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Koss SportaPro vs Sony MDR-V6

Koss SportaPro Headphones
Koss SportaPro
Sony MDR-V6 Headphones
Sony MDR-V6
Available colors
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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8 editorial reviews
First introduced in 1985, the comfortable fitting Sony MDR-V6s are arguably the best-sounding headphones for under $100.Read more
Despite its age, the Sony MDR-V6 really is a headphone that does very little wrong for the asking price. It is well-built, comfortable, and isolating enough to compete with the best ‘modern’ studio and DJ headphones.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 %
45
4.2 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Koss SportaProKoss SportaPro
Sony MDR-V6Sony MDR-V6
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOn-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono
Magnet materialNeodymiumSamarium Cobalt

Design

Koss SportaProKoss SportaPro
Sony MDR-V6Sony MDR-V6
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
Black
Acoustic designOpenClosed
Attachment typeNeckbandHeadband
CategorySportStudio
Foldableyesyes

Dimensions

Koss SportaProKoss SportaPro
Sony MDR-V6Sony MDR-V6
Weight2.19 oz8.11 oz

Sound

Koss SportaProKoss SportaPro
Sony MDR-V6Sony MDR-V6
Impedance60.0 Ω63.0 Ω
Frequency range15 - 250005 - 30000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size0.14 in1.57 in

Connectivity

Koss SportaProKoss SportaPro
Sony MDR-V6Sony MDR-V6
Inputs supported3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
Cable length1.23
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesno
USByesno
Detachable cablenono

Power

Koss SportaProKoss SportaPro
Sony MDR-V6Sony MDR-V6
Battery operatednono

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

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