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title: "Porta Pro On-Ear Stereo Headphones - Red Hot"
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# Ultra-portable collapsible design Dynamic drivers for deep bass & clarity Comfort Zone temporal pads for secure fit Porta Pro On-Ear Stereo Headphones - Red Hot

**Brand:** koss
**Price:** A$165
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Fold, Fit, and Feel the Beat — Retro Sound Meets Modern Hustle

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Porta Pro On-Ear Stereo Headphones - Red Hot by koss
- **How much does it cost?** A$165 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/87213473-porta-pro-on-ear-stereo-headphones-red-hot)

## Best For

- koss enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted koss brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Foldable, lightweight design (59g) fits effortlessly into your lifestyle and the included carrying case keeps them protected on the go.
- • **Pure Audio Precision:** Oxygen-free copper voice coils deliver crystal-clear signal and deep bass, capturing every nuance of your favorite tracks.
- • **Tailored Comfort Fit:** Adjustable Comfort Zone temporal pads ensure a secure, personalized fit that keeps you locked into your music without compromise.
- • **Trusted Legacy & Support:** Backed by over 50 years of innovation and a Limited Lifetime Warranty, these headphones are a timeless investment in sound.
- • **Iconic Retro Sound Revival:** Experience the legendary 'Sound of Koss' with rich, dynamic audio that has defined portable listening since 1984.

## Overview

The Koss Porta Pro On-Ear Stereo Headphones in Red Hot combine iconic 1980s design with modern portability and comfort. Featuring dynamic drivers with oxygen-free copper coils, they deliver deep bass and clear sound across a wide frequency range. Their collapsible headband and Comfort Zone temporal pads provide a secure, customizable fit, while the included carrying case ensures easy transport. Lightweight at just 59 grams, these headphones are a cult favorite for music lovers seeking vintage vibes with reliable performance and a legacy of over 50 years.

## Description

The Original Stereophone For some, music is a nice distraction. A thing to tap your toes to. For us, music isn’t a thing; it’s a place we go. We are the true believers. Koss has been bringing people closer to the music they love for more than 50 years. The first Stereophone (SP/3) in the world was created by John C. Koss and Martin Lange in 1958 and since then, Koss’ innovative products have gone from strength to strength with a range now including Full Size Stereophones, On-Ear Stereophones, In-Ear Stereophones, Ear-Clip Stereophones, Wireless Stereophones and Communication Headsets. Now, more than 50 years later.Koss’ creation has become a $2 billion industry, worldwide. Three principles serve as the foundation for the company’s success: The sound of Koss; focus on fit and breakthrough customer service. What do these principles mean? The sound of Koss: Musician, John C. Koss created “the sound of Koss” in 1958 and we have stayed true to it to this every day. The sound of Koss brings music back to life. Koss engineers are rigorous in their pursuit of the absolute best sound but it is the human listening experience that sets Koss apart. Focus on fit: We are obsessed with creating the absolute perfect fit - without it; we can’t get the perfect sound. We strive to create products that offer custom settings for every music lover. Our products couple to the ear - it’s just you and your music. Breakthrough customer service: Koss was the first to offer Limited Lifetime Warranty in 1989. Our domestic customer support staff is ready to help any listener with any issue. The Koss US factory and warehouse is based in Milwaukee Wisconsin - logistically, Koss has created an onsite inventory system that makes “out-of-stocks” virtually impossible. With that in mind, what specifically do the Porta Pro On Ear Headphones have to offer? The Porta Pro Koss Porta Pro headphones’ high quality sound set sound performance and comfort standards for portable personal listening worldwide when first introduced in 1984. Since then, to the delight of devout Porta Pro enthusiasts, Koss has preserved the original design and performance that made the Porta Pro a portable music icon. Designed for those with refined musical taste, the lightweight Koss Porta Pro headphones continue to be the most requested headphone on koss.com. Constructed from Mylar, the elements are extremely rigid, minimizing mechanical distortion and ensuring exceedingly accurate sound reproduction. Koss Porta Pros feature dynamic elements that deliver exceptionally rich, deep bass, and a remarkably wide frequency response to capture every nuance in your favourite movie or musical performance. The headphones are built with a fully collapsible construction which is ideal for storage and transportation. The Comfort Zone setting on temporal pad provides for a comfortable secure fit nd the headphones come with an included convenient carrying case.

Review: Cheap but really, really good - What an amazing product. Yes it's a cheap pair of 1980's headphones with not just retro, but genuinely old, styling, but the sound they produce is really amazing for the price. These pack one hell of a punch. Deep bass, solid mids and comfortable highs. The headphones are indeed cheap, in price and construction, but they sound superb. Some mild negatives include the headband that catches your hair painfully. I have a buzz cut, and was astounded to find myself wincing in pain as the headband yanked out the odd hair. If you have lustrous hair, may God help you. Secondly, when you take them off, however you set them up, all your settings fall apart and are gone. Each time you put them on you have to adjust the headband, lose some hair, and adjust the tension setting all over again. Thirdly, this is, as I've stated, a cheap headphone, but they feel really cheap in places. The headband is a symptom of this and the ear pieces are made of brittle plastic and covered in cheap foam pads that begin to feel hard against your ears after an hour of wear. All of that aside however, let's be fair; this is a very cheap headphone. Well under £30 at the time of purchase and you get top quality audio with impedance levels designed for portable sound... phones, DA players, Walkman... whatever. You'll find people using these wherever they're on the go. I prefer these to ear bud headphones because I dislike the feeling of jamming things into my ears. It's unhealthy too apparently. Sound leakage is considerable. Those of you who are old enough to remember the '80's will recognise the tinny sound leakage of open back, small, on-ear earphones. These produce a similar sound, so be prepared for the hairy eyeball of fellow commuters. For sports these stay on well. I was surprised but they cling like limpets to your swede. Whether you'd prefer ear buds however is the big question, but if you hate ear buds, these are the next best thing. Replacement foam pads are available from Koss at minor expense which is a major plus. They also come with a small leatherette bag to pack them, and ingeniously fold up into a tiny ball, held together with a small hook and clip arrangement that is simple but effective. All in all, yes this is a very cheap pair of headphones with all that this usually entails. They are not however bad headphones. They are little marvels of acoustic brilliance. The sound is sparkling, dynamic, powerful and wide open. Yes there are several drawbacks to these, but at this price point all of them are entirely reasonable and easy to live with. I know people who have been wearing these for 30 years, own various very high-end brands, but still head out with these little Koss phones on a regular basis. The sound is comparable to headphones that cost many times the amount. Recommended. I hope this has been helpful.
Review: Perfect 80s/90s vibe - First time buying these and I'm very impressed. The sound quality is great and is perfect paired with my cassette player. I was told these used to cost £20 couple years ago but now have doubled in price because they have become popular again but it's worth the £40 I paid. I use them daily and are very lightweight and comfortable :)

## Features

- The ultra portable on-ear headphones with dynamic element for extended frequency response
- Comfort Zone setting on temporal pad for comfortable secure fit
- The ultimate active headphones with a collapsible headband design for protective storage
- Oxygen-free copper voice coils deliver deep bass and signal clarity
- Includes a convenient carrying case for protective storage

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B005I49784 |
| Age range (description) | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,230 in In-Ear Headphones |
| Cable feature | Detachable |
| Compatible devices | Mobile Phones, Phones, Tablets |
| Connectivity technology | Wireless |
| Control method | Remote |
| Control type | remote |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Included components | Detachable cable, carry bag |
| Item model number | 184292 |
| Item weight | 59 Grams |
| Manufacturer | KOSS |
| Material | Copper |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Package type | FFP |
| Product Dimensions | 6.2 x 18.3 x 14.6 cm; 59 g |
| Recommended uses for product | Music |
| Specific uses for product | Music |
| Style | On-ear headphones |
| Water resistance level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless communication technology | Bluetooth |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Koss
- **Colour:** Red Hot
- **Ear placement:** On Ear
- **Form factor:** On Ear
- **Frequency response:** 15000 Hz
- **Headphone jack:** 3.5 mm Jack
- **Impedance:** 60 Ohms
- **Model name:** Porta Pro
- **Noise control:** None
- **Sensitivity:** 60 Ohm

## Images

![Porta Pro On-Ear Stereo Headphones - Red Hot - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71H5A0SCI-L.jpg)

## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: is the wire tangle free for the redhot edition?**
A: No

**Q: Are these the same as the blue ones on here for £33.16?**
A: The same of the blue one quality its the same the sound too

**Q: Do these fit the new iPhone ?**
A: They only have a 3.5mm jack. You would have to get an adapter to fit that plugs into your iPhone.

**Q: does the headphone wire have the button that a lot of wired headphones have, used for skipping and pausing?**
A: Some models of this headphones do have it. You need check in description of the product before you buy if the button is there or not.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cheap but really, really good
*by J***D on 14 June 2019*

What an amazing product. Yes it's a cheap pair of 1980's headphones with not just retro, but genuinely old, styling, but the sound they produce is really amazing for the price. These pack one hell of a punch. Deep bass, solid mids and comfortable highs. The headphones are indeed cheap, in price and construction, but they sound superb. Some mild negatives include the headband that catches your hair painfully. I have a buzz cut, and was astounded to find myself wincing in pain as the headband yanked out the odd hair. If you have lustrous hair, may God help you. Secondly, when you take them off, however you set them up, all your settings fall apart and are gone. Each time you put them on you have to adjust the headband, lose some hair, and adjust the tension setting all over again. Thirdly, this is, as I've stated, a cheap headphone, but they feel really cheap in places. The headband is a symptom of this and the ear pieces are made of brittle plastic and covered in cheap foam pads that begin to feel hard against your ears after an hour of wear. All of that aside however, let's be fair; this is a very cheap headphone. Well under £30 at the time of purchase and you get top quality audio with impedance levels designed for portable sound... phones, DA players, Walkman... whatever. You'll find people using these wherever they're on the go. I prefer these to ear bud headphones because I dislike the feeling of jamming things into my ears. It's unhealthy too apparently. Sound leakage is considerable. Those of you who are old enough to remember the '80's will recognise the tinny sound leakage of open back, small, on-ear earphones. These produce a similar sound, so be prepared for the hairy eyeball of fellow commuters. For sports these stay on well. I was surprised but they cling like limpets to your swede. Whether you'd prefer ear buds however is the big question, but if you hate ear buds, these are the next best thing. Replacement foam pads are available from Koss at minor expense which is a major plus. They also come with a small leatherette bag to pack them, and ingeniously fold up into a tiny ball, held together with a small hook and clip arrangement that is simple but effective. All in all, yes this is a very cheap pair of headphones with all that this usually entails. They are not however bad headphones. They are little marvels of acoustic brilliance. The sound is sparkling, dynamic, powerful and wide open. Yes there are several drawbacks to these, but at this price point all of them are entirely reasonable and easy to live with. I know people who have been wearing these for 30 years, own various very high-end brands, but still head out with these little Koss phones on a regular basis. The sound is comparable to headphones that cost many times the amount. Recommended. I hope this has been helpful.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect 80s/90s vibe
*by T***Y on 19 March 2025*

First time buying these and I'm very impressed. The sound quality is great and is perfect paired with my cassette player. I was told these used to cost £20 couple years ago but now have doubled in price because they have become popular again but it's worth the £40 I paid. I use them daily and are very lightweight and comfortable :)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing sound quality compensates for sound leaking
*by K***K on 28 February 2014*

I'm not an audiophile, but I wanted a good-sounding pair of headphones. After going along with this pair, I definitely don't regret it. The sound quality is absolutely amazing for someone who only used £10-ish in-ear headphones. You can hear much more detail in each song, I found that I didn't need to drive up the bass on my MP3 to feel it. The main problem with the headphones is that they can't block out sound. This is both an advantage and disadvantage, though most of the time it's a bit annoying to only hear half the music when you're near a busy road or train tracks. Then again, the sound is clear enough on a bus or a train, and whenever I get to listen properly on these headphones, it seems like the sound leaking isn't a big deal. Some other things people don't usually mention: - The top metal band is extensible and retracts by itself, so it fits really well on the head. Since it retracts, you can't wear it around your neck because they would wrap around it rather than hang. The good thing is they don't shake at all when you run, and you can still hear everything as clearly as if you were just walking or sitting. - Sometimes there is a slight clicking noise with every step you take. This is really easy to adjust by tightening the headphones. - The headphones fold inwards and a hook keeps them from folding out. When folded, they are pretty small (but not flat). Sometimes the hook gets undone which is slightly annoying but thankfully that doesn't happen often. - The cord is a really cool black and white braid of some textile which feels much better than a plastic cord. It never ever gets tangled but sometimes twists on itself, in which case you need to straighten it out. - The headphone jack (end) looks really sturdy and I doubt that the cord is going to separate from the jack like it does in some headphones with straight jacks. The rest of the headphones feels delicate (but not flimsy). I can't say anything on their life time yet.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Koss Porta Pro Headphones Ear Phones Red Hot Collapsible Design with Travel Bag Included
- YAXI EARPADS for Koss PORTAPRO (Red)

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