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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!
You VERY MUCH deserve all the love you're getting for all these budget bangers 😍
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 :(
If that were the case I'd fly to Korea and grab a Thousand!!
please put them up on Canadian amazon will buy one in a heartbeat
We here in Canada would love to have these!
0:05 Z: "fuck you koss"
Koss: "we appreciate the love!"
At least Z didn't make me spend over $100 this time, right? Gotta look at the positives.
depends on how many you buy
LOL... I ordered the KPH30iK ($22 now) and the KPH40 ($40) 🤷🏻 ... great inexpensive carry on / run about headphones !!!
You had me at, "FU Koss". I immediately thought, "Where's my wallet?"
kek
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.
He had me at "better than Porta Pros".
@@Beardman56 this guy can sell you anything, he has that quality to him
Same... Ended up buying all 3 colors lol
Would buy one if I didn't have enough already from watching these videos. I thought watching youtube was free.
Watching is free...self control is extra.
If at-least he got like 20% of the sale.
Listening will cost ya ;)
The air you breathe is not free...
@@randomtube8226 yes it is...
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
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.
That’s adorable lol
2:05 "If you got more gold teeth than white teeth, get the golden ones!"
Koss should write that on their packaging.
i laughed out loud
Aight the Aeolus are sold time to get my new endgame
Does anyone else get kicks out of rewatching Zeos' reviews of headphones whilst wearing the same headphones
Yep lol.
Ok I will buy these..
Actually bought them, waiting for Amazon to deliver.. not Prime so I will take a little while..
They arrived.. friggin amazing.. Zeos strikes again.. I will buy a pair for every single friend of mine !
A story in three acts.
@@xD-jm2ie ... fucking fantastic... never being so happy to have spent 30 EUR:.
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..
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... :(
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?
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
@John Dela Cruz I actually wonder how do you install the pads so that the cables can go though?
Ha if these sound the same as those you're not driving your collection correctly.
@@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.
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!
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.
One of the best ive ever tried and have hp for up to 1800 usd.
One of the best.
Koss made headphones for Radio Shack years ago and I loved them.
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.
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.
They're on drop again for $20. Ordered two pairs, finally!
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.
Watching the KPH30i review while listening on my KPH30i. 😄
yeah right
Same
Gay
Same!
Aneesh Prasobhan no u
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.
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.
@@deadmanzland You invented it though.
I wanna see some sleeper cans.
@@TeodorKubena the kph30i fits description from the reviews, sound amazing, look like library headphones.
Give a pair of them to your son anyways lmao
This review + $10 off Prime Day broke my resolve.
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.
Is that better or worse
@@NBaeK01 Yes
xOogieBoogie3x lmfao perfect answer
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.
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
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.
@André Sánchez Arias lol
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.
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 😂
Thanks to this video I bought already 9. 5 gray, 3 blue 1 beige. The perfect gift to people who head music at all.
Zeos says "PERFECT, BUY". He only says this 4 times a week. Good luck with your wallet.
So... shouldn’t buy this orrr??
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
@ wait what? English is not my main language :S
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.
8.20 that was a bit of a mad example...mad me laugh lool
Guttenberg blessed these as well in 2017.
Audiophiliac is an OG that is never wrong about good sounding gear
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.
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!!!
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
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.
Just ordered them. Ive heard these were amazing but I never bought them because I have ksc-75s. Koss makes so many different headphones...
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
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.
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.
Godlike dad
@@AFKAwesome TY.
Your freaking amazing. :D
@@AFKAwesome That's hilarious since his name is Jesus
@@djentlover o shit didnt even realize haha
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!
Well its skullcandy so dont be suprised
Just bought a clear pair of these on Amazon with same-day delivery, can't wait to try them
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.
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"
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.
Can you post pictures of them without pads please? I can't find any online.
Yessss MMCX mod on these would be OP
@@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.
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.
That CNET guy.... Steve Guttenberg?
I got on the hype train with these and bought them, but now feel I have no need. I think they are great for the price, especially considering they have a built-in mic, and solid build, but at the end of the day they are $30 headphones. Even if we are generous and say they should cost twice as much, they are still a low-end product. Good value if you are short on cash, or want something disposable, but if you can afford something more, I don't see the need to own these. SHP 9500 (also a low-end product, but a notch or two above these) are going for about $80 now, and if you are going to sit down and listen, definitely worth it over these (they lack detail resolution but are a great buy for the price if you like that kind of can). These are very light and slim, and could be good for jogging, but why not just get wireless earbuds for on the go? I was ready to write these off as terrible when I listened on the audio out on my laptop, but after using a Fiio BTR5 they suddenly had merit. Better dac/amp would probably get a little more out of them. To me they seem somewhat wide, slightly warm, but relatively balanced in signature. Main issue is lack of clarity, detail retrieval, and separation. I admit they do impressive and unexpected things for the price (mainly with soundstage), and aren't all bad, but as a listening package leave a lot to be desired - they are too muddled to really hear the music. A good on the go solution if you don't want bluetooth and don't want to spend much, but not usable for desk listening if you have/are familiar with other options; sound just doesn't cut it.
Had these for a long time... Z is underselling these headphones!!
These remind me of those pilot headphones that we would get in school for testing
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
What headphones did you use before?
Are theses good for iPhone
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
Same, but mine just bit the dust. Bout to send them in to be replaced!
Apparently yes.. FFF
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!!
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!!
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
omfg you're an absolute legend for playing "the concept of love" from JSRF at 8:41
Wait until you discover Koss CL-10...
This will probably get blocked by TH-cam censors: instagram.com/p/Bx5cMRaJ5a2/
Why tf are you here? Lol
심심해. The light of KPH30i is too strong to resist. Also why not 🤷♀️
Hey it’s super review! Love your videos.
I've seen this picture where do I get them. Did they discontinue them?
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!
after watching this video i ordered my kph30i´s they arrived yesterday and i gotta say instantly blown away by the sound and comfort.
Thank you Z for this awesome recommendation !
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.
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!
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.
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)
Porta Pro Limited edition gold is $30 now because of prime day on Amazon.
As is the rythm beige!
The regular classics are 19.99!!!!!!
Relationship with Focal ended, Koss is now my best friend
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.
alright guys, got myself a pair and yes, these are definately 5 star headphones for the money. would be 6 if the cable wouldabeen detachable. they are made for running, you have no cable noise what so ever and you can't feel them on your head at all. the sound signature is a bit muffled but you can lift it with little EQ in the higher trebble regions to make it sound more natural. they do sound like the typical koss coloration you'd expect but in a good way. they have super fast transients and exceptional punch with the proper songs. love dubstep on these
To be fair i am here since not so long ago and watched almost all of your videos (came here because Porta Pro was on mass drop and i needed them for bicycle rides and jogging) and i was under the impression you already reviewed these headphones , no joke , and i thought you said they are like an upscaled ksc75 with headband that does not catch your hair and ripps it off , LOOKING AT YOU PORTA PROS... well i know what is a great gift for myself when these get to Romania at a reasonable price.
Bought them today. The hype is well justified. Comfort isn't great (clamp & glasses), but the sound... almost like HD 600 with better soundstage and more badass low end.
Really? You have to be fucking kidding me! I will receive them in a couple of hours..
I have the HD600, and what I really miss on them is more low end, better soundstage, and and a bit more of warm ( the warm can be added with tube amp though); HD600 has great imagining and separation but the soundtage is below average for an open back headphone,
Unfortunately, I've not been enjoying the HD600 as I did before cause I've acquired many IEMs like FH5, DM6 etc which their sound signature are warmer and smoother, I got used to them too much. The HD600 are very neutral and analytical to the point where they are now sounding too boring despite the amazing treble, mids, and details they offer.
@@bubukill1 what's the best iem you can recommend? Thinking wether I should get an HD 600 or just a good iem or this kph30i
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!
Lots of places are out of them as of this writing (Amazon included). Not to worry, just go to the Koss website and order them there - which I just did. Of course, there's lots of reasons to buy these, but it's solely because I admire Z's ability to use the word "Fuck," as a noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, and what have you, that I'm impressed. Keep up the good work Z....
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!
Zeos fiddling with my wallet again...
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duuuude, 30 bugs
Zeos fiddling with my fun parts again...
There is nothing wrong with liking Wine instead of Beer.
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. :)
How anyone can love the KPH30i so much but not like beer is not easily understandable
You're totally right in that all the best Koss products are just short of perfect. The Porta Pros have fragile hinges and cables, which is good enough for me, but is why my son no longer has a working pair. I bought the KPH30i as a replacement, and then got another pair for me when I heard how good they sounded. The KPH30i with thicker earpads and removable cables would be flawless. I'd buy the KPH30i again (and again) even if I couldn't mod them, but the idea that people would buy these $30 headphones and then tack on $15 Yaxi earpads and $15 plug kits and cables, plus take the time to modify them is a sign that there's a market for something just a little more upscale for these brilliant headphones. I still can't believe these are $30. What would $45 get me, Koss?
The most important in a good Hi-Fi gear sound for me, is what that gives
you the excitement and fun,not that technical measurements and a dull
flat linear neutral sound ;)
Resist......... too many headphones...........
I can't! KPH30i purchased.
Yeah. That’s me too, lol.
Bought them on Amazon after watching this video, and honestly I am not disappointed.
I’ve just got them
I don’t get it, they are incredible
I have K702 and 712s, K551 and Grados
These beat them all, it’s crazy
They have real decent soundstage and imaging
It’s just nuts, I’m even not using my Dt 990s much since getting these
Just buy them
Someone said to be careful with monitoring on these. E.g. some music normally sounding harsh, would be played decently on these. There's some luck of treble vs KSC75.
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.
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.
USPS tracking says mine arrive today. Now I can't wait.
do you have them now? if so how are there?
@@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.
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
@@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.
@@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.
What would be a good compliment to the KPH30i:
-Grado SR60e
-AKG K240
-Audio Technica M20X
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!
Just got a set of these.They sound very good. The treble seems a bit recessed, but there are consequently no weird peaks to my ears that I often find in headphones so they are very easy listening. I prefer listening to some tracks on these over my HD58Xs. Theyre also extremely light and comfortable, I have no issue with clamp and it almost feels like wearing nothing. First time using on ears and I was expecting them to suffer for that (for some reason) but turns out on ears are comfortable and sound great.
You want that veil on the treble lifted? Pull out the foam backs inside the 30i's 🙃
Opens them up a little bit more, the treble becomes clearer, I don't personally think midbass/sub bass suffers from it like some others find 🤷🏻♂️
@@alecsanderstage6536someone said that it makes them sound like Porta Pro. Seemingly the same drivers
The glorious model O of headphones
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!
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.
Do you like these better than the Arias? I'm planning on buying either one of them. Thanks.
TL:DW - "It's like a river of butter is flowing through my ears."
i know this is old, but it's hilarious.
So I bought two of these per your recommendation -- one for my fiancee and one for myself (I gotta test em out before I give them to her as a gift, right?!) and all I can say is WOW. You weren't kidding. Why the fuck do these sound so good? for $30? Why is there noticeable soundstage and clarity almost on par with my Grados? Why is the bass so good? Why is there a metal strain relief on the cable? Why is there a LIFETIME warranty?? These headphones don't make sense but I love them, and I mainly listen to classical and jazz, which aren't served well by alot of headphones out there. I think these will be the best headphones for going out and about without sacrificing fidelity. I'll never wear in ear headphones again. Thanks for the great recommendation!
So I'm almost a week in to using these every day (past the honeymoon period) and I'm STILL totally blown away. If you're on the fence just buy them.
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.
Lol I've only been subbed for like 24 hours but I have watched at least 6 hours of videos.
Zeos, you weren't kidding about the bass, did Koss slip a biodynamic driver in this thing without telling us? It even can take a bass hard-EQ very well.
Someone said they're the same Porta Pro drivers, but just with some sort of sponge or other material inside.
Thank you Zeos. I had stopped watching your videos because I couldn't afford most of the gear you were reviewing, it wasn't available in Australia or just wasn't applicable to my lifestyle (old musician). I appreciate your humour but it wasn't enough...but NOW, I'm back. This review has done it. I'll buy a pair of these but they'll cost me $69 here in Aussie. Oh well. Money well spent. Thanks again from a recovering Z Reviews member.
USD$20 (+shipping) on Massdrop.
These headphones feel like they're unfair somehow. they're just so simple, and cheap but god DAMN they sound so good it's like WHAT???
I love these headphones. They make me so happy. They ruined all my other headphones though.. including my porta pros .. nothing sounds the same anymore.. these not only sound better but to me they also have less clamp! The porta pro head pads don’t do anything for me really..!
I just broke my 2nd koss ksc75 here go the 3rd ones I love them to death
You made me take off my Fidelio X1's and put on my Porta Pro's. I have no desire to change back now.
Bought these and I was not disappointed, they even performed better than I expected !
Thanks Z !