Finally went and ordered a porta pro after getting a better-paying job. ( I know they are cheap and I'm more of a frugal man, for now, lol ) should i immediately order a pair or pairs of Yaxi pads? Am I missing out on a lot without having the Yaxi pads? Should I also get the ksc75?
The Pro4s is also looking at me from afar, please dont take all my money
I can't comment on the Yaxi pads as I've only recently started using a Portapro again and haven't any intention of modding them at the moment, but I got the KSC75 along with my current Portapro and I definitely don't regret getting them. The clips are a bit fiddly and annoying but they can be bent to conform to your ear. They aren't as bassy as the Portapro and have really good clarity and detail for their price.
I ordered the Parts Express headband for my KSC75 so that I can use them without the clips.
I can't comment on the Yaxi pads as I've only recently started using a Portapro again and haven't any intention of modding them at the moment, but I got the KSC75 along with my current Portapro and I definitely don't regret getting them. The clips are a bit fiddly and annoying but they can be bent to conform to your ear. They aren't as bassy as the Portapro and have really good clarity and detail for their price.
I ordered the Parts Express headband for my KSC75 so that I can use them without the clips.
You can reshape the hook if it's uncomfortable, it's only made of wire and silicone and is very pliable. I have been using them for hours every day since I got them and haven't had any problems with them that couldn't be fixed by readjusting the hooks. Any of those "problems" were caused by me fiddling with the hook in the first place - I was being an idiot and messing around with the shape!
If you don't like the hooks, you can always modify them with a headband. I've actually ordered a parts express headband for them as people speak highly of the KSC75 with that particular headband.
These headphones are definitely worth a try for the price. The best compliment I can give them is that since receiving them I haven't felt the need to use any of my more expensive headphones.
Finally went and ordered a porta pro after getting a better-paying job. ( I know they are cheap and I'm more of a frugal man, for now, lol ) should i immediately order a pair or pairs of Yaxi pads? Am I missing out on a lot without having the Yaxi pads? Should I also get the ksc75?
The Pro4s is also looking at me from afar, please dont take all my money
Finally went and ordered a porta pro after getting a better-paying job. ( I know they are cheap and I'm more of a frugal man, for now, lol ) should i immediately order a pair or pairs of Yaxi pads? Am I missing out on a lot without having the Yaxi pads? Should I also get the ksc75?
The Pro4s is also looking at me from afar, please dont take all my money
The Porta Pro's with the Yaxi pads are really making the Pro a Pro ++. They're worth your (everybody's) money. The fit is great. The sound is more natural, with still great bass (not too much, just great). I often use them with the DX200/AMP9, so they can deal with great dap's also.
The Porta Pro's with the Yaxi pads are really making the Pro a Pro ++. They're worth your (everybody's) money. The fit is great. The sound is more natural, with still great bass (not too much, just great). I often use them with the DX200/AMP9, so they can deal with great dap's also.
I personally prefer the KSC-75 to the Porta Pros, though both sound fantastic. I was actually listening to some songs a few months back and realized I like the sound on those songs better with the KSC-75 than even my AKG K702s! (Which are the best/priciest headphones I have).
And I definitely prefer the earclips to the PP headband, but as always comfort and ergonomics are up to the individual. I haven't tried the Yaxi pads though, and for the KSC clips I haven't even needed to reshape them. I'll admit though that I haven't tried the PP drivers with the KSC clips, I've heard that is the preferred combination at least for some people.
Finally went and ordered a porta pro after getting a better-paying job. ( I know they are cheap and I'm more of a frugal man, for now, lol ) should i immediately order a pair or pairs of Yaxi pads? Am I missing out on a lot without having the Yaxi pads? Should I also get the ksc75?
The Pro4s is also looking at me from afar, please dont take all my money
Non-fatiguing, bassy, slightly congested, recessed higs but a lot of fun. That's my impression of the KPP. I believe the Yaxi's would let them breath more so spacing should be improved that makes me excited
The price of the PortaPros seems to be higher than normal, so while I wait for the price to come down a bit I ended up getting a pair of KSC75s which came in yesterday. I didn't get much of a chance to listen to them then, but first impressions were very positive. I was hearing cymbals in songs I didn't even knew had cymbals. Today I got more time to put them through their paces and now I'm less sure about them. I never understood the meaning of the word "fatiguing" until listening to the KSC75s. After awhile I just have to take them off. They sound pretty good though. I think I need to give them some more burn in (and let my brain adapt as well). I grabbed the Parts Express Headband or something close to it from here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Headphone-with-3-feet-Cord-3-5-mm-plug-stereo-mini/131493857855. The KSC75s fit on perfectly.
A good alternative pad for the portas is HD414 yellow pads. They bring out a bit of sibilance in the highs but soundstage, detail, and clarity improves. Flatter bass as well.
A good alternative pad for the portas is HD414 yellow pads. They bring out a bit of sibilance in the highs but soundstage, detail, and clarity improves. Flatter bass as well.
I've been wanting to get yaxi pads, but never made the leap yet (amazon shipping time is insane).
I will say the hd414 pads are certainly more comfortable than stock, less clamp.
My only complaint is they bring up the treble a lot..to the point where I occasionally hear ringing or splashiness in that region. I still slightly prefer the overall sound of hd414 pads to stock.
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