Koss
Porta Pro On-Ear Headphones
Why we picked it
Wirecutter's Best Budget Headphones — no-questions-asked lifetime warranty
Warranty: No-Questions-Asked Lifetime WarrantyMade in: USASatisfaction: 96%
The Koss Porta Pro has been in continuous production since 1984, virtually unchanged because the design is that good. These $30-40 headphones deliver audiophile-quality sound with a warm, rich signature that embarrasses headphones costing ten times more. Koss backs them with a no-questions-asked lifetime warranty, making them perhaps the ultimate BIFL headphone.
No-Questions-Asked Lifetime Warranty Made in USA
$34.99
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Awards & Recognition
- WIREDRecommended - Best Cheap Headphones
- WirecutterBest Budget Headphones
Community & Review Summary
4.5/ 5
16,780 Amazon reviews
96%
Reddit satisfaction score
980
Total mentions (950 positive)
#32
Amazon sales rank
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Price History
Good DealOct 25Apr 26
Lowest
$29.99
Dec 1
Average
$34.99
Highest
$39.99
Oct 1
Pros & Cons from Reviews
Pros
- +No-questions-asked lifetime warranty
- +Audiophile sound at budget price
- +Unchanged since 1984 - perfected design
- +Incredibly lightweight and portable
- +Warm, rich sound signature
- +Folds flat for pocket carry
Cons
- -On-ear design not for everyone
- -Zero noise isolation
- -Foam pads deteriorate over time
- -Retro look isn't for everyone