Cord was too short. Socket on earphone would not accept a standard extender cable.

Skullcandy headphones are generally targeted at people involved in outdoor action sports like snowboarding or skateboarding, but the headphones in the Crusher series have a classic style and design that appeals to music lovers of all activity levels and walks of life.

Skullcandy products are often associated with a huge price tag that some users don't always consider justified. This can be an especially grey area with wireless headphones, since companies can be tempted to charge a premium price for products that boast lots of features, but don't necessarily...

In 2013 we gave solid marks to the Skullcandy Crusher, wired headphones that require AA batteries to deliver their, well, crushing bass response. The Skullcandy Crusher Wireless headphones, at $199, devote just as much time and energy to a massive bass sound, but ditch the AA batteries in favor of a rechargeable design, and swap the 3.5mm audio jack for Bluetooth connectivity. The headphones still employ what Skullcandy refers to as "dual-channel haptic bass," which means they literally vibrate with deep lows according to what's being pushed through the channel. Audio purists can stop reading now, but if you're a big bass lover, you can carry on, tempered with the knowledge that even you are likely to find the potential bass levels here to be too strong at times. Design Available in matte black, the circumaural (over-ear) Crusher Wireless offer an exceptionally comfortable fit, with memory foam earpads and a well-cushioned headband. The earcups fully envelop the ear and even offer...

Skullcandy's Crusher Wireless headphones deliver Bluetooth audio with adjustable bass, but even low-end lovers may find the levels too much to handle.

Powerful sound signature with massive low-end presence; Customizable bass levels with adjustable slider; Includes cable (with inline remote control) for passive listening

Bass can go far too high, even for those who like it; Control panel make sit easy to accidentally skip tracks

What do a Skullcandy headset and a character from Last of the Summer Wine have in common? Their name!

What do a Skullcandy headset and a character from Last of the Summer Wine have in common Their name!

My first impression from the Crusher 1.0 was thinking how gimmicky, but how oddly convincing the need for such an obscene amount of bass in my life actually is. I distinctly remember struggling to listen with the subwoofer on for more than one song, it seems Skullcandy have taken this on board and...

listening while walking around, traveling in the bus, while in the car or train ride. while walking in the park.

I am not an audiophile. It's a disclaimer I try to put in front of every audio review I do because it means my review is coming from a layperson's view. My hearing isn't fantastic, and I tend to listen to either podcasts or rock music, so I don't always appreciate some of the nuances that come from...

Comfortable headband and cups; sound quality is outstanding; long battery life; works well as a voice headset

Trapped heat after a while; even folded there is still a lot of bulk

If you don't like ‘bass', we suggest you go look for other headphones. Because that is what Skullcandy's latest Crusher Wireless does - it actually shakes you up. We meant it in the sense that the bass was inexplicable and sounded akin to the heavy bass you hear in clubs and subwoofers.