They are so strangely retro, to wear them is to humbly whisper a vintage fashion statement
Clearly these are mirror-selfie-worthy. Photo: Brenley Goertzen After accidentally washing my AirPods for the second time, I concluded that Bluetooth headphones might not be my jam anymore. Wireless earbuds have been my preference for a while now, mainly because they pair perfectly with runs and other forms of exercise. As I contemplated what might actually prevent another laundry short-circuiting, the obvious answer was, well, cords.
Koss Porta Pro On-Ear Headphones With Case $36 $50 now 28% off $36 Buy at Amazon Buy $49 at B&H Photo and Video Buy I was immediately drawn to the quirkiness of the Porta Pros. They remind me of the headphones worn by grade-schoolers to learn keyboarding in the media lab, which makes them feel favorably old school. , almost like grandpa sneakers.
I never liked silver accents until now. Photo: Brenley Goertzen The design also means they’re not noise-canceling, but I don’t find that to be a problem. When I’m wearing them out and about, in grocery stores, or on airplanes, they allow just the right amount of ambient sounds in, so I don’t suffer from selective hearing. And they still have incredibly spacious sound. I can feel the grainy details of a song.