Skullcandy Crusher 2014 Over Ear Headphone Review

The Skullcandy Crusher 2014 attracts most individuals because it enables them to listen to their favorite music. The Skullcandy Crusher 2014 is the ideal pair of headphones if you want to hear nothing but music. You may enjoy pure music with these headphones’ excellent sound quality.

The astonishingly powerful bass you can feel in your bones is one of the main selling points of these headphones. Because they cost between $70 and $100 for a pair, they have attracted a younger and more loyal audience.

In this article, let’s find out every detail about Skullcandy Crusher 2014.

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What’s inside the Box?

Skullcandy Crusher 2014 over Ear headphones box includes the following items.

Skullcandy Crusher headphones
Carrying Pouch
Audio cable
Manual

They have included an audio cable and a pouch to make it easier to store and transport. But watch out! The carrying pouch is not the strongest. Also, You can use the manual to understand how to use the headphones and resolve any issues.

Design and Comfort

The Skullcandy Crushers 2014’s distinctive style is what you’ll notice right away. The ear cups are large and contour to your ears for a secure fit. Because of this, the sound will be contained well and you won’t need to turn up the volume too much to hear it. Also, these ear cups are very large because inside it is two drivers and one amplifier.

Each ear is battery-powered, and you may see chrome grills and the standard audio input at the bottom of the interior. When the bass feature is cranked up, these offer a lovely rattling sound; however, occasionally, they can also sound somewhat hollow. When the volume is low, the vocals come across as a little distant, but as the volume increases, you can hear them more clearly.

A bland over-ear design gives the Skullcandy Crusher a slightly cheap impression. They are made entirely of plastic, which helps to explain why they weigh only 0.55 pounds altogether.

The headband is adjustable and comfy, and it may fit around most ears. However, there are a few drawbacks. Unfortunately, the cushioning on the headband is not as comfy as that on the earcups, and they are a little snug on the head, which does get tiring during extended listening sessions. We don’t recommend these headphones to be used when working out hard, as after a few hours of attentive listening, they’ll make you start sweating more than usual and cause your ears to become warm.

The bass performance of Skullcandy Crusher 2014

The bass, in particular, stands out because it is deep and rich without being overwhelming. You can hear every nuance in your music because the mids and highs are also well-balanced. Even at high volumes, there is no distortion; the sound is crisp and precise.

Skullcandy crusher Bass test

The Skullcandy Crushers 2014 low-frequency extension is at 23Hz, so if you’re front and center, you’ll be able to hear everything from your favorite bass lines to the smallest detail! Music with a strong emphasis on the bass frequencies will sound almost flawlessly balanced, thanks to the low bass, which produces the low-end thump and rumble typical of that genre (within 0.2dB). There is barely any amplification in the mid-bass frequencies (1.5 dB).

Treble Performance

The treble performance of Skullcandy Crusher 2014 is below par. Low trebles are reproduced and adjusted pretty efficiently. It is worth noting that there is a bothersome 15dB dip in the mid-range that is centred around 6KHz and will noticeably diminish the clarity of vocals or lead instruments.

If you’re trying to listen closely for more detail, the mids seem muffled in comparison to other frequencies, which might not be good news!

Imaging

Skullcandy crusher 2014 over ear headphones

You’ll value the Crusher’s superior imaging when you want to see the stereo objects clearly and with good definition. It is very useful that the weighted group delay is close to 0.18. The soundstage on The Skullcandy Crusher is also subpar. A closed-back headphone’s instrument separation is roughly average, yet it is perceived as being less open than an open-back headphone.

Noise Isolation

The noise isolation performance is also subpar. They were unable to reduce outside noise by more than 5dB in the bass range, where bus and aeroplane engines belong. Since it is still within acceptable limits, I advise turning off any background noise when using these headphones for the best possible comfort.

Battery Life

Long listening sessions are no problem with the Skullcandy Crushers 2014 because of their AA cells up to 38-hour battery life. It should be mentioned that the battery life will be shortened if you set the slider to the maximum bass setting. Also, the battery life will significantly increase if the slider is set to 0.

Pros and Cons

Pros

The lightweight and collapsible design make it highly suitable for travelling.
Skullcandy’s Crusher is for you if you enjoy a set of headphones with bass so strong that it makes your skull bones tremble.
These over-ear headphones are quite comfortable to wear.
It is worth the price as one of the better pairs of headphones for under 100$.
Won’t break on impact and are flexible. Dropping them on the ground or putting them in your backpack won’t damage them.

Cons

The carrying pouch that comes with it is not very durable.
Below par treble performance.
Noise isolation is also subpar.
A bland over-ear design gives the Skullcandy Crusher a slightly cheap impression.
Not suitable for working out

Are SkullCandy Crush Headphones Worth It ?

These are a nice pair of headphones to try out if you enjoy intense bass. Due to the fact that they are less expensive than items like Airpods, which cost $200+, their affordability makes them a competitive option. If you’re an expert headphone aficionado, these might not offer the same level of quality as a more expensive pair. These would make great presents for middle school, high school, or college students! At that point in our lives, we want to chill out and listen to music with lots of bass, like MAAD City. You’ll notice that the sound quality isn’t great, but it’s also not bad when the bass is turned down.