Skullcandy Hesh 2 Wireless Review
The Skullcandy Hesh 2 Wireless enters a crowded field of affordable-but-not-cheap Bluetooth headphones. Priced at $99.99, the over-the-ear Hesh 2 deliver a quality listening experience in a cool design, and an included, removable cable allows you to use the headphones passively—adding value to the price and saving battery life when you don't need a wireless stream. There's a rich low-end response and decent clarity in the highs, but the sound signature is not for audiophiles (there's far too much sculpting in the high-mids and highs), or bass fiends looking for a massively boosted experience.
DesignAvailable in black, blue, gray/yellow, or camouflage models, the Hesh 2 Wireless ($49.00 at Amazon) is a bulky but lightweight circumaural (over-ear) headphone pair. The earpads are well-cushioned, but during longer listening periods, they can become a little uncomfortable. Volume controls (which work together with, not independently of, your mobile device's volume) and an LED status i...
The Skullcandy Hesh 2 wireless headphones deliver a solid Bluetooth audio experience and the ability to listen in passive, wired mode.
Strong, distortion-free audio with robust bass; Includes cable for passive, wired listening
Sound can seem overly sculpted, and not as crisp as it should be; Can get uncomfortable during long listening periods