KOSS PortaPro Headphones 🎧 Bert’s Review

Watch Bert review the Koss PortaPro will some help from Grover and Santa! The KOSS Porta Pro®
Headphones have been around since 1984 and are still in production today. What makes these headphones so iconic? Are they well-built? How do they sound? Bert has the answers!
SOUND TESTS
▶️ Sony MDR-1: 17:58
▶️ Koss PortaPro: 18:35
▶️ PortaPro vs MDR-1: 19:12
For best results, sound tests conducted in this video require use of headphones. You can use any headphones you like. For best results, we recommend using studio monitor headphones such as the Audio Technica ATH-M50x, Sony MDR-7506, Sennheiser HD 280 Pro, Shure SRH 440/840/1540, AKG K240/K702, Beyerdynamic DT770/DT880/DT990, etc. Sennheiser HD650/6XX/800/800s are also suggested.
REVIEW
▶️ General Description: 1:46
▶️ Weight: 2:03
▶️ History Part 1: 4:56
▶️ Koss HV/1 Headphones: 5:48
▶️ History Part 2: 6:13
▶️ Technology of the 80s: 7:18
▶️ Driver: 9:32
▶️ Build & Comfort: 9:57
▶️ Isolation: 12:08
▶️ WPH Score: 12:55
▶️ Cable: 13:20
▶️ Case & Storage: 13:43
▶️ Durability 14:15
▶️ Sound (general): 14:38
▶️ Sound (bass): 15:17
▶️ Sound (mids): 15:51
▶️ Sound (highs): 16:10
▶️ Sound (soundstage): 16:58
▶️ Weaknesses: 19:54
▶️ Warranty: 20:53
▶️ Other Versions: 21:13
▶️ Conclusion: 21:34
FUN STUFF
▶️ Santa’s 80s Monologue: 2:48
▶️ Time Travel: 3:31
▶️ Outro: 22:42
For more information on the SCOT and WPH scores for headphone comfort, watch Bert’s video here: • Headphone 🎧 School for...
HEADPHONE RECORDING DEVICE (Mr. Ears)
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Information on the Porta Pro®
KOSS Porta Pro® On Hear Headphones: www.koss.com/headphones/on-ea...
KOSS Limited Lifetime Warranty (scroll down): www.koss.com/support/warranty...
KOSS Porta Pro® Replacement Ear Cushions & Temple Pads: www.koss.com/accessories/cush...
SOUND TEST AUDIO TRACK
Track: NIVIRO ft. PollyAnna - Fast Lane [NCS Release]
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Free Download / Stream: ncs.io/FastLaneYO
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[@bertreviews]

Sound Demos ▶️ Sony MDR-1: 17:58 ▶️ Koss PortaPro: 18:35 ▶️ PortaPro vs MDR-1: 19:12

[@hyp0xia428]

This is the best audio review I have ever seen. Your channel is going to grow quickly if you keep this up.

[@bertreviews]

Thanks, I seriously appreciate it! Really glad you liked it!

[@madamhummingbird]

I agree! I just discovered this channel tonight for this review. So clever! Unqiue informative and funny. By far the best review tech review I've seen on youtube yet. Must follow channel indeed. Well played @Bert Reviews 👏🏼

[@teddybeer6206]

Never have I been this convinced about a pair of headphones. THIS is how you do a headphone review.

[@tunglamduong3000]

Headphones review with touch of a history lesson. I'm loving this. Your video quality is just off the roof!

[@bertreviews]

Thank you! I’ve just been around headphones for many years 🙂 Appreciate your comment, thanks for watching!

[@draxthor921]

This is by far, the cutest, fun and most entertaining product review I have ever seen! Thanks Bert!!

[@bertreviews]

Thank you!

[@antoinep9733]

As a headphone freak and Koss fan I can’t believe I’ve never stumbled across your channel before, KZbin’s algorithms suck! Keep doing what you’re doing, really funny, really informative, and obviously quite different from the other reviewers on here.

[@mauriciomucino1015]

I really agree with that, been looing at reviews for this model and took long enough to find this one...

[@jonmcknlegg]

I feel like I should've had this channel recommended to be once I've watched Techmoan. I guess I'm just associating this channel with Techmoan because of the puppets lol.

[@sanmarinojr]

metal571 brought me here. You have a hidden gem of a channel mate. Good luck!

[@bertreviews]

Thank you my friend! Hope you will stick around for more videos 🙂

[@metal571]

This channel is unbeatable

[@metal571]

One of my favorite headphones ever. Even better with the parts express mini stereo headband and Yaxi pads. I could sell everything and live with it

[@bertreviews]

Yes! I love the orange ones, very 80s! How you doing, buddy? So nice to see you here!

[@metal571]

@@bertreviews Hanging in there, life is better when I don't have to worry about my "real" job and YT at the same time that's for sure

[@reedo253]

How is this channel not bigger? I'm really, really impressed by the production quality and attention to detail. Subscribed!

[@bertreviews]

Thanks for subscribing and your support! 🙂

[@thelordgyoza]

This review is so charming and entertaining. Really love the history angle. And of course, the puppets. Please please please make more!

[@bertreviews]

Wow thank you, I very much appreciate it. I’ll be back, Leon!

[@arec5049]

I was searching for reviews on this pair and found this video and I really liked it, it's very informative on the history of Koss and pretty entertaining as well! Keep up the great work!

[@leonisbacher1772]

omg so entertaining ! pure gold. I love stulbling on underrated gems like your channel.

[@J3-png]

Came for a headphones review. Stayed for a show. Well done man

[@RetroPlus]

My new favourite review channel, i thoroughly enjoyed this.

[@brober8661]

As a fellow being from the year 1986 I thoroughly enjoyed this review . . .

[@4eyescreative423]

speaking a person born in the 80's this was a fantastic watch. Great history lesson on Koss and great information. Looking forward to your future content. Great job!

[@fawadm123]

Love your reviews man! you genuinely put in so much effort into these! Can't wait for more!

[@eliotjacobsen4361]

This entertaining and informative review was a delightful find. Love the humor and fun history lesson. This brought back so many memories. I can't imagine how much work this was go put together, but I'm so glad you did. Porta Pros (and their KSC75 siblings) are great and totally deserve the long market life they've enjoyed. I like how Bert and friends interact. The voices are fun. The "Santinator" sounds like he's straight out of Austria. And you nailed the actual technical review elements for me. And thanks for the shortcuts in the description. Your obvious long-term experience in the industry is going to be a great advantage for you as a reviewer. I can tell I'm going to anticipate every new review from you. A+

[@akshaynivalkar6312]

This is an amazing video! Lots of history, comedy and of course headphones! A wonderful break from the barrage of typical snobby/boring headphone reviews. Subbed!

[@memoryerror]

Please make videos again, they are so great 😃

[@gecko7167]

This is the best review I have seen of anything ever. Just wow My portapros are coming tomorrow and I'm so excited!:)

[@funnyyellowdog8833]

Back in 1984, the Porta Pros cost between 150 and 200 bucks (inflation-adjusted). For 40$ in 2023, the sound is top-notch. I love the futuristic design, even though I didn't experience that decade. Thanks for the effort, Bert!

[@Narayan2371]

Most likely the best audio review ever, entertaining, fun and informative, fantastic work!!!

[@bertreviews]

Thank you, very much appreciate your comment!!

[@thatguynar]

Entertaining AND informative. Wish a lot of reviewers are like this. Some just talk to no end and I get extremely bored after a while.

[@ReneXYZ]

Amazing video. Your production value is above the vast majority! And so funny ♥️

[@OrinSorinson]

This is such a gem! great show!

[@MohamedAli965]

Great review :) really fun to watch. Also love that model of the Deloreon in the back

[@dovalayn]

just got the porta pros and i enjoyed your review greatly!

[@UTYuetu]

This helped me choose a pair of headphones for my sony walkman tps l2. I bought them after watching and I love them. Your videos are such high quality the best headphones reviews I've seen. Hope you keep making these you definitely deserve more subscribers.

[@bertreviews]

Wow thanks! Really glad you liked the PortaPros! Thank you for the kind words and support 🙂

[@straighter715]

This channel is really great. Your video’s are funny & of good quality. Thanks for the review.

[@bertreviews]

Thanks very much!

[@buffalobill7016]

this was such an entertaining review. great work!

[@Versatech17]

I want more koss reviews. Keep them coming

[@samster779]

This is amazing and so detailed. You deserve thousands more subs!

[@bertreviews]

Thanks very much! 🙂

[@luvlyeve]

i just got these on amazon with no research and this video make me feel better about my impulse decision

[@Tusk0nline]

This is the best review I’ve ever seen for anything, I bought me a pair because of this review and everything they say is true, it’s amazing!!

[@pshr2447]

You deserve far more love and appreciation! Will you make videos again?

[@Mrsmashsmellow]

You're a genius! Immediately subscribed. Your videos are a delight

[@TheMrgonzalo05]

Bert is the man. So much knowledge and production. Thank you Sir!

[@bertreviews]

Thanks!!

[@mg9261]

I respect you man this editing and script is not only entertaining but it’s also informative I think you deserve much more than u have right now respect bro respect keep it up your channel will grow if you keep this up I promise

[@bertreviews]

Thanks man, I so appreciate it. Have a month off work coming soon, so I will spend that time working on videos. Thanks for watching and for your comment, I will keep making more!

[@upy0ur5]

I completely agree here. I love the historical info on the headphones. I actually have these but not from the 80s. I wonder how much they changed

[@hfuffvnjvnijd8989]

These vids are amazing please make more!!!!!

[@gramblor1]

What a great channel. You're really talented, and I hope you get back to making content. These videos have a sweetness and sense of humor that truly takes me back to my childhood, combined with content that interests me as an adult. Thank you.

[@bertreviews]

Thanks so much; I’ve been asking myself why I enjoy making videos and you described it so perfectly , it is all about those sweet memories from childhood mixed with the adult fun of the headphone hobby. Comments like yours really motivate me to make more videos. Very glad you enjoy the channel; thank you 😊

[@gramblor1]

@@bertreviews I find your headphones reviews with Sesame Street characters to be some of the most moving videos I've ever seen on KZbin, and I've been on here a long while.

[@fedmed1462]

Hey Bert, your review made me purchase some Porta's. Best review ever, solid information and a magnificent Santa/Arnold character. Hope you can start doing reviews again. Bbbeast of a Reviewer, Neggsflics material B. You always have a saved table at Chang's.

[@temporlary3416]

Really looking forward to more vids! Interesting and entertaining presentation style you have. :)

[@bertreviews]

Thanks, I am working on more! They take some time to do, and I have a full-time job...but I work on the videos every day; working on the next one. Thanks and hope you keep watching!

[@bibbytenbillion]

Good stuff! The reviews are very informative and fun to watch.

[@bertreviews]

Thanks very much!

[@bibbytenbillion]

@@bertreviews They really are! I've never gotten so much information from most reviews I see here.

[@levilambert9391]

Easiest 'to subscribe or not to subscribe' decision I've ever made. Seriously this was probably the most informative yet entertaining review I've ever seen. Keep it up! Your channel deserves serious growth.

[@bertreviews]

Thanks for subscribing and for your support!!

[@levilambert9391]

@@bertreviews Not a problem. I look forward to your future content.

[@Ale-lm4fg]

Nunca crei recibir una review de una marioneta, joder que buen video ❤

[@loganhovey7948]

Legitimately fantastic review.

[@jayinri6658]

The hot summer day 13:10 was a hilarious touch lool, subscribed... the arny Santa was great too 👍🏽👍🏽

[@starmander88]

Such a good video - love the info here. Keep it up please!

[@BrotherO4]

Gonna have to drop a sub just because of the work you put in with the characters. Keep it up. It takes time to build a channel. edit: you had the porta pros on backwards the whole time.....

[@bertreviews]

Thanks, really appreciate that, and your support. Yes my mistake, they were on backwards only part of the time in this video on the mannequin head, but they were recorded properly on left and right channels. Ever since this video I’ve really watched for that. So many things going on while filming, and I’m just one guy doing all this; you learn as you go!

[@Red-in4fx]

This is awesome! I hope you do more. Stay safe.

[@smug9471]

You got me to sub, hope your channel grows, this was really entertaining and informative

[@bertreviews]

Thanks, really appreciate it, glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@Brebgon]

Sold me on the Porta Pro, great review

[@michaelgilkerson1361]

Lots of effort on this video. Respect. Subbed.

[@bertreviews]

Thanks, greatly appreciate it. Thanks for watching!

[@shergilly]

I am amazed at the quality that this review turned out to be. Truly ingenious and out of the box format. But imagine my surprise when I went to binge watch rest of the channel only to find that you haven't uploaded in a year! I'd imagine making these videos must be a lot of work and the amount of views in return are definitely not doing them justice. It would be a shame if this channel was to die out. I would highly encourage broadening the audience by reviewing more consumer grade products. I personally would love to see your take on true wireless earphones or even some other tech products like smartphones. Anyway, I have rambled enough! I really liked your videos and wanted to let you know. I hope that you're doing well and good luck!

[@bertreviews]

Thank you for your thoughtful comment! Yes it’s an incredible amount of work, I am just one person so it takes time. I have actually started and am working on several headphone videos. I truly love doing this, and think about it all the time when I am not working in it. Appreciate that you and other people like channel, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I will be back!

[@HaswellCore]

Sometimes I discover content that is so great I have to stop watching otherwise Ill break out in tears of joy. I need more of this.

[@bertreviews]

Lol, Thanks! 🙂

[@Martin_Moore]

Killer headphone! Love your videos!

[@sahakiel010194]

OMG!!!!! I love your review !!!!!!!!

[@mrfrosty3]

Another great video, these look like a lot of work.

[@EnricoCarusoAKARicoSuave1973]

This is how all reviews video's should be shown!!!! This made me laugh so hard I cried!!!!

[@Illuminationsfromtheattic]

This video deserves way more views!

[@yourbestfriendtuananh3024]

amazing review

[@Funkywallot]

Thanks , that was fun. I can Imagine all the hard work going into this,thanks again. I adore people that put innovative effort into their presentation. Actually Im a little worried about the wire. Its the thinnest i´ve ever seen for a headphone. I Imagine it only takes a minor move to break it . Despite that I keep bying them over and over again. Maybe I should take use of the lifetime warranty ,Receits are getting lost.

[@heestad]

Used the PortaPros through out my youth. Love them! This video made me want to buy myself a pair. Never noticed this before, but they are shaped like a note when you see it in profile. Clever 😁

[@bertreviews]

You're right, all these years and I hadn't noticed the note shape! They were part of my youth too, seems a lot of us grew up with them. They are still excellent, even today I don't think there is anything better at this price.

[@benjaminestes6716]

Great review! Just got myself a pair.

[@bertreviews]

Thanks! Hope you like them, they are true classics

[@Sithma]

You really should come back, your reviews were so good and entertaining.. the best ever

[@bertreviews]

Thanks! I just might come back

[@somethingdude1043]

POST MORE OFTEN!!! I know that you have a life and all but I'mm a huge headphone junkie and you're the only one with a sense a humor on your videos and a interesting theme. Bert reviewing headphones? I never thought of that. Like can you try weekly updates? That'll be nice. Im not forcing you or anything. Just a recommendation.

[@bertreviews]

Lol, thanks! The vids take a while to write, film & edit...but the headphone addiction must be fed...I’m working on it!

[@Pirxel]

Great review and great channel!

[@bertreviews]

Thanks! Glad you liked it 🙂

[@rossorosso9181]

Brilliant review. Make more videos

[@blakeromo]

I just bought a pair because of your Video.....I LOVE THEM

[@fqkhw]

found this channel in 2024 and oh my god this is THE most underrated channel on youtube it is unfortunate it didnt work out

[@A-G-F-]

What an interesting review! Loved the historical perspective of the video! I aprecciate the audio demos, while theyre not accurate, theyre very representative, i was quite surpised on how full-bodied they sounded in comparision to the MDR-1!

[@starkid9736]

thx for this😄 pure gold

[@omu6740]

i’m super late to the game but i just bought a pair of porta pro’s and have been watching reviews on them, but this one is the most charming and informative one by far!!

[@bertreviews]

Thanks very much!

[@antic4312]

Watching this review while wearing Porta Pro X. So much production value.

Excelente, ojalá hagan nuevos videos, este es genial!!👌

[@Schmidteren]

Listening to this on my beautiful Porta Pros.

[@albertomorales9628]

Amazing review and to fun to watch 23 min! new subs here!

[@bertreviews]

Thank you, welcome to the channel! 😀

[@asv6701]

great video!

[@reflection1119]

Please do more reviews!

[@yeahthatsright33]

Love your videos man. So so so so good! If you blow up and get the recognition these vids deserve I hope you don’t get copy striked by whoever owns Sesame Street! 😂

[@abigailfeller6163]

This is so cute and informative omg i love it

[@UTYuetu]

Brilliant video hope you get more views and subs and continue making new videos.

[@bertreviews]

Thanks! I really appreciate it! I’ll keep making more videos and headphone reviews 🙂 - there’s more to come!

[@KunalVaidya]

superb video review format, not sure why the channel stopped uploading wishing the creator the best , hope he/she is doing alright

[@MrPaulmc1981]

Got yourself another sub. I had these years ago. Now thx to you im going to get another pair lol

[@bunozen1]

Hi man, I miss your videos....happy holidays!

[@bertreviews]

Hi Jay! Happy holidays to you too! I’m working on more Bert videos

[@bunozen1]

+Bert Reviews Nice, I can’t wait.

[@nflmatters]

OMG, I almost fell out of my chair here at the office when you showed how they fold.

[@tonybeef1142]

I got my first pair in 86 ..I still own 3 pairs. :) I also had the Koss version of the Walkman .

[@michaelbracken9585]

I remember buying these in highschool late 2000’s and they were a massive upgrade compared to the og ipod earphones 😂

[@monkeydly9004]

WOW this is so good.

[@yeahthatsright33]

But no seriously man your videos are SO SO SO SO GOOOD. And hilariously written! Hahaha, when Santa started monologuing about the 80s? Bro I was fuckin dying laughing. You’re vids keep getting better and more creative too! Don’t think we don’t notice! All the effects, history, and just ugh! I’m geekin over these vids haha. Diamond in the rough of KZbin. Maybe I should post this to Reddit! Should I?

[@bertreviews]

Wow, thanks so much! Comments like this mean a lot, appreciate the support!! Sure if you want to post on Reddit that's cool. Thanks and I will keep working on more videos!

[@jasonquinlan731]

Absolutely ingenious!

[@bertreviews]

Thanks!

[@immortalpotato5376]

I feel like a kid watching this AND I LOVE IT

[@matto3250]

This is art! Love it.

[@teddyvalentine7812]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating such a good video. Even blind people can feel your dedication and sincerity for the video only from your voice acting!

[@stephendropp1481]

PortaPros sure are great. Had 2 pair. The retro Beige and the standard. Mouse ate the cable on my standard style. Clipped in my KSC75's. Also, being from Milwaukee I have a small Koss collection. I am a fan.

[@A.Machete]

How is this not more popular

[@alfredocampillo2476]

New fav tech channel, found

[@abdullahsiddiqui6307]

I love this soo much!

[@Max_Mustermann]

They may look and feel fragile, but I had mine for around 15 years and they survived various falls without much issue. Their main Achilles heel are the ear pads, which will disintegrate after a couple of years of regular use, but KOSS sells replacements for around $5 for 3 pairs.