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# 30mm dynamic drivers collapsible with carrying case 15 Hz - 25 kHz frequency range Koss Porta Pro Black On-Ear Headphones, Retro Style, Collapsible Design, Case Included, Black

**Brand:** koss
**Price:** A$101
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your everyday sound with the legendary Porta Pro – where retro cool meets modern clarity!

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- **What is this?** Koss Porta Pro Black On-Ear Headphones, Retro Style, Collapsible Design, Case Included, Black by koss
- **How much does it cost?** A$101 with free shipping
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## Why This Product

- Trusted koss brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Portable Powerhouse:** Collapsible design with a sleek carrying case means your premium sound goes wherever you do.
- • **Tailored Comfort Zone:** Adjustable headband and temporal pads ensure a secure, fatigue-free fit all day long.
- • **Audiophile-Approved Clarity:** Wide frequency response and oxygen-free copper coils deliver crisp highs and punchy lows.
- • **Iconic Retro Vibes, Modern Sound:** Classic Porta Pro design meets deep, rich bass for a timeless audio experience.
- • **Unbeatable Value, Lifetime Warranty:** Top-tier sound quality at a fraction of the price, backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

## Overview

The Koss Porta Pro Black On-Ear Headphones combine a retro collapsible design with advanced 30mm dynamic drivers, delivering a wide 15 Hz to 25 kHz frequency range for deep bass and clear highs. Featuring adjustable headbands and Comfort Zone temporal pads, they offer a secure, comfortable fit for extended listening. Lightweight and portable with an included carrying case, these wired headphones provide exceptional sound quality and durability at an unbeatable price, backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

## Description

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Review: Great little cans - I was looking for a sonic step up from my JBL wireless on-ear phones. The JBL’s aren’t bad, I’m just looking for better. I don’t need noise cancellation, or even isolation. I thought I’d have to spend a lot to get any kind of noticeable improvement, and I wasn’t even considering this price range until a few folks recommended giving them a look. And so I did, taking in every review and comparison I could find. The only constant criticism I saw was that they’re very light and feel cheap, though despite that, they still hold up well through all kinds of abuse. Not a concern here, because they won’t be leaving my house - probably not even my couch. It’s the sound I’m looking for, and everything indicated that these would indeed be a step up from what I had. And they definitely live up to the hype. They get plenty loud just plugged into a USB C adapter into my iPhone, and have a much fuller sound than anything you’d expect after just looking at them. The sound is on the warm side without being muddy. There’s enough bass to keep me happy (gotta have enough bass!), while not losing any detail in the mids and highs. I’d have to call it just a very pleasant listening experience from phones that are so light, you might forget they’re on your head. Some reviews warned that noise leaks in and out because they’re open back, but I could not hear my tv playing over them, and nobody has complained yet about hearing what I’m listening to. That may be a concern if you’re in a noisy area or play them very loud around other people, which is something to be aware of before buying. The only criticism I have is the adjustable headband - it does not hold its position when you take them off. It’s easy enough to adjust, but I’d prefer to be able to set it and forget it. But that’s a very minor inconvenience that I can easily overlook at this price point; and once they’re on, they’re very comfortable. Bottom line, I got what I was looking for at a lot less than I expected to have to spend. I’m very happy with this purchase and would definitely recommend these Porta Pros for anyone looking for good sound for not a lot of money.
Review: inexpensive but not "cheap", the PortaPros deliver sound much better than your pack-in phones at a price that makes them a must! - Consider this my first impression review of these headphones, as I have only had them for about 10 minutes. I'll come back to this review later as I get more use out of them. Packaging: Excellent, yet minimalist. My set came in a black box bearing photos of the headphones from different perspectives on 3 of the four sides. Inside, the headphones rest in a black plastic shelf, with a clear plastic cover. The cord is hidden behind a cardboard piece sitting just below the headphones. Aside from the headphones, the only other thing in the box is warranty and safety information, and a black drawstring carry pouch that looks and feels like denim. All in all, perhaps not up to Apple's packaging standards, but very nice for $25 headphones (probably even for $50 ones). Design and materials: it's a good thing Koss thought to put an "L" and "R" on each respective side, because the first thing I thought was "man, I have no clue which was is the right way to wear these". As an all plastic and metal affair, everything seems well designed and assembled. The band is obviously nothing special, but it is functional and I suspect that it will resist damage fairly well, provided you aren't grossly negligent. Similarly, the plastic over the drivers is minimalist and certainly on the lighter/cheaper side, but it does not make me think "cheap". The wiring, similarly, is thin and the plastic encasing it is not as satisfyingly rubbery as, say, on my Apple EarPods, but again, I don't feel concerned by the cabling, as I suspect it will hold up reasonably well. Why am I so optimistic about materials I'm describing as "cheap" and "thin"? Because this honestly feels like a product where the designers said "what is the simplest, cheapest set of headphones we can make that will have awesome sound and awesome comfort?" These don't strike me as hastily or sloppily designed; rather, there is a purposeful frugality going on here. It really does strike me that this product is the "people's headphone", meant to combine rather uncompromising sound quality with reasonable durability. In other words, these strike me as value-oriented headphones designed by someone who wanted to do right by their customers while still being profitable. That's pretty cool! By the way, the fact that these collapse and can be rolled/clipped into a ball is really cool. They fit snugly into the supplied bag, though the draw strings can't completely close up the bag with them in there. My only question: what am I supposed to do with the cable? Wrapping them around the headband seems obvious but also slightly risky, as I'm worried about snagging on the clasp that holds the headphones in a ball. Maybe I'm just paranoid, though. Comfort: much has been made of the fact that your hair can get caught in the band. I get it, and I don't doubt it. On the other hand, I think the band is designed brilliantly, with two sliders that make it pretty simple to adjust size quickly. I'll let you know if they pull out my hair, but so far so good in that respect. As for the "ComfortZone" pads that rest on your temple, I can totally see what they are for, and the three settings do affect how the phones sit on your head somewhat, but at least for me, it seems a bit gimmicky because I feel you can accomplish much the same thing by adjusting the headband. The foam pads over the drivers are reasonably soft, though I do question their durability because they are simply cheap porous foam. I remember the 80s well enough to know that these will disintegrate at some point, so I ordered 3 extra sets from Koss for $4. Assuming the pads last at least 6-9 months, I'll be satisfied. If they longer, I'll be ecstatic. The sound: I'm not an audiophile or audio engineer, my main set has been the EarPods for the last couple of years, and my eats are probably damaged from years of operating a table saw in high school stage crew. Nonetheless, the sound from these headphones is really great! I plugged them into my iPad Air, and even at ⅔ to ¾ volume, these things were really loud. I ever so briefly put the volume near the upper limit, and they seemed uncomfortably loud. I can only imagine what you could achieve with an amp. I listened briefly to some Willie Nelson, Norah Jones, Skrillex, Linkin Park, and a song from the musical "Wicked". I'm pretty sure everything I listened to was encoded at 256kbps as AAC or MP3. All in all, the sound was terrific. Vocals were clear. Hell, everything was clear. I heard details such as snares that I don't remember being there before. And the bass! Holy moly! I'm not sure what really constitutes "good" or "deep" bass, but boy did these things wimp me when I listened to Skrillex. I'm sure there are better headphones for dubstep, but frankly I don't care. For $25 open headphones, I was thoroughly impressed. Some folks say these get better after some amount of use/burn in. I have no idea yet, but I'll try to provide an update if and when I notice any difference from prolonged use. Value: at $25, they're less than a third of the price of a pair of Grado SR80s, and they're even cheaper than my EarPods. I did not buy these on a whim, and nearly bought about half a dozen other, more expensive pairs before I settled on the PortaPros. I have no idea what more money would have bought me, and for now, I don't really care. In 10 minutes, I've experienced better sound compared to what I was using before, and for $25 with a lifetime warranty, that sounds pretty good to me!

## Features

- Designed for Deep bass performance
- Comfortable, secure fit with adjustable headband and multi-pivoting ear plates
- Two adjustable temporal-comfort zone pads shift the pressure and perfectly balance the ear plates on your ear
- Collapsible for maximum portability, includes carrying case
- Connector Type: 1 x headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm).Frequency Response - 20-17,000 Hz and Impedance - 16 ohms.Frequency Response - 15-25,000 Hz and impedence of 60ohms​.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0755N6CSR |
| Additional Features | Adjustable Headband |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | Listen to music on wired devices, both Android and iOS, especially for bass-heavy genres |
| Audio Driver Size | 30 Millimeters |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,982 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #76 in On-Ear Headphones |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Brand | Koss |
| Brand Name | Koss |
| Built-In Media | Protective Case |
| Cable Features | The ultra portable on-ear headphones Comfort Zone setting on temporal pad for comfortable secure fit The ultimate active headphones with a collapsible headband design for protective storage Dynamic element for extended frequency response Oxygen-free copper voice coils deliver deep bass and signal clarity Includes a convenient carrying case for protective storage Limited Lifetime Warranty |
| Carrying Case Color | black |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Android, IOS |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | Physical buttons or switches on the cable |
| Controller Type | wired controller |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 17,024 Reviews |
| Ear Placement | On Ear |
| Earpiece Shape | Rounded on-ear |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| External Testing Certification | Não aplicável |
| Form Factor | On Ear |
| Frequency Range | 15 Hz - 25 kHz |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00021299193990 |
| Headphone Folding Features | On Ear |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Headphones Ear Placement | On Ear |
| Impedance | 16 Ohms |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Is Electric | No |
| Item Type Name | Koss Porta Pro Black On Ear Headphones with Case |
| Item Weight | 181 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Koss |
| Model Name | Porta Pro |
| Model Number | Porta Pro Black |
| Noise Control | None |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Personal audio listening, Outdoor use |
| Style Name | On-Ear Headphone |
| Theme | Audio Equipment |
| UPC | 021299193990 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | Limited lifetime warranty |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Koss
- **Color:** Black
- **Ear Placement:** On Ear
- **Form Factor:** On Ear
- **Impedance:** 16 Ohms

## Images

![Koss Porta Pro Black On-Ear Headphones, Retro Style, Collapsible Design, Case Included, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51W64lYgsGL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I want to use earphones on a plane, where the noise is very loud and regular headphones are inadequate. Will these be better?**
A: As other respondents have said, these are not the type of earphones that will block airplane noise. And there's another reason, they may not be a good choice for use on an airplane: there is some some sound leakage out of the 'phones, which may annoy people next to you, especially if you crank up your listening volume trying to drown out the airplane noise. A good pair of in-ear phones work for me. Koss has a few models that you may want to consider. With Koss, you can be sure you'll get good sound, good value, and an unbeatable warranty.

**Q: Do these go over the top of your head or around the back?  I am looking for something that goes around the back...open to suggestions.  Thanks!**
A: They go over top of the head, but they are very lightweight and comfortable. I switched to these from some sony behind the head phones... I dont mind the change at all.

**Q: Does this come with the lifetime warranty?**
A: They do, but depending on the model, shipping can be prohibitive. If you had a pair any cheaper than the porta pro's, it would not be worth it to send in for warranty. They charge $9 for return shipping and handling, plus whatever it costs you to ship the item to koss.  You're looking at roughly $18 to ship this $40 pair of headphones in for warranty. Something like the sportapro's or the ktx1pro's would not be worth sending in.

**Q: Does it come with volume control?  if not, what should i get if needed?**
A: You also can buy a Koss VC20 volume control for under $10, which is a simple volume control that can clip onto your pocket or belt, if you like, and also serves as an extension cord. The KTCs have built-in remote as well as volume controls on the cord itself and are designed primarily for use with iPads, iPods, and iPhones. Hope that helps.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great little cans
*by E***E on August 26, 2025*

I was looking for a sonic step up from my JBL wireless on-ear phones. The JBL’s aren’t bad, I’m just looking for better. I don’t need noise cancellation, or even isolation. I thought I’d have to spend a lot to get any kind of noticeable improvement, and I wasn’t even considering this price range until a few folks recommended giving them a look. And so I did, taking in every review and comparison I could find. The only constant criticism I saw was that they’re very light and feel cheap, though despite that, they still hold up well through all kinds of abuse. Not a concern here, because they won’t be leaving my house - probably not even my couch. It’s the sound I’m looking for, and everything indicated that these would indeed be a step up from what I had. And they definitely live up to the hype. They get plenty loud just plugged into a USB C adapter into my iPhone, and have a much fuller sound than anything you’d expect after just looking at them. The sound is on the warm side without being muddy. There’s enough bass to keep me happy (gotta have enough bass!), while not losing any detail in the mids and highs. I’d have to call it just a very pleasant listening experience from phones that are so light, you might forget they’re on your head. Some reviews warned that noise leaks in and out because they’re open back, but I could not hear my tv playing over them, and nobody has complained yet about hearing what I’m listening to. That may be a concern if you’re in a noisy area or play them very loud around other people, which is something to be aware of before buying. The only criticism I have is the adjustable headband - it does not hold its position when you take them off. It’s easy enough to adjust, but I’d prefer to be able to set it and forget it. But that’s a very minor inconvenience that I can easily overlook at this price point; and once they’re on, they’re very comfortable. Bottom line, I got what I was looking for at a lot less than I expected to have to spend. I’m very happy with this purchase and would definitely recommend these Porta Pros for anyone looking for good sound for not a lot of money.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ inexpensive but not "cheap", the PortaPros deliver sound much better than your pack-in phones at a price that makes them a must!
*by B***9 on December 11, 2014*

Consider this my first impression review of these headphones, as I have only had them for about 10 minutes. I'll come back to this review later as I get more use out of them. Packaging: Excellent, yet minimalist. My set came in a black box bearing photos of the headphones from different perspectives on 3 of the four sides. Inside, the headphones rest in a black plastic shelf, with a clear plastic cover. The cord is hidden behind a cardboard piece sitting just below the headphones. Aside from the headphones, the only other thing in the box is warranty and safety information, and a black drawstring carry pouch that looks and feels like denim. All in all, perhaps not up to Apple's packaging standards, but very nice for $25 headphones (probably even for $50 ones). Design and materials: it's a good thing Koss thought to put an "L" and "R" on each respective side, because the first thing I thought was "man, I have no clue which was is the right way to wear these". As an all plastic and metal affair, everything seems well designed and assembled. The band is obviously nothing special, but it is functional and I suspect that it will resist damage fairly well, provided you aren't grossly negligent. Similarly, the plastic over the drivers is minimalist and certainly on the lighter/cheaper side, but it does not make me think "cheap". The wiring, similarly, is thin and the plastic encasing it is not as satisfyingly rubbery as, say, on my Apple EarPods, but again, I don't feel concerned by the cabling, as I suspect it will hold up reasonably well. Why am I so optimistic about materials I'm describing as "cheap" and "thin"? Because this honestly feels like a product where the designers said "what is the simplest, cheapest set of headphones we can make that will have awesome sound and awesome comfort?" These don't strike me as hastily or sloppily designed; rather, there is a purposeful frugality going on here. It really does strike me that this product is the "people's headphone", meant to combine rather uncompromising sound quality with reasonable durability. In other words, these strike me as value-oriented headphones designed by someone who wanted to do right by their customers while still being profitable. That's pretty cool! By the way, the fact that these collapse and can be rolled/clipped into a ball is really cool. They fit snugly into the supplied bag, though the draw strings can't completely close up the bag with them in there. My only question: what am I supposed to do with the cable? Wrapping them around the headband seems obvious but also slightly risky, as I'm worried about snagging on the clasp that holds the headphones in a ball. Maybe I'm just paranoid, though. Comfort: much has been made of the fact that your hair can get caught in the band. I get it, and I don't doubt it. On the other hand, I think the band is designed brilliantly, with two sliders that make it pretty simple to adjust size quickly. I'll let you know if they pull out my hair, but so far so good in that respect. As for the "ComfortZone" pads that rest on your temple, I can totally see what they are for, and the three settings do affect how the phones sit on your head somewhat, but at least for me, it seems a bit gimmicky because I feel you can accomplish much the same thing by adjusting the headband. The foam pads over the drivers are reasonably soft, though I do question their durability because they are simply cheap porous foam. I remember the 80s well enough to know that these will disintegrate at some point, so I ordered 3 extra sets from Koss for $4. Assuming the pads last at least 6-9 months, I'll be satisfied. If they longer, I'll be ecstatic. The sound: I'm not an audiophile or audio engineer, my main set has been the EarPods for the last couple of years, and my eats are probably damaged from years of operating a table saw in high school stage crew. Nonetheless, the sound from these headphones is really great! I plugged them into my iPad Air, and even at ⅔ to ¾ volume, these things were really loud. I ever so briefly put the volume near the upper limit, and they seemed uncomfortably loud. I can only imagine what you could achieve with an amp. I listened briefly to some Willie Nelson, Norah Jones, Skrillex, Linkin Park, and a song from the musical "Wicked". I'm pretty sure everything I listened to was encoded at 256kbps as AAC or MP3. All in all, the sound was terrific. Vocals were clear. Hell, everything was clear. I heard details such as snares that I don't remember being there before. And the bass! Holy moly! I'm not sure what really constitutes "good" or "deep" bass, but boy did these things wimp me when I listened to Skrillex. I'm sure there are better headphones for dubstep, but frankly I don't care. For $25 open headphones, I was thoroughly impressed. Some folks say these get better after some amount of use/burn in. I have no idea yet, but I'll try to provide an update if and when I notice any difference from prolonged use. Value: at $25, they're less than a third of the price of a pair of Grado SR80s, and they're even cheaper than my EarPods. I did not buy these on a whim, and nearly bought about half a dozen other, more expensive pairs before I settled on the PortaPros. I have no idea what more money would have bought me, and for now, I don't really care. In 10 minutes, I've experienced better sound compared to what I was using before, and for $25 with a lifetime warranty, that sounds pretty good to me!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by B***T on October 5, 2022*

Alright so I got them on a pretty neat discount. Back then I wasn't willing to pay the full price, and now that I have one I'm still not convinced on the 50+ cad price. Yeah sure it's wonderful pricing for such a great sounding headphone, but did you ever consider the consequence of taking such a plunge? I mean go on the internet and you'll either find raving reviews saying these are the best in class, or immeasurable disappointment who foolishly set too high of an expectation to get what they expected: Not good enough. When you buy one of these as a hobbyist, you look back at your audio, wondering where you've gone wrong. It's not quite audiophile enough to replace my more expensive, albeit larger sets of headphones, but it's not quite bassy enough to satisfy my basshead beast that's leaching off my life essence (curse you Sony Extrabass and your extra-bassyness that not even the bass the fish can sate my evergrowing lust for extra bass). I'd compare the bass level to what sony throws out on their non-Xtra-Bass lines of headphones. There's enough width to sound to almost pretend I'm in the place of recording... almost. It just lacks that little bit of something that ruins the immersion. Yeah sure it's wide, but what's the point if you're fully aware that what you're listening to is only a sample of what the audiophile world has in store for you? The audio listening hobby quickly shifts from a minor purchase here and there to irresponsible spending in a blink of an eye... and before you know it you've created a black hole in your wallet where your hund-o's used to live. That's what this is, unsatisfying in any way you look at it, if you've gotten a glimpse of what it could've been with a few more tens, hund-o's, or grandies to spend. Build quality is competent, but I wish the clamping force wasn't so hard, and the foam that's supposed to sit on the head to alleviate the problem doesn't reach my big, dumb head. Comfort is there, but not enough. The furthest settings for the "comfortZone" (which adjusts how much pressure the earpads assert on your poor ears) is just not light enough for my sensitive ears. I don't think I can spend a whole day wearing these without my ears getting sore. Good news for glasses wearers though (at least some of them), the pressure is put on the antitragus and the tragus, so though you'll get discomfort (or at least itchiness) in those middle outer parts of your ears, your glasses frame will likely not dig into your skull! But of course your mileage may vary. The cable is not noisy at all, though I don't think that matters much considering that these are open back, and you'll definitely hear the cable whack around furniture due to careless usage. The audio quality, though really good for the price, short of a miracle that everyone claims it to be, and a bit too bassy for ex-bassheads (and not bassy enough for the bassheads). It's a pretty warm sound, but the mids and highs are present enough to make it seem like it just has that extra bass on top of a balanced sound. Sure the driver units can be popped off and attached to other attachments (I've actually gone and put them on a KSC75 earhook), and the foam pad can be replaced with the much more comfortable and better sounding YAXI earpads... however I'm reviewing the product as it's own... and without any accessories (except a "protein leather" egg bag), this product is not good enough for all the praise everyone's screaming out... But that's what it is. Disappointment if and ONLY IF you set your expectations stupidly high based on reviews bowing down before its presence. If you ignore all the fans (somehow) and just buy the product expecting nothing but a 50$-sounding headphones, prepare to have your socks blown off to next sunday cuz this set of headphones is the best retro-style good-sounding headphones for the money! When you buy this, don't expect a giant-killer; Be humble, and you'll get more than you've bargained for. If not, at least these do well as conversation starters and/or room decoration.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Koss Porta Pro Black On-Ear Headphones, Retro Style, Collapsible Design, Case Included, Black
- YAXI EARPADS for Koss PORTAPRO (Black)

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