Awesome. Was praying someone would get a review up so I could hear the microphone without having to buy it blind. Thank you. Kinda blew past my expectations, honestly.
Thanks! Support the channel by using the link in the description for your purchase and hit the subscribe button! I couldn’t believe how good that mic sounded either.
Exactly what I was waiting for too!! haha, no reviews for it have been released at all in since they came out. im very impressed with the sound quality of the mic!
Hello, I live in France and I wanted to thank you very much for having done this test to better understand the audio quality of the microphone in particular. It was impossible for me to buy this headset without knowing the quality of the mic and you are the only one on the internet to show it and highlight its quality. a big thank you from FRANCE 🇫🇷😀
The fact that these are not shilled more on RUclips is a shame. Gamers, If you absolutely must have an attached boom mic, this right here is all you need.
Fantastic quick review. Thank you for using the microphone the whole way through, that is what I really wanted to hear. Super tired of just bloated reviews, this is exactly what I was looking for. (Also happens to be posted on my birthday lol)
You could probably fold them into a complete circle and scrunch it down with the hooks on the sides. Amazon and Koss also have round hard cases. I appreciate the review as I have been looking at this set since I saw the email regarding their release.
Great idea! Thanks for the sub! I’ve got more Koss products in the pipeline to review. This is in my EDC for podcast equipment just in case I do an impromptu episode. That’s why I’m in my truck. I do many phone interviews in my truck lol. Share this channel with anyone who may be interested.
Very cool. I have been saying for awhile that Koss should take the microphobe from their communications headset and put it onto one of their music headphones. It could still use some refinement. The noise being transferred thru touching the headset is unfortunate. Now if you want to connect these to a computer, you are going to need a soundcard. However, I recommend something else. A Fiio BTR3K accepts a TRRS 3.5mm and terminates into USB-C. They allow you to continue using the headset mic, but allow you bypass the noisy internal PC soundcard.
Thanks for this review! Didn't think Koss could make the Porta line any cooler, but that's Koss.... they have been known to go above & beyond. Now if they would bring this unit out in the Rhythm Beige, I would be ecstatic. They sound great & I'll be getting a set. Regards!
Thanks a lot for your review. This is probably the first review of this model. I care most about the quality of the conversations via the microphone. Is the cable in this model reinforced?
Was looking for a decent headset for music and team meetings. Turns out, many of them are overpriced and/or of poor quality. Can't make the decision what to buy. Maybe Koss has something to offer... Holy macaroni, a headset variant of the legendary Porta Pro?! I ordered it within a minute. I'll have to wait, a week since it's shipped from the US. But I'm sure, it'll be awesome!
Update: I’ve received my headset and the mic, thankfully, picks up audio when taking landscape video. Also, it works with every app I’ve tried that has mic support. I’m using an iPhone XS with iOS 16. Great headset! I’ve added Yaxi Porta Pro pads to it for extra comfort and a slight gain in audio quality. Apart from the mic I knew what to expect from this headset as I owned a pair of regular Porta Pros over a decade ago. Although I’ve since moved onto higher quality headphones, Porta Pros are a great value and the addition of a high quality mic gave me a good excuse to buy a new pair.
So, I bought these because you showed they work with iPhone. Well, I’m experiencing an issue that the headphones work fine but the mic doesn’t work. I have the Apple 3.5 mm adapter and I have another headset that is a jabra headset and both are trrs headsets. Is there a specific adapter you use? Is it the Apple one? I’m confused as to why it’s not working on my iPhone 12 Pro Max when you have an iPhone 11 and experience no issue.
I’m just using the standard apple adapter trrs to lightening one. I just recorded a podcast directly into my iPhone 12 pro max (I upgraded since that video) this past weekend. www.spreaker.com/episode/47445364 Does your other headset work using that adapter into the iphone? If you can rule out the faulty adapter, then maybe it’s the headphones themselves. Also, try to plug into an ipad with the trrs port or find a laptop with a headset combo jack and see if it works there. If you still can’t get them to work, contact Koss and ask them about possibly exchanging them.
@@techmundane3890 interesting, well i did attempt to use it on my ipad pro with a different type of connector, but after that it worked on my ipad. So, I then decided to restart my iphones and it works now! Not sure how long thats been going on but some reason some how it wasnt working and restarting my work phone and personal works. Weird, anyway thanks for the tip! I bought this for my job, I am a Customer Service rep and the headset they sent for me to use is not soething that I like. Hearing the quality of this mic and of course the renown that this brand has, I am suprised I never heard of them before, which is crazy! Anyway, thanks for the reply back, glad I got it sorted out because I was sort of disappointed but again, all good, thanks again!
@@techmundane3890 totally looking forward to see your content in the future, and I agree-that’s why I wanted it!! It’s defnitely a step up and the audio quality is really good I like the build quality, too. It’s just a unique design and is very cool.
Hello amazing video! I just purchased it but the thing that adjust the mic position is loose so if I dont want to talk and I keep it in vertical position if keeps falling down in front of my face :( Do you know if you can tighteing with a screwdriver? Best Regards
Gotta add to all the thank-yous for the review. Was trying to find a microphone test and the video starts and - there's the answer right away. Really impressive product and a great review. And I also appreciated the glasses-wearing perspective. 🥸
Thank you, I was struggling to find a review of the microphone that featured actual playback!
Thanks for the comment! I just got some usb headsets in to review. Hit subscribe
Awesome. Was praying someone would get a review up so I could hear the microphone without having to buy it blind. Thank you.
Kinda blew past my expectations, honestly.
Thanks! Support the channel by using the link in the description for your purchase and hit the subscribe button! I couldn’t believe how good that mic sounded either.
Exactly what I was waiting for too!! haha, no reviews for it have been released at all in since they came out. im very impressed with the sound quality of the mic!
@@mineturte do you have anything else you would like to see me compare this to? Maybe this headset against a dynamic mic?
@@techmundane3890 sure! maybe against some entry level or popular condenser / dynamic mics!
@@techmundane3890 hello, does it pick up a lot of background sounds ? I love the PortaPro for their sound profile.
Hello,
I live in France and I wanted to thank you very much for having done this test to better understand the audio quality of the microphone in particular. It was impossible for me to buy this headset without knowing the quality of the mic and you are the only one on the internet to show it and highlight its quality.
a big thank you from FRANCE 🇫🇷😀
Thank you for the comment! I hope you are able to purchase using the link in the comments and subscribe as well!
That microphone quality is incredibly well! I just ordered this and I'm excited!
Yes! Thanks for the comment and I hope you consider subscribing. I’m about to review a Koss bluetooth headset.
The fact that these are not shilled more on RUclips is a shame. Gamers, If you absolutely must have an attached boom mic, this right here is all you need.
that mic sounds surprisingly good
I was impressed as well. Sub to the channel because I’m posted another headset review in the coming days.
Fantastic quick review. Thank you for using the microphone the whole way through, that is what I really wanted to hear. Super tired of just bloated reviews, this is exactly what I was looking for. (Also happens to be posted on my birthday lol)
Happy late birthday 🎂 I hope you subscribe! There will be more reviews coming.
That mic is really good for the price! Thanks for the review.
You could probably fold them into a complete circle and scrunch it down with the hooks on the sides. Amazon and Koss also have round hard cases. I appreciate the review as I have been looking at this set since I saw the email regarding their release.
Great idea! Thanks for the sub! I’ve got more Koss products in the pipeline to review. This is in my EDC for podcast equipment just in case I do an impromptu episode. That’s why I’m in my truck. I do many phone interviews in my truck lol.
Share this channel with anyone who may be interested.
Amazing mic quality. And Porta Pro sound is amazing. Looking into buying this!
There is a link in the description to purchase. Thanks!
WOW!! the mic alone is worth every penny. It's a crime that this headset is only worth around $60!
Ditto! Koss is in a great spot with today’s demand for tools like this in our remote world.
Hope you consider subscribing. It’s starting to hurt my feelings seeing the ads play knowing I’m not seeing a penny due to having less than 1k subs 😂
that mic quality convinced me.
You have an amazing radio voice. If this was an audio video only, I could of swore you were using a shure, just a teeny bit brighter
Thanks! It’s a great mic. Be sure to subscribe. I have a really good USB mic I’m about to review.
Check this one out ruclips.net/video/Xx2xUfV-QVg/видео.html
Very cool. I have been saying for awhile that Koss should take the microphobe from their communications headset and put it onto one of their music headphones.
It could still use some refinement. The noise being transferred thru touching the headset is unfortunate.
Now if you want to connect these to a computer, you are going to need a soundcard. However, I recommend something else. A Fiio BTR3K accepts a TRRS 3.5mm and terminates into USB-C. They allow you to continue using the headset mic, but allow you bypass the noisy internal PC soundcard.
Agree. The mic doesn’t seem to be noise canceling but have a really good range because of it. Great comment I hope you subscribe.
Thanks for this review! Didn't think Koss could make the Porta line any cooler, but that's Koss.... they have been known to go above & beyond. Now if they would bring this unit out in the Rhythm Beige, I would be ecstatic. They sound great & I'll be getting a set. Regards!
I will be showing a beige one soon. Make sure you’re subscribed to see it when it’s uploaded. Thanks!
@@techmundane3890 Will do!
Mic quality is crazy, i want them so bad now
It’s awesome! Consider following the channel and purchase through the link in the description to help me out.
this sounds REALLY GOOD for the mic! i got the porta pro x and the mic is garbage there. this will be great for your next recording session
Does the X have an inline mic or a boom mic?
@@techmundane3890 inline mic and it's sounded okay for conference call. Not good if you want to use it for recording stuff
hello, did you use the porta pro's microphone on the second part of the video? of the standard "mic" version, not headset of course
Thanks a lot for your review. This is probably the first review of this model. I care most about the quality of the conversations via the microphone. Is the cable in this model reinforced?
No the cable isn’t reinforced. It’s as durable as any ear buds or headset in this price range though.
@@techmundane3890 thanks for answer. But in Porta Pro Mic the cable is reinforced, and they are cheaper. But mic quality is poor.
Great review! Does anyone know if the only difference between the normal portapro and the headset version is the microphone?
I think that’s the only difference
Wait...is this the only review available on youtube?
Hi, sorry for the strange question; is the mic removable? I'm not interested in the mic cable but only to detach the mic arm from the headband. Thanks
The mic is not removable.
@@techmundane3890 how is it attached to the headband?
@@francescocostalunga1172 It's connected to a TRRS cable so i doubt its removable, and I think that it is attached by a small screw
how does the mic sound so good? I mean most dedicated headworn mics do not sound THAT good? Holy balls...
I should do a verses video and compare this to the SM57
@@techmundane3890 Please do
Was looking for a decent headset for music and team meetings. Turns out, many of them are overpriced and/or of poor quality. Can't make the decision what to buy. Maybe Koss has something to offer...
Holy macaroni, a headset variant of the legendary Porta Pro?! I ordered it within a minute. I'll have to wait, a week since it's shipped from the US. But I'm sure, it'll be awesome!
Does the official Apple lightning to 3.5 mm headphone jack adapter work with this?
Yes, that's what I was using to record it.
@@techmundane3890thanks!
By the way, did you ever get the mic to work when recording video on landscape mode? I hope so as I’d like to do that.
@@Blaster1986I need to make an update video with the new iphones to see.
@@techmundane3890if it still doesn’t work perhaps a 3rd party lightning to TRRS cable would allow it to work.
Update: I’ve received my headset and the mic, thankfully, picks up audio when taking landscape video. Also, it works with every app I’ve tried that has mic support. I’m using an iPhone XS with iOS 16.
Great headset! I’ve added Yaxi Porta Pro pads to it for extra comfort and a slight gain in audio quality. Apart from the mic I knew what to expect from this headset as I owned a pair of regular Porta Pros over a decade ago. Although I’ve since moved onto higher quality headphones, Porta Pros are a great value and the addition of a high quality mic gave me a good excuse to buy a new pair.
So, I bought these because you showed they work with iPhone. Well, I’m experiencing an issue that the headphones work fine but the mic doesn’t work. I have the Apple 3.5 mm adapter and I have another headset that is a jabra headset and both are trrs headsets. Is there a specific adapter you use? Is it the Apple one? I’m confused as to why it’s not working on my iPhone 12 Pro Max when you have an iPhone 11 and experience no issue.
I’m just using the standard apple adapter trrs to lightening one. I just recorded a podcast directly into my iPhone 12 pro max (I upgraded since that video) this past weekend. www.spreaker.com/episode/47445364
Does your other headset work using that adapter into the iphone? If you can rule out the faulty adapter, then maybe it’s the headphones themselves. Also, try to plug into an ipad with the trrs port or find a laptop with a headset combo jack and see if it works there. If you still can’t get them to work, contact Koss and ask them about possibly exchanging them.
@@techmundane3890 interesting, well i did attempt to use it on my ipad pro with a different type of connector, but after that it worked on my ipad. So, I then decided to restart my iphones and it works now! Not sure how long thats been going on but some reason some how it wasnt working and restarting my work phone and personal works. Weird, anyway thanks for the tip! I bought this for my job, I am a Customer Service rep and the headset they sent for me to use is not soething that I like. Hearing the quality of this mic and of course the renown that this brand has, I am suprised I never heard of them before, which is crazy! Anyway, thanks for the reply back, glad I got it sorted out because I was sort of disappointed but again, all good, thanks again!
@@IamAtTheBridge glad to help brother. Ill be posting more Koss stuff soon. The portipro is an excellent headset for customer service work.
@@techmundane3890 totally looking forward to see your content in the future, and I agree-that’s why I wanted it!! It’s defnitely a step up and the audio quality is really good I like the build quality, too. It’s just a unique design and is very cool.
Hello amazing video! I just purchased it but the thing that adjust the mic position is loose so if I dont want to talk and I keep it in vertical position if keeps falling down in front of my face :( Do you know if you can tighteing with a screwdriver? Best Regards
I’ll get mine out and check
@everyone Here is the bluetooth headset review.
ruclips.net/video/UudtsExO73g/видео.html
Gotta add to all the thank-yous for the review. Was trying to find a microphone test and the video starts and - there's the answer right away. Really impressive product and a great review.
And I also appreciated the glasses-wearing perspective. 🥸
Awesome! I hope you subscribe! I’m posting a bluetooth headset review soon!