Crusher Evo

I too started out with Hesh and since then I've owned a few pairs of Crusher Evos and just now updated to the 540s. I love Skullcandy.

You don't like the sound of these headphones. Simple. Sounds like you prefer a darker and more bass-heavy sound. Or you're just used to that from your other headphones. If you are an absolute basshead to the point where your favourite headphone was a gimmicky one with vibration motors, any open back is gonna be a big change for you. In fact any relatively flat headphone is gonna sound boring at first. It's very rare to have a piece of equipment literally blow you away.

Skullcandy crusher evos are my everyday go to headphones if you like the over-the-ear style. I believe they recently came out with an active version of them called the “540 actives”, which would give you sweat/water resistance. I personally can’t attest to them, but from what I’ve read online, reviews seem to be majority positive. If you prefer earbuds, I’ve got the Skullcandy Push ANC Active. Bass isn’t super crazy, but still pretty decent for being an earbud. Both offer 3 Preset EQ’s + the option to create a “personalized” EQ; and the earbuds also allow to you to further fine tune the personalized one.

Headphones? Crushers, easily. Can find the Crusher Evo for sub 150 pretty easily.

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.

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.

I tried many, including XM4 and 5, returned them all. I prioritize heavy base over all and skullcandy crusher evo are great at that! Your head will rhumble. I prefer evo over the 2, its way cheaper and a better physical way to regulate additional bass.