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Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£170
Avg. price in US: ~$240
Form factor: over-ear
Connectivity: wireless
Battery life: 50 hours
Active noise cancellation (ANC): yes

Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

7.9

Very good

7.5

Very good

9.3

Exceptional

7.3
Gaming
Score components:
35.0%
2.5
Audio latency
25.0%
10
Low-latency game mode
20.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
12.0%
10
Noise-canceling microphone
8.0%
8.3
Battery life
8.2
Travel
Score components:
28.0%
10
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
24.0%
8.3
Battery life
18.0%
2.4
Weight
16.0%
10
Multipoint support
14.0%
10
Ambient sound mode
9.7
Calls
Score components:
28.0%
10
Noise-canceling microphone
24.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
18.0%
10
Multipoint support
16.0%
8.3
Battery life
14.0%
10
Companion app
4.2
Workout
Score components:
28.0%
2.4
Weight
24.0%
1.0
Water resistance
20.0%
4.0
IP rating
16.0%
8.3
Battery life
12.0%
10
Can be used as a headset

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#4 in Best Skullcandy Headphones
#130 in Best USB-C Headphones
#130 in Best Wireless Headphones for TV for Seniors
#130 in Best Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
#131 in Best Over Ear Headphones
#131 in Best Noise Cancelling Over Ear Headphones
#139 in Best Wireless Headphones
#142 in Best Noise Cancelling Headphones
#142 in Best Headphones with Mic

Verdict

The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 (332g, Bluetooth 5.2) are premium over-ear headphones designed for bass enthusiasts, featuring adjustable sensory haptic bass drivers that can create extreme, head-rattling vibrations. Key characteristics include 40mm drivers, 50-60 hours of battery life with rapid charge (10 min = 4 hours), and customizable 4-mic Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) managed via the Skull-iQ App, which also offers Persona Sound by Mimi. Pros include unmatched, customizable bass rumble, very high comfort, and a wide array of smart features. Cons include merely average ANC performance, a heavy design that can feel unstable during movement, and a tendency for the bass to muddy the overall sound mix at higher settings.

Technical Specifications of Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2

Overall score

7.9

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.

Sound

8.1

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Active noise cancellation (ANC)

What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology

When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

Driver type

What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used

When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic

Driver size

What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit

When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of drivers

What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup

When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

Lowest frequency

What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce

When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

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Calls & Controls

8.1

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Noise-canceling microphone

What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls

When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

Can be used as a headset

What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.

When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of microphones

What it is: Total number of built-in microphones

When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

Boom microphone

What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity

When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

Microphone SNR

What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone

When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity

4.2

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Connectivity

What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)

When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

Bluetooth version

What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported

When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

Maximum Bluetooth range

What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device

When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

Audio latency

What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode

When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

Multipoint support

What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices

When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Features

7.9

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Ambient sound mode

What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness

When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

EQ support

What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer

When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

Companion app

What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates

When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Adjustable ANC levels

What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels

When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

Voice assistant support

What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant

When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

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Battery

7.1

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Battery life

What it is: Playback time on a single charge

When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

Battery life with ANC

What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled

When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

Charging time

What it is: Time required for a full battery charge

When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

Quick charge

What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period

When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

Battery capacity

What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery

When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

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Design

6.2

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Skullcandy

Form factor

What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)

When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear

Weight

What it is: Total weight of the headphones

When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

Acoustic design

What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)

When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back

Clamp force

What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head

When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 vs the average headphone

Why is Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 better than the average headphone?

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Active noise cancellation
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.
Importance: HIGH
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
EQ customization
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.
Importance: MEDIUM
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
Spatial audio support
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
What it is: Supports immersive surround sound playback
When it matters: When movies, games, and immersive mixes are part of your listening.
Importance: MEDIUM
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
More flexible connectivity
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.
Importance: HIGH
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
20 hours longer ANC battery life
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (50 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >40 hours
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (50 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.50 hours vs 30 hours
Clear call microphone
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.
Importance: MEDIUM
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
On-device controls
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.
Importance: MEDIUM
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
20 hours longer battery life
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 has a higher battery life than the average headphone (50 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >45 hours
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 has a higher battery life than the average headphone (50 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.50 hours vs 30 hours
15 mm more spacious earcup width
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 offers more spacious earcup width than the average headphone (58 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
Foldable design
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
Active noise cancellation
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Spatial audio support
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
20 hours longer ANC battery life
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (50 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
20 hours longer battery life
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 has a higher battery life than the average headphone (50 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
66.7% higher battery capacity
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 has a higher battery capacity than the average headphone (1000 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
USB-C charging
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
Rechargeable battery
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
Play while charging
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
More flexible connectivity
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
Clear call microphone
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
On-device controls
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
3 more microphones
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 has more microphones than the average headphone (4 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
Sidetone support
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
Quick mic mute
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
EQ customization
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.

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Why is Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 worse than the average headphone?

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52.3% higher weight
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 is heavier than the average headphone (332 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
2 mm tighter earcup height
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 has tighter earcup height than the average headphone (58 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
2.7 % higher distortion
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (3% vs 0.3%). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3%.
2 Hz weaker bass extension
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
No neodymium magnet
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
1 fewer drivers
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 has fewer drivers than the average headphone (2 vs 1). The average headphones use 1 drivers.
10 dB lower max SPL
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (100 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
2 hours longer charging time
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 has a higher charging time than the average headphone (4 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
86.5 ms higher audio latency
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (214 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
2 hours longer charging time
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 has a higher charging time than the average headphone (4 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <=2 hours
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 has a higher charging time than the average headphone (4 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.4 hours vs 2 hours
2.7 % higher distortion
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (3% vs 0.3%). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3%.
What it is: Percentage of harmonic distortion in audio output
When it matters: When cleaner sound reproduction matters at louder volumes.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <=1%
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (3% vs 0.3%). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3%.3 % vs 0.3 %
52.3% higher weight
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 is heavier than the average headphone (332 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <150 g
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 is heavier than the average headphone (332 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.332 g vs 218 g
86.5 ms higher audio latency
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (214 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: <60 ms
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (214 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.214 ms vs 127.5 ms
2 Hz weaker bass extension
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <=10 Hz
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=106 dB/mW
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
No neodymium magnet
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
What it is: Uses neodymium magnets for stronger, clearer sound
When it matters: When driver construction details are part of how you compare sound hardware.
Importance: LOW
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
88.9% more expensive
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 is more expensive than the average headphone (£170 vs £90).
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 is more expensive than the average headphone (£170 vs £90).£170 vs £90

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What customers like about Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2?

Unrivaled haptic 'Crusher Bass' that provides a powerful, skull-shaking physical sensation
Exceptional battery life, offering up to 50 hours with ANC on and 60 hours with ANC off
Highly effective Personal Sound by Mimi which tailors audio to individual hearing profiles
Solid and premium build quality with a sleek matte finish and durable materials
Comfortable fit for long sessions due to generous memory foam padding and even weight distribution
Advanced feature set through the Skull-iQ app, including multipoint pairing and built-in Tile tracking

What customers dislike about Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2?

Average to subpar Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) performance compared to competitors like Bose or Sony
Bass can become muddy, boomy, and overwhelm mid-range frequencies at higher settings
Lack of 'audiophile' clarity; sound signature is not balanced for critical listening
Noticeably heavy weight (332g) which can lead to stability issues during sudden head movements
Transparency mode ('Stay Aware') sounds muffled and less natural than top-tier alternatives
Missing common premium features like wear detection (auto-pause) and an IP rating for sweat/water resistance

Expert reviews

headphonesaddict.com

02/07/2023

Summary of the review

Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Review - Bass Monsters But Not ...

The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 headphones are tailor-made for extreme bass lovers, featuring a unique "Sensory Bass" wheel that can boost the low-end frequency up to an absurd 35dB over a neutral target. Built with a premium feel reminiscent of high-end brands, they offer a highly customizable experience through the new Skull-IQ app, which includes hands-free voice controls, button remapping, and custom EQ presets. Their standout feature is an exceptional battery life that clocked in at 48 hours and 50 minutes with ANC enabled during testing, paired with a robust indoor Bluetooth range of 65 feet and convenient Tile tracking integration. However, the headphones suffer from notable flaws, most significantly a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) issue that continuously crushes audio dynamics by dropping the volume during sudden loud sounds like snare hits or bass drops. Pushing the sensory bass to its maximum completely muddies the soundscape, and the default treble tuning remains far too polite and lacking in texture for critical listening. Additionally, their heavy design (11.7 ounces) results in poor on-head stability during sudden movements, while their active noise...

t3.com

09/06/2023

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Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Headphones review

Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Review Summary The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 over-ear headphones are built for fun, bass-heavy media consumption rather than natural, critical audio monitoring. Retailing at £200 / $230, this second-generation viral model introduces active noise cancellation (ANC), upgraded comfort features, and an infinity wheel to control the brand’s signature Adjustable Sensory Bass. Key advantages of these headphones include an incredibly immersive bass performance that remains consistent without completely overpowering the audio track, long battery life, personalized sound tailoring via Mimi hearing tests, and a high-quality physical build with thicker padding for prolonged comfort. However, the headphones come with several distinct drawbacks that may deter some users. The active noise cancellation layer introduces an audible overlay at maximum intensity, which further distorts the natural acoustic profiling of your music. Furthermore, hands-free voice control functionality strictly mandates that the Skull-iQ smartphone app remains actively running in the background. The hardware also lacks a physical proximity sensor, meaning the headphones cannot automatically pause or power off when removed from your head. If you want to explore further, I can provide...

techradar.com

21/08/2023

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Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 review: Bass in your face

The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 headphones stand out for their highly entertaining, adjustable haptic bass system, which allows users to choose between 10 levels of intense, skull-shaking low-end response through a physical control wheel. While the extreme bass levels provide an energetic, "silent disco" style experience perfect for electronic dance music, the headphones still manage to maintain vocal clarity on tracks like Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill" when the bass is kept at a moderate level. Beyond the sound, the headphones offer an exceptionally rich feature set, including customized audio processing by Mimi Hearing Technologies, Tile finding technology, multipoint Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, and customized physical buttons that are highly intuitive to use. Furthermore, they feature an incredibly robust battery life of up to 50 hours with active noise cancellation (ANC) enabled and up to 60 hours with it turned off, making them a great travel companion alongside their fold-flat design. However, the headphones present notable trade-offs, particularly for audio purists and those prioritizing premium noise isolation. A major con is the underwhelming active noise cancellation performance, which struggles to...

pcmag.com

16/05/2023

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Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Review - PCMag

The PCMag review of the $229.99 Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 highlights a comfortable, redesigned headset with powerful, adjustable haptic bass that creates an immersive, live-concert experience. Key pros include the refined aesthetic, long-lasting battery, and a feature-rich app offering sound personalization by Mimi and integrated Tile tracking. Conversely, the review notes that turning the haptic bass dial beyond 20% introduces significant distortion and audio artifacts, overpowering the mix with extreme rumble. Additionally, the ANC performance is considered only average compared to competitors, struggling to block higher frequencies, while its overall audio profile lacks accuracy.

soundguys.com

26/05/2023

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Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. review - SoundGuys

The SoundGuys review of the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 highlights the over-ear headphones as a feature-packed upgrade boasting 50–60 hours of battery life, comfortable design, and intense, customizable Sensory Crusher Bass for immersive listening. The review praises the companion app, Bluetooth multipoint functionality, and Skull-iQ voice controls, noting the headphones offer a fun experience for bass enthusiasts. However, the review identifies significant drawbacks, including mediocre active noise cancellation (ANC) and a poor transparency mode compared to competitors. Further critique includes the lack of on-ear wear detection and no automatic power-off feature, which can lead to significant battery drain.

chip.de

26/12/2023

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Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Review - CHIP

The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 is a highly specialized wireless over-ear headphone that stands out for its powerful, adjustable sensory bass that can make the listener's entire head vibrate. The sound profile is described as warm, full, and pleasant, performing best when the physical bass dial is turned down to a minimal setting. Key strengths include an exceptionally robust battery life, lasting 42 hours and 37 minutes with active noise cancelling (ANC) enabled and extending up to 52 hours and 43 minutes without it. Additionally, it features excellent Bluetooth 5.2 range, seamless Bluetooth Multipoint pairing for dual devices, a foldable design accompanied by a durable hard case, and a practical passive cable playback option when the battery is depleted. Conversely, the headphones suffer from mediocre active noise cancelling performance, which allows deep ambient rumbles to leak through and introduces a slight background hiss when music is paused. While the audio is generally satisfying, the high frequencies lack fine detail, and the overall soundstage is somewhat intimate rather than spacious. The structural build relies heavily on robust plastic that lacks a...

kopfhoerer.de

16/05/2023

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Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 review", "Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 in-depth review

The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 is a closed-back, dynamic over-ear headphone that stands out for its highly specialized, patent-pending sensory bass technology and extensive app customization options via the Skull iQ app. Priced at approximately 230 Euros, this second-generation model features larger memory foam ear cushions for better comfort, an improved battery life yielding up to 50 hours of playback, and incredibly stable Bluetooth 5.2 multipoint connectivity. Its ultimate selling point is the adjustable sensory bass wheel, which acts as a powerful subwoofer that enhances gaming sessions, action movies, and older funk tracks by delivering a highly tactile, physical vibration. Additional practical pros include integrated Tile tracking, extensive customizable physical button controls, and a custom sound calibration feature powered by Mimi Hearing Technologies. On the downside, the headphone struggles significantly when compared to premium competitors like Sony, Bose, or Apple in its noise-canceling capabilities, offering only mediocre active noise cancellation (ANC) and an underwhelming transparency mode. The baseline sound tuning features recessed mids and highs, and while the Mimi personalized audio profiles help brighten the sound on iOS devices, the...

inside-digital.de

27/07/2023

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It doesn't get more bass than this: Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 review

The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 headphones stand out primarily for their immense, adjustable sensory bass controlled via a physical scroll wheel, making them excellent for action movies and bass-heavy music. Priced at around €230, they offer highly intuitive tactile buttons, clear and customizable audio tuning through the Skullcandy iQ app's personalized hearing test, and comfortable over-ear padding suitable for long listening sessions. Additionally, they boast an impressive battery life of up to 50 hours with active noise canceling (ANC) turned on, alongside a fast-charging feature that provides 4 hours of playback from just a 15-minute charge. Despite these strengths, the headphones fall significantly short in key premium areas, most notably their Active Noise Canceling and transparency modes, which are drastically less effective than those of competitors like Sony or Sennheiser. The overall sound signature leans warm and soft, resulting in a slight lack of high-frequency precision. Furthermore, they omit standard luxury features such as wear-detection sensors to automatically pause music when taken off. At this price point, they face tough competition from models like the Sony WH-1000XM4, which offer superior...

beyondpixels.at

05/12/2024

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Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Review: How Much More Bass Can You Get?!

The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 headphones deliver an unparalleled, bone-rattling audio experience specifically tailored for bass enthusiasts. The standalone highlight of these over-ears is the patented, haptic Crusher Bass feature controlled via an intuitive physical dial, which elevates deep tones into an intense physical sensation that vibrates the cheeks and jaw. In terms of performance, the review highlights an exceptional battery life spanning 50 hours with ANC activated and up to 60 hours with it off, alongside a handy quick-charge feature. Users can seamlessly optimize their experience using the Skull-iQ companion app, which unlocks extensive customization options, firmware updates, personalized audio profiles, and integrated Tile tracking. However, the headphones come with significant compromises for everyday consumers. The review points out that the active noise cancellation (ANC) is underwhelming, adding an artificial hiss rather than effectively blocking out the environment. This shortcoming also renders the transparency "Attention Mode" virtually useless. Additionally, pushing the haptic bass slider to 100% inevitably sacrifices clarity, muddying the mid and high frequencies. Finally, the hardware feels bulky, as the heft of 332 grams makes them noticeably...

heise.de

03/12/2024

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Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Over-Ear Headphones Review - Heise

Overview and Key Features The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 stands out primarily for its extreme, hardware-driven bass performance. The headset uses built-in vibration motors to power a unique "Bass Shaker" feature. Turning this dial up causes the entire headset to physically shake, replicating the sensation of standing directly next to a heavy subwoofer. Built with an array of six physical control buttons and dual 3.5mm/USB-C ports, the headphones offer highly customizable control schemes, voice commands, and personalized sound calibration through a companion app. Additionally, it offers excellent battery longevity, delivering around 40 to 50 hours of active use alongside Bluetooth Multipoint connectivity. Pros and Cons Pros: The extraordinary tactile bass creates immersive experiences, making it highly effective for intense action movies and gaming setups. It provides superb long-term wearing comfort at 332 grams, folds down into a compact travel case, and features a rapid charging system. Cons: The Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) performance is strictly mediocre, struggling significantly with mid- and high-frequency background sounds like cafe chatter. The "Aware" ambient mode sounds muffled and unnatural. Furthermore, the overall audio clarity...

n-tv.de

21/05/2023

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Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2: A Bass Monster for a Special Listening Experience

Review Summary The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 is a wireless, over-ear headphone priced at around €230 that delivers an intense, concert-like listening experience defined by its powerful bass performance. A standout feature is the physical haptic bass adjustment wheel on the left ear cup, allowing users to feel vibrations that amplify genres like rock, R&B, and cinematic movie scores. Beyond its bass power, the device offers excellent comfort with memory foam ear pads, an impressive battery life of up to 60 hours, exceptionally fast charging, and a comprehensive companion app featuring custom equalizer settings and a personalized hearing test. It also supports multi-device pairing and includes built-in Tile tracking functionality. Pros and Cons Strong haptic bass response60-hour battery life15-minute quick chargingMulti-device Bluetooth pairingIntegrated device trackingHigh wearing comfortMediocre ANC performanceHigh retail priceUncomfortable maximum bass

quechoisir.org

14/03/2024

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Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Headphones Review", "Testing the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Headphones

The Que Choisir review highlights the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 for its exceptional haptic-driven Crusher Sensory Bass, offering a highly immersive physical experience, along with 50-60 hour battery life and user-friendly physical controls. While comfortable, the headset is heavy at 332 grams and lacks IP-rated weatherproofing. YouTube· Performance drawbacks include mediocre active noise cancellation and artificial-sounding transparency mode compared to industry leaders. Additionally, the audio profile is heavily biased towards extreme bass, which tends to overshadow mid-range frequencies, and the unit lacks an auto-power-off feature.

zdnet.fr

25/04/2024

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Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Review: Packed with features, deeper bass, and massive battery life

The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 is a feature-rich, matte black over-ear headphone that stands out for its exceptional audio performance, powerful 40mm dynamic drivers, and remarkable 50-hour battery life—surpassing top competitors like Sony, Bose, and Apple. The headphone delivers brilliant, clear treble for elements like guitar riffs, and precise, deep low-ends for drums and basslines. Its headline feature, the patented adjustable Crusher Bass technology, creates an intense sensory experience where bass can be both heard and physically felt, acting like a subwoofer directly on the user's skull. While running it at 100% can feel overly aggressive for music, lowering it to around 20% transforms the headphone into an immersive home-theater-like setup, providing a massive, engaging punch when watching action movies. Despite its strengths, the headphone suffers from a few notable drawbacks, primarily concerning its active noise cancellation (ANC). The ANC system emits a noticeable background buzzing sound when turned on without music playing, revealing a lower quality isolation performance than its direct competitors. However, this flaw is partially mitigated by the headphones' high volume threshold and tight-fitting polyurethane earcups, which...

gadgetgear.nl

01/05/2023

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Skullcandy Crusher ANC XT2 Review: Your Ears and Skull Experience the Music

The GadgetGear.nl review of the Skullcandy Crusher ANC XT2 highlights the headphones as an exceptional choice for bass enthusiasts, delivering a unique sensory experience where users physically feel the music. Key pros include the highly adjustable haptic "Crusher Bass" slider, an outstanding 50-hour battery life with ANC enabled, and robust build quality with comfortable memory foam padding. Conversely, the review notes that the active noise cancellation (ANC) and transparency modes are average compared to premium competitors. Additionally, extreme haptic bass settings can overpower the soundstage, muddying mids and vocals, while the internal rumble motors make the unit slightly heavy.

nl.mashable.com

12/03/2024

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Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Review: A Premium Contender

The Mashable Benelux review evaluates the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 as a competitive premium headset priced officially at €229.99 (and found online around €175). The standout pro is its unique "Crusher Bass" feature, which utilizes an adjustable dial to transform the over-ear cups into a powerful mini-subwoofer capable of making your entire head vibrate. Additionally, it boasts an impressive 50-hour battery life, excellent long-session comfort despite its heavy 332-gram build, and a highly customizable companion Skull-IQ app that features personalized hearing profiles via Mimi Hearing Technologies and built-in voice recognition. On the downside, the overall sound profile lacks a true premium finish, as certain frequencies sound muffled, making it ill-suited for classical or slower music genres. Another major con is its Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) performance, which is described as weak and disappointing for this specific price tier. While the reviewer notes that the physical buttons are practical, they also find the public voice recognition feature slightly impractical. Ultimately, it is not as strong of an all-rounder as the rival Sony WH-1000XM4, but it serves as a highly recommended choice...

global.techradar.com

04/09/2023

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TechRadar review of the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2

Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Review Summary The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 stands out as a highly customizable, bass-centric over-ear headphone tailored for EDM and dance music enthusiasts. Its headline feature is an adjustable Crusher bass wheel that delivers intense physical vibrations across 10 levels. Major advantages include an exceptional, near-industry-leading battery life—lasting up to 50 hours with active noise cancellation (ANC) enabled and 60 hours with it turned off. Additionally, it features highly intuitive physical controls rather than touch sensors, a travel-friendly folding design, and rich app customization including Mimi personalized sound profiles and integrated Tile tracking. Despite being relatively heavy at 332 grams, its padded headband and earcups ensure exceptional comfort and good weight distribution. However, the headphones fall short of perfection for general listeners and audiopuristen due to key limitations in sound and isolation. The active noise cancellation is mediocre, failing to effectively block out routine office chatter or external environments. Furthermore, the audio profile lacks overall balance, depth, and detail. When the proprietary bass is turned up, it easily overshadows other frequencies, and when turned off, vocals...

consumentenbond.nl

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Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 - Test, Reviews & Prices

The Consumentenbond review describes the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 as a feature-rich, over-ear wireless headphone. A major pro highlighted in the overview is its integration of active noise cancellation (ANC), which successfully dampens ambient environmental noise. Additionally, it features a convenient, built-in microphone that allows users to seamlessly make phone calls without needing to hold their smartphones. The device also offers modern USB-C charging capabilities for its battery. However, the review leaves room for caution as several critical performance categories remain hidden behind a membership paywall. Specifically, potential cons or weaknesses could lie in its unrevealed test scores for exact sound quality, ANC strength, ease of use, and battery duration. While the text outlines functional strengths like hands-free calling and noise dampening, the definitive list of advantages and disadvantages is reserved for members evaluating the full comparison data. If you'd like, I can find more information about these headphones.

androidworld.nl

17/12/2024

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Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 review: totally un-bass-anced

The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 is a feature-rich headphone that offers a highly customizable user experience, highlighted by physical, tactile buttons that grant excellent on-board control without requiring blind guesswork. It pairs effortlessly over Bluetooth, and the companion Skull-iQ app stands out as an intuitive, well-designed tool that allows users to rebind controls and manage settings smoothly. Additionally, despite weighing a relatively heavy 332 grams, the headphone is praised for its great ergonomics, featuring plush ear cups that provide enough long-term comfort for hours of continuous office work or train commuting. However, the device severely falters in its core audio delivery, which is criticized as sounding cheap, hollow, and downright tinny. Its signature "Crusher" bass is highly unbalanced and overly aggressive, resulting in a nauseating sensory overload that physically shakes the headset right off the user's head. Compounding these acoustic flaws is a cheap, plastic build quality plagued by visible gaps around the buttons, a status light that bleeds heavily through the plastic chassis, and significant audio leakage that disturbs nearby passengers. Furthermore, the headphone lacks any official IP rating...

hardware.info

16/09/2023

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Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Review: Noise-canceling headphones with a versatile app and vibrating ears

The Hardware Info review highlights the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 as a unique, identity-driven over-ear headset priced around 230 euros. Weighing 332 grams, the headphone stands out for its bold aesthetic featuring the brand's iconic skull logo and spacious earcups that offer 6.25 cm of inner clearance, making it highly accommodating for users with larger ears. It provides versatile connectivity options, allowing users to connect wirelessly via Bluetooth or through an included analog cable, which is particularly useful for in-flight entertainment. A major highlight of the device is its highly customizable physical interface, including a power button, pairing controls, a volume wheel, and reprogrammable buttons that can map to unique smartphone actions like triggering photo capture or launching specific streaming apps through the companion application. The review presents a clear breakdown of pros and cons based on its features and build quality: Pros: Key advantages include an excellent fit for larger ears, a premium presentation that includes a luxe storage etui, flexible wired/wireless connectivity, and a highly versatile companion app that allows comprehensive remapping of physical button controls. Cons: On...

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