PLYR 1 coming in either Black or White starts off with having a really unique look to them. Instead of just a plain ole solid color bland design, the PLYR 1 comes with a very cool graphic design across the headset. Then there is the design of the headset itself, which looks split in to piece right above the ear cup. And wrapping up the look is the SkullCandy logo on the outside of the ear cup which is small, and on the inside of the ear cup, but larger but not overbearing in anyway. All in all SkullCandy did a good job with the look of these, threw a splash of graphic design to offset the solid color and didn’t go logo happy all over the headset. Leaving you with something you would enjoy wearing of showing us when friends come to plan with you.

The SkullyCandy PLYR 1 is SkullCandy’s wireless headset, the flagship of the line and they pack in a bunch of cool features. Besides it being wireless of course, the PLYR 1 has an proprietary Supreme Sound technology which serves up some big bass and precision highs. It also has Dolby 7.1 surround sound. The PLYR 1′s headset stand has a built-in wireless transmitter which sends out 7.1 surround sound for your Xbox 360, PS3, or PC.

Also there are the Equilizer modes. With them get the best audio whether you are playing a game, listening to music, or watching a movie. These modes are Bass Mode, Supreme Mode, and Precision mode. I of course am partial to Bass mode as I love my bass! Once thing also noticed like on the Astro Gaming’s A50 headset, is the way you can mute the mic. Simply flip it up and you have muted it. To return to back simply flip it down. Simple and to the point.

Using the PLYR 1s left me with no regrets. Setup was fairly easy and I was ready to game in no time. They also sit pretty comfortable on your head and even after extended use I felt no discomfort. When it came to battery power, I was able to get about roughly 8 hours between some games, music, and even watched a movie. As far as charging, you can get a good decent amount of power back after a good couple hours, but I would suggest doing them like you would your cell phone, just plug it up at night so you are good for the next day.

Now the SkullyCandy PLYR 1 is on sale night at Best Buy and if you are looking to get a pair, this is where you will have to go for the next two week, as Best Buy has lock in a exclusive period with them. You can get them at Best Buy right now for $179.99. This price isn’t bad at all for a very good pair of wireless gaming headset. So if you are looking for something that is still stylish, delivers on the sound/feature quality, and without paying an arm and leg…The PLYR 1s are for you.

But the best benefit is the Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound, typically found in high-end gaming headsets. The Plyr1 delivers clear, immersive sound through a wireless audio transmitter that plugs into your console (Xbox, PS3 or PC). The range is great, certainly larger than the size of my living room, and the transmitter doubles as a stand to recharge the headset.

Three equalizer modes offer distinct sound levels. The precision mode is great for third-person shooters because it helps pinpoint sounds around you. The bass mode offers plenty of boom without being overpowering, and the supreme mode is a balance between the two.

The Plyr1 has a comfortable, snug fit that allows for hours of game play, but there is no audio jack, so you cannot plug it into a smartphone or tablet. Available in black or white, the Plyr1 will be sold exclusively at Best Buy for two weeks, then at other retailers.

The Plyr1 is a step up for casual gamers who want better sound but aren’t ready to make the jump to a high-end headset.

The PLYR 1 comes equipped with Dolby 7.1 surround sound and a built-in wireless transmitter that sends out the same sound stage to your gaming consoles. You have a variety of different bass modes to select: Supreme, Base, and Precision. Each one is tuned to specific multimedia platforms, though all three deliver efficient sound quality when playing first-person shooters and sports games.

If you plan on jumping online, I recommend lowering the volume or have your eardrums blown off. Yes, that’s how loud the headset is, and this is coming from someone who is hard of hearing. Games with climatic story modes really bring out the headset’s best, producing clear and rich noise that can be truly appreciated by the most die-hard audiophile. Even when the bass was on Precision mode I didn’t hear any static—something I’ve come across in other top-of-the-line headsets.

Gaming is not a two-hour soiree. It’s easily an 8-hour, all-night affair. That being the case, you’ll need a headset that is both comfortable and soothing on the head, which the PLYR 1 is. The ear cups are soft and snug, plus it feels extremely light. During my heavy Gears of War sessions, I truly forgot it was attached to my head. A majority of the other headsets take their toll on the noggin in terms of pressure and weight, giving you that cramped feeling to the point where you will take a break from them, or in my case, move one ear cup off to the side and keep switching throughout a game. This isn’t a problem here. The cushion foaming on the PLYR 1 is relaxing on the ears and makes it easier to play hours on in.

Yes, you read it correctly. The PYLR1 is wireless, which makes life so much easier. And I’ll tell you why. For those who play with both a wired control and headset, it will take you a good two minutes to untangle that entire mess. Overall battery life was pretty good, as I clocked about 9 ½ hours before having to recharge it. My advice: charge the sucker the moment you’re done because it can take a good 4 hours of charging before seeing a full power bar. Wireless headsets are always preferable and with an MSRP of just $180, you can’t go wrong.

On the right side is where you’ll find the power button and EQ modes, which make swapping between the two controls pretty annoying at times. The bigger problem we discovered was that it took a while for a mode to kick in after being changed. So I was left at times wondering whether the PLYR 1 couldn’t register the commands. I’d try it again and the headset would jump back to the mode it was previously on.

A similar issue occurs with the power button. Upon holding down the power button anticipating the light to go off, I would come to find the headset never turned off and was completely drained of vitality. Sometimes holding the button down for too long will have the headset power off and back on. Not sure if this an on-going issue with the PLYR 1 or just with our review unit, but we’re not holding it against Skullcandy.

To the shock of many, Skullcandy has managed to create a solid mid-level gaming headset in the PLYR 1. The price point alone makes it a worthy purchase, especially in comparison to some of the other high-end models floating around the market. Amazing sound quality, great comfortability, and a simplistic setup only add to its budget-breaking value.