Controls bass well, even at higher levels ; Physical control buttons more intuitive than touch ; Excellent battery life

Not the last word in insight or dynamic expression ; Pigeonholed into suiting niche genres

Skullcandy has delivered one of the most fun pairs of headphones in recent memory. If you love bass levels of your music to rattle your skull, you’ll find much to love here. Add on an almost-endless list of features, tactile control buttons and a...

Highly personalisable sound ; Feels more comfortable than its predecessor ; Active Noise Cancellation ; Software updates and potential new features added in the future via Skull-iQ ; Premium carry case ; Long battery life

ANC overlay is audible at maximum intensity ; You must have the Skull-iQ app active on your smartphone for voice control to work ; No proximity sensor (for auto on/off when headphones aren't on your head)

The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Headphones build on their bass-heavy predecessor and add active noise cancellation to provide an even more immersive sound. Gamers and movie buffs would benefit the most from using them, but electronic and rock music fans...

Comfortable, stylish design ; Excellent voice control ; Great call quality ; Stellar battery life ; Amazing sound quality for metal…

…but mid for everything else ; Limited EQ customizability ; Average ANC with hiss ; Pricey at $229

The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2s are a great pair of headphones for metalheads, emos, and punks, while packing strong battery life and a dense feature set to boot. But that bone-rattling sensory bass is just too much for any other genre to make these a...

Insane amounts of bass response ; Robust construction ; Rich feature set ; Long battery life, passive listening with no battery

Insane amounts of bass response ; Weak active noise cancellation ; Flat highs ; No aptX or LDAC support

If bass is ace in your book, you’ll dig the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2. Playing music on this headphone feels like you’ve strapped a pair of 12-inch subwoofers to your head. Its noise cancellation pales in comparison to the higher-priced competition,...

Lots of features, including effective ANC ; Stil a fun listen without the extra bass ; Long-lasting battery and quick charging

Bass slider can get stupidly boomy ; Audiophiles shoud look elsewhere

Head-rattling bass won’t be for everyone – but there’s a comfortable, fully-featured pair of headphones underneath the gimmics

Great sound with Sensory Bass in music, videos, and gaming ; Sensory Bass easily adjustable ; Comfortable, sturdy feeling build quality ; Outstanding battery life with quick charge ; Headphones can be controlled via voice commands ; Pretty solid ANC ;...

Not much bass without Sensory Bass enabled ; Sensory Bass not for everyone

The Skullcandy Crusher ANC headphones easily earned a Top Pick of 2020 Award here at Techaeris back in 2020. Once again, the minor adjustments and improvements make this an easy headset to recommend and it, once again, earns a Top Pick Award here at...

Excellent bass response ; Long battery life ; Feature rich and customisable

Lacklustre ANC & mic performance ; Lack of high end audio CODECs

The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 is a paradox: a headphone that excels in its niche but stumbles in broader appeal. Bass addicts will revel in its earth-shaking lows and granular customisation, while casual listeners might find the audio imbalance...

Nails the bass! Impressive low-end for the price! ; High quality construction ; Easy to use and see buttons ; Compact carrying case, well thought out

Poor call quality ; Slight lack of high clarity, offsetting bass

Wow, I really went into this review not expecting much from Skullcandy, but the Crusher 2s have made me a believer. These are easily some of the best bass-heavy headphones I've reviewed under $300. The exceptional bass performance, combined with a...