Binaural - Semi-open - MPN: 141556 See Product Details
Description
A Portable headphone is a headphone that is used on-the-go. Portable headphones tend to be smaller, more lightweight, and may have features that lend themselves to listening on-the-go, like carrying cases or collapsible headbands.
Quick Glance
Headphone Type: Adjustable
Interface Type: Mini-phone
Summary
Product Title: Koss PORTAPRO Portable Stereo Headphone
Manufacturer: Koss
Power Score: 4.3 | 4 Reviews
Headphone Type
Headphone Type: Adjustable
Wireless Transmitter Range: 48"
Interface Connection: Mini-phone
Performance
Overall Min Frequency Response: 15 Hz
Overall Max Frequency Response: 25 kHz
Sensitivity: 101 dB SPL/1 mW
Physical Attributes
Cord Length: 4 ft
Weight: 2.10 oz
Warranty
Warranty Information: Lifetime
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
General
Class: Headphones and Headsets
Category: Home Stereo Headphones
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: Dynamic element design for deep bass performance Comfort Zone setting on temporal pad for comfortable, secure fit Multi-pivoting earplates and adjustable headband for added comfort Collapsible for maximum portability when listening on the go Cord: Straight, Dual Entry
Earpiece Technology: Dynamic
Strengths: Lifetime warranty, competitive price.
Weakness: My headphones came without instructions. (I'm awaiting a response from Koss customer service.)
An intriguing design, with "comfort pads" that supposedly are adjustable. The design is not intuitive, though, and without a manual, I remain confused about how to adjust these phones for comfort. Have not had a chance yet to put these to the listening test on Chicago's elevated trains, but preliminary tests indicate that, in terms of volume and frequency response, they are a step up from the...
Strengths: Lightweight, comfortable; good sound quality;
Weakness: Feels a little fragile when transporting it around
This is my second Koss headphone set. My other was the SportaPro. They are both very good sets. There is minimal sound leakage and they stay on the head comfortably.
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Koss Porta Pro Headphones
Strengths: lightweight, collapsible, excellent sound quality
Weakness: somewhat difficult to keep expanded when not wearing
I did a fair amount of research on low-cost, portable headphones and have used a number of different brands of earbuds. It came down to Sennheiser or Koss. I chose Koss mainly because it's been around much longer and, other than a complaint or two about a pair breaking (among hundreds of reviews that I found) there weren't many complaints. I've used these w/my Archos video player as well as...
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