# Revamped Retro Stereos The Koss Porta Pro KTC Headphones Look Like a New Type of Headgear By Senduran Bhakthakumaran | Published 2012-02-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koss-porta-pro-ktc References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/koss-porta-pro-ktc-headphones/) & [koss](http://www.koss.com/en/products/headphones/on-ear-headphones/PortaPro__Porta_Pro_On_Ear_Headphone) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-tour-one-m3). Furthermore, the headphones have been engineered to provide the [utmost of comfort for the ears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overear-headphones1) with Comfort Zone temporal pads that allows the wearer's ears feel pain-free while still keeping outside noise out. The headphones are [collapsible](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/movengine-me800) and come with a carrying case, which will surely present a bit of class when they're whipped out or being stored away. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Sectors Adopting This - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revived Retro Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grado-labs-sr80x.md) - [Revived Retro Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesley-headphone.md) - [Live Music-Replicating Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korg-nutube.md) - [Retro Wireless On-Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightwear-headphones-hp1.md) - [80s Retro-Inspired Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesley-headphones.md) - [Masterful Modular Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterful-modular-headphones.md) - [Futuristic Vintage Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ricoh-space-age.md) - [60s-Inspired Headphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mh40-wireless-applied-art-forms.md) - [Retro Era Wooden Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiio-eh11.md)