sit in slience next to the person listening to be really bothered by it :o

[@Simsonlover222]

@@user-mh6ie9wm6m yeah the dt990 can sound a bit harsh at higher volumes in some tracks...i like to compare them to mercedes benz :D it makes fun to drive slow and elegant and other headphones have other strengths :o i like to listen to them on medium to low volume, then they are not ear piercing (to me) :D but i got to admit i didnt hear many other good headphones so i dunnow xD

[@SugarFreeTargets]

Koss is the most underrated audio brand imo. Their sound signature well refined and despite their price, they do keep up with hifi audio. They're a diamond in the rough for us audiophiles.

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

I don't even know if we can say they're underrated amongst audiophiles or if they have a regal status. But yes certainly as a consumer facing product for normies they are wildly underappreciated. Between the KSC-75 the Porta pro and the KP-30HI I mean all three of those are legendary. I guess there's a sequel to the latter. I don't know if they're quite as revered but I think it they have much better build quality at least which was probably the biggest weakness of these products. But that's reflected in the price and the sounds is just ridiculously good.

[@HeartInLight]

Koss has always been fantastic. I had a big over the ear set in the late 90s. And they are still some of the best headphones I ever put on my head.

[@KayoMichiels]

Underrated? more like hidden heroes... the Oculus Rift builtin headphones were Koss Porta Pro drivers!

[@markmccoy3369]

They were the original headphone brand. Like, they actually invented consumer headphones.

[@bilditup1]

Lifetime warranty, which they honor

[@contraaa_]

You're wearing the Porta Pro's backwards in the intro, and in some of the b-roll shots.. I only know this as I've made the same mistake countless times haha.

[@HardwareCanucks]

Yeah. They are easy to confuse when not looking 😆 -D.

[@666dreamboat]

Haha it does look funny, he does address it in the video though 😂

[@boban250]

@@HardwareCanucks Well you're supposed to hold the bridge when putting them on, then you automatically put them on the right way around. :D Also, the cups can be adjusted outwards with the sliders above the speakers when they're on your ears, this moves the clamping force to your temples and away from the ears.

[@Bananeurysm]

It’s not just the PortaPro. He’s wearing the KPH40s backwards, too, lol. When it comes to headphones, at least, red is always meant for the right ear, and blue for the left. I can accept that for music, especially if you aren’t an enthusiast, but gaming…you’re gonna hear someone coming on your right, turn, then get killed from behind, lol.

[@mathesar]

I used the standard model Porta Pro's in the early 2000s on my PC for music & games (had a separate USB Logitech microphone) I just remember them having better than expected sound for their size and comfort was never an issue, The thin wiring eventually failed on one side but this was after several years, definitely got my moneys worth.

[@darkcl]

0:10 the right and left are in reverse.....

[@spartalawson]

He did mention it later on the video

[@GamingNightsNeoMasaki]

Hi jailbird

[@mr.rattlebone4902]

I *would* totally just rock Koss, but the problem with them is the wire is absolute dogshit. Then you have to buy a whole new pair. If they had a replaceable cable like every other enthusiast brand allows us to, these would be perfect

[@jevc900423]

Replace them with some nylon sleeved cables, if you are capable of soldering, then you just spend 10-20 more to get basically undestructible headphones. I made my superlux hd 681 evo last 7 years, till the last week one speaker completely decided to die.... but 7 years for 35 bucks + 10 bucks of replacemente cables is a no brainer.

[@TechRodent]

I modded my KSC75 to be Bluetooth wireless!

[@GoaLitiuM]

I got the wireless version of Porta Pros after having several wired ones made useless by the bad wires, well the only dangling wires in the wireless model also had the same bad contact issues with the wires... I liked all the versions of Porta Pro so far but I'll never buy one again unless they do something to the wires.

[@waffle911]

​​@@GoaLitiuM There's a True Wireless PortaPro now. No dangly Bluetooth module, everything integrated.

[@senpaihentai29]

modded mine with MMCX.

[@basssq3]

I just picked up a pair of KPH30i's a few months ago. I got them as a spare until I felt like soldering my broken headphones. I moved my modmic over to them, and I've been so satisfied that I haven't bothered fixing my K7XX's. Can't recommend them enough for the price.

[@bjoern2x]

Thank you very much for talking about the Koss Porta Pro X. This made me find my pair of Koss Porta that I bought in 2000. It gave me pure listening pleasure back then and they still deliver!!

[@ignatiykalakutskiy8992]

Same for me) saw the previee, clicked to read comments before the video and already thinking where is my porta pro) and if I have any mini-jack to type c adapter...

[@MissFoxification]

The KSC-75's are the ear clip version and are great for wearing with VR headsets. There's even a community for them they are so popular.

[@ВоробьёваАлександра-е5ф]

Have similar headphones found them hard to put on

[@MissFoxification]

@@ВоробьёваАлександра-е5ф If the "clip" piece at the back that holds it in place is wire you can bend it. If not, have a look for different ear pads, there's larger ones that might help keep them in place.

[@BrotherO4]

The Koss Ksc75X are 20$ and are the best gaming out of all of these.

[@danilo9642]

Ever since I got the KSC75s I stopped buying expensive gaming headsets and IEMS lol they’re really that good for competitive shooting games!

[@clippedwings2121]

Does the KSC75 have a mic? I play a lot of team shooters and a mic is mandatory

[@PliskinHK]

@@clippedwings2121 The black Massdrop x Koss KSC75s have a mic

[@meow-meow-1337]

@@clippedwings2121 No, but you can still use a seperate mic or mod the KSC75 to use another cable

[@J0kerHecz]

@@clippedwings2121Ehh just get an appropriate mic so no one has to deal with how bad it’ll sound to others 😂 If you can afford a gaming system and games, a $20 or so mic shouldn’t be an issue.

[@LunnchBoxx45]

I have a set of KSC75 that I absolutely love. When I get tired of my IEMs or my set of Sennheiser HD599, the clip on "set it and forget it" style of the KSC75 is a very welcome thing. They sound great, and are extremely comfortable. They are a perfect option for one ear on, one ear off gaming with friends sessions. I just let the game come through my speakers and send the chat through the one headphone. Occasionally I like giving my ears a rest and the KSC75 is the perfect headphone for me to do that.

[@L4NC3_L0T]

Just bought the BT/Wireless version of the Pro... a bit more expensive (~90€) but no wires is awesome. ^^ AND they DO come with a USB to AUDIO-Jack cable that let's you use them wired when the battery runs out. A perfect companion for my SteamDeck.

[@thecjm]

It's always a little frustrating when Hardware Canucks features a product that's much more expensive to get (or sometimes even totally unavailable) in Canada. I know the US is a big market and you review everything in USD but this $35 headset ends up costing $70 CAD with shipping

[@carwynvan]

Been using the Porta Pro Wireless (gen1) with yaxi pads for about 6 years as my go to everyday headphones. Absolutely love them and 100% thinking of getting the Porta Pro Wireless 2.0 once I can

[@AhmetBarsGuclu]

I actually use KPH30i for all of my computer needs, only issue is the build quality. As the plastic ages, it becomes brittle and snaps easily. There are 3D printed headband mods so you can easily repair when it eventually fails.

[@TOM7952]

The KPH40 uses a better headband but it's still pretty flimsy

[@blaketastic]

With the kph30i, after the plastic headband broke after a year or two, i switched the drivers onto the kph40 headband, they clip straight on.

[@trog69]

I prefer the sound from the 30i's vs the Porta Pros, which I gave to my brother. Once I put on some Grado clone pads the sound stayed great and they're uber-comfortable. Music sounds impactful and their positional soundstage is sufficient for casual (Skyrim, The Witcher, Fallout) gaming.

[@sirwlat]

Koss KSC75X from Mass Drop is the best in my opinion, worth better than any headset. There is literally no weight; you get great open-back drivers and great imaging. It is also amazing for listening to music and has a decent mic (only the x).

[@CF-Builds]

We got Star Lord reviewing headphones before we got GTA 6 💀

[@DrChewy71]

The Porta Pro have been my favorite headphones for years. It's nice to see them get attention.

[@systemBuilder]

0:30 I think the headphones are working too hard because they are catching fire and smoking in the scenes. I don't want headphones that work so hard they catch fire!

[@eftm7]

There's no way you're serious

[@TimelyIdiot]

​@@eftm7 he's very serious! Smoking headphones is very scary! Smoking kills!

[@eejuliani]

@@eftm7 Of course he is! It's dangerous!

[@DeftStar76YT]

lol

[@forchyforchy5456]

ive used them for years, the one unfortunate thing about every model is that they are kinda delicate.

[@meow-meow-1337]

I used the Koss KSC75 before switching to IEM's. They are insanly good for the pricetag

[@Tialian]

I actually tried IEMs first but find the KSC75X much more comfortable.

[@FATSNAIL-FPV]

got here for the Porta Pro X, now I'm looking for that grenade launcher in Stalker 2. Thanks! well put together and detailed review as always, happy to see you back in my feed! Happy holidays!

[@Schmidteren]

They even have a version with an awesome boom mic attached. Should be a big gamer headset.

[@PureRushXevus]

how are they _still_ making the portapro lol, I remember buying like 4 of them 10-15 years ago and them breaking all the time as they were so flimsy

[@sergeykish]

I've bought decade ago and they still work

[@xedarkrunner5167]

15 year old me just arrived with a time machine and wonders if the cables still breaks after a month? Loved that these had lifetime warranty, so I probably went through 10 of these during my teens.

[@themightysk]

Nope the cables are still super fragile. You basically need to buy a new pair every 6 months.

[@Pasi123]

The cables are still fine on my Porta Pro after few years of daily use but the pads worn out, but thankfully there's replacement pads available for them

[@austin.t5557]

KPH30's with the Grado Mod, still my number 1 daily even over my 6XX's.

[@oat1000]

Owned both of these and I definitely disagree. I prefer the HD6XX sound for sure, but even the Grado pads are uncomfortable for me. Maybe I've just got big ears though

[@acoolrocket]

Damn, I mean I conventiently got both headphones and would prefer my HD 6xx any day.

[@fiasse-est]

Daily driver doesn't mean his best headphone he uses daily. I personally choose the most comfort and best portability for my daily driver.

[@BrendenChase77]

I had some Koss headphones back in the 90's and they sounded amazing!

[@thisdot]

I got the KPH40 after seeing this video and they're amazing. For years I've been dealing with pain at the top of my head. Just can't tolerate any kind of weight no matter how many headbands or cushions I try. I also don't like IEMs but these headphones are the perfect middle ground, it's not annoying like an IEM but its also ultra light weight enough to not hurt my weak scalp. The sound is excellent too, not quite as good as my HD6XX but hey these are significantly cheaper and personally worth the trade off for me to not hurt my head. These are my new go to headphones for gaming.

[@stuartcarson9378]

I had a pair of the Koss Porta Pro years ago and they sounded amazing. Maybe its time to revisit them.

[@a-job7276]

I recommend trying attenuators and impedance adapters. It increases the signal/noise ratio, and you use a greater dynamic range of the DAC by being able to increase the digital volume. On the other hand, the volume knob has more travel for the same reason. An important point is that you can change the tone or hardness, increasing bass and attenuating treble, the more ohms the more attenuation. For very sensitive IEMs or those with very low impedance (8, 16, 32 Ohm) you can use one with 400 - 600 ohms without problems, if it attenuates too much for your taste, then use one with 75 to 150 or 300, there are ones with less ohms but you hardly notice the change. Don't buy the expensive ones unless you have money to spare... there are some at a reasonable price. If you can make some DIY, there are online calculators for these things like L-pad, symmetrical T-pad (balanced) or simply a series resistor. You don't have to go crazy with the cables either, the cheap ones harden over time but the expensive ones are pure audiophile jewelry. With IEMs you have to keep in mind that over time you have to replace the nozzle filters with other ones like them, you can buy them without much fuss, you just have to know which ones to buy... It's not because you're stingy, it's because the humidity ends up condensing and accumulating. The subject of ear-tips for IEMs is another world, you don't have to go crazy either, some are made of latex, liquid silicone, or spiral type (it has some fins to make more force). Merry Christmas!

[@bradeybunch9599]

This is genuinely a really cool find, wow!

[@KillerBearsaw]

I have an old set of the cheapo Koss over ear headphones and it was wild putting them back on after using a 'gaming headset' for a few years, Koss is under appreciated in the general community

[@m4nc1n1]

The 30s and Porta Pros are legendary, but the 40s are the best of the bunch. Make sure you get the YAXI pads for the Porta Pros with any of them. YAXI will work on all three, and it is 100% worth it.

[@CyberDopamine]

Thank you for being a good medic on the battlefield

[@nukix3128]

6:10 were just not going to acknowledge this lil guy

[@JustinTheMan369]

I had used KPH30I's for YEARS and i got them for 20 dollars. They are a great value and the sound quality is really good. Koss also makes gaming headsets with a more traditional form factor and i got the GMR 545 AIR open back USB headset for $30, AND I LOVE THEM!!!!!!

[@AndyMutz]

been using the Koss Porta Pro, for all my mobile needs, since 2007 :)

[@EricEschenbach]

I've been using Koss Porta-pros on a daily basis for over a decade. They are really great headphones. They sound great and are very portable (you can buy hard cases for them online). I will be using them for years to come.

[@igorbog88]

They're not worth buying if you live outside the US due to different price and added shipping and non-availability. And the driver has issues as well, it cannot play complex music or be listened to loudly or handle low bass as well as other frequencies at the same time - it distorts into buzzing territory. And if they don't they eventually will. They are also flimsy and poorly made. They will break, the wire will split, you will have to buy new earpads after just a few months etc. Might as well just buy something else as in two years you will have bought 3 pairs.

[@deuswulf6193]

None of that has been my experience thus far, and I own a handful of different models. Perhaps your experience has been with some knock offs, which unfortunately are out there.

[@igorbog88]

@@deuswulf6193 There are no knockoffs that have the Koss label itself. My comment is about the KSC75 which is the most commonly recommended Koss model online and these models share the same driver.

[@deuswulf6193]

@@igorbog88 There are knockoffs. I know, I intentionally bought a few off aliexpress for a project. As for the KSC75, no they are not the same drivers as the ones shown in this video. The KSC75, only shared drivers with the KTXPro 1. They use a "titanium" coating on them, which I personally don't think sounds as good as the drivers used in the Porta Pro, Sporta Pro and KPH30 or 40 models. I own 4 different pairs of these headphones, so I know what they are capable of.

[@xerxesYt123]

I havent heard of these brands, youre right that its hard to get a pair outside the US.

[@Pandemonium088]

Is there any difference between the Koss Prota pro and the Porta Pro X?

[@deuswulf6193]

No difference. They also sound the same as the Sporta Pro which is even cheaper and can be fully rotated.

[@Pandemonium088]

@deuswulf6193 Thanks!

[@BunnyslippersEUC]

I recommend the KPH30i with a protable cd-player. The 60 Ohm rejects hiss and interference from the motor spinning the CD. The Koss KPH75 has a bigger soundstage/headspace. Especially on a full tube amplifier, the Koss KPH75 really gives you an out of head experience. This is great for first-person games. Robocop Rogue City has fantastic audio design. The Koss KPH75 gives the illusion that ambient sounds are coming from your room. If you do not like the ear-hooks, you can always buy a headband. I spent responsibly. I bought two KPH30i and two KPH75.

[@yamasaer]

You are slowly change from Chris Patt to Pedro Pascal. Nice review btw!

[@N8_THN]

I swear by the Porta Pro headphones. They sound great and don't suffocate my ears when wearing them for long periods of time. They do tend to break after a while but they're so cheap it doesn't even matter. There is a version of the Porta Pros with a traditional mic arm in case you ever want to check that out

[@TheLeftistOwl]

Koss KPH40, Koss KSC75 and the porta pros are the best headphones you can get under $100 and they're infinitely modifiable. Highly recommend. They also came out with the Porta Pro wireless.

[@flug_rost]

I can highly recommend the Porta Pro communication headset for gaming. It costs a bit more but has a proper boom mic that sounds incredibly good!

[@HiTeckGrenwick]

Koss also has a Porta Pro headset with a great mic. Highly recommend checking it, been using it since my Rig 600s died a few years ago.

[@timeconsumer325]

I bought the porta pros, kh30i, and then ksc75s all in the course of a year or so. I love all of them, but my favorite are the ksc75s. I find them so comfortable compared to just about everything else and they sound amazing. You can't really go wrong with any of them, though.

[@enwz96]

been using Koss for a long time ksc35, ksc75, portapro. Sound to price wise, they dont disappoint.

[@greyorbit]

the oversized ear pad hack on the KPH30 is really nice

[@The8merp]

I got the Koss Porta Pro X, they feel a little uncomfortable when worn for a long time and the default cushions they come with are kinda thin and got shredded with basic use in a while, but they are cheap at $35 so can't expect much, I think there are aftermarket cushions that are more comfortable

[@HeyNavi]

Another thing about the clamping/comfort of the koss headband, they still feel uncomfortable with glasses on. If you don’t wear glasses, no problem, get the ksc75x with a headband mod and maybe mmcx cable mod it and you’re set for life. Unfortunately, I wear glasses and thought this would be end game but will be sticking with over ear headphones since on ear applies more pressure behind my ears than I expected.

[@ricesan2917]

Yes bring back the KOSSS hype train. I've been on the KSC75s for a few years now. They unfortunately have gone up in price, used to be $20-25 CAD but now in the $40s. I should've bought more but I'm careful with my pair have had no issues. Pro tip, the you can get compatible headbands for the 75s and not have to use the ear clip, I never could keep wearing the ear clips for long periods of time. KOSS has a good line up of over-ears headphones that are underrated in the gaming scene, but they are well known in budget audio.

[@TooFurious4]

What's the difference between the regular Porta Pro and the Porta Pro X?

[@GianniAdduci]

Listened to this using the ksc75's and love them. Been using them for a while now for music and occasional gaming and the sound stage is great.

[@Chukijay]

So back in the day, Koss was the leader of really solid while still affordable sound gear. They made some in-ear headphones in the late 90s/early 00s that were like $20 back then. The WWE was squishy so you’d crush it like an ear plug and it would expand to fit in your ear. Brilliant quality sound. Same with OTE headphones. Cool to see the name back around and doing the same thing. Cheap and good.

[@21Dazzler]

The dreaded "Activate Windows" stamp 😅 time to get to GVG mall.

[@Woodz_007]

I think you forgot to give microsoft some money for ur windows

[@khonjel_singh]

Why bother? Years ago, I saw the "Windows Not Activated" watermark in one of PewDiePie's meme review videos. Since then, the shame I felt about running non-activated Window is gone, never to come back. At least I'm not pirating by using activation crack.

[@MrJohannson]

@@khonjel_singh It locks you out of full-screen exclusive mode, and that can increase input lag in a lot of games, especially DX11. Besides, the script is almost official by now. They could've shut it down years ago but they're not doing it for the simple reason that consumer Windows sales is not how they make their money anymore.

[@mr.guillotine1312]

I'd love to see a review of some of their over ear models.

[@Andrew-qb3oq]

As a kid in the 90s, I had tons of Koss headphones. I think my last set was in the early 00s. Imo the went out of fashion for 2 reasons. They were primarily sold of record/CD stores. When those declined, they didn't have a good outlet to sell at. Secondly mp3 and cell phones came with ear buds for free in the 00s. While the earbuds were usually awful, this limited the need for some cheap and light headphones from Koss. Idk if they still do, but Koss used to have proper audiophile lines too.

[@Dojinshiii]

If you think that the KPH40's are good for gaming, I highly suggest getting the KSC75's and slapping them onto the Parts Express Headphones band; I've had a couple people say that it's nearing audiophile.

[@belgrieve205]

Finally headphones get recognition they deserve, they also have ksc 75 and sPorta pro models which are basicly Porta pros drivers on different chassis my favorite are ksc 75 because how easy it is to just put them in your pocket and go, the only problem ALL of the KOSS headphones is a cable it will 100% get hard break somewhere and you will have to replace it which really easy as long as you have soldering iron and a spare cable or you can even mod them add connectors like mmcx and have replacable cable

[@NotNoord]

I had Koss PortaPro 25th Anniversary Edition back in the day. They sound amazing, but the mechanism is terrible. It pulled out hair constantly, hurt my ears, and broke after a year.

[@warrenteo4277]

Wait till you try the KSC75s, and upgrade them with a Porta Pro/KPH40 headband. Those are end game headphones imo.

[@deuswulf6193]

I still think Porta Pros and KPH30/40 sound better than the titanium driver based KSC75s.

[@Kaichos]

70' headphones making a comeback... We went full circle...

[@yern3wstepdad]

As a kid of the 90's, the Koss KPH40x is very reminiscent of the same headphone i used growing up. More specifically, they were the same ones that came in the 1990's chevy conversion vans with the VHS player and TV.

[@truckwrecker6822]

Why are the KPH40 3x the price in Canada?

[@fellowninja]

I just really wish the cable was thicker. Only complaint. Otherwise, it’s a great design.

[@diogo763]

Was looking at the pros for a while for use in vr, you can detach the head band and use the top bit to attach it to a VR headset with something like zip ties.

[@recycledsoldier]

I've had a pair of these for a couple of years and they are by far the best headphones for the money.

[@Azhureus]

Porta Pro were very popular back at the day. They can break quite easily, keep that in mind. But the fact they retained the same price over years is cool.

[@simonmllerjensen8209]

Not sure if I missed it, but how are the headphones, when it comes to hearing footsteps? I mean for some casual compentative gaming?

[@nateNmeg]

How do they sound plugged into a PS4 via the controller?

[@HiCZoK]

koss porta pro was always amazing. They are selling headset version too. The mic is pretty good

[@sauhamm3821]

I'm sure someone has mentioned this but, you've got the porta pros on backwards at the start of the video...

[@TheDarkKratoz]

The KPH30is might be my favourite headphones of all time. However, they have a tendency to break at the thin part of the adjustment slide. It's nice that they're so inexpensive, but the waste of replacing them every half-year sucks. Imo, the KSC75s (Koss earclip headphone with a slightly different driver) do a WAY better job at imaging, so they're great for gaming. Koss pro tip: pick up some Yaxi pads. Yes, they even work with the KPH30is!

[@anotheruser9876]

Those prices are not C$, right? Saw the PortaPro on Amazon for 3 times the cost.

[@WRBL69]

you wear these the wrong way in most of the shots but you acknowledged it :) when it comes to Porta Pros I had the version without the mic and the sound quality, clarity, stage and positioning was great, I think it beats most of the headphones that are 3 times more expensive. The annoying thing is that they spill and let in outside sound. Many people recable these to get even more from them. Styling is great, I had the classic black with blue and silver accents but KOSS needs to release these in an translucent shell, these would look great!!!

[@FullMetal-Tech]

I have had a pair of Koss KSC75's, clip on ear headphones for years upon years. I use with my Quest 3 and my old gaming PC's ( win 98 - xp ). Back in the day I used them for everything and just sounded great.

[@igitsolutions]

Bro the KOSS brand scales insanely well with expensive DACs. Almost any modern USB DAC released the past 2 years to today 75USD and up scales insanely good. I got an Auki USB DAC with this. Damn so clear. You can hear details and footsteps before you see them.

[@richardhobson7724]

Where on earth did you find them for those prices!!!! Like literally where?

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

So if you just plug these into your PlayStation five controller are they going to sound like trash? Do you have to use an amp for it to sound good?

[@HayBayle]

Man we've really come full circle. The good old hair puller pros (the adjustment mechanism isnt perfect) were really good back then- cool to see this still is true.

[@33up24]

I believe the 75x are better, cheaper, has a mic, and are more balanced tuned

[@waffle911]

2:40 Aww shucks, I wanted to hear the mic test of the PortaPro communications model with the boom mic.

[@PlayingKarrde]

I have three pairs of the Porta Pros in different colours. I love them so much.

[@MarbsMusic]

I had a set of those KOSS Porta Pro X back in the 80s... ;) That design has been around for probably 40 years now...

[@kozuxo]

Finally someone reviewed this headphone because I cannot find anywhere

[@cristianarreola8582]

The kph30i's have a reputations for the headband snapping. There is a seller on etsy who will 3d print a custom replacement headband, but at that point it become more expensive than the porta pros.

[@Haawser]

I broke my gaming headset, so I rushed out and grabbed some cheap ($10 on sale) JVC closed cans with a built-in Mic. Thinking they would have to do until I could fix or replace the 'proper' ones. That was two years ago.

[@onlineapperance150]

Saying the headphones look like Walkmans while he looks like Chris Pratt is just art (reminds me of GotG)

[@wb3213]

do these really sound that good? going to have to try them❤

[@Doofindork]

I love the KPH30i, they have crazy good sound quality for such simple and light pair of headphones. I'm not as big of a fan of Porta Pros, mostly because they are not as cheap at all, and the headset really plucks hair out of your head if you adjust them while on your head. The Koss KSC75 are also fantastic, if you want koss headphones that don't sit on your head.

[@BassRacerx]

Koss released a wireless version of the porta pro a few weeks back!

[@marcuslagergren5632]

I grew up with the Porta Pro. I have had at least five, six of them under the years. The first one when I was around 10 years old. That was in 1993. Good sfuff

[@fallinmor]

You should absolutely try the ksc75 next.

[@93SupaFly]

I used to rock this for gaming until i use it mic..sadly the mic has an issue called crosstalk. The internal cabling is not separated nor shielded between each other, Making your friends in discord can hear whatever you watching on your pc.

[@Tialian]

Use a separate mic, its worth it for the superior comfort.

[@HiCZoK]

ON ear headphones are amazing. I would pay A LOT for koss porta pro wireless version for gaming with usb c dongle. Also, it's open. So no heartbeat noise / vascular noise at all for those who have this effect with closed headphones. Its so good Plastic is great because it's light

[@sasakijung]

Try KSC75 and even mod it with headband like KPH40. You just get incredible Gaming headphone just 20~30USD. Soundstage is wide and mid-treble focus tuning, which good for gaming, yet sound quite decent for music as well.