Koss Porta Pro Wireless 2.0 Retro 80s Style On-Ear Headphones, Black

I've been a huge fan of Koss Porta-Pros for many years now. Over the years they've made all sorts of special editions, wireless editions and wired versions. And I've owned SEVERAL of these. I'm telling you right now, these are the DEFINITIVE version of the KOSS PortaPros. Porta Pros finally enter the 21st century with wireless listening. With virtually ZERO added bulk or weight compared to the wired versions. The Bluetooth connectivity works GREAT. I have these paired to my iPhone and they automatically sync up and start playing music when I turn them on. The range is awesome too, and I can put my phone down and basically walk around the entire gym without losing signal. I literally turn these on before I go into the gym and don't have to worry about them at all. I forget I'm even wearing them sometimes... These have ALL the feature you'd expect from any other pair of Porta Pros. They fit great, have a snug and light feeling. I can go running and they do not slip or fall off my head, even with heavy sweat on my hair. And my favorite part, is because of their fitment design, I can wear these while I'm bench pressing and they don't fall off my head. Anybody who's used large over the ear headphones and have done bench work outs know how much of a pain this is. And deliver that iconic bass heavy, open back sound from any pair of Porta Pros. They are open headphones, so the outside sound WILL leak into your ears. While is not a flaw, but a design feature, it's something to note about these headphones if this is your first set of KOSS Porta Pro's. Charging is a breeze, and one charge will easily last me all day. As an added bonus, when the battery does eventually die, you can still listen to these headphones via the included USB-C to AUX cable. Huge plus. In an era when companies are nickle and diming you, the included USB-C charging cable, usb to aux cable AND semi rigid zippered case is a HUGE plus. On board controls are super easy to use. And I can change tracks, adjust volume on the fly. Audio quality over bluetooth sounds great, and sounds even better over the corded connection. Calls also sound great through this headset. People on the other end can hear me loud and clear. If you are on the fence, buy them. I do not regret these at all. They are my new daily driver for the gym and around the house.

I love the comfort of Koss headphones. The gentle feel of the foam pads on my ears is a comforting nostalgia trip since I have owned Koss headphones since childhood. They feel like a snug blanket. Plus they're reasonably priced! However, I like to pace around when listening - and after several pairs of Koss headphones got totally wrecked when I snagged the chord on chairs, car doors, etc... I decided that maybe there's something to be said for wireless. Quality The amazing thing about these is that they look almost like a normal pair of Porta Pro headphones. This feels pretty amazing to me, and more than a little magical. Functionality - The buttons which play/pause, and raise and lower volume, don't feel like they work consistently. There have been a few times I've booted it up where things are just out of whack, and I have to restart it. This has never been a major problem, more of a quirk. I can live with it. Connectivity - No frills here. No app, no EQ, no firmware updates in sight. It just connects to bluetooth, delivers the signature Koss Sound very reliably, nothing more - fine by me. If I stay on the same floor it never loses connectivity. Mic Quality - Pretty decent! I can take calls on it, it works. Ergonomics - Unlike regular Porta Pros, the adjustable strap on the headphone does not retract in a spring loaded way when removed from your head - instead they keep their shape, like a normal pair of headphones. Fine by me - the original design was charming but a little more eccentric in comparison. - I have sometimes snagged my hair in the double banded design - it doesn't happen often, but it does happen. - The tight / loose settings work great, just like on the original version. Sound Quality - Very similar to the originals. Which is to say, extremely agreeable. Portability - For a pair of headphones like this, excellent. They are not called the Porta Pro for nothing after all. You have to bend them to get them in the included case, but they do fit. Battery Life - Adequate. I don't feel like I'm running out all the time Desired Features - I'd love it if the next version had USB-C audio capability. If I could charge my headphones, and listen at the same time over the cable to get high resolution audio, that would be great. I do like the included adapter which lets you plug it in as a regular pair of headphones. - I'd love it if the next version had sensors to detect whether you were wearing them, in case I forget to turn them off - I think I can see just where a sensor could go. Headphones without sensors leave the possibility of scrambling to turn off bluetooth on your phone while a caller is trying to figure out what the hell you're doing.

Very disappointed. The build quality is poor- the headband feels incredibly stiff and forceful when putting it on. After just one month, the left ear started cutting out, and now I have to constantly squeeze and adjust the headset to hear audio on both sides, the same thing happened to my friend's set. Using direct USB-C for the AUX connection, that requires special wire. The sound is decent. Bought it to compare with wired version.

I’ll preface this by saying that I love these headphones. I got a wired pair a few months ago, but decided to get the newest Bluetooth Porta Pros released in 2024. They’re great. The sound is good for the price imo and type of headphone. You have the option for wired. Plus you also get an actual case for storage and a USB-C audio jack included. Now it does come with some imperfections that I’d say are typical of the Porta Pro. One of these is comfort. I can definitely go decent hours wearing these, but as everyone says, the default pads that come with the Pro isn’t the best so get some Yaxi pads. They definitely improve comfort and allegedly sound. Now another aspect that is also typical of the Porta Pro is build quality. These headphones have always felt “cheap” in and easy to break if you tried. For $100 the build quality isn’t much improved from the standard wired Pros. However, for something that is double the price of the wired versions, these also have a case which is $15 separately and along a charging cable & audio jack. So let’s say $20ish worth of other stuff. So if anything the rest of that value is I imagine in the tech itself. So next is the headband itself. The wireless has a metal band with a split down the middle whereas the wired is a plastic band. The metal band is I believe how the sound is transmitted between speakers. It does I’d give the Pro a bump in quality feel, but I’d the sand head band is not as flexible. You can’t just put these above you’re and adjust by pulling down on the headphones. You’ll want to adjust the two black sliders before putting on your head. When I first got these I thought I was going to break the headset by adjusting the band like I did the wired Porta Pro. Learned my lesson. Just something to keep in mind and pro tip if you will. The only other con I have for these is that when wired, it seems you can’t utilize any of the buttons to skip songs, pause, change volume, etc… They only seem to work when in wireless mode. It does kind of suck you can’t control anything when wired from the headset itself, but if primarily using Bluetooth it is not a big deal. Anyway, I’m satisfied with latest iteration of the wireless Porta Pro. It is a great headset that does its job plus my favorite thing about them is that style of headphone has such nice transparency. I can hear my surroundings better with these on than air pod pros with transparency turned on for example. It has the typical quirks you’ll find with the wired version of the Porta Pros and quirks unique to this version as covered above. Yet I still thing the pros greatly outweigh the cons. I got these to take better advantage of lossless audio with Apple Music on my iPhone and have better awareness with my surroundings. They do that for me and then some. Definitely recommend and also get some yaxi pads!

EDIT: Okay, so I’ve had these for a bit now and the sound quality is so great! I’m moving it down to a 3 star though. The mic has never worked on a phone call or Zoom call or really ever anything, not once. It has also been able to connect to every device via Bluetooth except any Windows devices. I contacted customer support and they assured me that it should connect to Windows devices, yet I’ve tried multiple PC’s and nothing. It even connects to my Linux but not my Windows lol. Asides from those two problems the sound quality is great, I forget they’re on because they’re so comfy, and I really am happy with my purchase I just wouldn’t recommend it to anybody who needs to use a mic for calls or Bluetooth on Windows. I bought the wired Porta Pro’s and same day returned them to buy the wireless ones because I ended up loving them so much. The only thing that really restricts my usage of this device is that it seems when you plug into something via the USB-C to Aux pass through analog cord you can no longer use the mic until you switch back to Bluetooth. I’m also having a technical issue where my Windows 11 PC cannot discover the Porta Pro’s at all. My iPhone picks it up so fast it’s very nice, but unusable on my PC while wireless it seems. Not dinging a point off for that yet because I want to test it on multiple computers to see if it’s a problem with my Bluetooth driver (even though I updated, disabled, uninstalled, reinstalled, enabled the driver) or if it’s a problem with the Porta Pro’s Bluetooth compatibility with Windows 11. Not good for gaming on Xbox. The reason I bought this was to use the analog pass through into the Xbox controller and then use it wirelessly on my phone at other times. Unfortunately, because you can’t use the mic while plugged in, your only option is to buy a Bluetooth converter for your Xbox controller if you wish to use the mic as well. That wouldn’t be a major problem as they’re not very pricy, but it is actually a HUGE problem for Xbox. Xbox puts all Bluetooth connections through the controller into a “phone call mode”. The problem with that is that it makes the audio go from stereo to mono. No more hearing the direction of sounds in the game if you do it that way. So, you really can’t use the mic on this for gaming at all. Be aware of that, but these are extremely great for speaker quality at this price. Since it’s the pads that rest on the sides of your ears, and since the headband is not noticeable, AND because it is such a lightweight problem, I have already forgotten that I’m wearing them twice in the few hours I’ve had these. They are extremely comfortable. EDIT--- There is a solution to the mic not working for gaming. I asked ChatGPT if there was a USB-C to Aux analog pass-through cord with an inline mic that is compatible with the Porta Pro Wireless. Sure enough, Koss makes one specifically for that purpose. Koss KUSB-50 Analog Audio Pass Through Cord for KPH30 Wireless and Porta Pro Wireless That's what you need to get if you want to use a mic while plugged in ^^ I also purchased YAXI Earpads for this product, as well. Super great comfort upgrade. A lot of people also claim it makes the sound much better actually due to a larger pad to disperse the sound across, though it is hard to notice a difference unless you have one Porta Pro with the normal pads and one Porta Pro with the YAXI's to compare side by side I suppose.

Quite simply; a perfect execution of what a wireless portapro should be, however, you should be well aware of some important limitations. -The body: In terms of a portable set of on-ear headphones you could stash in a bag, the portapro is solid. The plastic construction isnt subject to any major stress and the steel band can withstand as much abuse as the default portapro. I have no complaints other than maybe the edges being a bit sharp. -The headband: Innovative way of removing the dangling wire in the last version, but the band this time around is pretty stiff and that messes with the ability of the headphones to hook together when you put it in the case (it really likes snapping open). The case being included is necessary to carry these around because of its tendency to open. A common meme with portapros is that the headband catches hair, but that's only if you adjust with the headphones already on your head. If you know what size to extend to (via a sharpie), you'll never experience this, I haven't with these. -The sound: It sounds exactly like a wired PortaPro, a 40 year old design which is very colored compared to modern true wireless earbuds or bluetooth bud straps that this would be competing with. You should prefer a very forward midbass and accept some compression in the treble (rock music would sound nice, but classical music doesnt sound "natural" on these). If you're looking for good running headphones these will play fine. There is absolutely no sound isolation, you will hear everything around you and everyone will hear your music. -Wireless features: It's disappointing to not see a lossless codec, but AAC sounds great on my android for typical content on streamers, if you want to listen to HQ audio on these you should use the wire that's included and a headphone jack. You're not getting noise cancelation or transparency mode on headphones like these, either. The lack of these features allows it to have a massive battery life for it's size however, far more than what true wireless buds can do in one session, I spent a whole afternoon in a hammock with these without issues. Taking calls while walking is fine, great generally, but if there's (fairly strong) wind on the right side of you, it will cut out. Controls and volume are fine, you cant mash the vol+/- to suddenly change volume however. -The price: @$100 at the time of this review it's about $20 too much in my opinion, the hardcase is nice, but it's pretty much required if you want to stick it into a backpack. I would say wait for a coupon or sale because at $80 these would be a lot more palatable. -My verdict: 4.5 stars if you know what a portapro is and enjoy the formfactor and sound; if you don't like the sound signature there's yaxi pad swapping and the midbass can be EQ'd down (not really the treble though) For everyone else, you should consider buying a pair of 20$ Koss wired headphones and seeing if you really enjoy them, or consider the portapros when they're on sale. You will not miss the lossless codec for most music, and the battery life is amazing because of it. Koss sells sportapros, which match the formfactor for running at a FAR lower cost, with the same fidelity that you can achieve with these.

To be honest, I’m pretty disappointed with the quality of these headphones. First, I want to say that these do look great! I really appreciate the aesthetic, the small size, carrying case, and extremely light weight make them ideal for traveling or going to the gym. They’re honestly some of the most comfortable headphones I’ve used for working out. They’re so lightweight that I sometimes forget I’m even wearing them, and I really like being able to hear what’s going on around me. I also knew going in that these aren’t NC headphones, so that isn’t a complaint. Unfortunately, the build quality is where these really lose me. They feel SO flimsy! I’ve only had mine for one day, and I can already see a SLIGHT amount of warping in the plastic. After seeing multiple reviews and photos from other buyers showing cracked or warped headphones after only a few weeks, I’m honestly pretty concerned about how long these are going to last. I’m extremely careful with my electronics, but these feel like they could break from normal use. The audio quality is also pretty disappointing. I’ve tried them in both wireless and wired mode, and the drivers sound weak and lack detail and clarity. Honestly, I’ve heard better audio from headphones that cost a fraction of the price. For $100 ($80 on sale) pair of headphones, I expected significantly better sound quality. That’s really the frustrating part, I actually LIKE these headphones. They look great, they’re comfortable, ESPECIALLY for the gym. But at $100, I expect the materials and audio quality to feel substantially better than this. If these were $30–$40, I’d probably have a completely different opinion. For now I’m going to keep them because I waited a long time to get them, I love the aesthetic, and they’re currently my favorite headphones for working out. But I’m genuinely expecting these to break, especially given how flimsy they feel. I really hope I’m wrong. * One last note - shipping was a nightmare and I actually had to order them twice. However, I don’t consider that the seller’s fault, so I’m not factoring that into my rating. Overall: Great gym headphones, but definitely not worth $80 in my opinion.

I've been using Koss Porta Pro headphones since they were introduced. I've always loved the sound they produce, as a lightweight replacement for the headphones/earbuds that typically ship with portable audio players. I don't find earbuds comfortable for extended periods (even high end ones), nor do I usually need to wear bulkier headphones that isolate outside sounds (I have professional headphones for that). Koss' first wireless version of the Porta Pro was a stopgap design with a dangling cord, and external controls and battery. This version has been completely re-engineered so there are no wires, the battery and controls are built-in, and everything is just as lightweight and comfortable as the original Port Pro - without wires! (Although you can also use these as wired headphones for improved fidelity, if you don't always need Bluetooth.) Wireless connectivity has been excellent, connecting to an iPad, iPhone, Mac Studio and an Apple TV (it did have some issues with a very old Apple TV, but that's no longer in use). The dual steel bands - used to electrically connect the two halves without wires - make adjusting the fit a little more difficult than a standard Port Pro, but that's a small price to pay for the functionality you get. I'm completely happy with these headphones. Don't expect sound isolation - that's not what these are about. These are great-sounding, comfortable, lightweight, portable headphones. They sound better than many larger, fully-isolated headphones that I've used, and I can wear these for extended periods without any issues whatsoever. Highly recommended, especially if you're already a fan of the Porta Pro line.

sounds like normal koss porta pro wired albeit a small loss in sound quality compared to wired. price @ 20k is very steep for non anc simple af headphone. i just bought it for the cool design and style. for sound just spend 5k more and buy sony xm5 instead. overall i’m satisfied with the product since I know what i bought it for.

100/10 El color blanco resalta mucho. Compré almohadillas aparte y la combinación de colores es genial. Lo único que no me gustó es que el cable es color negro pero bueno eso se puede comprar.

Great sound quality, had to return however. The black sliders on the top of the headband dug into my head, changing the clamping force didn't help at all. Very dissapointed as Iv heard they have a strong following and they do sound great but unwearable. Would recommend only if you are able to try them somehow first,

Guter Klang, qualitativ hochwertig, verbindet schnell. Der Klang ist aber im Vergelich zu den Ohrhängern nicht viel besser.

For those of us who loved (and love still!) the PortaPro when cabled headphones were the only game in town, this wireless version is a godsend. Is it identical to the original? No. But is it very much in its spirit? Absolutely.