The pair of Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 headphones sent to me for review was a brand new set, so I allowed them to run-in for around 48 hours before starting to make any notes and observations. While the ear pads on the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 feel comfortable, they do not isolate you from outside sounds particularly well. Furthermore, they’re very comfortable and offer extensive audio personalisation courtesy of the Skull iQ app.

Alternately, there’s the Sony WH-XB910N which has eXtra Bass (hence, XB), and it utilizes touch controls rather than dedicated buttons. Crusher ANC 2 is equipped with premium 4-mic active noise cancelling that detects and cancels noise in the full range of sounds you can hear. cost less and last longer than their predecessors, but the main draw here is the crazy amount of bass they can produce. If you want added functionality without memorizing too many gestures, the button-based Crusher ANC 2 may appeal.In our playlist, you can find all manner of bass bombs from the likes of Moderat, Missy Elliot and more, which all mutate magnificently into booming monsters thanks to the Crusher ANC. An additional button next to those switches between the ANC On, ANC Off, and Stay Aware (transparency) modes.

Skullcandy crusher ANC combines adjustable sensory bass, active noise cancellation, and personal sound to deliver deeper, unparalleled sound that’s flawlessly tuned for your unique hearing. For instance, deviating from the script with “Hey Skullcandy, open Spotify” or any verb will result in nothing. Once run in, I listened to Apple Lossless music tracks via Apple Music on both my iPhone and my MacBook Air. The mids are a bit too dampened for my liking, but the highs tend to be on the livelier side of things, with the Crusher ANC keen to swallow transients when the material is rich in overtones. Plus, whenever you get low, the Rapid Charge feature gives you an extra 4 hours of listening time from just a quick, 10-minute charge!The Crusher ANC 2 handles office noise relatively well, with only a little bit of clatter coming through at a greatly reduced volume. I came from the edifier WH950NB ( Don't waste your money with them) and these just totally blow them out of the water, there miles better. The headband and replaceable ear cushions are made of imitation leather, with the former having a notch in the middle to reduce pressure on the head for those with sensitivity.