The Skullcandy Venue Wireless are decent mixed usage over-ear headphones that have an excited sound. They have a very v-shaped or smiley-face sound signature with overemphasized sub-bass, recessed mid-range, and sharp treble range. They're comfortable if you don’t have a wider head, and they have a good 24-hour battery life with a very useful quick charge feature. Unfortunately, their build quality isn’t on par with the Skullcandy Crusher Wireless 2016, but on the upside, they have an amazing wireless range and can also connect to 2 devices simultaneously, which is convenient.
Our Verdict
The Skullcandy Venue Wireless are fair for mixed usage. They're fairly versatile headphones since you can also use them wired to eliminate their latency issues. They're comfortable for longer listening sessions and are well-built. They have an excited sound profile and a decent ANC feature to isolate ambient noise during commuting. They're stable enough for most sports but aren’t sweat-resistant, and the over-ear design is not the most breathable. If used wirelessly, they won’t be great for watching TV and gaming, and the microphone won’t be the best to communicate in multiplayer games.
- Great battery life and wireless range.
- Easy to use controls.
- Decent noise isolation.
- A bit tight on some heads.
- Very bass-heavy sound might not be for everyone.
- Poor performance mic for voice calls.
The Skullcandy Venue Wireless are just okay for neutral sound. These headphones have a v-shaped sound signature with an overemphasized sub-bass, recessed mid-range, and hyped treble. However, this results in an excited sound that some may prefer but won't be for everyone. Unfortunately, they don’t have an EQ to customize the sound to your liking, but if you’re a fan of bass-heavy music, you’ll be satisfied with these.
The Skullcandy Venue Wireless are decent for commuting and traveling. They're comfortable for most but might be tight for some people. They also block a good amount of ambient noise but have a lot of self-noise, which will be audible if you’re not playing any audio. Their ANC feature is quite decent, and they don’t leak too much if you don’t blast your music at high volumes. Their long 24-hour battery will be more than enough for flights, and the nice provided case helps protect the headphones when you store them away.
The Skullcandy Venue Wireless are decent for sports. They're a bit tight on the head, so they're fairly stable for most sports and running. However, the over-ear fit is not very breathable, and these won’t be ideal, especially since they're not sweat resistant. They also are not very portable and don’t fold into a more portable format. Their bulky design might not be the best for certain exercises at the gym.
The Skullcandy Venue Wireless are alright for office use. Their long battery life will last you more than a full work day, and they're comfortable enough for long listening periods, but they might be a bit tight if you have a wider head. They block a decent amount of noise present in an office environment and help you focus on your task. If you also move away from your computer quite often, they can also be connected to your phone simultaneously, which can be very convenient.
The Skullcandy Venue Wireless are poor for gaming. Even if you can use them wired to eliminate the latency issues, the microphone isn't as great as gaming headsets on the market. If you play alone and don’t need a microphone, you can plug these into a controller without caring about wireless range, and they’ll be decent thanks to their comfort and excited audio reproduction.
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 Venue are versatile closed-back over-ear headphones that have a very excited sound profile. They have a decently built and lightweight design but might be a bit tight for some people. They're going to be better suited for bass-heavy genres and not vocal-centric music. They're decently comfortable and well-padded. Their ANC feature isn't the best when compared to higher-end models like the Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless, but it still does a good job at isolating you from ambient noise.
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The Skullcandy Venue Wireless are somewhat better headphones for most uses than the Skullcandy Hesh ANC Wireless. The Venue are better built, and their ANC can reduce the ambient noise around you. They can also be paired with up to two devices at the same time, and you can listen to audio while they're charging, which is nice. However, the Hesh have a more neutral sound profile, and their integrated mic offers better overall performance.
The Skullcandy Venue Wireless and the Skullcandy Crusher Evo Wireless are very similarly performing headphones, so you may prefer one over the other. The Crusher Evo come with a haptic bass slider, and they're better built. They have a longer battery life and a companion app with EQ presets. Also, their bass-heavy sound profile is a bit more neutral than the Venue's V-shaped sound profile. However, the Venue have a better case, are more stable, and isolate against more sounds.
The Skullcandy Venue Wireless are better than the Skullcandy Crusher 2014 in pretty much every way. They're wireless, are better built, have an active noise cancelling feature, have volume controls, and have better audio reproduction. They have 24 hours of playback thanks to a rechargeable battery, while the Crusher uses AA batteries. The only test where the Crusher 2014 performed better was their microphone performance, which isn't enough to make them an overall better choice over the Venue.
The Skullcandy Venue Wireless are better headphones than the Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless. Their build quality is better, and they feel more durable. They're also less prone to bass inconsistencies, and they isolate more noise thanks to the ANC feature. On the other hand, the Hesh 3 have a better microphone for calls and are less expensive. They also have great battery life for their price tag but still don’t beat the 24 hours of the Venue.
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