Koss made the Porta Pro Wireless.. REJOICE!

[@ZReviews]

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[@pappsa8]

I love the koss,but with this huge delay its just a pain in the ass the BT version!

[@in-earfetish]

I haven't confirmed that on other people's devices yet ​@@pappsa8

[@ZReviews]

@@pappsa8 I need to verify that happens on more than just my one phone.

[@pappsa8]

@@ZReviewsothers didnt mention delay!Maybe its just your sony,or you forced ldac to them 😵‍💫!Whatever,ihave just acc,i cant broke them on blutooth🤣! More than 20 hours in this slim case,amp/dac,buttons,fold,openback!!Whaaaaaaat?!

[@yrguitar1]

Sad reality of 2024

[@pilezzero969]

Yes, in case you wondered, they were so awesome in 1984 that everyone in my division (I was in the Navy) bought them after they heard mine on my Walkman clone. Then we bought them for all of our sonar stations, and then bought them 4 more times as they started to disapear...

[@The_Shock_and_Awe]

I assume they sound like the headphones you get on airlines I'm still yet to try them though

[@mistersurrealist]

​@@The_Shock_and_Awe You couldn't be more wrong, dude. They definitely DO NOT sound like that crap. They LOOK cheap, but sound great, especially for the price.

[@The_Shock_and_Awe]

@@mistersurrealist 😆 😂 I'm just joking because they look like them

[@jjjtung]

"I got a lot to say, and not a lot of time to say it" - I check the video length... 43 mins 🤣. TY Z, love it

[@briando8150]

Z and Flossy Carter. "Quick" is always at least 45 mins

[@kavokz]

I was just thinking, why he talking about magic markers and everything else but not the porta pro

[@jafizzle95]

We're Koss guys

[@PseudoGuido]

Koss Co. Guys

[@brownfox1540]

This is the most hyped i have been for any headphone release in the last two decades of this hobby. There is no hyperbole there at all. I cannot overstate how blissfully content I feel.

[@noahkostman6049]

the Koss porta pros have been my new all time favorite headphones, all the pros of earbuds and headphones, and only two cons (for me), has a wire, and looks a little unique in public. definitely getting these for my friends against their will 👍

[@ZReviews]

Also for those who, like me, were scared of SBC coded vs Apt-X and Ldac.. Apparently new phones like my sony probably use the new SBC Xq is equivalent to Apt-X. which is why I like it so much more than the AAC offered. SO REJOICE AGAIN.. if you have a newer phone!

[@accountname-tu2om]

I have no fucking idea what any of that means

[@M_Pulse]

@@accountname-tu2omnobody knows what it means but it’s provacative.

[@astroid99]

​@@accountname-tu2om Bluetooth code, the ones he listed allow for hifi over bluetooth.

[@tjken33]

I'll take a pair. Lost my wired pair about 8 years ago. Almost bought the last "wireless" model. So glad I waited.

[@IRON_PANDA]

Porta Pros surprised me back in the day by how much the actually produce bass for the build and how well they are tuned for the price. Too veiled for me nowadays, but in case you don't want to spend one billion dollars on audio, you can just buy these (maybe a cheap dongle too) and be done with it. Used to drive these with the Moondrop Dawn.

[@silentrocco]

Here I am thinking my KPH40 were the last Koss headphones I ever needed to buy. God, they nailed it this time, after the abysmal first non-wireless wireless Porta Pros. Incredible how they managed to put everything inside the almost unchanged design.

[@jamiljackson4779]

I remember buying the originals at j&r music word back in the day. When the cable pulls out you would solder them back. We all relate to your videos, thanks for putting out amazing content.

[@jonathand827]

I remember j&r music world, sadly the internet age made it fade away.

[@wngimageanddesign9546]

Yes, these KOSS were the BEST portable headphones you can buy. Bass and sound quality was remarkable.

[@ThreeToesofFury]

WOAH!!! a MASSIVE gateway into high end audio has been updated to be wireless?!? yes please.

[@Meuzikfahn321]

Watching this review i suddenly realized i am wearing my 15-year-old Portapros...w/ Yaxi pads! I like them for the office better than KPH40's because I think the Portapros sound better at lower volumes. I think the KPH40's need to be played louder to really shine. Pair either with the ifi Go Blu and love sound without spending a ton.

[@galaxyguy4522]

Just bought some Porta Pro Wireless! 😁 saw em and thought they looked awesome. I’ve been sick of earbuds, so I figured I’d give em a try!

[@STR82DVD]

BTW... I'm that grandfather back in 1984.

[@BurittoSandwich]

Are they perfect?

[@STR82DVD]

@@BurittoSandwich Pretty close. Pretty darn close.

[@WiHL]

I bought the porta pros last week, I love them, guess I'm ordering these now too.

[@girardgarcia2530]

can't believe how coincidental this video is because I was just going through my Koss Porta Pro collection which were in storage for quite some time.

[@STR82DVD]

Now I'm happy again.

[@HobbyTalk]

Now you can have all the hair pulling with none of the hassle from cords!

[@TheHammerofDissidence]

thanks for the Hart-Audio discount, I needed a new cable for my DT770 Pro X's. Big ups, Zeos!

[@ZReviews]

No problem brah 👍

[@j1nftw1n]

Kph40 is the goat

[@startofmadness]

Koss finally made the Porta Pros truely wireless, that's ok i didn't need that money anyway

[@gossipmime7648]

I still rock my massdrop pair.

[@Wheelygonzales]

I just bought a replacement cable for my m50X's from Hart Audio YESTERDAY!!

[@ZReviews]

Order it again! or email James.

[@marcusborderlands6177]

Onetigris was my go to for YEARS for airsoft. And is deffo overkill for carrying something like this. It's perfect. I'll grab a pair immediately.

[@Toelishness]

I made it exactly 2:24 in before I amaz one clicked the shit out of this. Last time you did this to me was the Klipsch Forte 3's! Thanks again Z.

[@ZReviews]

Seems like this is a far less dramatic purchase.

[@Toelishness]

@@ZReviews Indeed, but these are really great! Especially with the pad upgrade! Thanks man!

[@MrHeHim]

@16:00 you could also just use hot glue, and it'll come off without voiding the warranty 😉

[@Vespene]

i don't why but my portapro earpads literally disintegrated in a drawer over the years. i'd love to see them make a wireless ksc75...

[@VonnegutRosewater-yi4rk]

Agree. I'm sure it would be challenging though just cuz there's not a band to kind of connect everything. But I don't know I guess you could kind of make them oversized open ear TWS sort of things

[@d0nj03]

Yeah, KSC pads do that too, not sure what they're made of but I never imagined synthetic materials could rot like that. Maybe Koss were being environmentalist before it was cool and making biodegradable plastics already in the 80s? LOL

[@Sam-ch5yz]

Thanks for the video Z! If you don’t have crazy glue you can also trim the blue tab on the other side

[@hokagoteatimereviews]

Such a fantastic device!

[@Tuskasami]

Somehow after using these for several years, I assumed the little side switches were for like the collapsing mechanism and I just had the biggest - no way moment followed by relief. thank you lmao

[@miagi1337]

AAC has the same Bandwidth as SBC so no point expecting a significant better output. Only SBC and AAC is very unfortunate and a hard pass for me. If you listen to taiko drums and flute on a simple track sure it might be enough. But try more complicated or convoluted songs (pretty much any Punk rock song) and SBC will make a mess out of it. The informations that get lost while squeezing thru the codec can never be restored, it is not a matter of DAC, amplifier or driver quality. What is gone is gone. aptx HD would have been cool as it can be used on pc/ laptops.

[@Jasontheguitarist87]

Right. For $100 these should have modern codec support. I guess Koss is banking on most folks not having a clue what we're talking about.

[@strayiggytv]

I think they're right because I don't care about any of that lol

[@friendsfans123]

Is it a really noticeable? Cuz I mostly listen to metal or dubstep so I rather just get the wired pros if that’s the case :/

[@heyguyslolGAMING]

Star-Lord is happy... Mine arrive tomorrow :D

[@MeltedFace707]

Ughhhh the NEED I have for this but in their black and gold edition to match my current pair or PortaPros. I yelled at you when you said to calm down, as if you can actually hear me. Lol. "THEY'RE TWS PORTAPROS!"

[@bajanese1]

Perfect compact Travel headphones. Especially with the 3.5 mm cable for the plane. That was the downside of the old Bluetooth.

[@user-be3mk6cg4c]

I am showing a 20% off amazon already for them! Wish they shipped to Germany for me

[@pilezzero969]

A small piece of plastic, shaped with the file, and tiny bit of blue tack would keep you from voiding the warranty while still letting you keep the spring set to light

[@ZReviews]

I feel like the spring would throw out anything you put in there. I tried Blue-Tac first. Just instant SQUEEESH

[@accountname-tu2om]

Your energy is good I'm liking it

[@arthurwatts1680]

I probably need to give Koss another shot. They sound great for the money but I'm too rough on anything portable and these just aren't built to take it.

[@reflection1119]

I was not expecting mad science hour... It's been a while

[@ivegyattocomment]

bless, take my money.

[@maxhardy123]

watching with on a modded KSC75 with a mmcx cable and 3rd party portapro headband. this could be the next pickup fr

[@PabloConcrete]

Do we know when these will be available in UK, please?

[@Man_Whale]

Are these good for a quiet office? I need then to let in sound so i can hear my surroundings but not bleed sound. Imagine a very quiet office.

[@ElvenSpellmaker]

They should just release a version where you pay a bit more for LDAC, seeing as SBC and AAC just aren't that great. (People did it for MQA, so why not LDAC) I'd pay the extra to have a codec that isn't crap.

[@carwynvan]

Listening to this review on my gen 1 porta pro wireless 🙂 these look to address the problems i have with the gen 1s. Edit - but also seems to raise new problems/concerns 😅

[@andyrichter2714]

Men shouldn’t cry But I’ll make an exception for the final episode of The Grand Tour

[@Camride]

I own a file... But sandpaper works too. Just gotta be careful not to scuff the metal. Don't want to make you r brand new portas ugly.

[@RAHelllord]

The easy solution for that is to add some masking tape over the metal parts before filing or sanding anything

[@AntonyHollingworth]

Wonder how long until we can buy these in the UK. I modded a pair of KCS75 to be bluetooth, was going to attempt it with TWS but was too much hard work to figure it out.

[@Laidback_616]

I randomly thought about the last Koss buds I owned called The plug about ten years ago, exactly yesterday. Now, this video pops up in my feed. These phones are spooky as shit.

[@josepalacios2344]

This is not a tutorial, is a lifestyle! hahah

[@ricardombr]

Could you bug them to make a usb to 3.5mm cable with a boom mic?

[@darrellross8609]

Z, Scala & Kolacny Brothers: "Yellow". Best, D.

[@Rubmaster]

I bet 80% has a file. Because it comes attached to most nail clippers 😊

[@TigroGumi]

There's some cushions pads you need to check out for these... check them out to say if these are too thick or cool... if those others need more volume, these will be worse... but there is purple and the blue and red combo... or either or or black

[@TigroGumi]

The black are leather also.. seen many places but seen to originate on AliExpress

[@thiscorrosion900]

I have some of the Koss Portas and KHP whatever they are wired. Very cool. But I currently am rocking the wonderful VMODA BT Crossfades I bought like 3 yrs ago, and they are spectacular, so I just don't need these. Do these even have any power? The VMODAs have tons of power for BT phones. They are also comfortable all day long, literally no pressure or discomfort. Battery life is beyond belief.

[@denislemieux7294]

Aren’t they extremely bassy? My ears can’t handle that.

[@thiscorrosion900]

@@denislemieux7294 The VMODAs? Not to my ears, they have some great bass, but they aren't like Beats the bass is controlled, tight, etc. more than deep and annoying. A bit of a low end emphasis but not too much. They also boast excellent mids for vocals, have a good soundstage of sorts, and the high end is even fantastic, not clashy or harsh at all. Overall I would describe the VModas as snappy and warm sounding. Bass is solid but never overwhelming. I have the Sennheiser Urbanite XLs, the bass on those is a lot deeper but not nearly as defined.

[@denislemieux7294]

@@thiscorrosion900I’ll take a look at them. Thanks.

[@williamlisbourne5294]

i have the porta pros but with an mmxc mod since i couldn't find one online with 2 pin mod sadly, love them

[@terminalfx]

And... Koss hasn't hired you yet as their Director of Marketing? for shame!

[@VonnegutRosewater-yi4rk]

Honestly he probably make more money doing it independently this way when they give him 10 for free and he sells them with commission. Z That's probably sold thousands of different koss sets ... You definitely talk to me into buying the KPH-30i. But that was easier at 20 bucks to stomach

[@terminalfx]

@@VonnegutRosewater-yi4rk ironic as I watched this video using my kph30i's, too. 😀

[@kiko865]

@@VonnegutRosewater-yi4rk i was so close on buying the kph40i back when his review dropped, but on my region they cost like double if not more for some reason

[@thealdoc]

The nazuna wallpaper is nice

[@definingslawek4731]

I miss my kph30i’s, my favourite headphones but they broke at the headband, Koss replaced them for me for free three times but every pair broke in the same place. Now I use AirPods Pro’s. Maybe I should give these a go.

[@1Patient]

The Hell?!! 😮 KOSS is back with a new set of headphones??

[@Brandon-ez6ej]

Just found you’re channel! Just subbed! Question what monitor is that?

[@ZReviews]

Vertical NEC EA294wmi amzn.to/4eqqjJk

[@jonakenb1700]

Sir, can you share your thoughts about elac debut connex dcb41, thanks!

[@Joe-yi8xj]

Bottom feeder song. “ I will bottom feed one day and buy them for half price” “it may take me 2-3 years but it will come to be”

[@HiCZoK]

OH MY GOD OH MY GOD !!!!!!!! Anyone tried gaming with these? Any BT adapter recommendations that work with ps5 and pc ? Now finally maxwell got a worthy competitor for wireless headphones. OH MY GOD

[@fancypants6089]

So could I theoretically pop out the portapro and clip in my KSC75’s into the wireless headband?

[@plurnay]

i want to know this too

[@sage11x]

FINALLY.

[@antftwx]

I was looking for cheapish bluetooth headphones for tv listening, but the audio delay has me worried. Is this only a thing on phones or would this happen on a tv as well?

[@BDS369]

@ZReviews, You had me until @5:18 - No Aptx/ No LDAC = No Sale.

[@d0nj03]

Modern OS versions on transmitter devices have implemented the extreme quality profile of SBC called SBC-XQ, transmitting at about 551 kbps, which sounds about as good as aptX-HD and makes aptX and AAC irrelevant. All SBC receivers have always supported this profile, no updates needed in receiver devices. Now LDAC... could still be relevant, but only if locked at max fidelity, i.e. 44.1 kHz/ 16-bit/ 909 kbps.

[@BDS369]

@@d0nj03 Thank you for the education! Do you know if the Google Pixel devices - specifically the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL supports transmitting the SBC-XQ codec? If so, could you share any proof?

[@macb3741]

Going to buy one, heard they had limited stock.

[@Schmidteren]

These sound way worse than the last Bluetooth version. I tried with all different bluetooth codecs. The one you mention helps, but still a lot worse than last version. :( Super sad, this form factor is so much better than the stupid cable around the back of your neck. Of well. Guess I can gift these to someone, still good, but old ones sounded much better. God damn it!

[@avedgy]

From $35 wired to $99 wireless is diabolical

[@cupcakeobsession]

More than double really... 😭

[@GTFODeathknight]

tbf they had to add a battery, get a circuitboard to fit inside and add a wireless transmitter all while keeping the original look, the R&D adds up

[@ZReviews]

The previous Wired, wireless was $89. Think about the unit they are adding. The battery, BT controller, a micro amp and dac. Then re-engineer the molds to accommodate. The headphone is NORMALLY $50. So you are adding $50 for all that functionality.

[@avedgy]

@@ZReviews True. However I don't have neither and plan on buying one soon and the wired is a no Brainer. Maybe if the tws goes on sale black Friday I'll pick it up if it's under $70.

[@ZReviews]

@@avedgy I'd think $80 is the lowest this goes. And 100% worth it for the abilities.

[@TigroGumi]

I see the iLoud Micro Monitors the second addition are to be called the Pro's

[@HelloFellowMellowMarshmallow]

I wish Koss would just sell the headband separately because the original design is very annoying, but not annoying enough to buy Wireless 2.0 just for it.

[@velliot]

omfg yesss they actually made it 🥵

[@GonGet812]

I have a pair of hifimen 560 and one side is not working it’s not a cord issue do u have a recommendation of mabe who I could send these too to get them fixed I got them from eBay and I think I got ripped for 500 bucks but anyhel would be great man thank you

[@riffraff9000]

All men own files. And hammers. And screwdrivers. And wrenches.

[@readyforencore]

I use KPH40 with es100 and it is awesome! How does this compare?

[@ZReviews]

In general I think the PortaPro is softer

[@Red-in4fx]

Thinking about getting this or fiio ff5 plus a wireless dac like a btr13.

[@sapphiro]

How do they compare to Marshall Major V ?

[@lowrider007007]

Very tempted to get these as one of the main point of failures on the originals is the actual wire itself, been through tons of them.

[@ChrisStoneinator]

Have you considered just taking better care of your belongings or buying a more expensive thing once, rather than moving from one cheap product with a limited lifespan to a new cheap product with an even more inevitable limited lifespan?

[@lowrider007007]

@@ChrisStoneinator The cables on the Koss Porta Pro's are known famously for failing, same for the pads wearing but they can be changed easily. I've not owned a pair of Porta Pro's for well over a decade now, have moved onto IEMs for on the move audio but these being wireless is very temping for the nostalgia factor!

[@denislemieux7294]

@@ChrisStoneinatorWhat you just explained about the failing is 💯 correct. However, these Koss headphones porta, 75s, 40s etc. are legendary for sound. I’m on my 3rd set of 75s and they’re just awesome. Light, comfortable, and that sound. Better than much more expensive headphones.

[@marksafe5463]

Let me know when they get KPH40 wireless. No mods required…Okay maybe I’ll change the pads.

[@camderb8761]

anyone know when these will restock can't find them for sale anywhere not even on eBay

[@InvidiousIgnoramus]

They're sold out, I weep.

[@HiCZoK]

How do I play games with these!!!! I need by usb c adapter for ps5!!!!

[@mikeweber7253]

well, I got the originals back in 84 or 85, they were amazing with the sony d5 I had. the wireless are outta stock now? wtf, pls send me one of yours. I also love your video on the Klipsch KLF 10, I love mine with a rouge audio sphynx pushing them.

[@hunteer963]

I love the Koss, although i dont prefer using wireless so these might not be for me.

[@Helmond2017]

Does these come with these red and blue pads ootb?

[@zephrizi9034]

Tempting to buy just to do a ksc75 driver swap mod on them.

[@ZReviews]

Just wait..

[@SashaBaych]

You said you love Dekoni over that Yaxis, why?) Fellows, anyone had experience with both?

[@unisurge]

Nobody is talking about the wallpaper

[@ZReviews]

Gotta do your part

[@gavinvales8928]

Great now I feel even more weird wearing my r70x

[@moxie_ST]

Ok I am on min 3 of video. And I am like . TAKE MY MONEY HONEY 🎉❤

[@JonoRose]

Still prefer the KSC75

[@d0nj03]

Yep, listening to this on vacation on my $20 KSC75 and I wouldn't have it any other way.

[@R.C.Bullar]

Hey Zeos! What cable do you have on your KPH40?

[@lawrencewang3327]

is 4k still a nonexistant freq in these drivers? The koss drivers are fine for what they're meant for but I can't help but miss.... just... SOME detail. If they give me just SOME 4k in the mix I am ordering one instantly.

[@pingu9656]

Will wait for true wireless KSC35

[@PatrickOuthier]

I've had YAXI pads for PortaPro and Grado and they both sound muffled to shit. They are fine after coin modding.

[@andtothewestamerica]

Just got these in and for me they sound weak compared to a wired pair running from my Qudelix even without eq.