Optimus Pro 45 (Koss SportaPro) headphones for $16.99 at Radio Shack B&M

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Radio Shack B&M has the Optimus Pro 45 (aka Koss SportaPro) headphones for $16.99 after store coupon. These portable headphones have excellent bass. Sale price at radioshack.com is $19.99 + shipping.

Radio Shack description:
"Now you don't have to mess up your hair to enjoy great sound. Secure, over-the-head design easily adjusts for behind-the-head use. Wide 15-25,000Hz response. Super-handy inline mute button turns volume off/on with one press. Swivel ear cushions. 4-foot cord with gold-plated 1/8" plug. Carry pouch."

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There was a thread fairly recently about the Pro 35's, in which it was determined that the RS Pro 35's, the RS Pro 45's, and the Koss KTX Pro's and the Koss SportaPro's all use exactly the same driver. I own three pairs of the Pro 35's (don't ask why...) and two pairs of the Koss SportaPro's (as if I needed more headphones...), and the SportaPro's are much more comfortable. I never use the "wraparound" configuration as it doesn't stay put securely enough, but the foam pads above the drivers make these 'phones much, much more comfortable than the KTX Pro's/Pro 35's by taking pressure off of the ear.

Anyway, good find. These are my favorite headphones for portable use: they are exceptionally sensitive (best on the market, as far as I know), and they have excellent bass for small headphones.