Koss KTXPro1 Titanium On-Ear Portable Headphones, Volume Control, Ultra Lightweigt Design, Silver Black and Blue
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The Original American Stereophone Company
In 1958 John C. Koss changed the way we all listen to music when he invented the world’s first SP/3 stereophone.
Koss sought to replicate the excitement of a live musical performance, allowing listeners to experience sound as they had never before, bringing them closer to the music they love. Music lovers around the world recognize that dedication to accuracy in sound reproduction as: The Sound of Koss
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Birth of the Stereophone
Before the world’s first SP/3 Stereophone in 1958, John C. Koss developed a portable stereo photograph player with side-wing speakers.
World’s First SP/3 Stereophone
in 1958 John C. Koss invented the world’s first SP/3 Stereophone introducing personal stereo audio to the world.
SP/3X
In 1960 Koss released the predecessor to the SP/3 with a lighter design, more comfortable headband and superior sound quality.
Pro/4AA
In 1970 Pro/4AA set the standard for full-size professional headphones delivering true full frequency performance.
Koss World Headquarters
On June 25, 1971 John C. Koss unveiled the new Koss World Headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
HV/1A
In 1974, Koss released the HV/1A the first dynamic headphone capable of reproducing all 10 audible octaves.
Porta Pro
In 1984 the acclaimed Porta Pro was released and set performance and comfort standards worldwide for decades to come.
JCK/300 Kordless System
In 1989 the JCK/300 Kordless Headphone system set the standard for infrared wireless headphones.
ESP/950
In 1990 Koss’s revolutionary ESP/950 electrostatic headphones introduced breakthrough high-fidelity sound.
Pro4S Studio
Carrying on the legacy of the Pro/4 line, 2014’s Pro4S Studio Headphone was specifically designed for audio professionals.
KPH30i
In 2017 Koss released the acclaimed KPH30i featuring an ultra-light weight design with remarkable high-fidelity sound.
Utility Series
In 2021 Koss Utility Series introduced three new headphones allowing listeners to connect via Lightning, USB-C and 3.5mm.
True Wireless Earbuds
In 2023 Koss continued it’s evolution of wireless headphones with the TWS250i True Wireless Earbuds.
SIMPLE CONNECTION – Connect to computers, tablets and music player with the standard 3.5mm plug
A TRUE CLASSIC – KTXPRO1 delivers an affordable, expansive listening experience all in a durable, timeless design
LEGENDARY SOUND – Koss 60 Ohm Titanium Coated drivers deliver a wide frequency range from 15-25,000Hz producing audio with incredible clarity and depth
VOLUME CONTROL – Adjust volume on-the-go with a convenient in-line volume controller
BUILT TO LAST – Engineered on a rugged and durable design, KTXPro1 is build to withstand the rigors of daily use
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Jerry Diamond –
Best sounding headphones at ANY price!
I originally discovered the quality of these Koss drivers when Radio Shack was selling them under its own brand in the 90’s. Titanium coated. Phenomenal sound. Since then I bought a few of these over the years, and I have been able to fix them easily when they break. The drivers don’t break, it’s the cord that has a volume control on it, and the volume control is the weakest part, so if you snag the wire by accident, that’s where it will tear or develop an intermittent. Also the volume control tends to become erratic if you use it for a while. What I’ve had to do is buy a DIY replacement cord on eBay from China for about $2 and replace the original cord by soldering a new one on. Very easy to remove the drivers, just snap them off and solder on a new cord. Also you can replace the foam pads, you can buy cheap replacements from Koss. The silicone blue headband makes these super comfortable. I don’t like closed headphones at all, and these are open. The sound is unbeatable, I’ve compared these to many headphones over the years, even a pair of very expensive “Beats” one time, and these just always sound a bit better. The sensitivity is also fantastic, they produce a lot of volume with very low input. You can’t compare them to cheap headphones at this price range. These headphone are the gold standard of the low cost headphone market, and are able to surpass headphones that cost several times more for only $20 (or less!) Just can’t beat them, they are a real steal for the price. Just be careful with the cord and don’t use the volume control much, just roll it up and tie it to the minimum length you need to avoid snagging it.
Amazon Customer –
Fantastic & A Favorite!
The Koss KTXPro1 headphones have been an audiophile favorite for many years and I bought these based on many recommendations back in late 2016. It is now June 2020 and I figured it was high time I wrote a review of these – seeing as I’ve got plenty of time at home now, what with the Covid-19 pandemic in full swing.In a word: Fantastic.These headphones have been hard-working since I bought them, playing everything from music to watching movies (more on that in a minute) – and have delivered sonic performance I have not encountered in other similarly priced headphones which usually sound tinny and muddied. The KTXPro1’s are nowhere close to the reproduction performance of a several-hundred-dollar pair of cans that a small fraction of the populace would go to the lengths to enjoy, let’s just be clear about that – but they most certainly afford you a pleasurable listening experience that I honestly think is the best out there for cheaper open back headphones on the market.The Titanium drivers of the KTXPro1 offer smooth treble that is clean and free of sharp-sounding highs, a mid-range that is robust and capable of heavy crunchiness and vocals which sound full and natural, and a bass that has a good extension and can be really decent for a small set of headphones. I have enjoyed everything from classical, to pop and heavy metal on these, and honesty they have been able to produce music which is surprisingly better than other headphones I’ve had costing three or more times as much.The sound stage on these is pretty neutral – so unless you’re doing some type of analytical listening or really need a full surround-sound effect going on aurally, these are fine.Comfort and durability is something important to mention, especially after going over what others have said about this set of headphones since I myself bought them.In 2016 my mother began to lose her hearing. Not dramatically, but it was becoming harder for her to hear things like dialogue in movies or programs on TV, which was disappointing because she and I like to watch the occasional movie together – and it was sad to me that she was struggling the hear what was going on between characters in the middle of a scene with other sounds going on around them, as example, and I wanted to try and help get some of the enjoyment back to replace the frustration she was having.I bought a TV with a headphone-out on it (see note at end of this review), a long 3.5mm cable, Y-splitter, and finally I needed two headphones that would allow her and I to adjust the volume on each headphone independent of one-another…which lead me to the Koss KTXPro1’s.These use a simple up-down slider dongle on the attached cord so it is not only very easy to adjust quickly, it’s also capable of any range between 0 and 100 percent. Other headphones use click-up or click-down buttons which are hard for elderly hands to operate and they may only have 8 or so volume settings so you don’t actually get a nice “anywhere in-between” range like you can get on the KTXPro1’s.If I had any complaint about the volume control, it’d be that I wish the slider switch itself was a different color so you could quickly tell which side of the smooth-feeling oval dongle has the slider on it. (pro-tip: put a little modelers paint on it, say, white, and let it dry. Takes care of that issue).With the volume controls of these, I can listen to a movie at my comfort level and Mom can adjust it to something a bit louder she can hear and enjoy. Grand. Makes it very comfortable to enjoy everything.Physical comfort is nice too – the headband provides a fairly easy non-slip surface so the headphones sit comfortably on your head, though if you have a really small head you may find that they can slip off a bit easier and Mom found out they are difficult to wear with curlers on.The headphones sit squarely on your ears, and if you have these on for a long long time – say, 4 or so hours at a stretch if you and Mom are enjoying a “Lord of the Rings” movie-marathon, they can develop hot-spots on your ears and you may have to take them off for a bit and go make another plate of snacks and a rum & coke to give your ears a break.It’s possible if the speakers on these were able to rotate along the horizontal plane with a swivel built into the headband, that may increase comfort – but alas, Koss omitted this ability from the KTXPro1 headphones. While the speakers on these do display a range of play with the swivel on the ends of the headband, it’s completely in the near-vertical orientation and can still put pressure on the back and sides of your ear after a long time being worn.For a single two-hour or so session, I have had no complaints with discomfort – but everyone’s ears are designed a bit differently – your mileage may vary.I will mention that the ear cushions on the headphones I wear, one of them has torn and disintegrated mostly. After having had them for 3.5 years. Good thing I can replace them with a set of Koss replacement cushions for about $5 bucks on Amazon here. Cheap enough.For $20 dollar headphones you’ll find no brushed aluminum or carbon fiber here. The construction of these looks pretty plasticky – though I hesitate to use the word “cheap”. I’ve bought cheap headphones before that LOOK really cheap… the KTXPro1’s however manage to appear a little lower price with the matte silver & dark grey plastic headband and non-braided cord, without being embarrassingly cheap and crusty looking.Sure, they creak a bit when handled but they’re noiseless when worn.These KTXPro1’s have served Mom and myself very well thus far. They still perform great. Sound and dialogue in movies and listening to music is a pleasure with these. The volume sliders still work fine. No problems with the cables, plugs or anything else other than that as-to-be-expected torn ear cushion. (My head’s a little fatter than Moms, so that probably explains why mine went first). I’d rate the durability of these as excellent.I’ve plugged-in and unplugged these many times and she and I have used them to listen to things not just on the TV but also on her iPad, my laptop, we’ve taken them out with us on the road, and they continue to serve as her in-house / go-to headphones.I haven’t felt the need to buy anything else in almost 4 years after getting these, so I think that says a lot right there. Very happy with these.END Notes:1: Being open-backed headphones, some have asked “can other people hear music coming out of these when you have them on?” – the answer is yes…but if you’re listening with these on at a normal volume, they’re not annoying to be sitting next to. Unless you REALLY have the music cranked up, then I guess yes, some might find it annoying. If the surroundings you’re sitting in are very quiet, people around you will hear these more. What I find good about these being open backed, is that while we’re watching a movie with these on together, my Mom and I can make comments about scenes if we speak aloud to one another and chuckle over stuff without having to pause the film or take them off completely. That’s the trade off I guess.2: For those of you interested, I’ve had questions about the twin-headphone setup I did for Mom and myself.After getting these Koss headphones, it’s pretty easy to find a long enough 3.5mm cable and a Y-splitter to stretch the distance of the headphones to your TV. The trick is to be sure the TV you have or plan on getting has a genuine HEADPHONE OUT jack and not just a Line Out / Line Level Out / Audio Out/ Line Audio Out jack if you are planning to hook the two headphones and long cable DIRECTLY into your TV.A Headphone Out jack has a lower impedance and can drive one or two headphones directly and you can control the TV volume reaching the headphones with the remote in most cases. The other type of jack is really designed to take the TV audio signal and connect it to a receiver which then handles the volume and allows the attachment of things like headphones.So yeah… if your TV volume is going through a receiver, you probably already have a dedicated headphone out jack on the back of the receiver. If you’re planning on hooking the cable and headphones directly into the back of the TV with no receiver, best to be sure your TV has a Headphone Out jack that allows you to control the volume of the TV in the headphones.In conclusion, I’ve been extremely happy with these Koss KTXPro1 headphones, would recommend a pair to anyone looking for a pair of great sounding headphones costing about 20 bucks. These certainly surprised me with the good performance at such a decent price.
Michael –
Decent sound for the price point
This is a reasonably decent sounding pair of low-cost, open-air headphones. For the money, i have no complaints. They are lightweight and comfortable on the head. Good high frequency reproduction. Not overly bassy.Capable of very decent (but not stellar) music reproduction. I bought them primarily for vocal monitoring and audio calling, for which they are excellent. They do outperform similarly priced headphones for music, however, and their 15-25,000 Hz frequency response sounds noticeably clearer, cleaner, and better than three competitors i tried (including Sony); even those with similar spec’s.The volume slider is crude; not capable of fine tune control, but useful nonetheless. A dial control would be better, however.If only headphones at this price-point existed, these would be five star. But higher quality headphones do exist, so can’t in good conscious give these (or any low cost headphones) more than four stars.They fit well. At first i didn’t think so, but realized the fault was mine for not adjusting the height properly. Also, unlike many headphones, it is very noticeable (and awkward/uncomfortable) if you put them on backwards; pay attention to left & right!Open-air headphones have the advantage of being lightweight and more comfortable than over-ear designs, while allowing one to monitor what’s going on around them in their environment. In noisy environments, however, this may be a disadvantage.
Mark Hachey –
I had these headphones before and was very pleased with them but after ten years it was time to replacethem .I am quite happy with the high quality sound and the low price.
RichieKA –
Tienen un estilo vintage y suenan muy bien.
Cliente Amazon –
Llevo al menos 7 años con ellos y son una maravilla, me encantan sus graves. Son geniales para escuchar rock. Precio competitivo y aún siendo de plástico, son duraderos
krizia –
they’re actually pretty cute looking and have a powerful sound for that price
Geert Jansen –
Blijf me verbazen iedere keer dat de muziek speelt. Met Apple Music lossless / Qobus of Tidal helemaal meeslepend. Alsof alle muziek live lijkt.