[salannelson]

Well, we all know that the Porta Pro has some sort of "legendary" status around here. But you never really hear about the UR40. They both retail for the same price, so what's the difference? What do you prefer?

 

[1Time]

This thread has some helpful info. I found it by google searching those two headphones.

 

[salannelson]

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Originally Posted by 1Time /img/forum/go_quote.gif This thread has some helpful info. I found it by google searching those two headphones.

I was the OP for that thread. Umm...yeah there's really not a whole lot on the UR40...

 

[nullstring]

I've never heard the porta pros, but I have heard the KSC75's and the UR40's.

The KSC75's and UR40's sound very similar. I would say that the UR40's are a bit better because of the housing, but I haven't compared face to face.
As you can see in that thread, the KSC75 and UR40 share the same titanium coated driver, while the porta pro has the non-titanium driver.

I would do a few searches for porta pro vs KSC75, and KSC35 vs KSC75.

I think you'll find that the titanium coated drivers (UR40 and KSC75) have sparklier highs.


To answer the question, I think I'd prefer the UR40, cause I like the pretty treble. But, my opinion is highly biased because I;ve never heard a KSC35 based driver.

 

[salannelson]

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Originally Posted by nullstring /img/forum/go_quote.gif I've never heard the porta pros, but I have heard the KSC75's and the UR40's. The KSC75's and UR40's sound very similar. I would say that the UR40's are a bit better because of the housing, but I haven't compared face to face. As you can see in that thread, the KSC75 and UR40 share the same titanium coated driver, while the porta pro has the non-titanium driver. I would do a few searches for porta pro vs KSC75, and KSC35 vs KSC75. I think you'll find that the titanium coated drivers (UR40 and KSC75) have sparklier highs. To answer the question, I think I'd prefer the UR40, cause I like the pretty treble. But, my opinion is highly biased because I;ve never heard a KSC35 based driver.

That's all the info I need. Thanks

 

[Fungi]

Personally I like the UR/40, didn't really like PortaPro or KSC75.

 

[salannelson]

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Originally Posted by Fungi /img/forum/go_quote.gif Personally I like the UR/40, didn't really like PortaPro or KSC75.

Cool I think I'm going to head out and pick up a pair.

 

[zoggop]

One thing I do have to say about them is that in my experience they break really easily. It's good that the cables connect to each phone separately because the yolks break and detach from the phones. They can be snapped back on (which has to be done each time you fold them up) though. I've had three pairs that have broken in this same way.
EDIT: But then, I did abuse them thoroughly by travelling frequently with them and rather carelessly shoving them (at least they were folded up) into shoulder bags and backpacks. They are, however, in theory, portable headphones.

 

[EmperorOfCheese]

I've heard the Portapro, and own the UR40. I much prefer the the UR40, it sounds more "refined."