Frequency response: 15Hz25kHzTitanium layered diaphragm for accurate sound reproductionAdjustable headband for a comfortable secure fitVolume control on cord for easy level adjustmentStraight dual entry 4 cord with 1/8 and 1/4 stereo plugsShipping package dimensions: 1x7.25x2.25 (len x wid x dep)
1 Sure beats carrying a Crown.
The short version:
Buy them. You won't be sorry. The sound is great and the cord is durable.
I have been using the Radio Shack version of these for about 5 or 6 years, and love them. I recently got a pair of the Koss KTXPRO1 from Amazon to see if there had been any improvement.
The first thing I noticed is the more stylish design. I hate stylish design. Especially in headphones. What's the point? You can't see them while you are wearing them, and you will probably look like an idiot to everyone else who can. Headphones should be inconspicuous, if that's possible.
Usually when changes are made for the sake of style, it is at the cost of performance. That, sadly, is the case here. The earpads are smaller than on the old Radio Shacks. I find they tend to slide off the center of my ears, which are built generously. And the earpieces are not removeable, as they are in the RS, so you cannot replace or clean the pads, as far as I can tell, without doing violence to the headphones.
The headphone cases are both smaller in diameter and more shallow. This seems to create slightly more coloration in the sound than the RS. The result is a slightly reedy sound to the mid-range, due to the plastic resonance. The resonance is most apparent in solo piano - Chopin - and French horns.
On the other hand, the sound of the Koss has more treble, has more detail and is more forward than the RS, presumably due to improved drivers. The bass is clean and strong, when it is supposed to be, and invisible when it is not.
As to the cord, I was just walking with the cat outside and she pulled on the cord hard when she jumped down, and it got yanked by accident a few other times, with no ill effects. My RS cord is fine after all these years, so don't worry. And the volume control is generally fine. If you are around salt air, there will be corrosion and a noisy pot. Try Caig deoxit.
A warning: don't judge these headphones the first day or two. If you listen to them immediately upon plugging them in they will sound pretty bad - dull and muffled with no treble. They need to be broken in, perhaps for a week or so - mine seem to be still improving. This undoubtedly is due to the polymer titanium drivers. The titanium adds stiffness, and I guess it needs some bending.
My old RS/Koss headphones had a slightly cleaner sound. And I could add a bit of sound absorbent material to further reduce the case resonance. I don't know if the current RS/Koss version has the old design.
Although there is a bit of coloration to the Koss, first of all we're talking $15 here. Radio Shack, by the way, charges $40, although it is on sale for $20 much of the time. If you listen to them regularly you will probably get used to the minor coloration; I have. I mention it because Koss could reduce it without any increase in cost.
By the way, always experiment with the positioning of headphones for best sound, especially the in-ear type. It makes a difference.
I guess the small headset is good for teens. These would make fantastic gifts; no one would guess the price based on the performance.
I remember listening to my Koss Pro 4A headphones back in the 60s. They weren't so hot, I realize now, though they were among the best in their day. I would have been thrilled to have anything this good. And the quality of sound combined with my Philips EXP3321 cd player is as good as if I were carrying around a Crown 10.5 inch reel to reel tape recorder running at 15 ips. This, of course, is not very practical. So I definitely cannot complain.
And, yes, I am over the age of 13, though not by much; I still feel like a hippy.
2 OK, with some real weaknesses...
These do not sound as good as Portapro2's -- the sound is more constricted, with less treble extension and a poorer soundstage (bass is just as strong). They have the same Koss house sound, but are a step down -- I am disappointed. They do sound better than freebies included with portable CD players, and you'll certainly notice the improvement.
The cord is the real weakness -- it's just horrible, awful cheap plastic and I predict will not last anytime at all with active portable use. The volume control slider is also cheap and guarantee will get scratchy sounding fast. OK they're only $15, but I've come to expect a better level of quality from Koss... shame on them.
Verdict -- if you're really poor, or you can't stand the look of the Portapro/Portapro2's then get these. Otherwise avoid them, as they are just too cheaply made to be durable.
** Update (ten days later) -- I ordered a pair of these for myself and a pair for my brother. Mine seem to be fine (although the volume control is already getting scratchy as I predicted), but one of the earpieces on my brother's pair died within 24 hours of opening the package. Luckily Amazon has an excellent return policy, and they even shipped the replacement immediately, so they arrived two days after I notified them about the return.
It should also be noted that Koss has a lifetime warranty on these, so for six bucks shipping you can get a replacement anytime. Of course Koss still comes out ahead, since it probably costs them fifty cents to make these and less than a buck to ship them back.
3 Extremely good quality headphones!
I tell you, never in my life have i seen such good quality headphones for under twenty dollars. This headphones have such quality that is beyond great! Koss has nailed it! It can fit into any mp3/cd walkman device and whats best is that it comes with a volume control tab, so if you feel like blasting your music at a super high volume, you can! Although they can look a little bit dorky, they feel extremely comfortable when you put them on around your ears. You can of course adjust the fit of these wonderful headphones which also makes this product a better buy.
If you want great quality headphones that feel comfortable, buy these ones made buy Koss!
4 Certainly worth the money
I just purchased an ipod and really enjoy music so I wanted something much better than the earbuds that come with it. I began my research and read a number of reviews on various headphones. I also wanted to be able to use them on my home stereo. I read a number of reviews on Sennheiser, Grado, Koss, etc. There were pros and cons to all of them. However the Senn PX100 and Koss Portapro rated consistently well. While reading a review on the Koss Portapro, one reviewer also commented that the KTXPRO1 was very good. So I decided to go with the Koss KTXPRO1 AND the Portapro. I was not disappointed by the KTXPRO1 however compared to the Portapro, they are not in the same league. So if you're looking for a good set of phones and can't afford the $37 go with these; you won't be disappointed. However, if you can spend the $37, get the Portapro as they sound much fuller.
5 awesome quality, great price
I have to admit some skepticism when I purchased these 'phones based purely on price and the reviews of others. After a few weeks of use, I am still sometimes surprised by how good they sound. Though the KTXPRO1s are only slightly larger than most portable headphones, the quality is comparable to many (much more expensive) full sized models.
In terms of audo, the range of tones is full and rich, warm, with great depth. They're fairly comfortable; I've worn them on my larger than average head for several hours straight with no problems.
My only reservation is in construction and design. I'm a little dubious of their durability. If they were foldable and easier to stash in a bag, they'd almost be perfect.
The one thing I don't like about them at all is the placement of a volume slider on an oversized pod about one foot down the wires from the phones. Though the volume control is a good idea, it moves around a lot by accident when being worn on the go. A shirt clip (like many cell phone earbuds and the Apple iPod remote have) would be nice, or even a locking feature. Even better, a small knob on the 'phones.
6 Didn't believeit, but now I do
I recently bought a Sony walkman radio to use on my daily walks. The headphones that came with it were O.K., but a bit uncomfortable. I swapped those headphones with Sony headphones that I use on my discman, but they didn't sound much different. Just for the heck of it, I tried headphones that several friends use but, again, didn't hear much difference among them. The thing that they all lacked was the bass frequency, which I happen to like whether it is real or exaggerated. It doesn't matter what kind of bass it is, as long as I can hear it. After reading many reviews about many different headphones, I realized that even though some the expensive ones were probably better, I didn't want to spend more on headphones than I did on the radio itself. After reading the reviews about these headphones and how great the bass was, I was dubious that a $14 pair could produce decent bass. I believe it now, and would highly recommend these to anyone who likes bass, the bass that I couldn't hear on the other headphones I tried. In fact, even though I'm not an audiophile, the total sound from these headphones is better than I heard from any of the other headphones. The bottom line is that you have to try these to believe how good they sound. The best $14 I've ever spent on any product.
7 Small Price, Big Sound
I was leary about these headphones due to the low price. I had earbuds that came with my MP3 player, but they were very uncomfortable. These are GREAT and the sound quality is incredible! I can really hear the music. They look good too!
8 Nice
Sound: Excellent Bass, Very clear and crisp sound!
Comfort: Very comfortable, soft
Value: For 15$ These headphones rock! They have excellent sound Quality
Recomended to people looking for good headphones but don't want to spend too much money.
Very nice headphones!
Great Job Koss
9 Unbeliveable!
I can't add anything that hasn't already been said, I can only say everyone is right. These headphones are unbelieveable.
10 Excellent headphones, especially for the price
Most of the reviewers are spot on. These phones are phenomenal for the price - A Mere $14 bucks. I recently lost my $300 pair of Etymotic ER-4P's and at home I use Sennheiser HD-600's with Cardas Cable. These headphones, while they are not quite at the level of refinement and clarity of those phones, are not embarrassed by comparison to them. First of all, KOSS ensures that these phones accentuate the BASS - consequently, they seem to be more rhythmic, and toe-tapping than most other phones, they are solid and have great mid-bass slam and clarity. They actually seem to also have a little low-bass extension as well, much more so than other "ear-buds" and other fare in this price category. To some extent, the frequency response is tilted downward (towards the bass); but actually the KTXPRO1 handles the midrange and highs quite well and are generally smooth and pleasing - although not as detailed as my more expensive phones. Very good midrange interpretation of voice - and the equalization abilities of your portable gear can make them even more rewarding (I like the "Trance" setting on my Rio Karma, really opens the phones up). Way better than the about 10 other cheaper phones I have tried so far, and VERY COMFORTABLE on ear (supra-aural).
11 Best lightweight open-air headphones for your money
Hi all, I have been a user of the Radio Shack Pro 25/35 series of headphones for years. The Pro 25s have been replaced by the Pro 35s, which have been replaced by the Pro 35As in the past couple years or so. You may ask "what relevance is that to me?"
because the Pro 35As are rebranded versions of the KOSS KTXPRO1s
(Just as the Pro25s were rebranded versions of the KTXPRO)!! They are equivalent right down to the last response spec, they even look almost identical (go look yourself!). The only real difference worth noting is the 1/8" plug on the Radio Shack verion is gold plated. Radio Shack will charge you twice the price if they are not on sale, so you can save serious dough here.
Now, down to the sound and comfort which is what (i hope) all of you want to know. Of most importance to me is sound. I tell you these deliver overall sound equivalent or better than budget Sennheisers! (i have listened to the HD-220 and HD-457, the HD-457 i use for backup and extended listening). The KOSS KTXPRO1s are far superior to every lightweight headphone i have ever listened to, better than budget headphones (under $50) of just about any kind! The only sub $50 headphones that sounded even close are the Sennheiser HD-457s and i believe the Sony Street Style MDR-G73LPs of all things. Sound is rich, clear, and true, clean highs which are not harsh at all (unless your source sucks) and bass is amazingly powerful for such lightweight things. The bass is not muddy like the HD-220s nor is it unable to handle the very low bass found in music like Dance, House, Drum & Bass, Rap and Hip Hop. It is not overly punchy either, the bass in my opinion is very balanced. Midrange is true, balanced, and clear as well. Beware of the inline volume control, only use it in moderation, you may realise your CD player is turned up, and sound is not loud but there is distortion (your in-line volume is low) It is great though of people who dont like to touch the CD player for volume often or need a quick abbreviated adjustment.
Comfort with these is better than 95% of all lightweights. The drivers usually make full conact with your ear ( if you have a particularly large head it may not, i wear a fitted size 7 5/8 (XL) hat and it barely makes complete contact), but over very long periods of time (over 3 hours) may make your ears hurt a bit (this was a larger problem with the Pro 25s/KTXPro but with the redesign, spring pressure of the drivers to the ears has been reduced). The rubber headband is a welcome feature, as the top of your head stays comfortable, don't worry, the rubber wont grip your hair at all. They also manage to stay on your head well enough, well, maybe not if you are running, you'll have to readjust them every now and then. For staying on your head, the Pro25/KTXPro does a better job,and will make full even contact with your ear, but they are poorer for extended listening.
My one issue is that you may notice a vibrating/buzzing of the foil diaphram if you listen to high volumes with heavy backup guitar and bass a lot. I have noticed this thoroughout this line of headphones. I think that the foil diaphram becomes detached slightly over time and heavy use. As i test them now they are reproducing only very very slight vibration/buzz in the right ear (Test song: VAST - Here) and i've had these for about 7-8 months, you wouldnt hear it unless you were listening for it. But then again you get a litetime warranty so all is well.
These nitpicky things cannot overshadow the outstanding sound in a lightweight headphone for the price. Even if you have to possibly buy a new pair (or have Koss give you new ones) every 6 months due to diaphram vibration/buzz (if you have good ears :) ) they are so cheap and sound so excellent for their size it's well worth the purchase.
12 Much better than I expected!
These are great headphones. They are much better than I expected and for the price I don't see how you can go wrong.
Great sound. Not 'tinny' like most headphones this type are.
Great fit. They fit snug on my ears and head but not too snug. I've been wearing them on and off for several days, hours at a time, and they don't hurt.
People who've been around me while I've had them on with the sound up can barely hear anything from them. (That's one of the main reasons I bought them - so others in my office don't have to hear my music.)
Of course, the volume control on the cord is a major plus.
So far, the only thing I can see that might possibly go wrong with them is that one or both of the cords going into the speaker might tend to lose good connection. The cord is so small that it seems it may work itself out over time or with a lot of unintentional tugging or pulling on.
Overall, I'm very pleased and didn't expect such great quality for the low price. Great job Koss!
13 Excellent product.
Great build AND sound quality, probably the best headphones I have. However, the right channel now has a very subtle scratching noise after 6 months of very gentle use, I suspect my unit is defective so I won't blame the model as a whole. I bought mine in april, they were 2 bucks cheaper at that time, that's unusual. For the price, you must know that it's a one year lasting product, 2 years tops if you don't mind the quality decrease. I'm thinking about buying 2 more. Definitely recommend it.
14 best cost/quality ratio.
Sound GREAT, and I use 'em for music production/ mastering. The guy who said they're cheap junk just doesn't know how to take care of his stuff. I've had 'em 2 years. Perfect shape. This guy says "Titanium plastic not very well made". WHAT?!? It's not Titanium PLASTIC... the speakers have a "Titanium layered diaphragm for accurate sound reproduction". Can't you even read the product description? Plastic is Plastic. Get a clue before you post that nonsense.
15 Plastic Titanium junk : Broken after 6 months
Worked well for six months, then one earphone stopped working.
Useless now, Titanium plastic not very well made. I bought a pair of panasonic headphones for six dollars better made and going strong now for two years.
16 These are wonderful headphones
At home I had been using the larger type headphones (Sony) that fit over the ear completely. They are heavy but I had no intention of changing. I was looking through different ones for work and had saved these in my shopping cart, but had decided on a different pair. I accidently purchased these and it wasn't worth sending them back for a refund so I kept them and now I use these instead of my Sonys. The sound is fantastic. They are much lighter and the volume control make these one of the best mistakes I've made. There are better headphones out there, but for this price, these deserve a 5 star rating.
17 Best Feature - Lifetime Warranty
I am going to a little comparison between the KTX-Pro and the KTX-Pro1 headphones by KOSS. There's several things I like about the KTX-PRO1 headphone. 1) Style - I think these are one of Koss's best looking headphones that they offer. The titanium color makes them look more modern than the KTX-pro or the sportpro (which I definitely think are quite, uh, quirky looking). 2) Comfort - the sling they used on the PRO1 is much more comfortable than the sling found on the PRO. This one is made our of some soft gel-like plastic as opposed to the Pro's foam sling. The Pro1 is much more comfortable when sitting on you head or when hanging around your neck when not in use.
Why I like the PRO's better - 1) Metal Headband - I think the PRO's metal headband gives it a more snug fit. I also think this produces a better sound. You notice that all headphones kind of sound better when you press them against your head? Well this is what the KOSS metal headband does. Gives you that extra volume and bass that many other's have discuss in these reviews. 2) Thicker wire - from what I can tell, the PRO1's wire is a thinner gauge compared to the Pro. Another reason why the PRO's sound is a little better. 3) Better construction - including the metal headband, the headphone brace, and even the stereo plug, the PRO just seems to stronger structurally. I have owned at least one pair of each, and found the PRO1's quality to degrade quicker. After one year of daily use, the volume control became "touchy" and the headphone braces became less effective (they would slip off the headband).
Overall, these are much better than many other headphones on the market, especially given the price and lifetime warranty. I have sent these headphones back twice and only had to pay for shipping once ($6) and they were replaced no questions asked. Both times I received them back in less than 2 weeks (shipped to KOSS headquarters in Wisconson, not Japan), in one case they were replaced with a brand new pair of headphones! So, I would say go with the PRO's over the PRO1's, or even the Sporta-Pro's. But if you are comparing KOSS to some of the other brands out there, remember that the Pro1's have the lifetime warranty. This could the deal-breaker.
18 Best Headphones I have ever owned
I am not an audiophile, I can't get into the technical aspects of these headphones.All I can say is with these headphones I hear sounds I did not know were on CDs I have been listening to for years.I can hardly believe they can sound as great as they do, considering the price. I like the volume control on the cord also. Believe me if you buy these you will be very happy with your purchase. I always search the internet for the best deals, and I think these headphones are one of the best purchases I have Made
19 Headphone Not working properly
I received The Koss KTXPRO1 Titanium Portable Headphones, this wek and only one side of the earphones were working. I will not bother to send it back for $15.00, instead I will throw it in the garbage and continue using my old headphones.
20 Mildly obscure, yet good.
Simply the best over the head headphones at this price point. Unfortunately, the wires tend to work loose at the inline volume control - the only reason they didn't get five stars.
21 KTXPRO1
My husband and I are truck drivers so we must use headphones so one can sleep while the other is driving. We ordered two pair of these headphones and they have a great sound. The best we have gotten from any other headphones. The only problem is the headband is too big for any human head. I tried to adjust the rubber piece to no avail. Koss needs to put a smaller headband on this set and it will then be the perfect set of headphones.
22 5 stars is not enough!!!
It is a truly incredible mystery how a $15 pair of headphones could possibly sound better than Sennheisers into the $100-200 range! But they do. In fact, these headphones sound much better than most big, full headphones. And NO, I am NOT exhagurating. And I do know what I am talking about. I ought to point out that I am not someone who up to now listened to their discman with the headphones it came with and who has now just discovered the KOSS KTX-PRO1. For someone like that, these headphones would definitely seem like light years ahead. But I am not that person. I have had experience with MANY different kinds of headphones in all price ranges. In fact I own a pair of Sennheiser HD 600 (Now I do not mean to compare the KTX with the hd 600-this would be like comparing a Porsche 911 to a Mercedes S600. Different things, both amazing in their own rights).
Power requirements: The KTX Pro-1's low impedance and high sensitivity allow you to easily drive them with any portable device. You do not need to plug them in to a headphone amplifier or to your stereo.
Comfort: They are very comfortable even after long-play and they stay in place-unless you are into extreme headbanging ;)
Isolation: Note that these are open-type headphones and isolation is very poor. Personally I don't care about this since the background where I listen to music is quiet anyway, and I don't disturb anyone.
Construction Quality: The quality of construction is not breathtaking, just good.
Sound quality: What sets these headphones to the pinnacle annals of hi-fidelity is their sound quality. They are extremely clear with unnoticeable distortion (even when heavily driven). Low frequency response is excellent and highs are very slightly bright. Mid frequencies are thereby slightly recessed. If you notice how most people set their equalizers is that they increase the bass and treble while leaving the midrange in the 0db level. This makes the input signal (spectral) look like concaved upward (smiling) . The reason people do this is partly because they like bass and treble to be accentuated but more importantly to compensate for the speakers' or headphones' natural inability to reproduce low and high frequencies at the same level as mid frequencies. These KTX are very good at reproducing frequencies in the whole 20-20000hz range very well (as they SHOULD), without droppoffs at the low and high ranges, and therefore artificial compensation (like all those bass-boosters on your discman that distort the signal) are not really necessary.
In plain words: these headphones "kick ass." There is not pair of headphones that I could recommend more. What amazes me is that they only cost $15. If I were to rate them compared to all headphones I have tried throughout my life irrespective of price I would rate them 4.5 out of 5. If I were to also consider that they can be driven by any portable device without the need of additional amplification (the one or two pairs of headphones I would give a perfect score require a headphone amplifier to be driven adequately), I would give them a 6 out of 5!!!
Negatives?
The quality of the cable is poor! In fact, driving these headphones with high current after a period of time causes damage to the cable (like electrical "Low-Cycle Fatigue"). This is why most people have to change these headphones every year or so. But who cares if Amazon sells them for a miserly $14???
23 Well Built, Good Value
It is solidly built with good length cord. Wearing is very comfortable, although it is a little bulky (not heavy).
The sound quality is very good for anything twice its price range. But when I compare it with Sennheiser PX-200, I found that it is not as detailed on the top end as PX-200. The bass is very strong, but slightly boomy. For certain types of music, I may even prefer this headphone over PX-200 because of the good bass.
It is more efficient than PX-200. The acoustic output is stronger for the same electric input.
It really deserves more 4 stars considering its price. I highly recommend it!
24 Excellent but not perfect.
Before these Ive listened to my Sony headphones for years. I still have the Sony ones for when the pair of these stop working until I can wait to buy another pair of these. They have excellent volume but it seems I have to buy a new pair once every 2 or 3 months.This can be annoying but the sound is so great that its worth it to keep buying new pairs. They dont last too long so thats the only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 other than that they are perfect.
25 Awesome especially for the price.
Ive always been a fan of music and these babies are almost perfect.I loved my speakers but my parents kept telling me to turn it down so I knew I had to get some headphones. Thats why I bought these. I dont play them blaringly loud but still pretty loud. Ive played them like that for 3 years and they lasted all this time.You cant play earbuds or Radioshak headphones like that but you can with these. Theyre great for any hard rock or metal fan who doesnt want to blow a lot of money so he can still pay the bills.These are great.
26 Excellent headphones not perfect but almost.
These are great. At first I wasnt sure how they would sound hooked up to my stereo them being portable phones and all but let me tell you they are better on the normal stereo than my portable ones especially because you get a better choice of what you do with the treble and bass.These are really cool.Buy these now.
27 ktxpro1=radio shack pro 35 A
i recently bought the radioshack pro35A headphones on sale for 19.99, regular $40 something. good deal for a decent cheap headphone right? i just read on the site tidbits.com (music to your ears 2003, scrool down a bit) that they are rebranded koss ktxpro1 cans with the normal price we see above. obviously not such a deal afterall. i like these phones a lot except for outside disturbances on the bus or traffic noise. so i researched a bit and found an amazing site, headphone.com (note, not headphones.com) all u ever wanted to know about headphones and more. simple to the point,quick,with pictures and reviews, and highly rated with their customers. prices are good but u may find a better deal elsewhere, but you cannot match the the research anywhere. i now am looking at 2 pair of cans to replace my koss/radioshack brand. they are grado sr6 or the sennheiser hd497. each around $60 bucks and an amazing upgrade. do yourself a favor and go to headphone.com. radioshack carries the sennheiser, which i was able to listen to. WOW, and i'm reading where the grados are even better if you don't have an amplifier.
28 Excellent Headphones for the Price
For the price, these headphones can't be beat! The bass response is incredible. I know that's a big problem with a lot of portable headphones, they never have any bass (especially the ones you get when you buy a Walkman). I use these with a Sony MP3 Walkman, which has the little "sound" button on it with 2 boost settings. I tried listening to several songs with both boost settings and it actually made it sound worse with the boost (too boomy, that's the Walkman not the headphones). Long story sort, I don't need bass boost because there's plenty of tight, clean bass without it. The highs and mids are very detailed as well. Overall, there is a very smooth response, not overly harsh.
I also really like the volume control on the cord, which makes adjusting the volume easer. I just turn the volume on the Walkman all the way up and use the cord control as my volume. Works like a charm.
These headphones of course are not perfect. They start to hurt my ears after wearing them for several hours, but I suppose that's to be expected. The ear padding isn't the best either. One more note on the bass response, I notice that I doesn't reproduce the really, really deep bass frequencies very well, but they are still somewhat auditable. Keep in mind I don't use any bass boost.
I've noticed that some people complain about these not lasting long, but I've had a pair of the KTX PRO (slightly older model, not KTX PRO 1) for about 2 years or so and they still work fine. I do take good care of them though, but I sometimes shove them in my bag to and from work and they've stood up fairly well. It would be nice if there were a case for them, but I can live without that.
Overall these are an excellent replacement for those cheep stock headphones that come with portable players and you can't go wrong with the price.
29 Excellent Headphones for the Price
For the price, these headphones can't be beat! The bass response is incredible. I know that's a big problem with a lot of portable headphones, they never have any bass (especially the ones you get when you buy a Walkman). I use these with a Sony MP3 Walkman, which has the little "sound" button on it with 2 boost settings. I tried listening to several songs with both boost settings and it actually made it sound worse with the boost (too boomy, that's the Walkman, not the headphones). Long story sort, I don't need bass boost because there's plenty of tight, clean bass without it. The highs and mids are very detailed as well. Overall, there is a very smooth response, not overly harsh.
I also really like the volume control on the cord, which makes adjusting the volume easer. I just turn the volume on the Walkman all the way up and use the cord control as my volume. Works like a charm.
These headphones of course are not perfect. They start to hurt my ears after wearing them for several hours, but I suppose that's to be expected. The ear padding isn't the best either. One more note on the bass response, I notice that I doesn't reproduce the really, really deep bass frequencies very well, but they are still somewhat auditable. Keep in mind I don't use any bass boost.
I've noticed that some people complain about these not lasting long, but I've had a pair of the KTX PRO (slightly older model, not KTX PRO 1) for about 2 years or so and they still work fine. I do take good care of them though, but I sometimes shove them in my bag to and from work and they've stood up fairly well. It would be nice if there were a case for them, but I can live without that.
Overall these are an excellent replacement for those cheep stock headphones that come with portable players and you can't go wrong with the price.
30 GREAT FOR ANY KIND OF MUSIC!!
Outstanding headphones for a portable. [Great] bass and great highs. Wheather you play Beyonce or Placido Domingo or Vivaldi, these little headphones sound extremely smooth and powerful. Comes with extra 1/4 inch plug and volume control. Fits snug and comfortable and won't shake off your head. For the price it's pretty hard to find a better sounding headphone, even at a higher price. Get one and you won't be dissapointed.
31 Better than full size headphones
I bought these headphones after reading all the good reviews on amazon.com.
It took almost two weeks for them to come due to ordering so close to Christmas. Aside from that I love the sound quality and I compared them to a couple of full size older Koss headphones I have that cost twice the price and these headphones sounded a lot better than the expesive full size ones I already own. I am considering buying another pair just for back-up. You can't go wrong for the price!!!
32 Very Good Headphones
I got these a few weeks ago and they've been my main headphones while I'm moving around in my house cleaning, cooking and stuff. These really give great listening while allowing for outside sounds while I'm jogging or just walking around. The sound is crisp and the bass is tight without being overwhelming. Having the volume adjustment readily available is a big plus. These phones do not lose their adjustment and stay on very well with or without head covering. The only drawback to the fit is that if you wear glasses they can feel a bit tight around the temples if you leave them on for a long extended period of time. However, they are well worth the money.
33 Very Good Headphones
I got these a few weeks ago and they've been my main headphones while I'm moving around in my house cleaning, cooking and stuff. These really give great listening while allowing for outside sounds while I'm jogging or just walking around. The sound is crisp and the bass is tight without being overwhelming. These phones do not lose their adjustment and stay on very well with or without head covering. The only drawback to the fit is that if you wear glasses they can feel a bit tight around the temples if you leave them on for a long extended period of time. Other than that they are well worth the money.
34 These headphones Rock !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I bought these headphones for my iRiver SlimX 350. I was just amazed at the improvement in bass and power in the sound compared to the earphones that came with the player. I also bought "Sony MDR-Q55SL" becasue of its high rating on Amazon.com. But Koss KTXPRO1 is miles ahead of it. I am going to keep the Koss and Sony's gotta go .....
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I also own Sennheiser HD-280 now which are compared to Bose's triports and quiet comfort headphones (150-300$ headphones). Sen's headphones are just great. KTX Pro 1 is about 5 times cheaper than Sennheiser but can produce "almost" comparable sound quality. I think, no other headphones in this price range will be able to produce a sound quality comparable to Sennheiser HD-280.
35 The Best Headphones I've Ever Owned
...And that is saying alot. My most prized possession is my Discman and good sound quality is something I consider one of the most worthy things to spend money on. So, needless to say, I have sampled everything that is out right now, I've listened to them all (except maybe some that are like hundreds of dollars and are all big on your head so i wouldn't want those anyway). And my conclusion is this: THESE HEADPHONES HAVE THE BEST SOUND. And also, they are the loudest. Or I should say, can be the loudest... if you put them on full volume. Take it from me, I'm an expert on headphones. These ones are the best. And, this part I dont understand, They are among the cheapest! Only 15 bucks! Or, only 20 bucks at some radio shacks. The only problem is, the "life" of the headphone isnt terribly long. So you will probably have to get new ones eventually (im on my 4th pair). But yea, to me, its worth getting new pairs as the old ones wear out. Because there just isnt any headphone out there right now to match these in Sound quality.
36 Nice sound, but tight on large heads!
I'll be the first to admit I have a large head. I'll also admit these headphones put out some sweet sound. I just got them and a new MP3 player and have been blissing out on the combo. The only complaint I have is that this set of headphones has a rather narrow "arch" over the head. It's so snug on me that the headphones don't "swivel" at all.. they're pressed flat by the limited room. It's not too bad, perhaps reducing the "listenability" to a couple hours straight instead of longer before it would get irritating. Other than that, I'm very happy with them so far. Amazing sound for the price and a huge improvement over the freebies included with portable players...
37 Simply Awesome!
Just received these headphones from Amazon. I am very pleased with the quality of sound. They are certainly a great value for the price.
38 Great sounding, great company
I am buying my third pair of these headphones. Each set with slightly different design. Great bass and treble on these headphones, no distortion on portable devices, good volume. After about a month of use with my last pair I lost sound in the right speaker, this was quite upsetting, and sent them to Koss. They fixed them within 2 weeks and sent them back free of charge. This is a big plus to be able to get them fixed by the manufacturer that is located in the United States.
39 Great Sounding Headphones for the Price!
I recently purchased the Koss KTX Pro1 headphones for use with my MPIO MP3 player and Iriver CD/MP3 player, let me tell you, these phones sound great! The sound is very crisp with excellent bass and are a big step up from my old Philips HS500's which I thought were great. I especially like the on-cord volume control which allows easy access to the volume if you need to turn it down without fumbling for the player controls. Again, I am really impressed with sound from these headphones, for the buck you can't lose! They look pretty cool too!
40 Great sound quality - and inexpensive.
Very light and comforable. The deep bass these reproduce will surprise you. Accuracy across the bandwidth is quite good and they'll play loud (high efficiency) without distortion on portables or Soundblaster Live on computer. Buy 'em for great sound... but not ruggedness! You won't be disappointed.
41 Great Value
These are a fairly cheap pair of headphones, but they have great sound. Even at very high volume, there is no distortion and the sound remains crisp. I have used headphones that were many times more expensive than these but they delivered worse sound. The only problem with this set is it allows a lot of ambient noise through. This is bad if you want to listen to music on an airplane, but it can be good if you are being called by someone.
42 Great sound with my AXIM Pocket PC
I use the Koss Titanium Portable Headphones with my Axim 5, and the range of sound produced by these headphones is excellent. Using these headphones, I was able to hear sounds especially in the low frequency range that I could not hear with other headphones.
43 Terrific portable headphones
Recently purchased an MP3 player with low output, and wanted a pair of on-- not IN-- ear 'phones. These have been a more than pleasant surprise! As a classical music listener, portable phones are plagued with shrill highs, boomy bass; these have a smooth, fairly neutral quality. The headband design is very comfortable, the volume control convenient and they are efficient enough for my MP3 player. At this price (and even if much more), a great find and great value.
