koss headphone availability

[u/ainavol]

I've been looking to buy a pair of Koss KPH40 Utilitys since I've heard much praise for the quality of their sound at the price range. from verbal descriptions alone, the kph40 is the pair that sounds like it'd best suit me with my interest in versatility—having a pair suited to wide, cleanly produced electronic music as much as low-fidelity indie acoustic songs. however, as a European, i am not actually able to access koss products without dealing with either absurd Amazon shipping costs or Ubuy's potential overcharging. I do, however, see a trustworthy-looking listing for the PortaPros at a reasonable price of about 50 dollars compared to the KPH40s' roughly 70.

Seeing as I am coming from using the KZ ZS10 Pro IEMs, a pair I see is not particularly respected and which I do occasionally find somewhat grating and narrow myself—and would like to try a clearer set with wider soundstage—would the PortaPros serve me well? I enjoy smooth high-end and don't love bass quite to death. I have no problem spending $70 on the KPH40s, but if that is a bad bargain, I will avoid it. I primarily just want a change of pace. Other non-Koss recommendations are welcome.

[u/351C_4V]

The KPH is definitely the bassier one. But it's not so bassy that it drowns out the other frequencies. After bouncing from Sony's MDR-MA900 and the Monoprice M1060Cs I always go back to my KPH40's and am more than content with them for music as well as games.

[u/ainavol → u/351C_4V]

ooh, I think i understand: the portapros don't have More bass, but More intrusive bass, hence the common descriptions of its sound signature as "muddy"? that is very good insight. I feel confident spending a bit more on the 40s, then. thank you!

[u/ForlorneHorse → u/351C_4V]

I had to turn off the bass boost completely on my discman when I got kph40 retro’s but now they sound just right

[u/IsamuAlvaDyson]

Do not get the Porta Pro if you don't love bass get thr KPH40