Our Verdict
Average mixed-usage headphones. The Crusher Wireless have a great battery life and a decent but overly bass-heavy sound. They also have a better build quality than all the other Skullcandy headphones we've tested so far, and they're fairly easy to use. Unfortunately, they're quite tight on larger heads and do not block enough noise for very noisy environments like those involved in commute and travel. They also have a bit too much latency, like most Bluetooth headsets, to be suitable for watching a lot of video content and gaming.
- Great battery life.
- Good build quality.
- Easy-to-use and good controls.
- Overly bass-heavy sound with or without the slider.
- Tight on the head.
- Poor noise isolation.
Decent for neutral listening. The Crushers Wireless have a bass-heavy sound profile that may sound exciting for some but slightly drowns the instruments and vocals in the mid and treble range. However, unlike Hesh 3, they also come with a bass slider that lets you adjust the level of low-end thump and rumble. At the max setting, it gives them a ridiculous amount of bass that rattles and shakes the headphones and makes them practically unusable even for fans of really bass-heavy music. They won't be the ideal choice for more neutral listeners, and they do not have the soundstage of open back over-ears, but if you're a fan of bass, then you might want to check the Crushers out just to know your limit.
Average for commuting. They're easy-to-use and decently portable. They also have a long battery life for road trips and flights, but unfortunately, they do not block a lot of noise so they won't be ideal if you have a very noisy commute.
Decent for sports. They're relatively lightweight and tight enough to stay on your head when jogging. Their good wireless range also makes them suitable for most activities. However, they get fairly warm due to their poor breathability, and they're still somewhat cumbersome over-ears so they won't be the ideal choice for more intense workout routines.
Average for office use. The Skullcandy Crusher Wireless do not block a lot of noise so you will hear what's going on around you and they leak quite a bit at high volumes so you may distract your colleagues in quieter conditions. On the upside, they're easy-to-use and have an all-day battery life.
Sub-par for gaming. The Skullcandy Crusher Wireless have a bit too much latency, an average-at-best mic, and no customization options. They're also a bit tight on the head which might not be ideal for longer gaming sessions.
Changelog
- Updated Feb 20, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.4.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Apr 04, 2019: We've updated the battery section of the review as we couldn't confirm that these headphones have a standby mode.
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The Skullcandy Crusher Wireless a are decent mixed usage over-ear headset with a unique bass slider feature that was introduced by the original, wired Skullcandy Crusher. They have a good build quality, easy to use controls and an excellent battery life. They also deliver a decent but overly bass-heavy audio reproduction that you can further enhance with the bass slider. This makes the entire headphone vibrate with each low-end thump and rumble, which is not recommended for more critical listeners but may be appreciated by some dedicated fans of really heavy bass (they're one of the best bass headphones that we've tested so far). The Crushers Wireless are a decent option for most use cases but their lack of a good app and an actual EQ means they won't be as customizable as some of the headphones compared below. See our recommendations for the best wireless headphones and the best noise cancelling headphones.
The Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless have similar performance to the Skullcandy Crusher Wireless 2016 in most aspects. The Hesh 3 have a greater wireless range, a slightly better-balanced sound, and a lighter and more comfortable design. They also tend to block a bit more noise passively, although not by much. On the other hand, the Crusher Wireless have a much better build quality than the Hesh 3. They also have longer battery life and an adjustable bass slider that makes them slightly more customizable.
The Skullcandy Crusher Evo Wireless are better than the Skullcandy Crusher Wireless 2016. Both headphones have a bass-heavy sound profile and a haptic bass slider to add extra boom to audio. The Evo are more comfortable and have a companion app with EQ presets. However, the 2016 edition have a more stable fit.
The Skullcandy Crusher Wireless 2016 are better headphones than the Skullcandy Crusher 2014 thanks to their wireless design you can also use wired. The wired Crusher 2014 have a more lightweight design and a better-balanced bass when not using the bass slider. They're also a bit more comfortable than the wireless variant since they're not as tight on the head. On the other hand, the Crusher Wireless have a better range, a more durable build quality, and easier to use controls, and they can be used wired and wireless which makes them a lot more versatile. They also have a better default sound.
The Skullcandy Crusher 360 Wireless are slightly better headphones than the Skullcandy Crusher Wireless 2016. Both models have a similar build, but the padding of the Crusher 360 is more comfortable. Their sound is also more accurate, and their haptic bass feedback isn’t as ridiculously intense as the Crusher Wireless. The 360 model also support the aptX codec for overall better performance and have a more unique style. The Crusher Wireless perform better across different users and have power-saving features, but this won't compensate for the better overall performance of the Crusher 360.
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