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Canada Computers: Koss Porta Pro On-Ear Headphones $39.99
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Over in the forums, mrsamsa spotted a pretty decent deal on a well-received, portable headset you might want to look into. Right now, Canada Computers has the Koss Porta Pro Headphones on sale for $39.99. Despite the headphones' aesthetics, it received over a thousand reviews and scored a high average rating (4.5 out of 5) at Amazon.com with most praising the sound quality and the comfortable fit.
If you're interested, the headphones are on sale online and in stores until May 17 but we recommend you act sooner rather than later as we've seen deals like this end early due to limited supplies. Standard shipping starts at $7.99 (may vary by location). If you want to avoid shipping costs, you may pick up these headphones in store at no extra charge. These headphones come with a lifetime limited warranty. To learn more, visit CanadaComputers.com.
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when they came out they were revolutionary 'cause at the time they didn't know how to make closed headphones, so they really upped the bass
this way you can travel with them and the bass wouldn't be drown out as bad
nowadays we have way better closed headphones for travel
i guess they have pretty loud drivers, but they're way overhyped
But I have to say, Koss PortaPros is the lest uncomfortable headphone I have ever used.
Well worth it. And best of all, LIFETIME NO FAULT WARRANTY.
I've gone through maybe 10 of them ( this is not a knock against Koss' build quality, I'm just super clumsy ) and they've replaced them every single time.
I even bought a 2nd pair to tide me over during the warranty shipping process.
A++ would buy again (but don't have to!)
But think about it, products like these that have this kind of sick longevity stick around for a reason.
The KSC75 are a good option but I prefer the headband... the parts-express ones for $2 are good replacement. Light cheap and sounds decent imho... a rfd special... lol.
20yr had the same experience in High School, put them on friends head and shut them up.
Warranty - pay shipping both ways approx $15. Last time I did't include the bill...no problem.
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I've bought Sennheiser PX100s, iGrados, even closed-ear headphones with replaceable cords where the CUP snapped off. iGrados have a FOUR-MONTH warranty, and PX100s are one year. Both their cords will break on you at some point, guaranteed.
I'll never buy anything but PortaPros again, and I've just ordered a second one to use when my first one is in for warranty repair. Thanks OP!
If you want very comfortable full-size headphones you will be able to find them but they will be more money...starting near the $200+ mark, depending on the size and shape of your head. Look for comfort starting with Beyer Dynamic DT 250/DT 770/DT 880/DT 990, the Denon AH-D2000 and the Audio Technica ath-ad700 and ath-ad900.
I have a pair of KSC75s and love them! I think they sound as good as my Grado SR60s.
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The KSC 75 can be had for $18 shipped new from the USA on ebay. I HIGHLY recommended getting a pair. Very good for use in quiet areas (as these are open,not so great for the plane).
edit: yes, the looks may not be for everyone, but I know some people who really dig the retro look. In fact, there are other companies (crappy ones) that have copied the portapro design for their headphones.
This is my second pair as well. Getting as backup for when I send my current ones for warranty. The sound is great and they are comfortable.