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Revamped Retro Stereos

The Koss Porta Pro KTC Headphones Look Like a New Type of Headgear

— February 2, 2012 — Tech
These Koss Porta Pro KTC Headphones have been revamped and even come with a lifetime warranty. Passersby that notice these bad boys on an individual will surely look again and wonder where they can get a pair for themselves.

The Koss Porta Pro KTC Headphones have been given an in-line three-button remote plus mic making them readily usable for most modern mobile music players. Furthermore, the headphones have been engineered to provide the utmost of comfort for the ears with Comfort Zone temporal pads that allows the wearer's ears feel pain-free while still keeping outside noise out. The headphones are collapsible and come with a carrying case, which will surely present a bit of class when they're whipped out or being stored away.
Trend Themes
1. Retro-revival Headphones - An opportunity for audio companies to update classic designs with modern features and warranties to appeal to nostalgic and value-oriented consumers.
2. Comfort-oriented Audio Accessories - An opportunity to create headphones and other audio accessories with the utmost of comfort features, such as temporal pads, for prolonged usage and retention.
3. Tech-enabled Personal Audio - An opportunity for audio companies to develop mobile-friendly and adaptable headphones with in-line or built-in remote controls and microphones to match evolving media consumption habits.
Industry Implications
1. Audio Equipment Manufacturing - Opportunities for manufacturers to cater to a nostalgia-fueled market and create value-added, updated versions of classic audio designs, while integrating modern features.
2. Consumer Electronics Retail - Opportunities to bring to the market personal audio accessories with comfort features and compatible with mobile devices to match evolving media consumption habits.
3. Fashion and Style - Opportunities for fashion and style companies to develop personalized and aesthetically-appealing audio accessories with enhanced comfort features to align with casual fashion and lifestyle trends.
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