Koss KPH40 Utility On-Ear Headphones, Detachable Interchangeable Cord System, Ultra Lightweight Design (Rhythm Beige)

I love the sound of the Koss KPH30. An unexpected treat given their low price, they're airy and have great treble balance and clarity. They're not very comfortable for my big head for more than an hour or so, though, due to pressure on my ears. I figured these would have a similar sound but be more comfortable. For the most part, I was right. They are more comfortable in that they rest lighter on my ears (you can almost forget that you're wearing them). I also like that they barely use any plastic.. I could see the '30s plastic getting brittle and cracking over the years (time will tell, though). These look more elegant, and weigh almost nothing. Not using as much plastic also heightens the impression of quality/luxury (not that these are going to be mistaken for $400 Mezes..). The interchangeable cable is appreciated, as my new phone unfortunately doesn't have a 3.5mm. I haven't purchased the C-cord yet, but it's a nice option to have. Sound-wise, the treble is slightly softer and more rolled-off than the '30s. Still plenty of detail, and they're less fatiguing (not that I'd call the '30s fatiguing.. just that these are even less so). Perhaps a smidge less bassy/punchy, but still good for the class. I'd say these are even more spacious-sounding, though. These are the kind of headphones that you close your eyes and throw your head back to be enveloped in sound. That's a marvel at this price point, and something that Koss probably does the best, which is why despite having significantly more expensive headphones from multiple boutique brands in my collection, I still consider Koss one of my favorite brands and keep coming back to them. You get so much quality sound for the money, they embarrass most brands costing 2-4x as much; and when you do find headphones that are truly better, you look at how the Koss are a mere fraction of the price, and you kind of laugh to yourself about the law of diminishing returns.. So ultimately, while I do miss the extra bite of the treble of the Koss KPH30s, the added comfort and even more spacious sound mean these are still the ones I use most. Even for those of you that have much more expensive sets, I still recommend buying these, even if just to use when you travel. I originally bought these/the KPH30s as a cheap travel set, but I like them so much they're pretty much all I use anymore. It's kinda funny--15+ years ago it was the Koss PortaPro that first captivated me and made me obsessed with sound. I wouldn't have guessed that I'd be back to midrange Koss sets all these years later, but here I am. These feel and sound like a contemporary analog to the PortaPros. In a way, it feels like home to me.

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Soy muy aficionado a koss desde hace muchos, años. Mis primeros auriculares fueron Koss. Me gusta su sonido y que son ligeros, aunque son demasiado caros. Bajando el precio venderan mas.

Bauart bedingt minimalistischer 80ger Jahre Flair. Klanglich dem Koss Porta Pro überlegen. Ausgewogen, mit klaren Höhen und solidem Bassfundament ohne den Bass zu überzeichnen. Extrem leicht. Sitzt gut auf den Ohren. Kein drücken, kein Einklemmen der Haare (Koss Porta Pro) Verpackung ist ungenügend. Übersteht den Transport von US nach DE nicht, da via UPS in einer Tüte versendet wird. Keinerlei Aufbewahrung (Stoffsäckchen) dabei Zubehör (Alternativkabel für lightning / usb-c, Ohrpolster) schwer erhältlich. Leicht windempfindlich, Wind fängt sich und säuselt hörbar. Unterm Strich mit Priorität auf Klang und Tragekompfort wirklich gut. Zwei unabhängig nacheinander mit Expressversand bestellt, kam jedesmal 3-4 Tage vor der Amazon Lieferprognose.

These are a vintage 80s design that have been faithfully manufactured from then till now. These are AWESOME! Wow they are really clear and balaced. Super light to wear. You hear the full range of trebles and mids with a nice warm punchy base. Love em!