Skullcandy Smokin’ Bud Earbuds (Mint and Black)

Skullcandy Smokin' Bud Earbuds (Mint and Black)

Manufacturer: Skullcandy
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List Price: $29.95
Sale Price: $17.99
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Product Description

Skullcandy Smokin' Bud Earbuds combine high quality sound with an array of stylish colors that are sure to get you noticed. The soft silicone ear tips provide maximum comfort and help to block unwanted outside noise. The 1.3-meter cord gives you the freedom you need without becoming cumbersome, and the high quality 3.5mm plug is gold plated to resist corrosion.

Product Details

9mm speaker diameter
100 Hz to 18,000 Hz frequency range
1.3-meter cable with 3.5mm gold plated plug
Convenient in-line volume control
Includes carrying pouch and additional gel ear tips

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Best headphones under $100...

Review Date: September 27, 2007

Reviewer: David, California

I consider myself a bit of a headphone connoisseur and have used tons of different earbuds searching for the perfect pair. As a musician, I use Shure e3's with sleeves custom molded to my ear canal by an audiologist. I've also used several professional circumaural headphones in the studio.

These headphones do not reproduce sound as accurately as Shure's e2 and e3 models, but I still prefer these for everyday listening. They are bass heavy compared to a linear response. When these earbuds are properly inserted, the bass is massive, and isolation is EXCELLENT. They are much easier to pop in and get an great seal than the Shures (with foam, plastic, or custom silicon sleeves).

CONS: The wires are thin and so do not fall flat like heavy duty wires but are quality enough for the job. The case it comes with is useless.

PRO: Excellent sound (although technically not "accurate" or linear), extremely strong bass (the best I've ever heard in an earbud), excellent isolation, easy, comfortable secure fit. Excellent value.

Bottom line: I call these headphones "the best headphones under $100" even though I know they only cost a fraction of that. I lost my pair and am buying two more pairs now.

Other notes: I've used them while running and they will stay in for about 15 minutes...much longer than any other i've tried. it helps to have very clean ears. No other earbud stays in longer than a couple minutes. A trick I use is to bring the cable up your back behind you (its nice not to have wires flopping in front of you while you run) and then loop the wire over your ear from the back and insert the earbud upside down. The weight of the cord will be resting on the top of your ear and not pulling the earbud out.

The Best Ear-buds I've ever tried

Review Date: January 4, 2007

Reviewer: Eric D. Zerull,

These are without a doubt the best ear-buds i've ever tried. I went to FYE and bought a pair for an amazing price of $9.99 and have been blow away by the sound quality. Also, I find the set to be quite comfortable and haven't had any problems with the fit that other reviews have comemented on. So far, they hold in place very nicely and haven't fallen out once, even during long runs. Perhaps my ear shape is more compatible with these than someone elses.

I've tried quite a few earphones in the past and have usually been dissapointed by the lack of bass and the "tin sound" that many of them put out.

Earphones I've tried:
Shure E2c
Sennheiser HD 555
Sony MDR-EX81LP Bud-Style Stereo Earphones
Bose Triport headphones
Grado Sr 80
and many more that aren't worth mentioning...

These can really hold their own when they are put up to some of the more expensive models that range from 50-150 dollars. The bass is rich and deep and has a very nice contrast with the highs as well. When I buy a set of earphones, I usually play the same three songs to critique the sound.

First I tried Enigma's Gravity of Love in order to test the over-all contrast of the different frequencies and was pleasantly surprised in the rich sound that was produced. Instead of sounding like a speaker stuck in a tin can, the sound was full and alive with a great echo effect.

Second, I played Tool's Lateralus in order to test the power of the bass and treble. Due to the heavy guitar in most metal, most earphones start to produce static and the sound falls apart with feedback. I was very pleased that Skull Candy was able to deliver a sound that will please the most intense metalheads and punk lovers alike.

Finally, I tested Joe Satriani's Flavor Crystal #7 to see if the buds could handle the massive sound of electronic bass effects and the shredding guitar sound. Again, these buds delivered amazing sound and left me very happy.

So far, I haven't found any con's to this product. It won't sound like a high end earphone set like Bose or Sennheiser HD 650, but is definaly worth the mere 10.00 price tag.

Finally Found A Pair I Like

Review Date: December 18, 2006

Reviewer: Manny Montoto, Jupiter, FL

Great price, fits comfortably without hurting my ear, and blocks outside noise wonderfully. These puppies totally rocks!! I'm going to get my son a pair.

Hot Buds for a Hot Price!

Review Date: January 21, 2007

Reviewer: RPG, Ponca City, Oklahoma

I am amazed at the versitalty of these buds! From Pink Floyd to Bach they deliver true full bodied rich highs and powerful deep bass! They are very comfortable and block outside sound very well for the price. If you are hesitating....take the plunge and buy these buds! You will not be disapointed!

They are Smokin'

Review Date: December 27, 2006

Reviewer: H. Brown,

Got these tonight at FYE for $10.00 ... I've dealt with the IPOD earbud (high $$$$) pieces of S&^T and hated them ... they always fell out. I put these bad boys in and the music was richer than any other head phone I have ever worn. THEY ARE LOUD and definitely ABUSIVE!!!!

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