[afbug]

  Here is a question: do the red, black, and white editions come with volume control? Kind of a big deal since those cables tend to break very quickly.
 
I am talking about these editions:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005I4987E/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl

No Volume control. Only the KTC version has volume control and mic while the iPortapro have a mic and no volume control.

 

[jburn244]

Do we have any sort of source that can say whether these on Amazon are fake? I know the colored fakes from overseas are rampant on eBay.

 

[cegasaturn]

Question for you guys.  I own two Portapros (workout headphones, which I have an unfortunate tendency of breaking).  Last time I sent a pair in for repair (original color),  I got back an all black pair.  That happen to anyone else?

 

[Mad Max]

Someone goofed.  Did you complain to Koss?

 

[cegasaturn]

  Someone goofed.  Did you complain to Koss?

 
Nope.  I have another pair of the normal colors, so I figured no harm in having a new color.

 

[dafos58]

I modifyd my Portapro by changing it with the Sennheiser PX200 earpads (at E-bay, 4 for around € 3) and using the quarter mod.

 
 Whow! The highs are much clearer, the bit muffled sound disappeared, and the lows are less bouncier and much more enjoyable. The sound has opened a lot. Koss: your product is really an all time greatest hit, but with a few simple modifications it's even more amazing!   

 

[BloodyPenguin]

Finally found the prefect pair of earpads for sound.

The Ear Zonk - Replacement Grado Headphone S Cushion

Though, for looks... I think the blue version would have better.


Con's
- They will make you look even more crazy wearing them
- They can get a little warm on the ear
- Not able to fold up as well


Pro's
- You will look awesome wearing them
- The distance from the driver is perfect
- They will keep your ears warm in the winter





The best way to put them on is to pop off the driver.

Look, I made a flower!




..

 

[rolph]

They will keep your ears warm in the winter

And PortaPro's wires like peace of frozen plastic, which never get soft again..

 

[BloodyPenguin]

  And PortaPro's wires like peace of frozen plastic, which never get soft again..

Really?  I wore mine through one of Chicago's Coldest winters and did not have any issues.  

 

[rolph]

  Really?  I wore mine through one of Chicago's Coldest winters and did not have any issues.  

Yeah. Maybe that is only my personal experience. But I had 4 Portas, for the last one which I use  I replaced wires from cheap skullcandy iem.
I think maybe not only cold air, but something else make wires like sticks. 
I always wear it on streets.

 

[FiJAAS]

Would the PortaPros be good for Hip-Hop and R&B?

 

[chailee80]

Would the PortaPros be good for Hip-Hop and R&B?

Yes, out of the box they are quite bass heavy which makes hip hop and r&b sound quite good. Some people find the bass a little boomy but putting a slightly thicker pad on can help to tame it.

 

[FiJAAS]

Yes, out of the box they are quite bass heavy which makes hip hop and r&b sound quite good. Some people find the bass a little boomy but putting a slightly thicker pad on can help to tame it.

Great, which pads do recomend? I read on here that Gardos will work, I find them comfortable. Also, will the PortaPros work well with the Fiio E11K?

 

[chailee80]

Great, which pads do recomend? I read on here that Gardos will work, I find them comfortable. Also, will the PortaPros work well with the Fiio E11K?

I just bought some cheap, generic 50mm foam pads for them. Grado pads can work as well as sennheiser hd414 or px100/200, it all depends how much you want to spend. They don't really need amping as they sound find out of anything.

 

[PSORngr]

I've had Koss Protapros for years and love them, but I figure some of you guys will have multiple headsets and have a question for you since this seems like the best thread for a relevant answer. I'm thinking of finally delving into the more expensive headsets and am a bit confused about open headsets. I know that Koss Portapros are open, but do they have the same amount of leakage as say Beyerdynamic DT 990's? I currently wear my portapros at work every day and there really is no leakage at the volumes that I listen to my music (I need to be able to hear if someone comes into my cube). Are high-end open headsets similar? From reading around about the leakage I'm worried that these things (DT 990's and similar) will practically be as loud to everyone else as they are to me.