[Amazon.ca] Koss Porta Pro KTC - $61.74

Jan 31st, 2021 10:44 pm

#1

runbrun11 [OP]: Member; Nov 7, 2016; 363 posts; 258 upvotes

Jan 31st, 2021 10:44 pm

[Amazon.ca] Koss Porta Pro KTC - $61.74

Deal Link:: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B006QR8W6K/
Price:: 61.74
Retailer:: Amazon.ca

This is the best headphone in this price range. The KTC version is with the microphone and the volume controller.

I was waiting for these to go on sale. Been a while since they went on sale last time.

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Jan 31st, 2021 10:55 pm

#2

Ren: Deal Addict; Jun 24, 2002; 3080 posts; 773 upvotes; BC

Jan 31st, 2021 10:55 pm

Ok, this is legitimately going to sound crazy. I have several kilobuck headphones, but I picked up a ksc75, similar driver as these, yesterday. They sound really, really good. If you have a separate dac/amp connect these to them! These suckers scaled up to at least my $2k in dac/amps/source. Warning they have zero sub bass, same issue as the hd6xx.

Unfortunately, the cable for the ksc75 broke in less than a day. Build quality on these thing suck. I plan to re-wire the drivers to balanced neutrik connector for the luls.

HEATWARE

+4

Jan 31st, 2021 11:10 pm

#3

MrMello: Member; Dec 4, 2017; 243 posts; 261 upvotes; Whitby

Jan 31st, 2021 11:10 pm

But the style is for sure from 80s or 90s.

https://images.app.goo.gl/XonKveL22XnHLHBc9

+1

Jan 31st, 2021 11:13 pm

#4

M-e-X-x: Deal Fanatic; Aug 17, 2003; 5521 posts; 289 upvotes; Mississauga

Jan 31st, 2021 11:13 pm

Koss BF sale was better, even after exchange rate. I picked up the regular portapros for $24 CAD all in so the KTC version would be well below $61 at that time.

FS: $15 obo TP-Link TD-8616 ADSL2+ Modem | $15 obo 2.5" HDD | Heatware | HowardForums

+3

Jan 31st, 2021 11:24 pm

#5

mizunox: Newbie; Jun 2, 2011; 87 posts; 112 upvotes; VANCOUVER

Jan 31st, 2021 11:24 pm

For another option you can get the limited edition models (gold or beige) directly from koss.com for $60 usd - 15% for creating a new account.
The limited version comes with a neat circular case.
Free shipping to Canada.

It should work out to about $65 cad + tax if I've done the math correctly.

*Edit use code ccp20 for 20% off, now the total should be similar to the OP's deal.

Last edited by mizunox on Feb 1st, 2021 12:47 am, edited 1 time in total.

+5

Jan 31st, 2021 11:47 pm

#6

RiCHC3: Deal Addict; Mar 31, 2007; 4787 posts; 2497 upvotes

Jan 31st, 2021 11:47 pm

Always thought these look like... well, this...

⬇⬇⬇ FOR SALE: ⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇
⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆

+7

Feb 1st, 2021 12:00 am

#7

Bettacarde: Jr. Member; Dec 23, 2017; 100 posts; 93 upvotes

Feb 1st, 2021 12:00 am

I like the stock

+19

Feb 1st, 2021 1:13 am

#8

CDRoot: Sr. Member; Apr 15, 2006; 998 posts; 408 upvotes

Feb 1st, 2021 1:13 am

AMC owns Koss! Buy AMC stock - to the moon!

+9

Feb 1st, 2021 2:59 am

#9

dvdvideo: Deal Addict; Sep 10, 2001; 3077 posts; 711 upvotes

Feb 1st, 2021 2:59 am

Yes the deal earlier was better direct from koss, but no time machine available now. Two things:

-These feel very cheaply built
-They do sound fantastic

References:
http://www.heatware.com/eval.php4?id=3866

http://cgi2.ebay.ca/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dl ... d=dvdvideo

Feb 1st, 2021 3:10 am

#10

hwang23: Newbie; Oct 24, 2009; 39 posts; 36 upvotes; YVR

Feb 1st, 2021 3:10 am

Koss is a sensitive keyword at the moment...

Just a guy passing by...

Feb 1st, 2021 5:16 am

#11

Daijoubu: Deal Fanatic; Dec 11, 2004; 9976 posts; 2623 upvotes; Montreal, QC

Feb 1st, 2021 5:16 am

Retro looking and foldable but not very confy, I prefered my Senn PX100

Feb 1st, 2021 7:01 am

#12

onebuckz: Jr. Member; Sep 11, 2010; 119 posts; 104 upvotes

Feb 1st, 2021 7:01 am

hwang23 wrote: ↑ Koss is a sensitive keyword at the moment...

Why?

Feb 1st, 2021 8:05 am

#13

DARSHAKJUST4U: Sr. Member; Sep 17, 2007; 732 posts; 487 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 1st, 2021 8:05 am

dvdvideo wrote: ↑ Yes the deal earlier was better direct from koss, but no time machine available now. Two things:

-These feel very cheaply built
-They do sound fantastic

Before you say no time machine available, did you ask these headphones, how they made it to 2021?

Feb 1st, 2021 8:05 am

#14

sprung: Deal Expert; Apr 16, 2002; 21739 posts; 24876 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 1st, 2021 8:05 am

Friendly reminder - Koss has free lifetime warranty. You only pay for shipping.

I bought a pair of big cans from them in the early 90s. Got em replaced twice when they failed. Very nice customer service.

https://www.koss.com/support/warranty-repair

"I felt a great disturbance at KFC as if millions of chickens suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced." RFD user stephroll

Feb 1st, 2021 8:19 am

#15

sleepyguy: Deal Fanatic; Jun 11, 2001; 9286 posts; 1492 upvotes

Feb 1st, 2021 8:19 am

I have no idea what the hell you said here... but KOSS to the moon!

Ren wrote: ↑ Ok, this is legitimately going to sound crazy. I have several kilobuck headphones, but I picked up a ksc75, similar driver as these, yesterday. They sound really, really good. If you have a separate dac/amp connect these to them! These suckers scaled up to at least my $2k in dac/amps/source. Warning they have zero sub bass, same issue as the hd6xx.

Unfortunately, the cable for the ksc75 broke in less than a day. Build quality on these thing suck. I plan to re-wire the drivers to balanced neutrik connector for the luls.

...zzz...zzz...zzz...

www.heatware.com

+2

Feb 1st, 2021 8:36 am

#16

xyzzjp: Newbie; Aug 29, 2017; 43 posts; 23 upvotes

Feb 1st, 2021 8:36 am

MrMello wrote: ↑ But the style is for sure from 80s or 90s.

https://images.app.goo.gl/XonKveL22XnHLHBc9

I'm 90% sure they've been making these exact headphones since the 80s/90s.
I have 2 pairs of these, sucks the 3.5mm got killed I don't get to use them anymore.

+1

Feb 1st, 2021 8:42 am

#17

gobseck: Member; Nov 10, 2013; 367 posts; 271 upvotes; Richmond Hill, ON

Feb 1st, 2021 8:42 am

My first pair of cans was Koss, I always liked their products. I have porta pros for god knows how many years, I had to replace the foam covers once, and they're exactly as said upthread - they're ugly, lightweight, catch on my hear and sound good. I had another pair of slightly fancier model, that one the wire broke.
Let's not get carried away with comparisons, they can't compare to my BDs.

Feb 1st, 2021 8:47 am

#18

jillaryit: Deal Addict; Jan 29, 2010; 1032 posts; 896 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 1st, 2021 8:47 am

I remember wanting the exact pair back in high school around 2005 and even at that time, these looked ugly. Surprised they look exactly the same 15 years later.

Feb 1st, 2021 8:52 am

#19

ajdeals: Member; Feb 2, 2015; 446 posts; 656 upvotes; Calgary, AB

Feb 1st, 2021 8:52 am

I've always thought these looked like something one would wear when venturing out of their home during some unpredictable dystopian future. Great for 2021

Feb 1st, 2021 11:16 am

#20

bob5593: Member; Dec 11, 2013; 320 posts; 190 upvotes; Victoria

Feb 1st, 2021 11:16 am

Thanks, OP. I think I'll get a set of Porta Pro wireless when it's back in stock.