YAXI EARPADS for Koss PORTAPRO (Black)

QUICK STATS - Price: $15 for 2 pairs (a bargain compared to most "audiophile" upgrades) - Material: Open-cell poly foam - Thickness: About 0.5 inch (nice and plush) - Diameter: 2 3/8 inch (locks onto your head like a lovesick koala) - Colors: 8 options, 25+ 2-pair combos (Christmas, Halloween, Tuesday - you name it) THE SWEET SOUND NOTES ✓ Reportedly opens up the high-end response (finally hear the dog whistles!) ✓ Maintains the open, airy Porta Pro sound signature ✓ Comfortable enough for even the longest listening sessions (no "clamped vice grip" headaches here) THE (MINOR) DISCORDANT NOTE - More expensive than stock pads (your ears have champagne taste, what can we say?) INSTALL & TRANSPORT TIPS Swapping out the pads is blissfully simple - just wrap them around the driver case and let the integrated pins do their job. The Yaxi pads wrap around the divers a bit more aiding in a secure fit (photo comparison provided) Be carefule not to break the pins when removing old pads. And speaking of the stock pads, those slippery fellas have a tendency to go AWOL, especially when putting the headphones on or tossing them in your bag. These Yaxi replacements, on the other hand, stay firmly in place no matter what you put them through. REAL-WORLD RUNNER REVIEW As a daily runner relying on my trusty Porta Pros, the stock pads just couldn't keep up. These Yaxi replacements, on the other hand, stay firmly in place no matter how hard I push it. And the more breathable foam design means my ears don't end up as uncomfortably swampy and sad. TECH TALK (AUDIOPHILE OPTIONAL) The thicker Yaxi pads are said to gently open up the high-end response, creating a slightly airier, more spacious soundstage. Theoretically, this could be due to the proximity effect - the stock pads sit closer to your ears, emphasizing the low-end. But the extra foam also probably tames those highs a touch, keeping things nicely balanced. Not a night-and-day difference, but a welcome refinement for discerning listeners (or dog owners with exceptionally sensitive hearing). MIX-AND-MATCH MADNESS Yaxi offers 8 individual colors, allowing you to create over 25 unique 2-pair combo looks. Want to channel your inner Christmas elf? They've got festive red and green options. Hoping to match your lovingly curated sneaker collection? There are plenty of non-holiday hues to choose from. Just be prepared for seasonal costume commentary if you go the holly-jolly route. FINAL VERDICT If the stock Porta Pro pads keep letting you down (like a lukewarm football team), or you're simply looking to level up your listening experience, these Yaxi replacements are a worthy investment. They stay securely in place, breathe better than the originals, and may even give your tunes a subtle sonic upgrade. And with all those color options, you can customize your look to match your mood (or the calendar). Your ears - and your overall swagger - will thank you. Just don't be surprised if people start calling you "Rudolph" around the holidays.

These are so much comfier than the original pads the Porta Pros come with! The default ones are quite flat, and so you can kinda feel the plastic underneath them which is torture on your ears for extended listening, which is a shame for otherwise very light and comfortable headphones. I've heard about these pads from another Porta Pro owner, and so I figured I'd give 'em a try. And hey, they even came in orange, just like those old Walkman headsets, and my favorite color! When I unboxed them, the first thing I noticed was the quality of the foam; nice and soft, good feel against the skin, not scratchy or cheap like some cheap store-brand headphones have. They're also quite breathable, and deform to fit over your ears nicely. When listening to some of my cassette tapes through these, they didn't negatively affect the sound quality of my Porta Pros at all. In fact... they improved it? I think the greater distance from your ears really helps the soundstaging feature the Porta Pros are so good at really shine, and gives a slightly fuller sound. Color me impressed! I'd say if you spend the $35 on a pair of Porta Pros (or $59 for the limited edition ones like I did...) this is such a tiny purchase to make them soooo much more comfortable, and even sound a little better too! Super easy recommendation, and great value for your money :)

I bought a pair of Portapro and even on the "lightest" setting it still was uncomfortable on my ears. On recommendation I bought these and they are so soft and comfortable even with many hours of wearing. I think these are almost a requirement. The colors are really bright and nice and swapping them on was really straightforward and fit great

I only bought these because the original pads were starting to fall off, but they turned out to be a massive upgrade! They are way thicker and more comfortable, and they make the headphones look more luxe somehow. Very easy to put on and they stay on. Also improves the sound quality. For the price you can't go wrong. I'd recommend getting them even if your factory pads are fine.

Makes the Koss porta pros more comfortable. Makes over all sound a little better in a headphone that sounded good to begin with.

I put these on my koss kph40 and cant believe how it transformed the sound. This is eargasm perfection.

They still sound great, perhaps better it’s hard not having a pair with the normal setup to compare with. Was very easy to put these on my Porta Pro Wireless. I had a problem with a left inner ear bone clicking when I had the normal setup, I always had to have it slightly further away from my ear to avoid that. With these I can have them right up on my left ear and no problems at all. Feels like I’m not wearing a headset, very very comfy.

like them

純正品とは厚みや大きさが異なるため、音質が大きく変わってしまうのでは？と懸念しておりましたが、若干音がクリアになり、良い意味で変化を感じられました。あと、イヤーパッドの厚みが増して、ソフトなタッチ感から装着感も良くなりました。純正品は1時間ぐらいですぐ耳が痛くなりましたが、これなる3時間は行けるはず！オススメです。 PortaPro付けて出掛けよう。世の中を♪シャカシャカ♪してやろうぜ。

As espumas são ótimas e de boa qualidade. Porém, o custo-benefício é um pouco alto, pelo menos na conversão do valor. As almofadas de reposição da Yaxi possuem uma diferença surpreendente quando comparadas com a original do fone. Elas são maiores e possuem mais conforto. Quando coloquei elas e experimentei, parecia que eu nem estava usando fone, de tão suave. A original da Koss apertava e ficava desconfortável depois de pouco tempo de uso, o que me levou a comprá-las. Só tenho algumas observações sobre a entrega. Cuidado com mensagens de criminosos se passando pela Skypostal (transportadora), solicitando taxa de envio ou algo assim. A empresa é conhecida por ter uma confiabilidade questionável, por vazamentos de dados - recebi duas mensagens desses golpistas. Não foi o meu caso cair ou acreditar, pois esse truque não é novo. Outra coisa é que no anúncio falava que vinha um pôster laranja, porém não veio. Mas em compensação foram adicionados dois adesivos. Ótimo investimento.

Pretty and comfortable

I didn't realize how cheap the foam pads on my Koss PortaPro headphones were until I removed them and installed the Yaxi earpads. The Yaxi earpads are much thicker, uses a denser foam and just looks and feel higher quality. Installation was fairly simple, but you have to be careful pulling off the old earpads from the spikes that hold them in place as you can easily damage the earpads pulling them off. The Yaxi earpads are so comfortable on ears. I'm not a big fan of on-ear headphones because they hurt my ears after a while, which is why I love my PortaPros as I find they don't hurt my ears as much. With these Yaxi earpads, I almost feel no pressure against my ears. They are pillowy soft and feel so nice. It's a great upgrade for your PortaPros for about $15. As for sound quality, I didn't notice much of a difference and my PortaPros still sounded great. I did a comparison as I have two pairs of PortaPros and couldn't honestly say the Yaxi earpads improved the sound quality over the stock earpads. They also didn't negatively impact the sound quality which significantly improving the comfort and enjoyment of using my PortaPros so for that, the Yaxi earpads are a no brainer that every PortaPro owner should have.