Koss Portapro Thread

[Saoshyant]

I remember feeling the 414 pads were just too big for the task

 

[LayLay]

 
The 414 pads gave a more open airy sound but lacked bass and sounded a bit thin for my tastes. I tend to prefer a thicker sound in general though.

A trade I will gladly make.
Thanks.

 

[BloodyPenguin]

PortaPro Headband Mod with Rockboxed xDuoo X3.  Fun combo:
 

 
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[LayLay]

  PortaPro Headband Mod with Rockboxed xDuoo X3.  Fun combo:

Well, I hope you're having fun, because you turned one of the coolest-looking headphones ever made into... that.

 

[BloodyPenguin]

Well, I hope you're having fun, because you turned one of the coolest-looking headphones ever made into... that.

Personally I think they sound better this way and more comfortable.

And luckily the drivers just snap on and off easily. Plus I have multiple pairs of them.

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[vapman]

What headband is that, anyway? I'm awful tempted as the Portapro headband has a nasty habit of ripping out your hair (if you have very long hair)
 

Personally I think they sound better this way and more comfortable.

And luckily the drivers just snap on and off easily. Plus I have multiple pairs of them.

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[BloodyPenguin]

  What headband is that, anyway? I'm awful tempted as the Portapro headband has a nasty habit of ripping out your hair (if you have very long hair)
 

 
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002KQZJS  Best $8 I've spent on the PortaPro/KSC75
 
Just carefully pop off the drivers off both headphones and attach.  Make sure to note which is the right and left driver. 

It is a SUPER easy mod and well worth it IMO.
 
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[Saoshyant]

The parts express headband? Still cheap, just not $2 cheap like it used to be. Always meant to try it with the KSC75.

 

[Happytalk]

There is a replica on eBay. $5 shipped. There is no reason for parts express to charge that much for shipping. Some BS, in my opinion. Ok, the reason is obvious. More $$ for them, but it's less than $2 send it in a padded envelope.

 

[BloodyPenguin]

There is a replica on eBay. $5 shipped. There is no reason for parts express to charge that much for shipping. Some BS, in my opinion. Ok, the reason is obvious. More $$ for them, but it's less than $2 send it in a padded envelope.

Link?

 

[Happytalk]

I liked to it earlier in the thread. I will have to do some work to find it again. stay tuned.

Edit. Here.

http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/131493857855

The picture doesn't help their cause, but I've ordered several from them and all were the same

 

[BloodyPenguin]

I liked to it earlier in the thread. I will have to do some work to find it again. stay tuned.

Edit. Here.

http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/131493857855

The picture doesn't help their cause, but I've ordered several from them and all were the same

 
Awesome, I am keeping this link handy if I need another replacement.  
 
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[musicday]

Did anyone tried adding a high quality cable?
I am very happy with the modification i did on mine 17x4 mm holes each speaker grill and the sound is very realistic with my Tera Player.
Will a better cable improve the already amazing sound?

 

[vapman]

Did anyone tried adding a high quality cable?
I am very happy with the modification i did on mine 17x4 mm holes each speaker grill and the sound is very realistic with my Tera Player.
Will a better cable improve the already amazing sound?

Yes and yes.
 
I bought some here on Head-Fi about.... 6 years ago? maybe 7? I have since sold them (also many years ago and to another Head-Fi'er) but can confirm it REALLY REALLY does make a difference.
 
I have some PortaPros i am going to recable with AES/EBU rated  24awg cable but have  not gotten around to it yet.
 
You can see the ones I used to own here, Jahn was the original owner I got them from: http://www.head-fi.org/t/434496/wtt-fs-your-hf-2-for-jahns-ridiculous-dog-walkin-rig

 

[musicday]

Very interesting,it was around the year i joined Headfi.
I enjoy the headphones a lot,more then more expensive ones i had in the past.