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Koss Portable Stereo Headphones (PORTAPRO2) (PORTAPRO2)by KOSS
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Features
- Sound Mode - Stereo / Impedance 60 ohm / Frequency Response - 15-25,000 Hz
- Dynamic element for extended frequency response
- Reliable L-plug for improved durability and reliability
- Headband is fully adjustable
- Cable Length - 4 Feet
Product Description
As a sucessor to the popular Koss Portapro, the Portapro 2 continues a tradition of a perfect portable headphone that rest comfortably just outside your ears. These ultra-lightweight portable headphones are a good pick for MP3 and DVD use. They fold easily for travel and the pads have a uniquely comfortable design which minimizes the pressure on your ears. The Koss Portapro 2 is a a perfect alternative to those who prefer a headphone over ear plugs. Portapro 2 gives you a comfortable, lightweight headphone that folds neatly away for portability yet provides outstanding sound quality that brings the most pleasure from whatever you choose to listen.Reviews
Surprisingly good (same as classic Porta Pro)Just like the original Koss Porta Pro, the Porta Pro 2 is an inexpensive set of headphones with a surprisingly rich, full sound that rivals products that cost several times as much. I own both the original Porta Pro (still being sold) and the Porta Pro 2 -- I liked my original pair so much that I bought an extra pair for use at work!
The Porta Pro 2 sounds and feels exactly like its original counterpart, but there are a few differences that contribute to the ~50% price difference. The Porta Pro 2 does not come with a slipcase like the original, and it lacks the "comfort zone" adjustment that the original has (although I don't use it at all). It also has a new black color for the earpieces, instead of the original 80's teal (this is probably a bonus for most people).
All of the reviews for the Porta Pro apply to the Porta Pro 2. In particular, they also share the same weakness: the open-ear design means that ambient noise isn't blocked out very well, and conversely, that people around you will hear a bit of your music as well. So you can't use them to block out extremely rowdy roommates, and you certainly shouldn't crank them in the library. For what it's worth, my Shure E2c's are perfect for both of these jobs, but I think the Porta Pros sound better!
Most importantly, though, Koss hasn't changed the formula that made the original so popular: lightweight, clean sound, and (even more) inexpensive. Don't listen to anyone who says they don't stand up to some $350 headphones -- of course they're not for studio use, but they will definitely make your music and movies sound great. The Porta Pros will definitely destroy any competing products with gimmicky fidelity-reducing features (i.e. "mega bass"); these are the best-sounding headphones for the money, and then some. Seriously.