Dude! My brother had some of the original ones in high school (I graduated in 07), we thought they were the coolest things ever! Good to know they’re still making them!
I had the white/pink limited edish crushers back in 07 (Graduated 08). The OG crushers with the in line AA battery powered monsters... Loved those headphones!
Just got these headphones. Definitely worth the price. Unlike any I've ever heard before. If you love music, they're incredible. I agree I wish the noise cancelling by its own was a little stronger but if you play music with the bass up it drowns out very loud noises. Also great if an ex pays people to honk car horns at you.
@@lukeheitmann4929 I mean to be fair even with the original crushers, having the bass up would drown out noise. I wouldn't doubt these drown out even more noise
I detail cars for a living, so I'm using a vacuum and a loud air compressor. I was desperate for something worthwhile to block out the shop noises that were driving me crazy. I love listening to metal, so these REALLY give a great experience for that. Luckily, I got these on sale, and I'm keeping my sanity while working.
@@phantomsane2987 i think it bumps like a good set of Bose. I will say the mid is less clear and you definitely get more depth in Bose or a Sennheiser. But I use them predominantly for hip hop music in the gym
@@phantomsane2987 The sound quality of Sony and Sennheiser is kind of similar, and it does have more attention to sound detail than the crusher anc 2. However, they are more sensitive headphones - both Sony and Sennheiser produce low weight headphones, so the bonus of Sony and Sennheiser is they don't produce wearer's fatigue that quickly, but their base is weaker, so they are waaay less powerful in terms of level of sound and base strength than crusher anc 2. Crusher anc 2 has DOUBLE the battery life of Sony XM5s (Sony has up to 30h of battery life, whereas Crusher anc 2 has up to 60 hours of battery life). Consider that you can always adjust the base level for the crusher anc 2, so you don't need to go that extra mile for that insane base power, but it's always an option. Basically, Sony and Sennheiser are both better in terms of sound quality, but they lack the battery life, base power and more versatile adjustment options for sound and base. Not saying Sony and Sennheiser are bad, just that when compared to cursher anc 2, they have smaller "power" capacity.
I have the original Skullcandy Crusher ANC1. They are a good pair of headphones. I liked them and use them mostly with just a tab bit of the bass to make things more lively. Recently I got into HIFI audio gear and I paired the Crusher headphones with my HIBY R5II audio DAC (digital audio player) and it made the Crusher headphones sound GREAT!
I love the bass slider, I haven't gotten new headphones since getting my crusher wireless headphones because its so special and nobody else from what ive seen has a physical bass adjuster which is so useful to adjust for whateversong or moment youre in. I love the oomph the bass can give you I'm glad they've come out with a new one! No other headphones I've seen seem to compare to the bass feeling and exp skull candy have given in their skull crusher range, the vibrations just set the world right for me. Bass slider is such a useful feature if you love vibrations and well sensory bass.
@Blockah on my skull crushers they do pack a real punch, I really do feel my brain rattle in my skull and I get a shiver up my spine when I turn it up after a while, hopefully they kept this up with the crusher anc 2. I'm waiting a bit will I get a new pair in the hope they come out with other colours 🤞, I am so happy that they came out with a pair that has anc and a bass slider I was loosing hope at finding something with both. Highly recommend skullcandy crusher headphones their bass is the best especially the ability to adjust it whenever you want without having to go through phone settings 🙄 extremely useful having the adjustability
Great video. Many years ago I worked with developmentally disabled children. The facility used the oddest sets of headphones. They went around the neck and rested on the chest. The music played quietly but mainly the children felt the music through haptic beats from the headphones. It was supposedly very soothing.
i've read some article about "bone conducting headphones" in the past, think you hear when you put them in front of the ears. seems weird and interesting, but never tried such a thing. can't really imagine how it would work or feel.
I'm +50 and remember when skullcandy was just cheap in-ear corded headphones on the rack with all the other cheap alternatives. Not anymore LoL. These are the 1st over ear headphones I've paid more than $100 for as I've only used earbuds in the gym, but they really irritate my ears nowadays and caused an infection. OMG, I've never experienced anything like this. Having been in my share of clubs back in the day, these give that exact bass thumping feeling & vibration, I'm just amazed! I am in love with these & they will be my only gym headphones I use from now on (unless I'm running off course).
You sold these for me. The way you mentioned it wasn’t necessarily for audio fanatics but maybe for people who just like loud rumbly music. Great review. I’ll make sure to check for an affiliate link. I heard the original version of these and finally can afford to grab a pair! Thanks mate!
"who are they for?!" The Hardcore, Uptempo & Terror Crowd! Every setting maxed out, especially base, and you are good to go. I use the evo since a year and will be getting the anc 2 today ;)
@@CalebPilarowski-ox9iz I just bought a pair today on sale. The noise canceling is mediocre compared to Bose and Sony cans but still drowns out a reasonable level of noise when music is being played.
It's actually nutty how much these vibrate and still sound good. I love them. Just like you, i thought that dial was for volume when I realized it was for bass I was in tears.
I love my pair of Crusher ANC 1. Only thing I dislike about the new one, is the lack of color options. Don't get me wrong, all-black with the orange button is sharp, but I'm probably going to miss my black-and-tan color way. Rock on!
My own crusher ANC broke. It wasn't really securely build and I'm sure you can agree it's not the most durable headset. The Evo edition has rubber bands to prevent the headset itself from rotating the earcups so fast. I hope with the 4years they've had this headset is on peak performance
Had the first and second generation of the Crusher. Mad fun. But I see they’re still huge and bulky. I need lighter and more portable ones nowadays. But they could still be the right choice for listening to your favorite tracks on the couch.
I have them all, except for the 360s, and let me tell you that they deliver, the Crusher ANC didn't really have ANC for me, it was really low, it did shine in the Ambient mode, it literally felt like wearing nothing at all, maybe better or equal to the Airpods Max, I hope they didn't ruined the Ambien mode on the Crushers ANC 2 because the Ambient sound was the only thing I used them for, and of course, the Bass.
My mom bought me a pair of 30$ skullcandy headphones in an airport when I was 12. 8 years later, I still use them all the time and, other than the earcups wearing out (which I replaced), they still sound and function like they did when they were new! I cannot say the same for any of the JBL stuff I’ve acquired since then, which collects problems and flaws. Stoked to go buy a pair of these from a guy on marketplace for a dummy-good price rn
I've got 5 headsets right now. The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2, the Sennheiser M4, Anker Souncore 35, JBL cans and Beats Studio 3. All have their place, but the Crusher ANC 2's are just flat out fun. I mean, I'm listening to music i normally wouldn't just to rattle my brain with its killer bass. And i mean, killer bass. Wow.
@@birdymaniac since the time of my post, I've added a few more headphones to my arsenal, I now have 12. And if I'm honest, the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2s are just more gimmicky. That doesn't mean they don't get some play time. They just seem to fit a certain mood or niche than anything. They are good to get you pumped at the gym, they are good for bass heavy music and then, I crave a more accurate sound.
@@birdymaniac the quality of sound is okay. I'd call it mid tier. My headphones like the Sennheiser M4, the Bose QC45, Sony WH1000XM4 and Technics all sound much better to MY ear.
I have the original wired and the wireless. These are perfect for having fun with music. I can't ever get the sounds right for audiofile, so I now look for fun headphones. These are fun
its for mentally insane teenage bodybuilders/combat sport practitioners that need some crazy hype music for training that will severely impact our ability to hear for the rest of their lives (im talking about me)
Good video! I’ve owned every pair of the skull candy crusher series and about every other model they’ve had from buds to over ear. Good review! I wish you had more experience with skullcandy for a previous opinion on if they’re noticeably different from the first gen etc etc
Can’t wait to get these in a bit. I had a pair of Evos a few years ago back until they got stolen. Need some “fun” headphones again, because I just have my AirPods, iem’s, and flat AKG’s, and need something that’s actually nice to listen to.
For anyone interested in buying the skullcandy crusher anc 2. They are available cheaper on ebay for 99$ certified refurbished with a 2 year warranty. Skullcandy also honors the 1 year warranty thats on the card in the box.
Hi Mark... love the channel :) I bought these things based on two factors, 1) your recommendation and 2) I was drunk. While I prefer the overall experience of M4 and APM, I find these a fun alternative, especially when listening to hip hop. The most notable things to me are 1) the anc is basically non-existent although the cups do isolate well even without it and 2) the haptic rattle is not merely a gimmick but it actually seems to enhance things if kept below 30%.
I made some headphones like that when I was a kid. So I’ve always looked for some that were Bluetooth because the ones I built weren’t very good for what I had laying around lol. So I’ll definitely have to check these out.
I remember the first Crushers they made way back in the late 2010's. They were very cheap looking and the headphones took 1 AA battery for the bass to even work. Sadly over time the drivers would fry themselves and stop working. Then I gave them another shot with the second Crushers they made which were the first Bluetooth ones to release, I loved them. It's 2024 and I got them in 2016 and it's unbelievable that they are still thumping with frequent use. Sure they might not be for specific people that consider themselves audiophiles but for someone who grew up with a family member with subwoofers in the car it really hits home. I'll probably give it a few more months before I upgrade and retire these headphones ♥️
I have a pair of the original, and I say if you have a home and / or car system, these are for you. Yes, mine still work. The black material has rubbed off of the ear cuffs, but they haven't broken.
Went to my local HMV and tried a pair on, most comfortable and best sounding headphones I've ever heard. These are my dream headphones and i cant wait to start working part time to get them
I’m listening on those headphones now. That bass is like a subwoofer in an overly excited guys trunk. Pretty worthwhile though the bass at times is overkill if I don’t turn it down. Thanks for the video! I didnt realize that dial effects the bass.
Bought them fo169€ in Germany today, and so far, I'm very impressed. Finally, I can add bass where it's needed ...lots of bass if the recording is especially thin
Hey Mark… I recommend that you give all of your headphone reviews a ‘Sledgehammer’ (Peter Gabriel) score… from 1 to 10 in 1/2 step increments. What ‘Sledgehammer’ score would you give these?
I have the original skullcrushers bought back in 2013. The bass is still going strong. Ready to get the anc2 because I want to retire the originals before they break.
My pair from late 2017 was just recycled this year, sadly. The only thing wrong with them was one of the ear foams ripped off and was unable to place back onto the headset. Thinking back on it, I shouldn't have recycled them.
i got 2 of the crusher evo and 1 crusher wireless in case skullcandy stopped producing these. its a gods send. agree not everyone likes it but i absolutely love it.
I bought 3 of the first gen. 2 got stolen at the gym 😢and the other got torn by my newborn. That’s how much I love these headphone. I want these to give it a try.
Haha... the young Labourer at work bought these, I have Senn. Momentum 4s, which are fantastic.... The Skullcandy's made me laugh out loud at the bass! They are incredible!
Thank you! Great video! I just ordered a pair. I am a singer in a local band. So yeah, I love the low-end thump. We aren't loud as most bands are. But we do strive for a well-rounded live sound. So, ANY headphones that have weak low-end frequencies are just plain BLAH for me. Question. I use the Sony Professional MDR-7506 (the older, real ones, not the newer China version crap) that I use in my Recording Studio. It's important to have a flat sound when mastering songs. On the Skullcandy Crusher ANC. If you dial back the Bass Sensor. Will it default to a more authentic flat sound? I plan to use them for listening to Studio Demos while exercising and walking around outside. Of course, I will be cranking the bass all the way up on iTunes, Spotify, etc. But I was just curious what they sound like when the Bass Sensor is set flat. Thanks again! I subscribed.
I have tried (you name it I tried it ) Unless Its Macintosh and you are spending a per capita of a medium economy, Skull candy is the best Headphone in the under $400 range. I have tried their crusher wireless, ANC, EVO etc...hands down best quality headphones.
I have to disagree with your opinion on the ANC, the Crusher ANC 2 cancels more noise than my Momentum 4, in fact, the Crucher ANC 2 are in first place on ANC on my Headphones collection , I will never compare them with Bose and Sony because those are God Tier ANC but if they cancel more noise than the Momentum 4 on my tests, maybe you need to re test them.
The problem is if you've never ever used a crusher ANC or evo there is nothing special about your video because everything you said about it is everything everyone said about the previous crusher versions...
If you’ve never used a pair of these, surely this video is marginally interesting?! That’s kinda the point, Jason. Would you like me to draw pictures to explain how this works?
I ordered the original Crusher ANC the other day because they were on sale but i just received them last night and it turns out they sent the Crusher ANC 2 instead, a $60-70 price difference so no complaints here for their mistake😂 the ANC 2 are the ones i wanted but didn’t want to spend $220 on them
Since I've got my crusher wireless. I then bought alot more headphones expecting better sound quality than I already have.. Bought a bunch of the flagship headphones of like those of Sony's, JBL, Senhieser and so on but I still come back to Skullcandy ends with the new crusher Anc 2.
Just bought these and played Exicision's "Decimate" track, Crusher to 80%, and boy... I almost fell off from that bass. These headphones are pricy but worth it...
If you want to pay 40-50€ more just for ANC go ahead. Who needs ANC? Just crank up the sound on the Crusher Evo’s and you won’t hear anything else than music, plus just having the crusher evo’s on year head with no music, blocks out some of the sound from the outside.
@stefanvojnovic1329 I need ANC because I have damaged hearing and I listen to music at really low volumes, and let me tell you that the youtuber is wrong, the ANC is more effective than my Momentum 4, the original Crusher ANC's ANC was a joke but this ones are a different beast.
@@stefanvojnovic1329I never owned the Evos but I tested them before, if you want ANC, the Crusher ANC 2 is the way to go, the youtuber is wrong about ANC being bad, is more effective than my momentum 4, at least is what my ears hear, the featurea and everything else are great too, I got the Walmart version for $200 and this blow the original $329 version out of the water.
I've had both the ANC and EVO edition. The anc was quite good. Perhaps because I've first owned the Evo edition then switched to the ANC edition. I've noticed that the Ego's are better and securely build. Less chance of breaking. The anc version is also older and therefore the bass is less... But that's the main reason im so excited. They've had 3 years to upgrade in bass noise cancellation and other functions and durability. I'm surely they're amazing im about to buy those pretty soon. This man says he still has to figure out who might like those. I can guarantee gymrats do
@@jasonskulls1547 I go to the gym 6 days a week, and as you said it yourself, the evo’s are more durable and less chance of breaking. Therefore I have them, because if you drop them in the gym while lifting, it’s ok
I wonder whether these would be suited to a gym? I need something that's reasonably firm on the head i.e lying down and getting up from a bench press, and that can also block out the gym's music.
I’m thinking of getting these for the gym, more specifically the anc and the bass rumble to hype me up. When I tried them in the store, I think they were firm to my head so hopefully they won’t move around much when I’m lying down, etc
yea the bass is a bit punchy compared to the other ones u have to really fuc with the equalizer on the app and sound setting in ur phone but they not bad plus they on sale right now.
honestly surprised you said the anc was not up to par. I saw other's reviews and saw that the noise transparency was not good but they all said the anc was comparable to the flagship bose, sony, and air pods max.
@@MarkEllisReviews@vclapzzzy9382 he’s right. It’s miles off, I’m actually not impressed with them. I think the ANC 1 was better. Maybe I got a bad pair?
I’ve always associated Skull Candy and their like with gamers..overblown bass and as you said…mids scooped right out the mix 🤮 Not for me Mark…i’ll stick to my Bathys ta…great review tho, keep up the good work 👍
@@MarkEllisReviews you’re welcome…you are one of the only reviewers who’s opinion i trust based on the Bathys even tho i’ve subscribed a while before that review 😀👍
i haven’t watched the rest of the video but do they have more bass then the crusher evos? or no because 3MONTHS AFTER I GOT MY EVOS THEY COME OUT WITH A NEW PAIR😭😭😭
I just got them to use on an airplane trip for about 3h and the battery was 100% on the beginning of the trip and 5% when I landed. How does the 50h battery life work?
