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Koss SportaPro vs Samson SR850

    Koss SportaPro Headphones
    Koss SportaPro
      Samson SR850 Headphones
      Samson SR850
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      Editiorial reviews
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      2 editorial reviews
      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.Read more
      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...Read more
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      2 editorial reviews
      Once in a while a headphone comes along that costs very little but hits way way way above its own weight and into the realm of some much pricier competition. In this case, we have the Samson SR850 which has been 2p modded and cup clearance modded to produce impressive open sound for audiophiles on aRead more
      The Samson SR850 are budget-friendly over-ear headphones intended for audiophiles. Their semi-open design helps create a wide, spacious soundstage, while their b...Read more
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      User rating
      41
      4.1 out of 5
      41 user ratings
      5 stars
      		34 %
      4 stars
      		41 %
      3 stars
      		21 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      172
      3.8 out of 5
      172 user ratings
      5 stars
      		32 %
      4 stars
      		27 %
      3 stars
      		27 %
      2 stars
      		10 %
      1 stars
      		1 %

      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      Koss SportaProKoss SportaPro
      Samson SR850Samson SR850
      Sound outputStereoStereo
      StyleOn-EarOver-Ear
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired
      Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono

      Design

      Koss SportaProKoss SportaPro
      Samson SR850Samson SR850
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Grey
      		Black
      Acoustic designOpenOpen
      Attachment typeNeckbandHeadband
      Connector contacts platingGoldGold

      Dimensions

      Koss SportaProKoss SportaPro
      Samson SR850Samson SR850
      Weight2.19 oz9.74 oz

      Sound

      Koss SportaProKoss SportaPro
      Samson SR850Samson SR850
      Impedance60.0 Ω32.0 Ω
      Frequency range15 - 2500010 - 30000
      Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
      Driver size0.14 in1.97 in

      Connectivity

      Koss SportaProKoss SportaPro
      Samson SR850Samson SR850
      Cable length1.22.5
      3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesyes
      Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
      USByesno
      Detachable cablenono

      Power

      Koss SportaProKoss SportaPro
      Samson SR850Samson SR850
      Battery operatednono

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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