KOSS KPH30i⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _(Z Reviews)_

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  • @KossStereophones
    @KossStereophones Pƙed 5 lety +2732

    Glad you enjoy the KPH30i, let us know if you need more you've got our email, we'll send you cases of them. Appreciate the love!

    • @miguelray
      @miguelray Pƙed 5 lety +195

      You VERY MUCH deserve all the love you're getting for all these budget bangers 😍

    • @fockehenning5919
      @fockehenning5919 Pƙed 5 lety +63

      I'd love to try them, unfortunately they aren't really available in Germany and shipping from the us is almost as much as the headphones :(

    • @ZReviews
      @ZReviews  Pƙed 5 lety +406

      If that were the case I'd fly to Korea and grab a Thousand!!

    • @xxdalionxx
      @xxdalionxx Pƙed 5 lety +39

      please put them up on Canadian amazon will buy one in a heartbeat

    • @geraldl5221
      @geraldl5221 Pƙed 5 lety +30

      We here in Canada would love to have these!

  • @Camride
    @Camride Pƙed 5 lety +458

    At least Z didn't make me spend over $100 this time, right? Gotta look at the positives.

    • @streglof
      @streglof Pƙed 4 lety +19

      depends on how many you buy

    • @marcc482
      @marcc482 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

      LOL... I ordered the KPH30iK ($22 now) and the KPH40 ($40) đŸ€·đŸ» ... great inexpensive carry on / run about headphones !!!

  • @dedik8SKB
    @dedik8SKB Pƙed 5 lety +81

    0:05 Z: "fuck you koss"
    Koss: "we appreciate the love!"

  • @ScottOstr
    @ScottOstr Pƙed 5 lety +470

    You had me at, "FU Koss". I immediately thought, "Where's my wallet?"

    • @DeezYoink
      @DeezYoink Pƙed 4 lety +4

      kek

    • @ScottOstr
      @ScottOstr Pƙed 4 lety +1

      By happenstance I had a cooling hat on when I listened to them which relaxed the overly high highs. Now I have to order the Yaxi pads. Love the comfort. Overall, I've very pleased because I enjoy bright warm headphones.

    • @thunderlips350
      @thunderlips350 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      He had me at "better than Porta Pros".

    • @benis9965
      @benis9965 Pƙed 4 lety +5

      @@Beardman56 this guy can sell you anything, he has that quality to him

    • @m4nc1n1
      @m4nc1n1 Pƙed 4 lety +4

      Same... Ended up buying all 3 colors lol

  • @sinswithin
    @sinswithin Pƙed 3 lety +91

    I bought these. I pulled them out of the box and listened to them. Everything Zeos said was true. I went into the bedroom where my BF was doing art, he had a pair of Skullcandy crushers on. I was like "You're going to laugh at me. But these will sound better than those." He looked at me like I was fucking crazy, insane. I laughed and said "Im not joking literally try them"
    He looked at me, and then back at the Skullcandy and was like no fucking way. He put them on, listened for about 30 seconds. Handed me his old skullcandy headphones and was like "You can have those, I'm keeping these" He legit couldn't believe how good they sounded. (I know Skullcandy's aren't great but to go from a line that advertises bass and music to the KPH30i's as far as aestethics its just not the same lol)
    He's used em every day since.

  • @ntuananh2011
    @ntuananh2011 Pƙed 5 lety +469

    Would buy one if I didn't have enough already from watching these videos. I thought watching youtube was free.

    • @jeremygunkel
      @jeremygunkel Pƙed 5 lety +46

      Watching is free...self control is extra.

    •  Pƙed 5 lety +4

      If at-least he got like 20% of the sale.

    • @fezzyness
      @fezzyness Pƙed 5 lety +2

      Listening will cost ya ;)

    • @randomtube8226
      @randomtube8226 Pƙed 5 lety +1

      The air you breathe is not free...

    • @jamalsalads
      @jamalsalads Pƙed 5 lety +3

      @@randomtube8226 yes it is...

  • @ethanhedden9896
    @ethanhedden9896 Pƙed 4 lety +50

    I got about 11 minutes into the video before I went straight to Amazon and bought some. I'm gonna have fun explaining to all my friends why I always wear headphones that look like they lived through the Cuban Missile Crisis

  • @zumbaladin
    @zumbaladin Pƙed 5 lety +193

    2:05 "If you got more gold teeth than white teeth, get the golden ones!"
    Koss should write that on their packaging.

  • @Burn1ngR4g3
    @Burn1ngR4g3 Pƙed 5 lety +202

    Aight the Aeolus are sold time to get my new endgame

  • @maccook9951
    @maccook9951 Pƙed 4 lety +56

    Does anyone else get kicks out of rewatching Zeos' reviews of headphones whilst wearing the same headphones

  • @FabioRigokimbaorso
    @FabioRigokimbaorso Pƙed 5 lety +291

    Ok I will buy these..

    • @FabioRigokimbaorso
      @FabioRigokimbaorso Pƙed 5 lety +53

      Actually bought them, waiting for Amazon to deliver.. not Prime so I will take a little while..

    • @FabioRigokimbaorso
      @FabioRigokimbaorso Pƙed 5 lety +79

      They arrived.. friggin amazing.. Zeos strikes again.. I will buy a pair for every single friend of mine !

    • @xD-jm2ie
      @xD-jm2ie Pƙed 5 lety +99

      A story in three acts.

    • @FabioRigokimbaorso
      @FabioRigokimbaorso Pƙed 5 lety +17

      @@xD-jm2ie ... fucking fantastic... never being so happy to have spent 30 EUR:.

    • @FabioRigokimbaorso
      @FabioRigokimbaorso Pƙed 4 lety

      I personally love them, the more you push them the more they give you. Only defect , they are mighty open, so they lick lots of sound.. not the best for use with a portable player.. but I do use them any way with my Fiio X5 and my Little Bear B4 portable tube amp.. quite a combo..

  • @Nonamguys
    @Nonamguys Pƙed 3 lety +3

    IMPORTANT: Let them burn in. Got them and gave them away to my dad, as i thought they sounded awful. tried them a few weeks after he used them, and was blown away!

  • @S.M.A.Batista
    @S.M.A.Batista Pƙed 5 lety +66

    Okay, what the actual "F" Koss. Z is right; these headphones are super jank looking and feeling, but they sound amazing. I bought these as a joke - I mean, just look at them. The Z hype level was at an all-time high. So I thought, why not. At worse, I spent a few bucks, and I give them to my son. These are the "sleeper car" of headphones.

    • @deadmanzland
      @deadmanzland Pƙed 3 lety +6

      You just invented a new term in my vocabulary, "sleeper cans": look like something you find in a dollar store, sounds like 10 times the cost.

    • @TeodorKubena
      @TeodorKubena Pƙed 3 lety +2

      @@deadmanzland You invented it though.
      I wanna see some sleeper cans.

    • @deadmanzland
      @deadmanzland Pƙed 3 lety +2

      @@TeodorKubena the kph30i fits description from the reviews, sound amazing, look like library headphones.

    • @Noseflap-watching
      @Noseflap-watching Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Give a pair of them to your son anyways lmao

  • @bernardosilva7306
    @bernardosilva7306 Pƙed 4 lety +96

    So, today I've got my KPH30i. I listen to it carefully on a couple of good DAC/amps with my headphone testing list. Then, I look back to my wall decorated with Audio-Technica ATH-M40x (pad modded), Sennheiser HD280pro (new model), Sennheiser HD579, Yamaha MT5, Philips SHP9500, Grado SR80e, CM MH-752, Koss Porta Pro, Koss KSC75, KZ ZSN Pro... and I have this moment of clarity...
    Why? Do I need those? Why they don't sound as good as this ugly ass $30 plastic thingy?
    Thanks for your honest review and recommendation dude. But now I am happy and depressed at the same time (weird feelings). I am using the KPH30i with my FiiO BTR5 for everything and wondering the meaning of even having anything else... :(

    • @graham107
      @graham107 Pƙed 4 lety +5

      i know this is random but i have two questions lol. Should I get these or ksc75? Also, could you rank those closed backs that you have?

    • @graham107
      @graham107 Pƙed 4 lety +7

      I’m gonna get ksc75 or kph30i and i’ve also been considering the mh752 as my closed back headphone that I can main for gaming with a detachable mic

    • @JoelHernandez-tz3vk
      @JoelHernandez-tz3vk Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @John Dela Cruz I actually wonder how do you install the pads so that the cables can go though?

    • @TimTheMain
      @TimTheMain Pƙed 3 lety

      Ha if these sound the same as those you're not driving your collection correctly.

    • @bzmudaifyd
      @bzmudaifyd Pƙed 3 lety +3

      @@graham107 Get both as well as yaxi pads and the g Cush Grado pads and test the mods you want, then run away forever. The ksc75 are great for detail and when you don’t want a band messing with hair.

  • @jonathankao5698
    @jonathankao5698 Pƙed 4 lety +17

    I’ve been using AD1000Xs and R70Xs, but decided to get these because of this review. I find the bass to be kind of mushy, resulting in decreased clarity, but somehow vocals actually sound amazing, and at the price point there really isn’t anything to complain about these headphones. And I agree with Z on the idea that having tried many higher end headphones actually help appreciate these Koss cans more. If I were to put these on 10-year-ago me with almost no experience with better headphones I probably wouldn’t have felt anything special.
    These cans are pretty warm to my ears so I find a colder sounding dac/amp working pretty well with it. The way they sound reminds me of my R70Xs actually: they don’t have anything in particular that makes you go wow when listening, but they sound natural and just work. Then after enjoying your music for a while, you remind yourself of the price - that’s when you go WOW.

  • @erikjohansson1488
    @erikjohansson1488 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +3

    One of the best ive ever tried and have hp for up to 1800 usd.
    One of the best.

  • @RickMahoney2013
    @RickMahoney2013 Pƙed 5 lety +26

    Koss made headphones for Radio Shack years ago and I loved them.

  • @ArmorXIII
    @ArmorXIII Pƙed 4 lety +139

    Gawd damn my KPH30i finally arrived after ages of waiting (Drop). When I put this on the first thing someone said was "Did you steal that from the library?"
    Me: Bruh

    • @gia4169
      @gia4169 Pƙed 4 lety +24

      Bro, I whipped them out in front of my friends and all of them just stared at me they thought I thought the same thing. Only me and my one friend knew what was actually up though.

    • @albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797
      @albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @André Sånchez Arias lol

    • @aszbzpszbz9786
      @aszbzpszbz9786 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Lol. Whenever someone tries to give you shit just put them on their heads for 5 seconds, it will shut them up really quickly. These things are nuts.

  • @wnose
    @wnose Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +3

    For new owners, you can tweak the sound with the Kramer mod - remove the ear pads, and gently pry the plastic cover off the diaphragm. Drill 4 small holes in the outer ring to improve the bass, 4 holes in the mid ring to improve the mids, 1 hole in the center to improve the treble.

  • @thelastrhino2581
    @thelastrhino2581 Pƙed 5 lety +226

    Zeos says "PERFECT, BUY". He only says this 4 times a week. Good luck with your wallet.

    • @boimesa8190
      @boimesa8190 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      So... shouldn’t buy this orrr??

    •  Pƙed 4 lety +8

      I think it's a recommendation for their price class.
      ... and considering that can change by just one cent you end up with many headphones ;D

    • @boimesa8190
      @boimesa8190 Pƙed 4 lety

      @ wait what? English is not my main language :S

    • @cordia96
      @cordia96 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      I payed 50€ with import from the US. Worth it so far on PC and the phone. Couldn't afford the $300 upwards gear Zeos reviews any other day.

    • @markedwards7109
      @markedwards7109 Pƙed 2 lety

      8.20 that was a bit of a mad example...mad me laugh lool

  • @Electronica27
    @Electronica27 Pƙed 3 lety +6

    ended up buying a pair to walk around on campus, definitely a lot more than i expected, the bass Jean Grae's "Threat" has such a bass response that it feels like the floor is dropping a little every time it hits.

  • @kaasperzik73
    @kaasperzik73 Pƙed 4 lety +18

    They're on drop again for $20. Ordered two pairs, finally!

  • @jstan928
    @jstan928 Pƙed 5 lety +12

    Just got them today and they sound amazing, great separation and frequency response. They are almost as good as my B&W P5's but I don't feel like someone will steal them off my head.

  • @darouong
    @darouong Pƙed 4 lety

    Thank you for this video. I had a Koss Porta Pro 11 years ago, and that was legendary for its price-point. Sadly I lost it later on, but am really glad I found this review!
    My new KPH30i needed a little bit of breaking-in, it wears comfortably over time and I really LOVE the warmth and balance of this. Thank you!

  • @alecsanderstage6536
    @alecsanderstage6536 Pƙed 3 lety +14

    I'm starting to firmly believe these were tuned exclusively for 80's synthwave music 😂
    They're astounding to say the least.
    Every single person I've thrown my pair on has asked how much these Kosst (ha) and then been shook when I told them 😂

  • @cjgt77
    @cjgt77 Pƙed 3 lety +10

    Got 'em yesterday dropped shipped to the Amazon 4 Star store. The first song sounded a bit funny, but keep getting better minute by minute. 20 songs later I was like, "yeah, I get it now." These things are damn good. They just made the whole market look kinda silly.
    I can't see buying anything else unless you absolutely need ANC closed-back or reference studio level headsets. Or maybe a bass heavy pair, but for casual listening, this is perfect.

  • @moonlightfilms5279
    @moonlightfilms5279 Pƙed 5 lety +10

    Had these for a long time... Z is underselling these headphones!!

  • @arigato7788
    @arigato7788 Pƙed 4 lety +5

    just got them from massdrop a couple of days ago after I've seen your review,
    and
    I love them
    the KSC-75 were damn good already, but man these are even better
    It's insane the sound quality you get for so little money, Koss are absolute wizards when it comes to cheap headphones

  • @devinmiller285
    @devinmiller285 Pƙed 5 lety +15

    Just ordered them. Ive heard these were amazing but I never bought them because I have ksc-75s. Koss makes so many different headphones...

  • @rebelzfire
    @rebelzfire Pƙed 5 lety +166

    Watching the KPH30i review while listening on my KPH30i. 😄

  • @randalllawkin
    @randalllawkin Pƙed 5 lety

    Thanks for this review 👍 never would I have imagined.

  • @pedrowarior
    @pedrowarior Pƙed 3 lety

    after watching this video i ordered my kph30iÂŽs they arrived yesterday and i gotta say instantly blown away by the sound and comfort.
    Thank you Z for this awesome recommendation !

  • @shelbybradley9450
    @shelbybradley9450 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    This review + $10 off Prime Day broke my resolve.

  • @virgogreg
    @virgogreg Pƙed 5 lety +24

    I bought the KPH30i on massdrop early this year i was blown away by the sound ,put them up there with audiophile over ear headphones , i was starting to doubt my listening skills tastes because Zeos had never talked about them lol these sound good with B4 Little bear tube amp.

  • @madmanchriss
    @madmanchriss Pƙed 4 lety

    I bought these because of you! Was really impressed by the sound! Super light and comfortable. The wire is my only gripe feels a bit cheap. They make songs dynamic range feel bigger. The bass is strong but not over powering. Glad I found your channel!

  • @furiaczeka
    @furiaczeka Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Hey guys, I've had these for months and always felt the low end was muddy. Last night, I tried to find out what their frequency response is, to attempt some corrective eq-ing, using REW. Now, I did not succeed, since the mic I used is rubbish BUT it looks like a few loud sweeps cleared up the lows, somehow. If yours sound not so clear, you might want to give this process a try. I really love the low end now.

  • @MadMaxx1977
    @MadMaxx1977 Pƙed 5 lety +3

    I got the beige KPH30i from Amazon, yesterday. I'm using them with my AudioQuest Dragonfly USB dac. Amazing little sound system for my tablet, laptop and phone!!

  • @grantman102002
    @grantman102002 Pƙed 5 lety +11

    I love these phones! My pair ripped apart at where the driver meets the headband, though. About to send them back under Koss's lifetime warranty! I LOVE KOSS

    • @agoogleuser9025
      @agoogleuser9025 Pƙed 4 lety

      Grant Putala how was the overall process of their warranty? I'm a bit skeptic in modding my KPH30i's cables cos I might just ruin them brand new, I'd rather just wait for them to break and either have the warranty or recable mod if its a hassle.

  • @markwagner1997
    @markwagner1997 Pƙed 5 lety +2

    NICE!
    Got mine today from Amazon. I had pretty high expectations due to this review, and was not dissapointed.
    I think Zeos is safe to continue posting his anime babes.

  • @tylerhornbrook8413
    @tylerhornbrook8413 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    just got my pair from amazon today and omg these give my music so much more texture and i can hear stuff in my favorite tracks that i never heard before thanks for this review cause i probly would have never bought these amazing headphones without this video

  • @SpiralShadow29
    @SpiralShadow29 Pƙed 5 lety +49

    The foam pads are held in with clasps. Remove those and you'll find they are EXACTLY porta pro drivers and there is a foam insert behind the driver. Removing those makes these basically porta pros in sound.

  • @JEG6919
    @JEG6919 Pƙed 5 lety +22

    Guttenberg blessed these as well in 2017.

    • @josh_wink
      @josh_wink Pƙed 4 lety +7

      Audiophiliac is an OG that is never wrong about good sounding gear

  • @paulsfo
    @paulsfo Pƙed 3 lety

    thank you for the review, just bought a pair now!

  • @mishafran
    @mishafran Pƙed 4 lety

    I got a pair of these after this review. The sound iz amazing! they are a little hard on my head. Thank you Zeos!

  • @potatosmasher1072
    @potatosmasher1072 Pƙed 5 lety +10

    These remind me of those pilot headphones that we would get in school for testing

  • @richardnelson4693
    @richardnelson4693 Pƙed 5 lety +3

    I liked them so much, I ordered 3 more. Incredible price to performance ratio. Bass, mid range sound really good...the highs are good, too, but did benefit from a treble boost from the Schiit Loki. These surprised me with the quality of imaging and detail. They look cheap but have quality sound. I believe that is a large part of their appeal. I highly recommend them...Zeos found another needle in the haystack!

  • @ghloomsound
    @ghloomsound Pƙed 3 lety +2

    omfg you're an absolute legend for playing "the concept of love" from JSRF at 8:41

  • @perrinsunga
    @perrinsunga Pƙed 3 lety

    Just ordered mine today. Can’t wait to try them when they arrive!

  • @darkshroud703
    @darkshroud703 Pƙed 5 lety +14

    Alright zeos it's been two weeks.
    Never should have doubted you their probably my favorite headphone of all time and my first into open backs.
    Yes they are a little hard to drive.
    ""But at full...god the soundstage is orgasmic.
    Yes the clamp is a little hard and I would like to mod them with softer pads.
    Still 10/10 - "keep the anime girls coming pls"

  • @JesusGonzalez-tu2nr
    @JesusGonzalez-tu2nr Pƙed 5 lety +116

    My kids use these. Little do they know how dad has ruined what they expect from headphones.
    I like them but move from ear buds to iem to these most weeks. All the other koss stuff has shit wires. I have two 75s and a prtapro with wire issue.

    • @AFKAwesome
      @AFKAwesome Pƙed 5 lety +22

      Godlike dad

    • @JesusGonzalez-tu2nr
      @JesusGonzalez-tu2nr Pƙed 5 lety +1

      @@AFKAwesome TY.

    • @Saber-2
      @Saber-2 Pƙed 5 lety +2

      Your freaking amazing. :D

    • @djentlover
      @djentlover Pƙed 4 lety +5

      @@AFKAwesome That's hilarious since his name is Jesus

    • @AFKAwesome
      @AFKAwesome Pƙed 4 lety +2

      @@djentlover o shit didnt even realize haha

  • @xivix6710
    @xivix6710 Pƙed 4 lety

    Bought these and I was not disappointed, they even performed better than I expected !
    Thanks Z !

  • @Rareseed9
    @Rareseed9 Pƙed 4 lety

    Just got my set today! Couldn't believe it man. Thanks for the reference.

  • @indexclone8130
    @indexclone8130 Pƙed 4 lety +7

    These are seriously surprisingly amazingly detailed and pleasing head phones. I like them more than my HD 600 and DT 770 and Xelento (IEM) which are several hundred to near thousand dollar headphones and iems. I'm really spechless and on a good amp they sing omg.

  • @R8Prototype
    @R8Prototype Pƙed 4 lety +4

    Just got my pair finally delivered from drop(massdrop), and wow! I used to recommend hifiman re400i for great sound under 100 and now this just kills everything

  • @Beastplayer01
    @Beastplayer01 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Just bought a clear pair of these on Amazon with same-day delivery, can't wait to try them

  • @Tlanesi
    @Tlanesi Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Thanks to this video I bought already 9. 5 gray, 3 blue 1 beige. The perfect gift to people who head music at all.

  • @krillza
    @krillza Pƙed 5 lety +10

    I bought some kph30i’s when I watched this video. They came in the mail today Im about to try them they better be good.
    Edit: just tried them and I am blown away. I listend to “Tomorrow” from Made In Abyss and the sound they can pull off for 30$ is amazing . The trombones in the song sounded perfect compared to my 200$ skellcandy venue headphones. The only downside to these headphones is that the cable is a bit short, highly recomended!

    • @AFKAwesome
      @AFKAwesome Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Well its skullcandy so dont be suprised

  • @josexavierjr.5633
    @josexavierjr.5633 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    I'm late to the party on this, but these headphones are truly outstanding!! Just got a pair and the bass through treble is super smooth........wide sound stage, etc...........thank you KOSS!!

  • @dick_m
    @dick_m Pƙed 3 lety

    I just did this and wow. Thanks for the tip. 11/10 recommend.

  • @robbetts
    @robbetts Pƙed 4 lety

    I bought five of these from Massdrop when they came up for $20 - just to have them for gifts. I love these things SO MUCH.

  • @jamespucciarelli6538
    @jamespucciarelli6538 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    I was skeptical myself. How can a pair of $30 headphones compare to my HiFiman Sundara's ? But for the price of $30 Bucks, I had to give it a shot. I was actually able to get them through Drop at $21. Z was Right!!! Because they not only compare, they actually exceeded my expectations. I first tried them stand alone through my desktop and was impressed. Then through my Amp and was more impressed. Then through my Dragonfly Cobalt and was Blown Away!!! All BTW Streaming with Tidal. For the lousy 21 bucks I don't think I'll ever buy another high priced headphone again. Thank You Z and Thank You Koss!!!

  • @MuhammadKharismawan
    @MuhammadKharismawan Pƙed 4 lety +8

    got it used for 15 usd, good enough i guess. you're right the bass and imaging is the best in under 40 usd, better low end than my AD1000x indeed.

  • @Osideskyler
    @Osideskyler Pƙed 4 lety

    You convinced me once to buy the m40x with pads and now I just bought these. I think this is the start of a collection.

  • @exarkunn69
    @exarkunn69 Pƙed 4 lety

    Got em on the drop! Can’t wait!

  • @JoeHenry734
    @JoeHenry734 Pƙed 5 lety +5

    I was ordering these on Amazon and I saw in related items there is a Bluetooth version of the Porta Pro's. Have you tried them?

  • @Magnulus76
    @Magnulus76 Pƙed 4 lety +4

    The frequency response curve is basically the same as the KCS75, more or less.
    They make decent gaming headsets and they have more isolation than the UR40's. Soundstage is also very good, as is the case with most open on-ear headphones.

  • @ArenasWorld
    @ArenasWorld Pƙed 4 lety +2

    My pair arrived today. The bang-for-buck-ratio is off the charts. In fact, I paid so little for these on Massdrop, I didn't even have to pay any import fees.

  • @MasterofchaosX
    @MasterofchaosX Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Well I bought a pair and tested them, and while I didnt have my mind blown they sound really, REALLY bloody good and just totally vanish onto your head. I have doubts about the longevity of the cable, but the sound is absolutely top notch for the pricepoint (and quite a bit higher). Great recommendation!

  • @Crokto
    @Crokto Pƙed 5 lety +10

    So i got these a little under a week ago and I have thoughts. First off, I don't think they're as good as the KSC-75s. Most importantly, they don't sound as good, but they're also much less comfortable to wear for more than like, 20 minutes. They're also more closed, though that's a preference thing. However, despite my initial disappointment, I have discovered a reason to love them: I can listen to the Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze soundtrack. SO BASICALLY, this is an incredible soundtrack and possibly David Wise's greatest to date, but there is so much treble murder, so anything I've ever listened to it on has just killed me. But these, despite not having super recessed treble, are actually perfectly enjoyable all the way through. It gets really close to painful in a few parts, but never quite gets there (and usually I'm wincing at those parts). I still think the low end is a bit over-emphasized and muddled, and so I don't think they're quite as great as you do, but...just that one thing is enough for me to love them at least a little.

    • @ArisenMind
      @ArisenMind Pƙed 2 lety

      Agree with every sentiment and opinion you typed here. Then way Zeos was going on about these, in thought I was going crazy thinking I was the only one with said opinion.

  • @thorwulfx1
    @thorwulfx1 Pƙed 5 lety +3

    These are really excellent headphones. I tested them head to head against Neumann NDH-20s and Sennheiser HD700s last night. On the face of it, a totally unfair comparison, but they held their own. More punchy, exciting, and mid-focused than the Senns, with better bass. More overt and...I guess you could say compressed, than the Neumanns. Comfortable. Easy to drive. Fun to listen to. I plan to use them at work, so them being cheap really helps. It appears I finally have a replacement for my aging Sennheiser PX-100s.

  • @brilongenecker
    @brilongenecker Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I just got these today and I'm pretty impressed! My daily drivers are moon drop Arias with Dekoni tips and a Fiio M11. These are very well balanced and I'm really happy to add them to my collection for under $30. Thanks for the great review.

    • @tenninetwentytwo
      @tenninetwentytwo Pƙed 2 lety +3

      Do you like these better than the Arias? I'm planning on buying either one of them. Thanks.

  • @Pianist203
    @Pianist203 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    So I got theese. They're really good! Out of box they're a bit muddy, but once clamp force weakens a bit sound becomes clearer. It's warm and "delicious" sounding headphone. That silicone comfort strap is excellent idea, very comfy. I keep these around speaker while not in use so clamp gets broken in. Faster way could be by heating the headband while stretching it. Very well done KOSS and Thanks Zeos for this convincing review!

  • @SuperReview
    @SuperReview Pƙed 5 lety +110

    Wait until you discover Koss CL-10...

    • @SuperReview
      @SuperReview Pƙed 5 lety +26

      This will probably get blocked by CZcams censors: instagram.com/p/Bx5cMRaJ5a2/

    • @junyoo7899
      @junyoo7899 Pƙed 5 lety +4

      Why tf are you here? Lol

    • @SuperReview
      @SuperReview Pƙed 5 lety +42

      ì‹Źì‹Źí•Ž. The light of KPH30i is too strong to resist. Also why not đŸ€·â€â™€ïž

    • @AlexDenton0451
      @AlexDenton0451 Pƙed 5 lety +4

      Hey it’s super review! Love your videos.

    • @calebterr8877
      @calebterr8877 Pƙed 5 lety +2

      I've seen this picture where do I get them. Did they discontinue them?

  • @TheZorch
    @TheZorch Pƙed 5 lety +13

    The KOSS KTXPro1 sounds great and they're $18. They were originally sold as the legendary Radio Shack Pro35a headphones but were manufactured by KOSS. Not the sturdiest headphones KOSS ever made, you need to baby them, but their titanium drivers sound great. Plus, they have inline volume controls.

    • @videosforthegoodlife2253
      @videosforthegoodlife2253 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Probably the best bang for buck in a headphone, more dynamic than the KPH35i's are. There are new models that aren't as good - they changed something in the last years, best to try to find the Pro35a's - there is a lot of NOS stock out there because Radio Shack dumped huge amounts.

  • @alarmix2655
    @alarmix2655 Pƙed 5 lety +2

    Is there a such thing as an xlr audio interface with a built in headphone amp or dac?

  • @leroyderamus8311
    @leroyderamus8311 Pƙed 4 lety

    You and El Jefe reviews just got me to buy the Monoprice Retros. I think I had a set of these as replacements for my original Walkman headphones when the foam disintegrated. Koss's stuff has always been slept on.

  • @davivito87
    @davivito87 Pƙed 5 lety +9

    F... at this rate, I will never be able to afford the Argons mk 3s, Z we need your opinion/review on some bluetooth headphones like sony xm3, and the new earbuds by sony and sennheisers. I know they are not in audiophile level but we need some good recommendations for the convenience of no wires.
    EDIT*: I just watched the Bose 700ANC unboxing and heard you mentioning that you also have the sonys in for review!! Always a step ahead. Looking forward for those reviews!

  • @aznablerey398
    @aznablerey398 Pƙed 5 lety +6

    Z I've changed the pads on my KPH30i, I've got orange yaxis. Stupid comfortable. You have to destroy the stock pads to access the clips that hold the frame in place to replace them. They cannot be saved. Throw them to the pit.
    Also: I've had them for months. They are as good as you say. Yaxis work wonders for comfort. If you rewire them, I'd love to see how you do it. I'd like to make mmcx cables for them, but don't have the know-how.

    • @calebterr8877
      @calebterr8877 Pƙed 5 lety

      Can you post pictures of them without pads please? I can't find any online.

    • @xTG14x
      @xTG14x Pƙed 5 lety +1

      Yessss MMCX mod on these would be OP

    • @aznablerey398
      @aznablerey398 Pƙed 5 lety +1

      @@calebterr8877 I didn't take any while I was doing the swap. I can describe it simply- underneath the pad is a plastic cover, with concentric slots that allow the pass through of sound. This cover protects the driver, and features 3 square holes through which small hooked tabs from the ear cup portion of the headphone clasp the cover. You cannot feel their location through the pad, and require some fine point object (like a screwdriver tip) to dislodge. The first step is to tear up as much of the original pad as you can, so you can access all that stuff underneath.

  • @DDD-jk5sh
    @DDD-jk5sh Pƙed 5 lety

    I'm glad you found them. First set I had that made be feel that way were the Koss MAC/5. These seem to be the grandchild of the MAC/5.

  • @RUMBLEGO1
    @RUMBLEGO1 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    What a great review! Of course made me laugh at several times. Just watched this a few days ago and now am listening to this review listening to these. I've been listening to them for about 8 hours. Music, movies and spoken. They sound absolutely amazing! What i have noticed is that if i just try and push them away from my ears the slightest bit i am getting some even better sound. There is a sweet spot there. Total clamp emphasizes mids and bass and seems to dampen treble. Z...other than providing comfort, to the Yaxi pads aid in sonics? I know you mentioned they helped the Porto Pros but not the KSC75's so was curious. When i pull on them just the slightest it seems PERFECT. So it is definitely there. Thanks for the review of these.these.these

  • @ghghhuggg7029
    @ghghhuggg7029 Pƙed 5 lety +3

    I was wondering why you hadn't reviewed this yet... nice

  • @24killsequalMOAB
    @24killsequalMOAB Pƙed 5 lety +8

    Relationship with Focal ended, Koss is now my best friend

  • @gundybears
    @gundybears Pƙed 5 lety +2

    Bought them on Amazon after watching this video, and honestly I am not disappointed.

  • @ethankotas8788
    @ethankotas8788 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Finally these have arrived and I’m honestly so confused and amazed.

  • @AndyP126
    @AndyP126 Pƙed 5 lety +16

    USPS tracking says mine arrive today. Now I can't wait.

    • @irun2sanaxox
      @irun2sanaxox Pƙed 5 lety

      do you have them now? if so how are there?

    • @AndyP126
      @AndyP126 Pƙed 5 lety +1

      @@irun2sanaxox I got them at 4:00 PM. For $30, they're amazing. My Fidelio X2s have more bass. But they cost 6 times more than these do. These sound amazing. If you need headphones, these are the best $30 you'll ever spend.

    • @irun2sanaxox
      @irun2sanaxox Pƙed 5 lety

      Andy Pastuszak that's awesome, maybe I'll get them but I don't think I want this to be my first hifi headphone, I'm currently rocking Apple's EarPods. I really want the dt1990 pros but I feel like I should start off smaller you know, just to appreciate from where I start from to some better stuff

    • @AndyP126
      @AndyP126 Pƙed 5 lety

      @@irun2sanaxox I really don't believe in the audiophile climb to better (as defined by being more expensive) gear. I own a O2+ODAC DAC/Headphone amp. And I love it. I have zero desire to buy any other amp. They get my headphones loud enough. I have Fidelio X2 headphones, which I love. And Massdrop HD6xx. For "high end" (defined by expensive), I'm done. Now I only look for best bang for your buck gear. I have an iPhone XR. These headphones are the best bang for your buck I've seen in a while. These are my new portable headphones.

    • @AndyP126
      @AndyP126 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      @@GeniusGamingArg I don't believe in carrying extra gear. I just plug them into my iPhone and enjoy the music. If headphones need an amp, then leave them at home. How much crap do you really want to carry around to enjoy music? Pick your phones and your headphones accoridingly.

  • @springbay1
    @springbay1 Pƙed 5 lety +33

    Zeos been living under a rock? I ordered a pair of Rythm Beige ones from Massdrop, Oct 26, 2017 at $26.74 according to my purchase history.

    • @grantman102002
      @grantman102002 Pƙed 5 lety

      Same, but mine just bit the dust. Bout to send them in to be replaced!

    • @ZReviews
      @ZReviews  Pƙed 5 lety +14

      Apparently yes.. FFF

  • @Feliperost
    @Feliperost Pƙed 5 lety

    Purchased mine yesterday

  • @marduke83
    @marduke83 Pƙed 4 lety

    So just received my drop kph30i and these shouldn't sound this good for the price! I love them, thanks for the review.

  • @lycanrocvevo147
    @lycanrocvevo147 Pƙed 4 lety +4

    I just broke my 2nd koss ksc75 here go the 3rd ones I love them to death

  • @Verdandi_P
    @Verdandi_P Pƙed 5 lety +7

    So i ordered these headphones of off amazon and they accidentally sent me two. i contacted Koss headphones and they said to keep it or sent it off as a gift! So i gave them to my little sister!

  • @GoldFellaTim
    @GoldFellaTim Pƙed 4 lety +2

    I used to ear clips from the KSCs, ripped out the speakers from the KPH30is (it literally just clicks on and off) and glued on the earclips to the speakers. Possibly the best mod I've ever done

  • @GoofCustom
    @GoofCustom Pƙed 3 lety +1

    So I just got these the other day. I love them! They're a warm and cozy lil headphone for music. Though the clamp does cause the pads to dig into my ear and make them hurt. The clamp will likely reduce overtime so that's fine, and I'll consider getting Yaxi pads too.
    They will likely replace my SHP9500s as my daily drivers... as soon as I can get a 4-pole extension cable (I have a 3-pole cable but it doesn't work with them well)

  • @potatosmasher1072
    @potatosmasher1072 Pƙed 5 lety +5

    The glorious model O of headphones

  • @MikaelPorttila
    @MikaelPorttila Pƙed 5 lety +18

    Wonder if the wireless modmic is too heavy for the KPH30i? đŸ€”

    • @Narinjas
      @Narinjas Pƙed 5 lety +4

      It sure triples the weight (Batteries + build).

  • @SSStroger
    @SSStroger Pƙed 4 lety +2

    THE CONCEPT OF LOVE!

  • @Tech128
    @Tech128 Pƙed 5 lety +2

    I picked up a second pair directly from Koss for $24, no shipping, no sales tax. Used a 30% coupon for July 4. My second set. They look like the headphones you'd get on an airplane 15 years ago. I think they sound pretty good. That "CNET guy" was recommending these a couple years ago. Drop has sold these before too. I like them for video editing, as I need to be able to edit and hear when people are talking to me. The head band on my first pair mysteriously broke however. At $30 bucks, no replacement parts available of course. I kept the broken ones in case I ever need parts.

    • @PhilHarrisTV
      @PhilHarrisTV Pƙed 5 lety

      That CNET guy.... Steve Guttenberg?

  • @rafdes
    @rafdes Pƙed 5 lety +7

    Got these off of Massdrop when they debuted and yeah they’re great.

  • @jipillow1
    @jipillow1 Pƙed 5 lety +11

    There is nothing wrong with liking Wine instead of Beer.

    • @d0nj03
      @d0nj03 Pƙed 5 lety +1

      No, but it's still not getting anywhere - I dislike both categories almost the same. Now if you put a mix of bitter plants in the wine and let it macerate, turn it into a vermouth or better yet into an Italian amaro... _then_ we can talk about tasty beverages. :)

  • @dude1969
    @dude1969 Pƙed 3 lety

    Bought this because of this channel/review. Had to import it from US, but it’s soooooo worth it. It’s... amazing.

  • @peskypesky
    @peskypesky Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Hilarious review!! LMFAO!! And I know why you're so f-----g excited. I feel the same way about my Koss KSC75's with headband mod. The sound is awesome. Not just for the price ($16), but even compared to headphones that cost hundreds of dollars. I'm a Koss true believer and will be ordering a set of these KPH30i's. THANK YOU