Skullcandy Crusher Headphones Gain Bose Active Noise Cancellation
▼ Summary
– Skullcandy announced the Crusher 1080 ANC headphones, which incorporate Bose’s QuietControl ANC and head-tracking spatial audio.
– The Crusher line uses both full-range and dedicated bass drivers in each ear cup to boost low frequencies.
– Skullcandy acknowledges that heavy bass boosting can reduce audio quality, and the new model aims to fix this with Bose’s help.
– The headphones are available starting today for $279.99 in black, candy, primer, and cement colors.
Skullcandy has unveiled an updated version of its Crusher wireless headphone lineup, integrating Bose’s advanced audio technologies including QuietControl active noise cancellation and head-tracking spatial audio. The Crusher series has long stood apart from rivals by pairing full-range drivers with dedicated bass drivers in each ear cup, delivering a powerful low-end punch. Skullcandy acknowledges that cranking up the bass can sometimes muddy overall sound quality, but the new Crusher 1080 ANC model aims to solve that problem with Bose’s tuning expertise.
Priced at $279.99, the Crusher 1080 ANC is available starting today in four colorways: black, candy, primer, and cement. The headphones promise to refine the signature Crusher experience by balancing thumping sub-bass with clearer mids and highs, all while offering Bose-caliber noise cancellation. Head-tracking spatial audio adds an immersive layer, adjusting sound direction based on your head movements for a more cinematic listening experience.
Skullcandy’s collaboration with Bose marks a significant step for the brand, known for its bass-forward consumer headphones. By incorporating Bose’s proven ANC and spatial audio algorithms, the Crusher 1080 ANC targets users who want both bone-rattling lows and sophisticated noise isolation in a single package. The result is a headphone that aims to satisfy fans of heavy bass without sacrificing the clarity expected from premium wireless audio.
(Source: The Verge)
