The CRAZIEST headphones! Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Review
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I nearly didn’t review the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 but as soon as I put them on my head and tried out the sensory bass, I knew I had to. Find out why these headphones will literally blow your head off (sort of) in my full Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 review!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
01:02 - Specs and pricing
02:12 - Sound
06:01 - Noise-cancelling
06:26 - Design and comfort
07:16 - Who are they for?
Anyone else experienced haptic bass on headphones?!
I have the first iteration of S’Candy Crusher headphones from quite a few years back… packed with AA batteries and a wire to connect to source.
@@macrobinson5457 I'm sorry to hear that
had the crusher evos now planning to upgrade
@@jasonMB999😂
I'm still rocking the first Skullcandy Crushers and I am looking forward to these ANC 2's.
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 agree!
I believe this is the 3rd generation.
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!
@@MarkEllisReviewswhich sounds better
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.
That last part is oddly specific 😂
lmao them pesky exes and their honkin !!
Ok so like if you have the base up and the noise cancellation on it’s not a problem?
These or Apple headphones?
@@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 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!
Just picked some up. Unbelievable quality and the bass is soooooo nice. Feels like I’m in the club haha
what about an overall sound quality? Is it decent? Is it comparable with Sennheiser or Sony?
@@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 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.
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.
How much bass do you think it has?
Does it get your chest moving or nah?
@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
Skullcandy made a video stating that the haptics won't destroy you ears, it's only feeling the bass and not much hearing it
I'd like to check that video out. Where can I find it, TH-cam or skullcandy site?
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).
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.
Thank you!
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.
Nice review and camera work , love the headphones to there awesome
Thank you!
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.
Please a 3 month update was it worth, I have one in my cart I want a headphone for gym
Very detailed video brother...thanks
Glad it was helpful!
great review!
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%.
Great video..ThanksMuch !
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.
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.
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
would you recommend them or Crusher Evo to buy?
@@phantomsane2987 I prefer them over the evo series. I don’t really care for the evo series honestly. But bang for your buck is good
@danielcrampitt eventually, I've decided to buy Sennheiser M4's. Got them for 211$ on sale . I hope they won't let me down.
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!
I think anc 1 ear cups can fit the ANC 2 I hope
I want them in white so badly the new ANC 2
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
"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 ;)
Yo, how is the noise cancelling on them? Are they like ok and do the job or are they trash? 🤔
@@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.
Looks like curiosity got the best of you Mark! 😂 Good thing you have a curiosity about these things 🙌🏼
You can adjust the ANC and ambient mode intensities through the app!
Love it. Going to get myself some Brave Pills before listening to 72 Seasons
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
Perfectly described.
thank you for the review. please which do you prefer between this and the souindcore Q45 I dont know which one to pick.
Great video like always. But I have request: can you review the Yamaha headphones YH-L700A or YH-E700A?
Thanks.
Man watching movies with this headphone is so awesome.
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?
These are sooo amazing and premium and my new favorites.
Thanks for this review, in currently on the hunt for my death metal headphones, gotta replace my sanhieser HD4.40bt
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 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 died at 4:16 🤣🤣🤣 What an awesome review!!
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.
Can they handle trance music as that's my favoured bass I've just bought a pair but also have the sennheizer momentum 4s
I’ve been rocking the crushers since they had AA batteries to power them and had a microphone jack! Love the brand.
what would you recommend between skullcandy crusher anc2 or bose QC 45☺️, for a person who wants to listen to music every day?
They’re for people like me who wanna feel like they’re in an anime edit at the gym
I got the pioneer Skullcandy Crusher back in 2018 and I’m still using it now. Like that BASS….
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.
Hi mark just invested in a pair of AKG K92 WOW What a sound stage with harman tuning
Nice!
How much bass do you think it has?
Does it get your chest moving or nah?
Can it get my heart rate up?
Do they leak sound?
I have a pare of the old cord galaxy ones i got from a homie who past years back. Still have it original cord broke.
Hey, can you help me to pick one headphone between Sony WH-XB910N and JBL Live 660?
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 have a question, can the hearing aids be updated?
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?
Please mention your camera and lens with settings
as a Stepper and Hardstyle enjoyer i see this as only a W
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.
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)
I’ve got the crusher evos which are are bass driven headphones but don’t have ANC they are as you say just for fun really the crusher evos are £170
So what don you recommend
i have the original ones from the early 2000s, worth the upgrade?
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
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 am looking for a headphone to give me a movie watching experience that I get when watching in my room with soundbar and subwoofer at home as I am moving and I don't want to disturb my roommates or neighbours. Is this it? Obviously I won't get the same effect as a subwoofer but would this work?
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!
using apps like wavelet or poweramp on android or equilizer apo on pc these can be easily tuned to sound flat
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.
Do the headphones have a mic on them to receive calls?
So these( skull candy anc2) or Bose QuietComfort 45?
How is the 3D sound like atmos or sonic on games??
Please can you review the Dyson headphones 😉
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.
Who do I go to, should it be the seller of purchase or the Skullcandy company? Where do I find the eBay warranty policy cover for this device?
Anyone knows if these or the skullcandy anc hesh headphones haves better noose canceling?
Do they have high end codecs?
this headset + interstellar wormhole = epic cinema climax
A description of what you're trying to describe is like you're in a movie theater with the bass on
Yup
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.
So basically a soundbar on your head😂 lets gooo now here's my question was there any latency using them on tv or firestick?
I have these and I can say THEY REALLY BANG. 🔥
Are they loud enough on max volume
I have the og crushers the one that takes a aa battery and looking for an upgrade
The guy doesn't talk about the app you can download for the headphones. The app adds way more features that makes it way better
Just bought these. Anyone else notice the bass is louder on the right side vs the left?
did you find that these headphones had a large clamping force? were they super tight on your head at all?
Is it good for single player gaming
Does it come with a 3.5mm cable?
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.
ordered a crusher EVO, some reviewers didn't seem to like it, but it looked like a must try.
So what's your advice?
@@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.
is the quality of the sound is also good enough without the extreme bass?
@@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.
4:33 is my favorite part
How comfortable are these with your glasses? My Beats kill my ears after more than 45 minutes.
They are for me 😎😎 Bass Head here!
These r awesome.
How are these 🎧 for metal❓ slayer, Megadeth and the such❓
My plan was to buy these but i got a deal on the airpod max for 280... im still curious about the anc 2 but i wanted to play it safe because im not familiar with the crushers.. does anyone know if i made the right choice
Shoulda got the Skullcandy but 280 for a pair of airpos max for 280 is quite a good deal
its awesome for gaming too
I have original crusher 6 years and crusher Evo 4 years, daily use and they are awesome.
Mark at 4:15 got me subbed
They are not selling many of these! Their sales are down for these new headphones! They should of made colors
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.
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
Did the music go hard enough ? Or only hard bass .
@@moefis Music was alr ig but the bass was banging
Skullcandy has an almost 50% off sale this weekend! They are $135 after tax instead of $230+
Would these be good for heavy metal?
Can you use this on ps5
My left ear muff doesn't have any bass and it is low in volume but the right side is great (crusher Evo) what do I do?
Same! Only had them 48 hours
I love bass
Crusher bass while playing Alan Wake 2 is awesome.
What’s the mic call quality? I loved the Sony xm 3 and 4 but the call quality caused me to almost never use them when I’m out and about
Its not to mbad tbh
Thx
How are the "hinges" . Made me sell my anc's. They would make the most annoying noises !
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.
What about the bass?
I am wondering which Sony and Sennheiser headphones do you have?
The Beach by The Neighbourhood sounds incredible on these headphones.
commenting to come back and listen when they come in the mail