Skullcandy Skullcrushers Headphone

Upside: the bass on this headphone emulates the subwoofer effects of home stereo and car stereo systems, the bass can be manually adjusted using the inline dongle, leather padding on the headband and ear pieces, it has good noise canceling system, comfortable ear cups, gold plated 3.5mm plug, 5 feet headphone cord, lightweight, unique and distinguishable logo designs that definitely stands out from other headphones.

Downside: the inline dongle is bulky, the AA battery only last 5 hours, poor performance in rock n roll music and non-bass drive music, leather padding can cause the ears to be hot in hot weather, sound quality of many music depreciates once the 50 hertz frequency threshold has been reached.

So why buy it?: The Skullcandy skullcrushers headphone is packed with vibrating bass that is ideal for bass driven music such as hip hop, rap, electronica, just to name a few. This headphone is portable and it provides subwoofer sound effects that can be use wherever you go. And the soft padding throughout the headphone will keep you listening to music for hours without feeling any discomfort.

Review
Many users who have own the skullcandy skullcrushers headphone had pointed out that wearing one of this headphones is like wearing a portable subwoofer on your head. If you like watching movies at home using high quality subwoofers then you will definitely appreciate a headphone that provides similar sound effects. Indeed, the skullcandy skullcrushers headphone is great for audiophiles who appreciate high quality and deep vibrating bass sound system. Just to let you know that this headphone is ideal for heavy bass driven music such as hip hop, rap, rhythm and blues, and electronica. And if you’re a rock and roll and heavy metal music type of person this headphone might not be for you because the guitar parts on the music will generally sound weak and drowned out by the strong boomy bass sound. In this article I will briefly explain the sound quality and about its bumping bass that this headphone is mostly known for. Secondly, I will discuss the comfort level of the skullcandy skullcrushers headphone and why it is an ideal headphone for on the go. Third, I will talk about the lead and the plug that came with the headphone and why this is important. I will then talk about the design and the construction materials that were used to make this subwoofer like headphone lightweight and portable. Finally, I will discuss some improvements that the manufacture should look into so that their follow up model of the skullcandy skullcrushers headphone will be even more attractive to the current and potential customers in the future.

Sound
The skullcandy skullcrushers headphone is a very loud headphones thanks to the sensitivity of 99 decibels, the 99 Ohms of impedance, and its very broad response bandwidth that range between 20 hertz and 20000 hertz. But the most outstanding feature of this headphone is its high quality bass that it can deliver with very low frequency notes. The solid bass frequency that this headphone produce also generates vibrating sounds that emulates a very powerful subwoofer of a home theater or a car stereo system. The bass can also be tailored for every song by manually adjusting the switch on the inline bass amplifier dongle located near the end of the cord. Although the headphone can be use without the bass effects, the sound that comes out of it will not be of the same high quality compare to the sound that it can produce when the bass is incorporated into the music. In addition, the dongle requires one AA battery to power it and so that the effect of the bass can be utilize properly.

Comfort
Besides the powerful bass that it can deliver with the music, the earphones and the headband of the skullcandy skullcrushers headphone is fitted with comfortable leather padding allowing the user to use the headphone all day long without putting any strain on their ear. The headphone is also lightweight that fits snugly and stays securely on the user’s head.

Noise Canceling System
The skullcandy skullcrushers headphone is equipped with a very good noise canceling systems which block most of the unnecessary ambient noise especially in loud environment such as construction sites, bustling restaurants, or during the ride on a city bus.

Ear Cups
If the noise canceling system of the skullcandy skullcrushers headphone is not sufficient to drown out the background noise, the soft ear cups that houses both the ears of the user will form a seal that will prevent most of the music from leaking out or any background noise from going into the headphone. Thus, the tight but comfortable fitting ear cups act as sound barrier. In addition, each ear cup is equipped with a diaphragm that is 1.2 inches in diameter. These diaphragms also greatly contribute to the vibrating bass of the headphone.

Lead
The lead that is used on the skullcandy skullcrushers headphone is 5 feet long which is neither too short nor too long. The length of the headphone cord is long enough even for the tallest individual users. But it is also short enough that it will not cause any problems when its put way or getting tangled up when part of the lead is inserted into pockets or handbag. The headphone is also equipped with a gold plated 3.5 mm plug at the end of the lead. This gold plate is very efficient in transmitting the high quality sound from the music player and to the earpieces of the headphone.

Design and Construction
The design of the skullcandy skullcrushers headphone is stylish and appealing at the same time. The design stands out due to many of its different unique logos that have been incorporated throughout the exterior parts of the headphone. In addition, the skullcandy skullcrushers headphone is lightweight because some of the materials that were used to construct this headphone are durable plastics incorporated with lightweight metals and soft foams. This headphone is also portable and easy store because it can be split into two pieces and folded in half making it ideal for traveling and on the go.

Drawbacks
There are some drawbacks that the skullcandy skullcrushers headphone that must be pointed out and this includes the leather padding on the earpieces, the extra dongle at the end of the headphone cord and its high consuming energy, its disappointing sound performance for rock and roll music, and its inability to deliver high quality sound after reaching the threshold range of 50 hertz to 200 hertz. As it was mentioned earlier, the skullcandy skullcrushers headphone has leather padding on the headband and ear cups that provide soft cushion for additional comfort. But, the drawback of the leather padding on the ear cup is it can become too hot and uncomfortable after using it for many hours especially in hot weather situations. And as for better portability, Skullcandy should’ve incorporated the battery within the headphone so that the bulk of the inline dongle is greatly reduced in size. In addition, the manufacturer should’ve also came up with a newer model that will make the unit more battery efficient so that the battery on the inline dongle will last longer than five hours of usage. Furthermore, Skullcandy should also improve the bass effects on other types of music so that it will not alienate audiophiles who love listening not only to rock and roll music but also to music that don’t depend heavily on bass sounds. Lastly, the high quality effects of the bass of the skullcandy skullcrushers headphone is also known to diminished once the sound had reached the 50 to 200 hertz threshold. The manufacturer should look into this problem and improve the bass frequency so that the headphone can maintain the high quality sound even after it had surpassed the 50hertz frequency and beyond.

Conclusion
In conclusion, the skullcandy skullcrushers headphone emulates the effects of subwoofers that are found in your everyday home stereo and car stereo systems. It has excellent bass quality sound that can be manually adjusted using the inline battery powered dongle. The headphone is comfortable because it has leather padding on the headband and around ear cups. It is also lightweight because many of its parts are made of durable plastics and lightweight metals. The noise canceling system and the ear cups both function as sound barrier which prevent the music from leaking out and from background noise from seeping into the headphone. The lead is about 5 feet long which is the perfect length for all types of users. Furthermore, the skullcandy skullcrushers stands out from other types of headphones because it has unique designs and logos that is stylish and identifiable at the same time.