Koss PortaPro headphones User reviews

By Justin Yu on 02/07/2008

More Koss reviews , RRP: AU$139.95

The good:

  • Functional design
  • Excellent 3D sound
  • Low price tag

The bad:

  • Hair gets caught in the collapsible band
  • Some people will dislike the '80s aesthetic

The bottomline:

Koss hits a home run with the PortaPros. Love or hate the design, there's no denying the sound quality here: they're the ideal companion for mobile audiophiles and home cinema enthusiasts.

Buying choices:

Editors' rating:

8.3/10

Users' rating:

8/10

Tags:

headphones | koss | portapro | sound | ear

AcTriceman
06/07/2008, 11:07 PM

rating
8
/10

Have used PP for over 3 yrs. Love it.

Pros: Good for pop music / affordable price

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05/07/2008, 09:10 AM

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8
/10

Ah, Lobot. Now there was a dude with some serious over-ear NR headphones. I bet he could sleep through the jump to light speed in those things.

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