I haven't removed the stock pads yet but I do have the grado pads on them and love them so far. Been using them for a month or two now and I use them more than my sundara lol.
Removing the stock pads makes ‘em better, I promise you. If you want to go back to stock pads after removing them, buy a pair of Yaxi Porta Pro pads, they are waaaaaay better than the stock pads, and they improve the sound a little.
@@Thirsty_Tree Tried the sotck pad removal. Definitely brings in more treble but can be a bit peaky at times, no bother though snipping the ripped off stock pads and using them as selective filters with the big grado pads works well
@@roadsidepicnicbasket Something you could try too is using the foam buffer from the inside of the ear cup as a buffer for the Grado pads too. I haven’t really noticed too much peaking on mine but maybe it’s just something I’m not hearing. 🤷🏻♂️
Removing the original pads and the foam behind the drivers along with the Grado pads improves everything with little to no negative consequences. Tighter Bass bigger soundstage, more detail retrieval, & more comfort
I grabbed the KPH30i when they came out in clear last month and at first I wasn’t impressed with them enough to ever choose them over my big-boy Sennheisers, Meze, or even my SHP9500s. Then one day my Fiio battery was dead and I had to make an appointment so I went with 30i>Lightning to 3.5mm adapter->11 Pro Max and listened to some run-of-the-mill CDs ripped in iTunes. Turns out I was overdriving the 30is or something because I literally haven’t touched another pair of headphones since I found this combo. It reminds me SO much of how I remember music sounding on my Dad’s 90’s Kenwood/JVC/Sony stereo equipment when I was in early 2000’s high school, and I absolutely love it. I’ve also discovered that the 30is are an absolute perfect match for the PS5 controller, and Sony’s 3D Audio engine sounds better through the Koss than all the gaming headsets I own (Astro A50, Cloud II through 2019 Astro Mixamp, Sony Pulse, and PS Golds). The directional audio in games like CoD BO5/Warzone and Outriders is so much more noticeable in the 30is, footsteps are easier to make out against the background noise, and gunshots and explosions sound way more punchy and realistic versus boomy/muddy/gross in all those over-ear headsets. Plus, I don’t have to manage headset batteries anymore and my head doesn’t feel like it’s been in the oven after an hour of gaming. So yeah, I know I’m late to the party but KPH30i for the mf win! Just ordered a set of these big Grado pads to try out of curiosity but one of the things I like most about the 30is is how small and manageable they are so I’m not sure if the new pads will make it into normal rotation. Always fun to experiment though!
Amen, for me the reason I pick these headphones a lot more is the weight. In a sense, comfort doesn't mean how much padding you stuff onto the headphone, its about how lightweight it is, so easy to take off and on especially with how little power it draws so I can plug it anywhere.
this is because amps with the trs default support need a 3.5 to mic and headphone splitter for headphones with a mic cause they have trrs, they sound terrible if you dont do this
@@Marian1st. surprising you'd watch DMS but never heard of ZReviews, he's how I got into guys like him and Joshua Valor etc, and how I found out about the KPH30I with Grado pads
@@rynomclaughlin1595 No sorry. I don’t know that name. Love Joshua’s videos. They are so well produced. It’s like watching a TV program. He’s my favorite. DMS is awesome, for his knowledge on audio gear. He reviews great stuff.
Buy the Grado pads and a pair of clear KPH30i’s or get the other colorways and remove the thin foam buffer inside the ear cups, remove the stock foam pads completely. Before putting the Grado pads on the headphones, soak those pads in boiling water for ten seconds each to soften them up, make sure they are dry, especially inside the inner rim of the pad. Put ‘em on the KPH30i’s, and you got a great everyday desk headphone. And the mic sounds pretty good over Discord too!
How does it change the sound with vs without the foam buffer? I'm gonna be opening mine up later to add mmcx connectors and I'm debating on removing the foam. Want to avoid having to open twice due to risk of snapping the tabs.
@@Thirsty_Tree So I did end up modding my KPH30i. MMCX, and Grado pads. I did some testing with the foam buffer on and off and, it really did not make much of a difference that I could tell. The stock earpad foam really made a difference though. With the stock foam removed and Grado pads installed, it was unbearably sibilant. I ended up putting all the stock foam back on, plus the Grado pads and now it's just about perfect.
I love the KPH30i and have so for a year now, in fact I have them on now. However, the Grado SR60e with those big pads is a substantial improvement. Especially if you have a tube amp and listen to a lot of rock or acoustic. No contest. I would say if you have KPH30i, Grado SR60e, big pads, and a Blon BL03 with foam tips, you really have a great rotation for dirt cheap. Also, all 3 are easy to drive off a phone or on board but also all 3 scale up considerably with better amps.
I love budget ass budget headphones. Currently own (and use often) some SR850's, and CB-1's. Just got my first "high end" pair which are the 560s (and I love them my god do I love them), but something about bang for the buck really just gets me. Cheers!
Decided to try it. Holy shit. Added soooo much bass and warmth to the KPH30i that I felt was missing after listening to the Porta Pro. With these pads I prefer the KPH30i to the Porta Pro. The massive bass filling up the globular soundstage is awesome.
Just did a direct comparison between RS2e and the Koss KPHI30 with Grado pads. The RS2e definitely wins on clarity and dynamics, but for 30-40 bucks, the Koss-Grado hybrid put up a good fight - it’s a great deal for the budget minded
I did this a couple of months ago based on Z's review........I have since made 2 other pair for friends...... perfect for use with iPads ... comfortable as all hell, excellent sound signature and works great when "lightly" amped
Incredible. Really incredible value for its price. I’m far far from been a headphone expert, but my other set of cans are ATHM50X and the HIFIMAN Sundaras. And let me tell you, this little, cheap looking KPH30iK really ROCKS!
Cheap headphones can be surprising sometimes. At the Walmart near me, I was trying some cheap headsets just to compare and flex how much better my $300 Focal Listen Professional is, and I was actually pleasantly surprised with the Turtle Beach headsets, and ended up purchasing a Turtle Beach Recon P50X just to have a set of headphones that is both cheap and good, plus it certainly doesn't hurt having a gaming headset around
Thanks for your take on these DMS! Your review I feel is spot on, just wish the build quality of the kph30i was better, mine always break and I have to zombify them with another headband.
Damn, I was plenty satisfied with my KPH30i already, but I'm not going to say no to try a cheap and easy pad mod. Especially when I just found those same pads on my local Amazon (FR) for even less than half than those on Amazon US. Can't wait to get those pads. Thanks for the tip.
Highly recommend goin’ the Grado pads route for these. Though if you do buy the pads, I recommend boiling them. Like soak each pad in boiling water for like 10 seconds each and let them dry completely. It softens up the pads and also disinfects them.
I bought the kph30i for the sole purpose of being able to argue with people claiming that they have great sound. Imagine my disappointment when they turned out to sound very pleasant.
Man I love this continued focus on Pad Swapped Koss Headphones! I've been floored by my Yaxi Porta Pro and now I see there's another excellent option. For those who are curious as I am, I'll be doing a Yaxi Porta Pro VS Salad Bowl KPH30i review here shortly for SCIENCE and the benefit of us all of course!
My KPH30I have been sleeping in my drawer since I got them. This is exactly the mod I need it! Already got me some modded Porta Pros and KSC75 to enjoy though.
Stock foam on front and back removed gives max clarity an res (drastically changes it, with stock pads and backing foam removed). I've been pushing this mod for over a year lol been around for years tho (plus they scale like a mug)..
I have a stock KPH30i in beige color scheme. I prefer KSC75 and Sporta Pro drivers on Parts Express headband over them. In a nutshell, the KPH30i sounds boomier in the bass and more veiled than than the other two. This is not surprising, considering that it is basically a stock Porta/Sporta Pro driver within its stock housing, placed within a second housing... Still fun and great for the price, but not as transparent and natural as the other two. I read that putting those jumbo sized Grado pads on the KPH30i also results in some lower midrange scoop. Would be nice if you could measure them and show us some comparison FR graphs of stock vs. Grado pads modded so we could see exactly what the tonal differences are.
The clear version sound nice and airy. Try those too! I wasn’t going to bother getting them but Z told everyone to try them because they sound different probably because the foam was removed inside.
I bought them, not a fan of it. I have come to realize I am not a fan of dark, warm audio. I like V-shapes from the DT 770 or the sparkliness of Grados SR60e.
He really likes the Creative Aurvana Live (if you can find them).. I have the Creative Aurvana SE and love them.. try the different european creative sites... you can find them for around 45 euros... I imagine you know the KOSS KSC75 and Porta Pros... for around 100 euros the Yamaha HPH-MT5 are supposedly really great (I dont have them)...The Shure SRH440 & 840 are also in that price range and are available in Greece for similar prices as in Amazon... DMS really likes the AKG K361... I would have bought them but there have been some quality control issues and I am scared... Δεν ξέρω γιατί γράφω στ Αγγλικά αλλά δε βαριέσαι. Καλό Πάσχα
I wish they put the drivers onto a stronger frame. I'd gladly pay for that. Mine snapped after half a year of almost daily use. It happened outside, in winter (at -10 Celsius or so), so maybe that's the reason.
I love the sound, but i've had two break on my family in the same spot. They were not being rough with them which is disappointing. Hopefully the 40s will be more durable.
Koss, if you're reading this, please change the headband to steel and possibly an adjustable strap. The drivers are fantastic but my headband broke. I replaced it with a 3D printed headband.
Koss need to use better plastic, maybe the stuff (nylon?) they build sunglasses with. Both my pairs snapped at the narrow slotted section and I’m uber-careful with my gear.
that's really funny that he said it's for people who wanna smoke a joint and listen because I have on several occasions taken a massive bong hit and listened to these and it's awesome.
Bought this and used it for the past month, sadly it snapped by the sider. unfortunately, as good as they sounded I don't have disposable income to spend on a disposable product.
@@radioradish1659 a teenage DJ and aspiring producer who only cared about looks. i wish i kept every pair i bought. i wasted plenty of mcdonalds paychecks on things i didnt need or ended up giving away.
I have waaaaay more expensive and better sound quality headphone than these but i find myself listening to these over and over again... They have that convenience and ease factor plus that "it" sound that is pleasing to my ears and keeps me coming back.
Same here. I have all this expensive stuff and these are stuck to my ears most of the time especially if I’m gaming since it has a mic. I freaking love koss. I gift them to friends that have crappy Walmart special earbuds. They’re like a gateway drug into this hobby.
anyone looking into this rn, swapping out stock pads for porta pro yaxi pads or the smaller grado pads dont do the same things for sound this does but it definitely helps the comfort.
You really should review the Oneodio Studio Pro 10s and compare them to this pair of Koss headphones. I use them for longer casual listening sessions due to the bass rumble at higher SPLs. They are my "fun" pair of headphones. My Sennheiser HD300 Pros gives me all the accuracy I need for monitoring, mixing, and mastering. It sounds amazing on well mixed music, but can get fatiguing at higher SPLs. (Headphones can never give me the same level of enjoyment as a good speaker system, due in part to the lack of tactile sensation of bass that is felt by the body. Some over ear headphones that are bass heavy take advantage of bass rumble to mimick some of that tactile sensation.)
5500k, it’s about 1.5ft from my face and it’s a HUGE light. That’s actually spot on WB. The background light is the one that’s warm. Which gives the foreground the illusion of warmth.. Adding a super cool one soon on the other side to balance it out.
@@DMS3TV Your face reads ORANGE. I would 100% change up or eliminate the background light. You can tell me it's spot on white balance all you want, but on my monitor (which I know well enough, it's really overly warm and smushy.
Makes us wonder what the other headphone manufacturers are charging so much money for. They're light, comfortable and sound fantastic! What more do we want!
Best headphones for under $100 is the Oneodio Studio Pro 10. Please do a review. As far as I can tell, no audiophile has ever reviewed it, despite having a TON of raving 5 star reviews on Amazon and elsewhere. My other headphone, which I use for professional work and occasional listening is the Sennheiser HD300 Pros, which lack the satisfying bass rumble of Oneodio.
I have them, they broke within 6 months of ownership. First the left stem snapped in the middle of the extension adjustment, then the right one broke the in the same area too. I'd pay 50 bucks for a metal band ver.
Speaking of cheap headphones, that came as a surprise - NiceHCK DIY MX500 are $12, and while I do have some DCA and Beyers, I'm still listening to this tiny pair of cheap earbuds (black foam, 50 hours of burn-in. Yes.)
I destroyed mine, but it's no sweat because buying another isn't a big deal. For those wondering, the cable got caught while I was standing up and snapped off one of the sliders. I managed to keep it together with super glue for a while but eventually I completely broke them.
Every time I try this mod, I go back to stock. I love the stock sound of the KPH30i. Still building up courage to remove de stock pads. Maybe when they start to disintegrate.
I put those pads on the Grado Hemps and the SQ sucked, like headphones broken bad. I might try this with the KPH30i that I love, as I suppose I've got the pads left over not doing anything, but I'm not really expecting much.
I love these headphones, I use them at work all day and they're great when I can't use a full open backed pair, the pads make the bass rumble a lot. I also remove the stock pads when I put the Grados on.
If youre using with a device which only supports trs you need a 3.5 to mic and headphone splitter for headphones with a mic cause they have trrs, they sound terrible if you dont do this
I probably have a very specific requirement. I enjoy music, but FPS gaming is my top priority. How good are the soundstage and imaging of these headphones? I mostly need to pin point direction and distance enemy footsteps from sound in competitive FPS games like CS, Valo,BF5, COD, etc. How good are these headphones at doing that critical task? How do they compare to other $50 competition?
The sibilant peak was the reason I stopped using these in favor of the KSC75 on Yaxi pads and headband mod. That said, KPH30i with grado pads do have a lot going for them. I feel like revisiting them and playing around if there's any way to get rid of that sibilance
I just wish the headband on these was more durable at the slide adjustment point. Have had 2 pairs and both were toast. Guess my massive head aren't meant for these.
Try removing the stock pads and re-adding the Grado pads. It's absolutely nuts how much it improves the sound.
I haven't removed the stock pads yet but I do have the grado pads on them and love them so far. Been using them for a month or two now and I use them more than my sundara lol.
Yeah, it's a lot better and the treble is more pronounced but still not hurting my ears
Removing the stock pads makes ‘em better, I promise you. If you want to go back to stock pads after removing them, buy a pair of Yaxi Porta Pro pads, they are waaaaaay better than the stock pads, and they improve the sound a little.
@@Thirsty_Tree Tried the sotck pad removal. Definitely brings in more treble but can be a bit peaky at times, no bother though snipping the ripped off stock pads and using them as selective filters with the big grado pads works well
@@roadsidepicnicbasket Something you could try too is using the foam buffer from the inside of the ear cup as a buffer for the Grado pads too. I haven’t really noticed too much peaking on mine but maybe it’s just something I’m not hearing. 🤷🏻♂️
Koss just seems to have a record for making oddly good products at disingenuously cheap prices.
Yeah but the trade off is the build.
@@nikks1371 and that's where the money flows in
Build quality keeps cost down.
@@filipiino96793 yes and no tho..keep in mind Koss’s often class-leading warranties, many of them lifetime.
@@davidcoons89 Can agree, after about half a year my KPH30i's headbrand broke off, got a replacement for free.
When i got them i was Laughing until i hear them .... WOW just WOW
Removing the original pads and the foam behind the drivers along with the Grado pads improves everything with little to no negative consequences. Tighter Bass bigger soundstage, more detail retrieval, & more comfort
Do you maybe know if this is possible to do with the koss porta pro headphones?
@@balouthebear2942 sorry. Don't currently have a pair of Porta pros right now.
There is a Foam behind the Driver ( THAT transparent Version doesn't have ) if u remove that u get a more open sound with tighter bass .
A “clear” advantage? Ha! But seriously they do sound slightly better. Let’s not forget the second cool of how they look.
@@jdk_360 Very true , i have just convert them to an Around Ear Headpone , if u want to see on HEadfi forum :)
I wore my KPH30i over my winter hat and it made it sound better too
I grabbed the KPH30i when they came out in clear last month and at first I wasn’t impressed with them enough to ever choose them over my big-boy Sennheisers, Meze, or even my SHP9500s. Then one day my Fiio battery was dead and I had to make an appointment so I went with 30i>Lightning to 3.5mm adapter->11 Pro Max and listened to some run-of-the-mill CDs ripped in iTunes. Turns out I was overdriving the 30is or something because I literally haven’t touched another pair of headphones since I found this combo. It reminds me SO much of how I remember music sounding on my Dad’s 90’s Kenwood/JVC/Sony stereo equipment when I was in early 2000’s high school, and I absolutely love it.
I’ve also discovered that the 30is are an absolute perfect match for the PS5 controller, and Sony’s 3D Audio engine sounds better through the Koss than all the gaming headsets I own (Astro A50, Cloud II through 2019 Astro Mixamp, Sony Pulse, and PS Golds). The directional audio in games like CoD BO5/Warzone and Outriders is so much more noticeable in the 30is, footsteps are easier to make out against the background noise, and gunshots and explosions sound way more punchy and realistic versus boomy/muddy/gross in all those over-ear headsets. Plus, I don’t have to manage headset batteries anymore and my head doesn’t feel like it’s been in the oven after an hour of gaming.
So yeah, I know I’m late to the party but KPH30i for the mf win! Just ordered a set of these big Grado pads to try out of curiosity but one of the things I like most about the 30is is how small and manageable they are so I’m not sure if the new pads will make it into normal rotation. Always fun to experiment though!
Ok so they are great for gaming awesome. I also heard the koss ksc75 is amazing and it's only 15 bucks.
Amen, for me the reason I pick these headphones a lot more is the weight. In a sense, comfort doesn't mean how much padding you stuff onto the headphone, its about how lightweight it is, so easy to take off and on especially with how little power it draws so I can plug it anywhere.
this is because amps with the trs default support need a 3.5 to mic and headphone splitter for headphones with a mic cause they have trrs, they sound terrible if you dont do this
HD600 are better?
You should try the shp 9500 for gaming or the 560S,it will blow yr mind
I can imagine Z coming in the comment section, telling DMS to: "STOP WITH THE MEASUREMENTS - JUST EMBRACE THE 30 DOLLAR SOUNDS!"
Who is Z?
@@Marian1st. Zeos Pantara
@@rynomclaughlin1595 Never heard.
@@Marian1st. surprising you'd watch DMS but never heard of ZReviews, he's how I got into guys like him and Joshua Valor etc, and how I found out about the KPH30I with Grado pads
@@rynomclaughlin1595 No sorry. I don’t know that name. Love Joshua’s videos. They are so well produced. It’s like watching a TV program. He’s my favorite. DMS is awesome, for his knowledge on audio gear. He reviews great stuff.
Buy the Grado pads and a pair of clear KPH30i’s or get the other colorways and remove the thin foam buffer inside the ear cups, remove the stock foam pads completely. Before putting the Grado pads on the headphones, soak those pads in boiling water for ten seconds each to soften them up, make sure they are dry, especially inside the inner rim of the pad. Put ‘em on the KPH30i’s, and you got a great everyday desk headphone. And the mic sounds pretty good over Discord too!
How does it change the sound with vs without the foam buffer? I'm gonna be opening mine up later to add mmcx connectors and I'm debating on removing the foam. Want to avoid having to open twice due to risk of snapping the tabs.
@@jafizzle95 I’m sure the foam buffer is a minuscule difference in sound, I just remove it in the effort of making them completely open.
@@Thirsty_Tree So I did end up modding my KPH30i. MMCX, and Grado pads. I did some testing with the foam buffer on and off and, it really did not make much of a difference that I could tell. The stock earpad foam really made a difference though. With the stock foam removed and Grado pads installed, it was unbearably sibilant. I ended up putting all the stock foam back on, plus the Grado pads and now it's just about perfect.
I love the KPH30i and have so for a year now, in fact I have them on now. However, the Grado SR60e with those big pads is a substantial improvement. Especially if you have a tube amp and listen to a lot of rock or acoustic. No contest. I would say if you have KPH30i, Grado SR60e, big pads, and a Blon BL03 with foam tips, you really have a great rotation for dirt cheap. Also, all 3 are easy to drive off a phone or on board but also all 3 scale up considerably with better amps.
The Superlux HD681 (k240 clone with way more sub bass) are also very nice value headphones for about 25€
I love this combination! Good comfortable listening experience.
Better than a lot of $200. Koss signature is really something else.
Finally, your take on the KPH30i, just Josh left now! 👌
I love budget ass budget headphones. Currently own (and use often) some SR850's, and CB-1's. Just got my first "high end" pair which are the 560s (and I love them my god do I love them), but something about bang for the buck really just gets me. Cheers!
Decided to try it. Holy shit. Added soooo much bass and warmth to the KPH30i that I felt was missing after listening to the Porta Pro. With these pads I prefer the KPH30i to the Porta Pro. The massive bass filling up the globular soundstage is awesome.
Just did a direct comparison between RS2e and the Koss KPHI30 with Grado pads. The RS2e definitely wins on clarity and dynamics, but for 30-40 bucks, the Koss-Grado hybrid put up a good fight - it’s a great deal for the budget minded
I did this a couple of months ago based on Z's review........I have since made 2 other pair for friends...... perfect for use with iPads ... comfortable as all hell, excellent sound signature and works great when "lightly" amped
I think having them amped makes a world of a difference
by "lightly" what do you mean?
@@gibusvisionguy5814 I sometimes use a TEAC HA-P50 portable DAC/Amp …. They will distort with excessive volume setting
Saw the thumbnail and was like oh boy what are those. Then I realised they are just kph30is lol
My god I love that ending music. Takes me to places everytime I hear it lol
Me too! It's "Siren Screen" by Ooyy open.spotify.com/track/7ziPDYAVkUQy6dpGeVbqI7?si=eb1a44b2b4554158
@@eeyorebill04 Bro! Awesome man Ty. I thought he made it lol.
Listening to this on my Kanto Tuks!
@@itzmezelio5433 You're welcome. :-) I only know because I asked what it was on a previous DMS video
@@eeyorebill04 lol I tried the same thing but never got a response. I thought he made it lol
Incredible. Really incredible value for its price. I’m far far from been a headphone expert, but my other set of cans are ATHM50X and the HIFIMAN Sundaras. And let me tell you, this little, cheap looking KPH30iK really ROCKS!
Cheap headphones can be surprising sometimes. At the Walmart near me, I was trying some cheap headsets just to compare and flex how much better my $300 Focal Listen Professional is, and I was actually pleasantly surprised with the Turtle Beach headsets, and ended up purchasing a Turtle Beach Recon P50X just to have a set of headphones that is both cheap and good, plus it certainly doesn't hurt having a gaming headset around
Thanks for your take on these DMS! Your review I feel is spot on, just wish the build quality of the kph30i was better, mine always break and I have to zombify them with another headband.
"The guy who is gonna sit back and smoke a joint while enjoying his music..."
Guarantee you that's DMS and prolly most of us lol.
Not related to the video topic, but thank you for filming in an aspect ratio that fits my phone perfectly. Love it, and love these headphones too!
Damn, I was plenty satisfied with my KPH30i already, but I'm not going to say no to try a cheap and easy pad mod. Especially when I just found those same pads on my local Amazon (FR) for even less than half than those on Amazon US. Can't wait to get those pads. Thanks for the tip.
Highly recommend goin’ the Grado pads route for these. Though if you do buy the pads, I recommend boiling them. Like soak each pad in boiling water for like 10 seconds each and let them dry completely. It softens up the pads and also disinfects them.
I keep seeing people reviews these after buying my Koss KSC75
So i decided to order a pair and cant wait till they arrive.
how was it lol
Which one did you like better?
i like that you wore a matching t-shirt
I bought the kph30i for the sole purpose of being able to argue with people claiming that they have great sound. Imagine my disappointment when they turned out to sound very pleasant.
These are just fantastic!! HiFi quality audio for just 30$!!
Man I love this continued focus on Pad Swapped Koss Headphones! I've been floored by my Yaxi Porta Pro and now I see there's another excellent option. For those who are curious as I am, I'll be doing a Yaxi Porta Pro VS Salad Bowl KPH30i review here shortly for SCIENCE and the benefit of us all of course!
I have the Yaxi pads and I'm about to put these over them
Did Zeos ask you to do this?
I use them with yaxi pads and I often like them better than other high end headphones I have. Everyone should own these
My KPH30I have been sleeping in my drawer since I got them. This is exactly the mod I need it! Already got me some modded Porta Pros and KSC75 to enjoy though.
KPH30i clears, foam removed ultras addded. Got it. On the list.
One of my favorite mods! Got todo a update review on these, good review 👍
Stock foam on front and back removed gives max clarity an res (drastically changes it, with stock pads and backing foam removed). I've been pushing this mod for over a year lol been around for years tho (plus they scale like a mug)..
I have a stock KPH30i in beige color scheme. I prefer KSC75 and Sporta Pro drivers on Parts Express headband over them. In a nutshell, the KPH30i sounds boomier in the bass and more veiled than than the other two. This is not surprising, considering that it is basically a stock Porta/Sporta Pro driver within its stock housing, placed within a second housing... Still fun and great for the price, but not as transparent and natural as the other two. I read that putting those jumbo sized Grado pads on the KPH30i also results in some lower midrange scoop. Would be nice if you could measure them and show us some comparison FR graphs of stock vs. Grado pads modded so we could see exactly what the tonal differences are.
The clear version sound nice and airy. Try those too! I wasn’t going to bother getting them but Z told everyone to try them because they sound different probably because the foam was removed inside.
I wonder why Koss decided to have the foam on the non-clear variants. Maybe to decrease sound leakage?
I ended up removing the inside foam along with the outside foam with the grado pads. Massive improvement.
The intro and outro music in your videos are darn good. 👍🏻
I bought them, not a fan of it. I have come to realize I am not a fan of dark, warm audio. I like V-shapes from the DT 770 or the sparkliness of Grados SR60e.
Thanks for posting this! Really enjoying my new cans n pads, thanks for the tip!
Every time I go back to my KPH30i or KSC75x I'm like 'Huh'. Best banger headphones.
Some more sub 100$ or maybe 50$ headphones Reviews would be awesome
He really likes the Creative Aurvana Live (if you can find them).. I have the Creative Aurvana SE and love them.. try the different european creative sites... you can find them for around 45 euros... I imagine you know the KOSS KSC75 and Porta Pros... for around 100 euros the Yamaha HPH-MT5 are supposedly really great (I dont have them)...The Shure SRH440 & 840 are also in that price range and are available in Greece for similar prices as in Amazon... DMS really likes the AKG K361... I would have bought them but there have been some quality control issues and I am scared... Δεν ξέρω γιατί γράφω στ Αγγλικά αλλά δε βαριέσαι. Καλό Πάσχα
I wish they put the drivers onto a stronger frame. I'd gladly pay for that.
Mine snapped after half a year of almost daily use. It happened outside, in winter (at -10 Celsius or so), so maybe that's the reason.
I love the sound, but i've had two break on my family in the same spot. They were not being rough with them which is disappointing. Hopefully the 40s will be more durable.
The Clears are even better 👍🔥
Koss, if you're reading this, please change the headband to steel and possibly an adjustable strap. The drivers are fantastic but my headband broke. I replaced it with a 3D printed headband.
Nice! These are definitely not overrated.
Hey guys this or the Sennheiser HE1?
Koss need to use better plastic, maybe the stuff (nylon?) they build sunglasses with. Both my pairs snapped at the narrow slotted section and I’m uber-careful with my gear.
Same for me. Mine snapped today(!) at the same place as yours.
@@80-80. I’m going to try and fudge another headband on there because I really like them, although I have PortaPro and KSC75s as well.
that's really funny that he said it's for people who wanna smoke a joint and listen because I have on several occasions taken a massive bong hit and listened to these and it's awesome.
You had to do a weed joke on the 20th of April huh :P
Yep, I own the same setup.
I also removed the stock pads on install.
I'm the one who would love to go places after smoking, already did with other HP now I must try this combination
Got a really good deal on these from drop with rewards (they're expensive as shit on amazon in my country) and I'm super pumped for them to arrive
Bought this and used it for the past month, sadly it snapped by the sider. unfortunately, as good as they sounded I don't have disposable income to spend on a disposable product.
Super glue and tape. My pair are on headband snap #3. :D
@@christianduplantier8725lifetime warranty... send it back and you will get a new pair. You need to pay for shipping.
Broken two different pairs of these. I found out I'm not the only one who's had that issue.
i had these when they first came out and thought they looked goofy and threw em away (compared to sony 7506)..... now i have to buy them again.
Who the hell just throw away working pair of headphones!?
@@radioradish1659 a teenage DJ and aspiring producer who only cared about looks. i wish i kept every pair i bought. i wasted plenty of mcdonalds paychecks on things i didnt need or ended up giving away.
I have waaaaay more expensive and better sound quality headphone than these but i find myself listening to these over and over again... They have that convenience and ease factor plus that "it" sound that is pleasing to my ears and keeps me coming back.
Likewise, tho I'm on that porta pro yaxi combo, but the koss family of "on ears" is really great! Like properly musical
Same here. I have all this expensive stuff and these are stuck to my ears most of the time especially if I’m gaming since it has a mic. I freaking love koss. I gift them to friends that have crappy Walmart special earbuds. They’re like a gateway drug into this hobby.
anyone looking into this rn, swapping out stock pads for porta pro yaxi pads or the smaller grado pads dont do the same things for sound this does but it definitely helps the comfort.
You really should review the Oneodio Studio Pro 10s and compare them to this pair of Koss headphones. I use them for longer casual listening sessions due to the bass rumble at higher SPLs. They are my "fun" pair of headphones. My Sennheiser HD300 Pros gives me all the accuracy I need for monitoring, mixing, and mastering. It sounds amazing on well mixed music, but can get fatiguing at higher SPLs. (Headphones can never give me the same level of enjoyment as a good speaker system, due in part to the lack of tactile sensation of bass that is felt by the body. Some over ear headphones that are bass heavy take advantage of bass rumble to mimick some of that tactile sensation.)
Where do u get these flowing ink videos from man.
I could watch them for days 🥺
Suggest to get a slightly cooler key light, larger modifier, and move it closer.
5500k, it’s about 1.5ft from my face and it’s a HUGE light. That’s actually spot on WB. The background light is the one that’s warm. Which gives the foreground the illusion of warmth.. Adding a super cool one soon on the other side to balance it out.
@@DMS3TV Your face reads ORANGE. I would 100% change up or eliminate the background light. You can tell me it's spot on white balance all you want, but on my monitor (which I know well enough, it's really overly warm and smushy.
Prefer these over hifiman HE400i 2020 (which i sold because i found myself treble sensitive); ksc75x are closer to HE400i than kph30i in the highs
The status CB-1 are the same price sometimes so I think those are worth a comparison.
The CB1s are fantastic. Their build quality is creaky, but I really think they're some of the best value for money
The CB-1 are going for similar price? I thought they were $80 or so
@@trs5127 they go on sale a lot
Makes us wonder what the other headphone manufacturers are charging so much money for. They're light, comfortable and sound fantastic! What more do we want!
20$ = The headphone
180$ = The brand
Due to shipping and taxes, the K361 is about the same price where i live.
Phaha yh same almost. KOSS REALLY FCKN NEED TO BRANCH OUT TO GLOBAL MARKETS
Still kph30i>
Or just get in ears like the moondrop aria/starfield
@@joshe2420 You prefere kph30i over K361? Lol. I have both. The kph30i is good but not on the same level.
due to shipping and taxes the K361 cost $167 here and the kph30i's are 50$ but i bought the kph30i instead and damn its an upgrade to my m30x for sure
Why are these not in your ranking list though?
Mine broke (through my own fault, got caught on a doorknob) but ended up going back to the trusty KTXPRO1s that I have been using for 20+ years.
Mine got delivered while I was stoned. So I can confirm. They are great high.
Listen to Planet Caravan while using these and smoking a joint. It's heaven.
Best headphones for under $100 is the Oneodio Studio Pro 10. Please do a review. As far as I can tell, no audiophile has ever reviewed it, despite having a TON of raving 5 star reviews on Amazon and elsewhere.
My other headphone, which I use for professional work and occasional listening is the Sennheiser HD300 Pros, which lack the satisfying bass rumble of Oneodio.
The band breaks where you adjust the size. The slider is weak and flawed.
Closing track sounded phenomenal on my GL2K
I have them, they broke within 6 months of ownership. First the left stem snapped in the middle of the extension adjustment, then the right one broke the in the same area too. I'd pay 50 bucks for a metal band ver.
Sold. Ordering tomorrow.
You should try out the OneOdio Pro-50. It's $50, and sounds better than most headphones double the price.
Try clear ones is another surprise with the audio signature
I saw the title and clicked the video, fully expecting to be clickbaited
and then I saw the description: kph30i
Yeah... they are god tier
ordered mine, with those sick pads, lets see how good are they.
a playlist with your opening can be the best of all time
Can you review airline headphones next? Please
Oooh! Now I'm so curious what you think of the OKCSC ZX1!
Porta Pro, Samson SR850, Superlux HD 681 or AKG 240? Which one has better sounding?
Please keep this ultrawide format
Speaking of cheap headphones, that came as a surprise - NiceHCK DIY MX500 are $12, and while I do have some DCA and Beyers, I'm still listening to this tiny pair of cheap earbuds (black foam, 50 hours of burn-in. Yes.)
Have you tried Bluedio TM? 20$ BT 5.0 over ear headphones, IMO best headphone money can get.
Using it in outside, when I can't use my HD650
I destroyed mine, but it's no sweat because buying another isn't a big deal.
For those wondering, the cable got caught while I was standing up and snapped off one of the sliders. I managed to keep it together with super glue for a while but eventually I completely broke them.
I could tell it was the Koss from the headband, Legendary
Every time I try this mod, I go back to stock. I love the stock sound of the KPH30i. Still building up courage to remove de stock pads. Maybe when they start to disintegrate.
It is worth it. If you don't like it you can always do the yazi pads.
I put those pads on the Grado Hemps and the SQ sucked, like headphones broken bad. I might try this with the KPH30i that I love, as I suppose I've got the pads left over not doing anything, but I'm not really expecting much.
I love these headphones, I use them at work all day and they're great when I can't use a full open backed pair, the pads make the bass rumble a lot. I also remove the stock pads when I put the Grados on.
Eyy... How are they on tubes?
Little skeptical because of the low impedance...
I like these headphones even better with the L cups, but the big bagel cups are good too
If youre using with a device which only supports trs you need a 3.5 to mic and headphone splitter for headphones with a mic cause they have trrs, they sound terrible if you dont do this
I probably have a very specific requirement. I enjoy music, but FPS gaming is my top priority.
How good are the soundstage and imaging of these headphones?
I mostly need to pin point direction and distance enemy footsteps from sound in competitive FPS games like CS, Valo,BF5, COD, etc.
How good are these headphones at doing that critical task? How do they compare to other $50 competition?
Save up for a TYGR at least.
Koss esp 95xx. Go big or go home
@@ncrtrooper2370 Lol I wish I could do that.
@@dannybos7024 I've been eyeing some big name open backs. At $190 it's still far away. Thanks for the recommendation though.
@@therealb888 HD560S on Black Friday then.
The sibilant peak was the reason I stopped using these in favor of the KSC75 on Yaxi pads and headband mod. That said, KPH30i with grado pads do have a lot going for them. I feel like revisiting them and playing around if there's any way to get rid of that sibilance
I just wish the headband on these was more durable at the slide adjustment point. Have had 2 pairs and both were toast. Guess my massive head aren't meant for these.
you should try FR-TEC aizen sounds awesome and less than 40 bucks
Like these on Kenzie OG out of 32ohm tap with Audio-gd R1.