Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2

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Sentiment score76% positive
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Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Reddit Iconanyway_you_want
11 months ago

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.

11 months ago

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

Reddit Iconblue-collar-nobody
8 months ago

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

7 months ago

Skullcandy crusher anc2.. its like a sub woofer in my head. Sometimes my vision gets blurry $150 go to best buy and try them out 🤘not open back but to get so much bass doubt they could .

7 months ago

Its more like a pressure wave that some how mimics a sub woofer. I listen for 10 hours a day in a cnc machine shop with 6 machine running and (12) 20 hp vacuum pumps running its amazing how great they sound even in this environment. I listen mainly metal, rock and blues.... once I got setting right i dont even mess with rhe eq anymore. Also i like there are actual buttons to control the settings.

Reddit Iconbman86
2 months ago

Yes, I understand what ANC is for. If you are *actually* being exposed to 120dB on a regular basis, ANC is not the correct tool for the job. Earplugs PLUS muffs are. But you do u. I'll take my ANC needs to a company that does good ANC. I do use ANC on a regular basis, but I don't find it necessary nor desirable for what you trade with the ANC2 v Evo.

2 months ago

If you like bass, there really is no other option than Crushers. As to which model (Evo/540-Active or ANC) I don't see the point of ANC on these, the music will do the work of obscuring the exterior noise for you. I use the ANC on my Method 360s, and it's mid-tier at best. I'd get the Crushers without.

Reddit IconBR4BY
11 months ago

I couldn’t recommend the skullcrusher ANC 2’s enough

Reddit Iconbrandowun
10 months ago

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

10 months ago

Yes I came from the AirPod maxes get the anc 2s

10 months ago

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

Reddit IconBSC_Kokopelle
5 months ago

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.

11 months ago

The trick is to not use gaming headsets but quality headphones. I use the Crusher ANCs. Y Skullcandy, the subwoofers are perfect for hearing explosions of any distance and the sound is always clear.

Reddit IconCandid_Sir5360
10 months ago

anc 2’s sound pretty good when you use the custom EQ and take the personalized sound test

Reddit IconCG_Ops
11 months ago

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

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