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Best Portable Headphones – Koss PortaPro Headphones with Case

by Ed on August 9, 2011

I like using my iPod whenever I’m commuting to work or jogging, but I’m not quite a fan of the earphones that come with the player.

So during my search for a new set of headphones that wouldn’t break the bank yet doesn’t compromise on quality, I found the Koss PortaPro Headphones.

Best Portable Headphones

Best Portable Headphones

Going for under $50, I was amazed that the PortaPro delivered such spectacular sound quality.

26 year old design

The Koss PortaPro was released back in 1984 and remains untouched to this day because it’s got such a massive following. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Amen!

The retro design of the headphones adds to the fun factor and I always feel a little chirpier with these on while I’m on the street.

“Actually, I cannot say enough about the sound quality, it is well balanced, full, hits the highs, lows and everything in between accurately. They produce clean scratch that pristine audio that is a pleasure to listen to.” –Techie Camp Director, Amazon.com

Awesome sound

I was blown away by the delivery of bass on these. Crisp, sharp and clear, the PortaPro adds an extra ‘oomph’ to the bass of any song I’m listening to, from rock to pop and dance.

Treble notes come out like crystal. It simply delivers sound with details that I never noticed before.

Good for street use

When using any set of headphones in a street environment, you really don’t want to shut out ALL external sound so you can be alert of oncoming vehicles.

The Koss PortaPro is NOT a noise-canceling set, which makes it suitable if you plan to use it while jogging, cycling or any outdoor activity.

Only gripe – snags at hair

The only minor gripe I have with the PortaPro is the metal headband catches your hair, especially when you quickly pull it down.

Following the advice of other reviewers, I solved this problem by carefully wrapping the band with transparent Scotch tape.

And voila! the Koss PortaPro was made perfect.

Amazon is offering a crazy deal on the PortaPro at $31.28.

There’s no risk involve when you get these, because it comes with a lifetime warranty from Koss AND a great return policy from Amazon. So what’re you waiting for!

Here’s the direct link to Amazon:

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