Koss Pro-4AA Studio Quality Headphones

The Koss Pro-4AA stereo headphones were built with studio and broadcast use in mind. Closed-ear cushions provide excellent isolation and bass, while high and low sounds come in clear due to its 10 to 25,000 Hz frequency response.

The Pro-4AA includes microphone mount hardware, 0.25-inch plug, and a coiled, single-entry 10-foot cord.

Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
I think the Koss Pro-4AA headphones were the phones of choice for Noah on his ark - they've been around a LONG time. And contrary to some longstanding products that stick around in spite of newer, more technically advanced competitors simply because a bunch of eccentrics swear by them, these phones are a fabulous choice for anyone at any time. And now the pros and cons... Cons: 1) Heavy, heavy, heavy. Watch your neck. 2) If you have a large head, these phones can give you headaches as the headband design puts a lot of pressure on your temples and ears. 3) The coiled cord has a tendency to increasingly pull on one side of the phones as you get closer to its length limit. That this starts to happen around the halfway point is troubling. 4) Not a stylish set of phones. Almost retro in appearance. The ill green color could have been changed long ago. 5) The earpiece's circumaural seals are filled with air and will deflate if punctured. This is the Achilles heel of the phones. 6) The cord cannot be easily replaced. If you get a short, you're done for. Pros: 1) Superior, extended frequency range. Clean and flat. Still the best sounding phones I have heard in their price range. Sounds as good as phones that go for twice the price. 2) Circumaural, closed design holds in the thunderous bass and stifles the outside world. 3) Still the choice of many professionals. It's amazing how many DJs continue to use this model. 4) The price is outstanding for the quality of sound delivered. 5) Built like a tank. My first pair lasted ten years of constant use. (They never did break down, I replaced them for another reason.) For a home system, this is a fine set of cans. If you want something portable, look elsewhere. Consider buying a cord extension, too, if you plan to sit somewhere else besides right near your stereo. And let people know that with them on, you'll be in your own musical world for a while. Sit back and enjoy!