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I have the Skullcrusher ANC 2 and as much as a love them, I don't wear them at the gym anymore because I sweat. I actually love them, they're so light and seriously I've given myself a fright before if the bass is too high. Plus the battery lasts a long time, I reckon 2 full days on a charge with heavy audible usage.
Lol well they don't resist staining by bronzer, so maybe don't wear that to the gym, just as a helpful suggestion. They do resist moisture, I just don't like sweaty ears. Noise cancellation is very good, I can drown out the gyms music. These are the ones I wear. Crusher® ANC 2 | Sensory Bass Headphones with Noise Canceling https://share.google/7mrIRk7ombKFCGtqi
I went with skullcandy crusher anc2 and they fucking ROCK! Screw the haters out there. These things are bad ass ... the bass is phenomenal. I work 10 hour shifts in a cnc shop blasting Testament, Soulfly, Slayer, etc all day everyday for last 2 months. Go to bestbuy and test them out... you'll see $149
I couldn’t recommend the skullcrusher ANC 2’s enough
Ngl skull candy was a brand I always saw as trashy/cheap, sold my AirPod maxes (never used them) ANC 2s were running for 120$ on amazon, I kick myself for not knowing how good they are. Yes the aware mode won’t be as good as maxes but dear god, everything is the same if not better and 4x lighter. Plus bass goes brrrrrr
Yes I came from the AirPod maxes get the anc 2s
Yes I came from maxes the only difference in quality is the aware mode and it’s not bad on ANC it’s just not as crispy clear as maxes but I promise it ain’t worth 400$ more and 4x heavier
I don’t use a gaming headset, Skullcandy ANC 2’a with a Razer desk mic. I learned quality sound doesn’t come from a gaming headset.
anc 2’s sound pretty good when you use the custom EQ and take the personalized sound test
These are what I'd have gone with if bass wasn't my bread & butter. I went with the Beyr Custom One Pros instead and never looked back. (Trigger warning for this sub) That said, bc I'm a bass goon, I just grabbed a refurbished set of Skullcandy Crusher ANC2 for $110 and they're my new favorite "fun" headphones. The haptic bass is just silly fun and the sound is YEARS ahead of my old, original Crushers. I use the 1Pros for fidelity and the ANC2 for dailies. ...but I'm more of a car/home audio guy. Focal in the car, Definitive/SVS in the house
Use the right EQ and use personal sound on richer. You can just search for EQ for the ANC 2 on reddit. The personal sound on the richer makes the biggest difference.
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