Name: PortaPro KTC
Brand: Koss
SKU: 13742
Rating: 4.2 (38 reviews)

4.3

based on all reviews

the midrange and upper frequencies were smooth and well balanced
The headphones were quite comfortable to wear
exceptionally well-matched in frequency

The highs are slightly rolled off
lose the iPod remote control
Bad Cable connecting to both earpieces may lead to tangles

Impedance: 60 Ω
Sensitivity: 101 dB
Frequency range: 15, 25000 Hz
Acoustic design: Closed
Sound output: Stereo
Style: On-Ear

Koss PortaPro KTC - Pros & Cons

the midrange and upper frequencies were smooth and well balanced
The headphones were quite comfortable to wear
exceptionally well-matched in frequency
better-balanced sound and a more comfortable on-ear fit
frequency response consistency is very good
Porta Pro also have a better more durable design
Lightweight and comfortable design Above-average audio reproduction
mid-range performance is very good
tight bass and a transparent treble reproduction
The open design also allows you to monitor your environment
and have a decent open sound
headband is flexible and easily adjustable
them lightweight
ideal for commuting or using while you
better clarity and more resolving treble
the design and build of these is very impressive
for headphones that sound this good and come with a lifetime warranty
Beautiful and comfortable
Porta Pro are much more discreet in the mid and treble range
affordable
portable and sonically respectable headphones

The highs are slightly rolled off
lose the iPod remote control
Bad Cable connecting to both earpieces may lead to tangles
the pressure is not strong
noise was in the 30 to 40 hertz range
The headband is a thin
unpadded metal strip
flimsy and lacking in features
sound noticeably thin and rather lacking in detail
The response throughout the range is rather uneven
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
the buttons on the module feel cheap and shallow
can afford a pair using the travel allowance from his games design internship
The sliding headband length adjuster can latch onto one s hair
It s still somewhat muddy compared to higher-end headphones
bass occasionally creeps up on the lower midrange a bit
the clips are much less of a presence
KTC s cost twice as much at $80
headphones have not had their look changed since the mid-1980s
notoriously comfortable
very marginal weakness
The connection cable is permanently attached to the speakers
it only takes a short time to find a comfortable setting
The highs especially almost verge on flat from a contemporary point of view

Koss PortaPro KTC - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Impedance	60 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	181.5 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

Koss - Video Reviews (2)

Koss PortaPro KTC - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	On-Ear
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	yes

Weight	6.4 oz

Inputs supported	3.5mm
Cable length	1.2

Colour of product	Black
Acoustic design	Closed
Body material	Mylar
Category	Travel and Commuting

Impedance	60.0 Ω
Sensitivity	101.0 dB
Frequency range	15 - 25000

Playback controls	yes

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Koss PortaPro KTC Koss - Editorial Reviews (6)

4.3

Based on 6 reviews

Koss PortaPro KTC Koss's PortaPro KTC Headphones Are Sick, Sexy, Vintage And Ready For Your iPhone [Review]

Cult of Mac

Published: 30.03.2012

Koss's PortaPro KTC Headphones Are Sick, Sexy, Vintage And Ready For Your iPhone [Review]

whathifi

Published: 22.05.2018

Home review

5.0

The Koss Porta Pros are a cheap pair of headphones – and lots of fun

mobile-review.com

Mobile-review.com Обзор наушников KOSS Porta Pro KTC

CNET

Published: 09.11.2012

Koss Porta Pro KTC

The Koss Porta Pro KTC headphones are lightweight physically but not in performance, and they have a convenient Apple inline remote.

RTINGS.com

Published: 31.08.2018

Koss Porta Pro KTC Review

3.6

The Koss Porta Pro KTC are decent-sounding and portable on-ear headphones for critical listening and mixed usage. They're lightweight, comfortable, and have a co...

The Headphone List

Published: 08.12.2012

Koss PortaPro Review | The Headphone List

First introduced in 1984, the Koss PortaPros have been a definitive staple of the portable headphones market for 25 years. They have survived through multiple model-line changes and their drivers have become the basis of the SportaPro and KSC55 street-style headphones and the KSC35/KSC50 clip-ons.