Sound quality and style don't
always come together, which is why Skullcandy headphones
stand out from the competition. The unique style is instantly identifiable, and
the quality sound reproduction -- including powerful bass -- demonstrates that
Skullcandy headphones and earbuds aren't just for show. The durability and
quality further prove that Skullcandy is a company you may want to consider
when shopping for a new set of earphones or over-ear headphones. Here are some
details on how Skullcandy gets it right when it comes to portable audio.
Style: These headphones are
designed to get you noticed. Even Skullcandy earbuds come in dozens of color
designs, all marked with the iconic Skullcandy logo. Flashy designs, like
"G.I. Lurker" and "Grenade Black" describe an attitude as
much as a style. Not all Skullcandy themes are aimed at the teen listener,
though. You'll find just as many headphone styles featuring a sleeker, low-key
design that is less busy but still manages to stand out.
Extras: For their price
range, Skullcandy headphones and earbuds still feature a surprising number of
features that stock headphones just leave out. A line-in microphone port works
great for use with music phones, and an answer-call button lets you quickly
switch from music to talk. A built-in volume slider makes it simple to adjust
your headphone volume without reaching for your MP3 player, and some Skullcandy
models even include play, pause and track controls for compatible players.
Durability: Quality construction
is always a concern when selecting headphones and especially ear buds. Skullcandy
seems to understand that, so they have built series after series of durable
features into their headphones. The gold-plating makes superior,
corrosion-resistant connectors. The cloth-covered headphone cables are just one
indication of the attention to detail that Skullcandy designers put into this
equipment.
Sound
quality:
The quality of sound is hard to describe unless you have experienced it
firsthand. Certainly, Skullcandy headphones stand up well to competition, even
when compared with high-priced noise-cancelling models. Rich mid-tones and
low-distortion bass are hallmarks of Skullcandy quality. Battery-powered
subwoofers make an even bigger impact on your music when enabled.
Affordable: With this level of
sound quality, durability and attention to design, Skullcandy headphones sell
well below their quality range. They definitely offer one of the best values
for your money out of any headphones you could buy.