The Porta Pro, an iconic pair of headphones from Koss Corporation that remains one of the few on the market to fit comfortably for glasses wearers, featuring an on-ear design and a unique “comfortZone” switch for a firm or lighter feel, has been updated with a new model that delivers Bluetooth 5.2 wireless, USB-C charging, a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that can last 20+ hours, and other next-generation improvements, Koss has announced. The Porta Pro Wireless Bluetooth headphones are available today in the USA for $99.99 at Koss.com, as well as Amazon.com/Koss, according to a press release that Koss shared today.
Key specs include:
- 15-25,000 Hz
- 60 ohms
- 101 dB SPL
- Wireless Bluetooth 5.2
- Up to 20+ hours of battery life
- Integrated microphone and audio controls
- USB-C charging and analog audio pass through
Various promos for the new Porta Pro:
Koss on its latest headphones:
The completely re-designed and re-engineered next generation Koss Porta Pro Wireless Bluetooth headphones feature Patent Pending innovations including an all-new dual steel headband that carries audio signals without the need for traditional overhead wires, preserving the iconic Porta Pro fit, aesthetic, and sound.
The next generation Koss Porta Pro Wireless Bluetooth headphones feature an ultra lightweight rechargeable lithium-ion battery that can last more than 20 hours after a single charge using the included USB-C charging cord. If the battery runs low or there is no time to charge, the Koss Porta Pro Wireless has an analog bypass mode that can be enabled with an included USB-C to 3.5mm standard headphone jack.
Integrated on-board controls including a microphone on the new Porta Pro Wireless Bluetooth® Headphones allow users to change songs, answer calls, adjust volume, and much more. Designed for maximum portability, the all-new next generation Porta Pro Wireless can be collapsed and stored safely inside the included hard shell Koss Porta Pro Carrying Case. The compact design and case enabled Koss to reduce the size of the packaging by over 50% compared to the Porta Pro Classic, which helps minimize environmental impact.
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All things wireless are now, and always will be complete and utter crap :p
Give me EVERYTHING in its wired variety.
Well, and this is BT 5.2... which is years behind. Not sure if it makes a difference though. BT is mostly an overly congested, constrained protocol, but I do believe that the latest revisions can at least properly transmit Redbook.
I will say that I've enjoyed LDAC with 5.0(?) can't remember but I know that my tablet and car stereos support it. It is a noticeable improvement, not huge but noticeable. Looking forward to when BT and it, or something similar, can get upwards of 2 MB/s at 96 kHz. Once that happens I'll probably have interest in wireless headphones.
Also, the fact that the name of these "cans" reminds me of one of these also doesn't help first impressions ?
We are talking about the can in the porta-potty, yes? :p
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Join Discussion →All things wireless are now, and always will be complete and utter crap :p
Give me EVERYTHING in its wired variety.
Well, and this is BT 5.2... which is years behind. Not sure if it makes a difference though. BT is mostly an overly congested, constrained protocol, but I do believe that the latest revisions can at least properly transmit Redbook.
I will say that I've enjoyed LDAC with 5.0(?) can't remember but I know that my tablet and car stereos support it. It is a noticeable improvement, not huge but noticeable. Looking forward to when BT and it, or something similar, can get upwards of 2 MB/s at 96 kHz. Once that happens I'll probably have interest in wireless headphones.
Also, the fact that the name of these "cans" reminds me of one of these also doesn't help first impressions ?
We are talking about the can in the porta-potty, yes? :p