[skaboss]

Hello,
I just broke my beloved Koss Portapro, and i'm looking for a new headphones to replace it. The only reason i don't go for another Portapro is because i would like to use it mainly on the go (bus and train), which is definitely not PP's best place...
I tested some headphones today : only the AKG K450 seemed almost buyable (in my opinion, a quality sound under the PP, but a far better isolation).
I will use it with my Ipod, without amp, and want only headphones (no IEM nor in-ears buds).
Could you please recommend me headphones that won't disapoint me after the PP, with at least some isolation, for 100$ max ?
Thanks for your help

 

[Murugesh]

How about PX100 or KSC35 ?

 

[skaboss]

Thank you for your answer.
I read a lot of good reviews about the PX100, but AFAIK, it's an open -air headphones, just like the Portapro, so i suppose the isolation is just as bad as for the PP.
Concerning the KSC35, i actually can't stand anything in, around or behind my ears, that's why i'm looking for on ears headphones... You can see how my task to find a decent successor for my Portapro is difficult

 

[Bina]

So you are looking for something like HD280 or 380. Good Isolation and also quite good soundquality(much better than Porta pro). Or you can go hier and buy something like HD-25.

 

[Thrashingshrimp]

The ES7 I hear is quite nice. Not sure about the isolation though...

 

[jpelg]

The Koss's are very difficult to beat, even for a lot more money.

For quality portable-sized, supra-aural, closed cans, with impact & bass, under $100, I'd recommend the AKG K81DJ. If you go for the AKG's, I'd also suggest getting a set of velour pads to replace the stock pleather ones.

 

[Squirsier]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thrashingshrimp /img/forum/go_quote.gif The ES7 I hear is quite nice. Not sure about the isolation though...

It has a bit, but not much.

 

[thread]

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Originally Posted by jpelg /img/forum/go_quote.gif The Koss's are very difficult to beat, even for a lot more money. For quality portable-sized, supra-aural, closed cans, with impact & bass, under $100, I'd recommend the AKG K81DJ. If you go for the AKG's, I'd also suggest getting a set of velour pads to replace the stock pleather ones.

+1 on this! I thought the K81DJ had a great amount more energy than the Bose Triport over-ears I've long since sold. I still use the K81DJ's to actually DJ with.

I haven't tried velour pads, though.. .... .... I just googled around for the pads and had little success. Which ones would one want for these phones? I do find them uncomfortable fairly quickly when listening with both sides.

At something like $70 these days, you can get the Denon AH-D1000. I like to recommend this one since it's pretty inexpensive, sounds great, and is very light and comfortable.

 

[joelongwood]

If I'm not mistaken, Koss offers a Lifetime warranty on their headphones. If you really like the Porta Pros, why not contact Koss? Tough to beat that policy.

 

[logwed]

What about Lifetime Warranty don't you understand?

 

[logwed]

Lol, first time I went to the Koss store, the lady told me that if I ever wanted a new pair, if my old ones were dirty or something, to just step on and break them.

 

[skaboss]

Thanks a lot guys, for all your suggestions. You confirm my first impression : difficult to beat the Portapro, considering light, foldable, great sounding cans. Koss should definitely make an isolated Portapro !
I live in France, so i'm afraid a free replacement of my PP by Koss would cost me as much in postal fees as buying a new one

 

[mp3]

Try the v-Jays.

 

[Murugesh]

25th anniversary edition Portapro reached me today.

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f103/k...review-416234/

Portapro, KSC-75 and KSC-35 are the best purchases I've made so far.