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Dec 27, 2018
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If you want a headphone that works great for all around general use you don't need to spend that much at all - because the Koss Porta Pro + Yaxi pads are a thing. That combo has more forward and intimate vocals than Sennheiser HD58X, while also being smoother sounding. Its one of the least fatiguing headphones to listen to I've heard and extremely comfortable with the Yaxi pads for an on-ear...about the only on-ear I find as or more comfortable to wear as comfortable over ears. While highs are a little rolled off, they are detailed enough. Low end is simply impressive, will be tighter than the TH-X00 yet same punch but less subbass impact /about same extension. And it's a small portable headphone that can be driven off anything and sound great. It's probably my favorite heaphone up until a Sennheiser HD58X/6XX level headphone. And even though the Sennheisers beat it on technical abilities, I usually prefer listening to the Koss over them. Mainly listen to electronic and Vocaloid but the Koss Porta Pro + Yaxi pads works for everything very well... impressive bass presentation with one of the most lovely vocal and mid tunings for a warm, full sound. And with how inexpensive the Porta Pro + Yaxi pads are (~$50USD), you can always just add them to your headphone inventory while you narrow down what $$$$ level headphone to get. The Porta Pro + Yaxi pads is truely one of the most impressive headphones that I've heard... you simply aren't expecting it to sound as good as it does. I'm more impressed by it than anything Audeze, Focal, or Sennheiser (except maybe HE1... which I have yet to experience.) Review of Porta Pro with Yaxi pads I completely agree with: https://theheadphonelist.com/yaxi-ear-pads-for-koss-porta-pro-review/ The HD800 are an acquired taste headphone and you really need to include a suitable amp in the cost of getting them because the amp will determine how much you will like them. Personally not fond of their sound and for that kind of money you can get a STAX Lambda setup... which I MUCH prefer and have (L300 Limiteds, with L700 pads and headband).
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