Skullcandy Skullcrushers

[silvercookie]

Are fucking awesome.
Just picked them up.
The "Bass Amplified Subwoofer" AA powered inline driver is fucking amazing.
The bass output is unbelievable.
Unlike most other skullcandy headphones, the High's are not muffled at all.

Updates:
right now, it seems like anything under ~35hz is just gone.
is plays well down to 35, but after that. its poop.

using a sine sweep.

Definitely pick them up if you find them for ~$50.

[Hairyballzonya]

Cool review bro, I will make sure to tell my neighbors gay cousin about them.

[Pop Da Hatch]

first post really made me want to buy a pair, thanks bro.

[pl8er]

Have you used any other high end brands? UE, Phonak, Shure, etc? I'm wanting to know because I'd like comparisons to those. I had the monster buds (wrote a long review on caraudio about them) they were too bass heavy for me.

I've been using the phonaks for some time and love them. Light, well balanced sound neutral and clear.

[darthvibrator]

lol i just so happen to be looking for head phones right now. limited to bestbuy since i got 80 in store credit. looking for the best i can get from that shitty store

[pl8er]

As much crap as you are being given, props for doing a review. You could have given WAY more information, but still not a bad start.

[silvercookie]

Have you used any other high end brands? UE, Phonak, Shure, etc? I'm wanting to know because I'd like comparisons to those. I had the monster buds (wrote a long review on caraudio about them) they were too bass heavy for me.

I've been using the phonaks for some time and love them. Light, well balanced sound neutral and clear.
i have heard seinheisers (sp?), bose, i forget what line of sure, my friend has them, one of the high end sony sets.

i mean, they arent $500 head phones, but for 60 bucks, they do the job well.
you can adjust the bass level also so it isnt always blasting in your ears.
lol i just so happen to be looking for head phones right now. limited to bestbuy since i got 80 in store credit. looking for the best i can get from that shitty store
i think best buy sells them for like 70.

As much crap as you are being given, props for doing a review. You could have given WAY more information, but still not a bad start.
i bought them literally 20 minutes ago. Im still listening to a bunch of different kinds of music to see what there weak point is.

[pl8er]

sweet, well keep us updated.

[pl8er]

also, you usually get some audible differences after a bit of break-in. Not sure how much you pay attention to things like that, but let me know that too please!

[silvercookie]

im trying to break it in as quick as possible lol.

right now, it seems like anything under ~35hz is just gone.
is plays well down to 35, but after that. its poop.

using a sine sweep.

[pl8er]

ah, hardcore. I just play mine honestly. More because I like to be able to tell people the duration and changes that occur.

[silvercookie]

why cant i edit my first post?

put this in the first post.

Updates:
right now, it seems like anything under ~35hz is just gone.
is plays well down to 35, but after that. its poop.

using a sine sweep.

[pl8er]

only works for like 10 minutes on updates. I have updated it.

[silvercookie]

so far with the bass level @ 15-20% it blends perfectly.
Doesn't distort until bass level is ~90%.
It starts sounding a little muffled with the bass level @ 70%.

anything above 30% is a overkill for normal listening.
the ear pads are super comfortable. it is semi-noise cancelling.

Very punchy and very accurate. on fast metal songs you can hear each kick beat very clearly.

on rap with low bass like late night tip, etc it is ok. as of right now it doesnt pick up alot of the low low notes. ~45-80hz basslines are intense.

They dont distort until what ever you have them plugged into hits around ~90% volume.
i tried it on my laptop, phone, ipod, and zune. same with all 4.

[ngsm13]

Garbage. They're the kiddie-land Monster Cable wannabe's...

nG

[pl8er]

Garbage. They're the kiddie-land Monster Cable wannabe's...

nG

The monsters were too heavy for me.

[ngsm13]

The monsters were too heavy for me.

No, skullcandy in general.

Actually, skullcandy is the kiddie land Bose...

nG

[silvercookie]

no, skullcandy is the affordable brand.

[ngsm13]

Skullcandy is for people who lack actual ears. Kids who don't know any better when they're listening to terrible quality audio reproduction.

And the kids just eat it up... nice and flashy.

nG

[silvercookie]

because you can hear things the way i hear them right?

[Porch Monkey]

naw brah, his ears are golden and deserve the best

[Pop Da Hatch]

his cookie aint silver thats for damn sure.

[darthvibrator]

hmm i always had doubts about spending a lot of cash on headphones. i always bought the ones that are like $10. i always thought they were fine. yet all i see on the internet is "garbage this, garbage that" (like the Jizz) so i finally decided to step it up, partly due to this thread and the fact that i had a gift card. i bought some sennheiser hd428s from bestbuy for $75. http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/home_en.nsf/root/private_headphones_wired-headphones_502765

so, now that i feel like i got ripped off for $65, you couldnt convince me those $200+ or whatever head phones are worth a damn. fuck yo expensive headphones. ill take my "shitty" ears and be $65 richer.

[jmanpc]

I got a pair of Sennheiser CX300 earbuds and I'm more than happy. And they were $20 off Amazon. They're nice and balanced. Perhaps a bit on the bass-heavy side, but I like my music like that. Yes, I'm aware they don't reproduce music perfectly, but that's my preference. Same reason I have 2 15s in my car. So fuckoff all you bitches and haters.

[brynm]

hmm i always had doubts about spending a lot of cash on headphones. i always bought the ones that are like $10. i always thought they were fine. yet all i see on the internet is "garbage this, garbage that" (like the Jizz) so i finally decided to step it up, partly due to this thread and the fact that i had a gift card. i bought some sennheiser hd428s from bestbuy for $75. http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/home_en.nsf/root/private_headphones_wired-headphones_502765

so, now that i feel like i got ripped off for $65, you couldnt convince me those $200+ or whatever head phones are worth a damn. fuck yo expensive headphones. ill take my "shitty" ears and be $65 richer.

You basically bought the name with those headphones, a person could compare that to buying a Chevy Aveo compared to a Cadillac CTS-V. Nice thing about Best Buy is they have a no questions asked return policy, take them back if you don't like them after you've let them burn in for a while.

[Goremageddon]

can we get some fucking pics faggot?

[brynm]

Why would you want faggot fucking pics bro?

[darthvibrator]

You basically bought the name with those headphones, a person could compare that to buying a Chevy Aveo compared to a Cadillac CTS-V. Nice thing about Best Buy is they have a no questions asked return policy, take them back if you don't like them after you've let them burn in for a while.

im sure the same could be said for the $200, 300, 400 and so on head phones.

here is the thing. its not that they dont sound good. they do (but to my ears, so do my jvc "gummy" ear buds which were like 10 bucks)

the thing is, i was expecting something that would wow me. in reality all it did was bring me back to reality which is, they're fucking headphones, and i am willing to bet money that if someone brought me a more expensive set to audition i still wouldnt be "wow'd".

[Goremageddon]

Why would you want faggot fucking pics bro?

were using american english here not your fucking canadien grammar bullshit, GTFO.

[brynm]

im sure the same could be said for the $200, 300, 400 and so on head phones.

here is the thing. its not that they dont sound good. they do (but to my ears, so do my jvc "gummy" ear buds which were like 10 bucks)

the thing is, i was expecting something that would wow me. in reality all it did was bring me back to reality which is, they're fucking headphones, and i am willing to bet money that if someone brought me a more expensive set to audition i still wouldnt be "wow'd".

If you want an upgrade from the gummies try out the JVC Airs (HAFX67B) You can get them at BB for under $30 and to me they sounded much better than the last set of gummies I had. To me they sound great and are the most comfortable set of buds I've ever owned, I'll almost forget I'm wearing them sometimes.

[ngsm13]

brokeassniggers ITT...

nG

[silvercookie]

im sure the same could be said for the $200, 300, 400 and so on head phones.

here is the thing. its not that they dont sound good. they do (but to my ears, so do my jvc "gummy" ear buds which were like 10 bucks)

the thing is, i was expecting something that would wow me. in reality all it did was bring me back to reality which is, they're fucking headphones, and i am willing to bet money that if someone brought me a more expensive set to audition i still wouldnt be "wow'd".

if you want something awesome for ear buds that are cheap.
pick up skullcandy ink'd.
they are like 10-15 bucks.
i have had 5 pairs so far.

lost 1 pair, another pair got blown because some dickhead on a airplane left the volume all the way up. and 2 pair got broken.

[97gp]

if you want something awesome for ear buds that are cheap.
pick up skullcandy ink'd.
they are like 10-15 bucks.
i have had 5 pairs so far.

lost 1 pair, another pair got blown because some dickhead on a airplane left the volume all the way up. and 2 pair got broken.

Skullcandys can lick my balls :fyi:

[darthvibrator]

no bodies broke son. i just choose to spend my money wisely instead of on this foolish shit.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x246/georgefromca/IMG00065.jpg

[junior]

http://www.edgeacoustics.com/products/

I'm not a big earphone fan in general, but these are a good set for a "decent" price. There are others out there that I like better, but then you are looking in the $500-$1000 price.

[ramos]

What's up with people posting pictures of cash to prove something? I'm gonna start posting pictures of my atm card....

[jesus]

I include quarters and dimes, even pennies when I post up my stacks. Mine are therefore legitimate.

[kurnlesbiskuits]

no bodies broke son. i just choose to spend my money wisely instead of on this foolish shit.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x246/georgefromca/IMG00065.jpg

lol. was the cast necessary in this pic?

[pl8er]

Kinda ironic, the picture is.

Lots of money however he is broke(n)

LOLz...

I've used many different headphones. A large assortment of shures. Headphones are very small drivers so if you go in thinking you are going to get phenomenal sound, you are always going to be let down. I would say it is much like expecting car audio to ever match home audio or home audio ever matching that of large venue or music hall.

Still, if you are happy with 10 dollar headphones, that is GREAT! I mean, music is all about perception. Perception of lyrics, tones, and quality of the sound. Why force yourself into something when you have something that works.

It really comes down to what your listening for etc. Some people want to just have something playing and some people want to hear a train driving past the recording studio.

[jesus]

I'm was happy with the headphones that came with my iPod :shrug:

[pl8er]

I'm was happy with the headphones that came with my iPod :shrug:

Stop. Seriously. Stop.

[icpurplepplalot]

I'm thinking about getting a pair of those phonaks, that's what you typically use right pl8?

[pl8er]

whatever you guys are listening THROUGH I want you to listen to what i'm listening to

YouTube- Cuntry Boner

[jesus]

I'm was happy :crap:

I'm serious though.

[pl8er]

I'm thinking about getting a pair of those phonaks, that's what you typically use right pl8?

Ng and I both. Light and comfy and changeable filters for different frequency response.

The customer service is SICK too. First time I messed them up the new pair was out front the next day. They sent them to me overnight priority from Canada. The 2nd time was just 2 days.

Nothing that they did, I just wear them out smashing the cable while riding.

[pl8er]

:crap:

I'm serious though.

I kid I kid. Still, you are an artist...you seem like someone who would have to continue to push the envelope and grow utilizing all elements.

[icpurplepplalot]

Ng and I both. Light and comfy and changeable filters for different frequency response.

The customer service is SICK too. First time I messed them up the new pair was out front the next day. They sent them to me overnight priority from Canada. The 2nd time was just 2 days.

Nothing that they did, I just wear them out smashing the cable while riding.

I've always been a fan of over ear headphones, but they're uncomfortable now since my earlobes are getting bigger and bigger from the stretches and they don't fit in, so I've been hunting a comfortable in ear set for awhile.

From what you and Ng have said, these sound like they're exactly what I'm looking for.

[pl8er]

aye...very comfortable indeed!

now they have a pretty flat response to me. So if you are a bass fan, these may not be the best buds for you.

I've not used any of the other filters though.

[J31Bro]

What's up with people posting pictures of cash to prove something? I'm gonna start posting pictures of my atm card....
.

[icpurplepplalot]

aye...very comfortable indeed!

now they have a pretty flat response to me. So if you are a bass fan, these may not be the best buds for you.

I've not used any of the other filters though.

I was planning on shopping around a little first anyways and see what reviews I could find, just remembered you guys talking about them a good bit. I need to find some new ones soon though.

[J31Bro]

I wub mah headphones.

[pl8er]

hard to beat in that price range.

The top end shures beat them in bass extension, imo...however the mids were almost identical.....highs were different and I can't say either won.

[kurnlesbiskuits]

I'm was happy with the headphones that came with my iPod :shrug:

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/4417/1231178015622.jpg

[darthvibrator]

lol. was the cast necessary in this pic?

i got a broken wrist a while back. the picture was taken when i pulled money out of the bank to pay for something. its was a joke picture i took to save for a thread with glock but i guess he hasnt been around lately. trust me, i dont really have that kind of cheese laying around nor am i one to flaunt it even if i did.

Kinda ironic, the picture is.

Lots of money however he is broke(n)

LOLz...

I've used many different headphones. A large assortment of shures. Headphones are very small drivers so if you go in thinking you are going to get phenomenal sound, you are always going to be let down. I would say it is much like expecting car audio to ever match home audio or home audio ever matching that of large venue or music hall.

Still, if you are happy with 10 dollar headphones, that is GREAT! I mean, music is all about perception. Perception of lyrics, tones, and quality of the sound. Why force yourself into something when you have something that works.

It really comes down to what your listening for etc. Some people want to just have something playing and some people want to hear a train driving past the recording studio.

like i said, it brought me back to reality. +1

[adio]

Kinda ironic, the picture is.

Lots of money however he is broke(n)

LOLz...

I've used many different headphones. A large assortment of shures. Headphones are very small drivers so if you go in thinking you are going to get phenomenal sound, you are always going to be let down. I would say it is much like expecting car audio to ever match home audio or home audio ever matching that of large venue or music hall.

Still, if you are happy with 10 dollar headphones, that is GREAT! I mean, music is all about perception. Perception of lyrics, tones, and quality of the sound. Why force yourself into something when you have something that works.

It really comes down to what your listening for etc. Some people want to just have something playing and some people want to hear a train driving past the recording studio.

wow.......

ppl never heard of tang bands. i still have my two 8's and had them for like 2 -3 years. love em. ppl lol when they hear the brand name.
ok back on topic

[ramos]

wow.......

ppl never heard of tang bands. i still have my two 8's and had them for like 2 -3 years. love em. ppl lol when they hear the brand name.
ok back on topic


Many have never heard of the tang band name, but many have heard tang band speakers and didn't realize it. Tang band is one of the largest OEM speaker manufacturers in the world.

[synyster1337]

No, skullcandy in general.

Actually, skullcandy is the kiddie land Bose...

nG

Troof.

no, skullcandy is the affordable brand.

Affordable usually means not as good.

Skullcandy is for people who lack actual ears. Kids who don't know any better when they're listening to terrible quality audio reproduction.

And the kids just eat it up... nice and flashy.

nG

Sofa King This. My little brother just bought another pair, which is his second in about five months. Because they were green. The reason he had to get another is because one of the buds went out. Shitty quality = cheap. I buy Vmoda, because they actually are made with good quality, and aren't arm&leg expensive. I got the bass freq buds, and I've had them for two years with no problem at all. I see an exposed wire, but I can't expect the aesthetics to be perfect after two years of heavy use.

http://i847.photobucket.com/albums/ab37/cocanostra/vmoda-earbuds-bass-freq.jpg

To read the summary on them:A powerful neodymium rare earth magnets produces deep yet precise bass levels in conjunction with BLISS noise-isolating technology. Warm mids and crisp highs blend seamlessly with the vibrant bass so that the lows don't compromise the overall sound quality of the entire spectrum. The dynamic driver delivers a warm, clear and natural sound as opposed to the distant and mechanical sound of other manufacturers' in-ear models that cost more than double Bass Freq's value-based price. The combination of superior sound quality, unique design and style, and extreme comfort at such a great value won Bass Freq the 2006 CNET Editor's Choice Award. Revolutionary Bass Bliss * Deep yet precise bass levels you can actually feel * Powerful bass designed to recreate the sensation and sounds of the world's finest clubs and concert venues High-Fashion Colors and Style * Modaphones adapt to your music and fashion style rather than dictate it * Complement the color of your iPod/MP3 player, accessories, and clothing * Mix and match colors to create your own unique style Noise Isolating Technology * Bass Level Isolating Soft Silicone (BLISS) technology reduces noise and enables deep bass * Unlike bulky active noise cancellation, BLISS introduces no artificial sound into your music and requires no batteries Full Sound Spectrum Clarity * Warm mids and crisp highs that blend seamlessly with the vibrant bass * Natural and present sound similar to that of a live music experience Comfortable and Secure * Comfortable, light weight, and secure fit (3 sizes of fittings included) * Endures strenuous activities including working out, DMV lines, and running * Optimal even-length cables

[pl8er]

wow.......

ppl never heard of tang bands. i still have my two 8's and had them for like 2 -3 years. love em. ppl lol when they hear the brand name.
ok back on topic

I'm confused by your wow comment? I was saying that if you can have a set of headphones that sound great and were cheap, who cares if someone else says no. It is our own perception. If I only hear shitty headphones and think they are the bomb, great.

[silvercookie]

I'm confused by your wow comment? I was saying that if you can have a set of headphones that sound great and were cheap, who cares if someone else says no. It is our own perception. If I only hear shitty headphones and think they are the bomb, great.

sounds about right.

skullcandy's are officially "broken in" by now, and they are awesome.

[UCP]

Lots of retards in here.

[Randy Savage]

A lot of houlier-than-thou faggotry ITT, especially since all of this is over fucking headphones.

I have a pair of Sony's that I bought for $14.99 from Target that do fine.

[UCP]

Congratulations, wallow in your ignorance.

[Randy Savage]

Congratulations, wallow in your ignorance.

I hope you get AIDS from your headphones.

[Kylebechtold]

no bodies broke son. i just choose to spend my money wisely instead of on this foolish shit.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x246/georgefromca/IMG00065.jpg


lolz 2100 BIG money man.. probably what you spent for that cast..

[synyster1337]

no bodies broke son. i just choose to spend my money wisely instead of on this foolish shit.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x246/georgefromca/IMG00065.jpg

Yeah, because that extra 30-40 dollars for a pair of headphones is gonna make a HUGE difference.

[Porch Monkey]

Are fucking awesome.
Just picked them up.
The "Bass Amplified Subwoofer" AA powered inline driver is fucking amazing.
The bass output is unbelievable.
Unlike most other skullcandy headphones, the High's are not muffled at all.

Updates:
right now, it seems like anything under ~35hz is just gone.
is plays well down to 35, but after that. its poop.

using a sine sweep.

Definitely pick them up if you find them for ~$50.
These headphones fucking suck! Waste of $48

[silvercookie]

These headphones fucking suck! Waste of $48

you are full of shit.
did you get the right ones?

[brynm]

Quick question for you sc, do you have a system in your scooby, and if yes what do you have?

[Porch Monkey]

yes, FYE had them on sale and I wanted some before I left for London, I just wasted $48 on these pieces of shit

[UCP]

Silvervookie is a retard. Nothing he says should be taken seriously, or be given enough credit to consider as a troll. That is all.

[silvercookie]

Quick question for you sc, do you have a system in your scooby, and if yes what do you have?

well, i had about 8 systems in my car.

big system? small system? in between?

[brynm]

well, i had about 8 systems in my car.

big system? small system? in between?

The question was to find out if a system to you is a 2000 watt amp and a couple of subs, or if it's something a lot more balanced.

If all you've done is subs that would go a long way to explain why you think am extremely bass heavy, weak otherwise set of headphones sound amazing.

[GabeC]

what i have:

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-A700-Audio-Technica-Headphones/dp/B000E9VKUQ

haven't heard a set of headphones that sound better, but i haven't listened to alot of high end sets

[ngsm13]

yes, FYE had them on sale and I wanted some before I left for London, I just wasted $48 on these pieces of shit

:facepalm:

[darthvibrator]

ok i looked for this thread for a bit, but i finally found it after remembering "skullcandy". anyways, after listening exclusively to the headphones i mentioned earlier for quite a bit now, i decided id try my jvc ear buds. i apologize guys, these actually do make a big difference that i didnt notice until i stopped using the ear buds for...what, 4 months?

i dont know if the other headphones would be worth that much more, but i apologize, i wuz wrong.

[UCP]

So you realized you bought crappy headphones. OK.