Great headphones!

April 22nd, 2013

by Frank O.

For the people that only know the sound of apple earbuds this is the headphone to buy! No overpowered bass, absolute clear vocals and great looks. The only thing that I don't like after some time listening to music your ears gonna hurt a bit because your ears touch the hard ends in the cup of the headphone. Anyways, I also doubted a pretty long time before buying them, it's a pretty big purchase for teenagers as it's a lot of money. But compared to other headphones they are a lot cheaper! Pretty sure their are better headphones but for this price range you get comfort and decent quality, so stop doubting and buy !!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product

Better Than Anything

April 3rd, 2013

by Marcus

I first used skullcandies when I just needed some bass, so I first bought the SkullCandy Supreme Sound Uprocks and they were okay but broke in 3 months, and then I saved up for the Hesh 2 and they kept echoing and didn't play right s we instantly sent those back, and then after that I bought the Aviators and it was easy to put the jack in, able to control my music from the jack, are super fashionable, and since I have 2 dogs, they always jump on me and since the jack is removable so I feel great because my dogs won't ruin anything and I won't have to worry about anything, and even saying this review with my Aviators on and it feels like I don't even know they are there.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product

I'm a convert

March 3rd, 2013

by Tony

I surprised myself by buying these after spending several hours at JB Hi-Fi listening to dozens of headphones for portable audio. I originally went to audition the B&W P5 portables, but the Aviators sounded so much better it was shocking. Skullcandy 'phones I've tried in the past have not impressed me and I'd relegated the brand to the "looks great but sounds lousy" basket, but these are a whole different deal. I've previously owned portable and full-size headphones by Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic, Shure, Sony, AKG and Audio-Technica, including some of their top range "audiophile" phones, but amazingly I've come to prefer the sound of these Skullcandy Aviators to many of those top-line products. I have a $4,000 Stax electrostatic headphone setup for listening at home, but the Aviators perform surprisingly well in comparison and even sound slightly similar. Nowhere near as fast or transparent, but just as easy to listen to for long periods. They are musical and relaxing but not lacking in dynamics, with good extension and natural sounding bass. The top end is very slightly rolled-off, but that also stops them from being tiring to listen to and you can compensate a good deal by careful adjustment of your portable player's EQ settings. The earcups are also amongst the most comfortable I've ever worn - you can wear these headphones for hours and hardly feel them. The only possible downsides are: * They are not noise-cancelling, but that's not an inherent problem, just a feature they don't include. The isolation is as good as any non-noise-cancelling closed design. * These are not headphones for bassheads - the sound is too natural - so if that's yopu look at the more expansive MIX model which are powerfully "present" in character * The quality of construction and styling is part of what you are paying for with these headphones, but even so the RRP of $249 is just a bit more than I would have liked. If they were priced under $200 I'd give them 5 stars for value, and if you can find them discounted to that price level - grab 'em!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product

Great headphones

January 24th, 2013

by Jon

Great headphones but no, they are not bass heavy. They are cheaper than beats but the quality is just as great.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product

Does not disappoint

January 18th, 2013

by Garrett

I got these headphones about a month ago, so far there have not been any problems. I used to own a pair of Hesh 2s, which I thought were good...but the heshes are laughable compared to the amazing quality these headphones provide. They make all kinds of music sound better, espically Reggae and Rock. I can hear sub bass with so much clarity, I can hear high hats precisely, and vocals are godly. The headphones are also extremely sleek looking. I've listened to them in public and have been stopped before by people asking where I got them. I mostly listen to dubstep, and I personally love them when it comes to dubstep. I hear songs in a completely different way, everything is near perfection. Skullcandy also has amazing warranty. My Hesh's broke, I sent them in, and had my new headphones shipped all in about 1 week (and they said it would take a month!)

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product

Great sound, but high maintenance.

January 10th, 2013

by Thomas N.

I have had two pairs of Aviators. I love them when they work. Twice I have had problems with them, and twice I have needed to warranty them. Thankfully Skullcandy has an excellent, however slow, warranty process, and I had little trouble in that area. The first problem I had, the jack fell apart and after I put it back together sound only came out of one ear. This happened three days after they arrived in the mail. The second time, there was a wire issue at the jack, and it had to be held in a certain position for sound to play through both sides of the headphones. This happened a few months after the new pair arrived. If you don't mind paying for shipping to have them warrantied, or waiting weeks at a time for them to arrive, or are simply planning to keep them in a glass case at home then these headphones are right for you. The sound quality is quite good, with a balance in the lows, highs, and mids, they are oozing with style, and they are very comfortable to wear, but I don't think I would buy another pair. If there was free warranty claim shipping I would gladly recommend these headphones.

Great Headphones, one minor complaint.

January 4th, 2013

by Gabriel

I really love this headphones, they sound EXTREMELY good. The only minor complaint I have is, they are not noise cancelling, I can't use them in a bus or the street because I can't hear my music they way I would like to.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product

Skullcandy Aviator

December 30th, 2012

by Alex

Where do i start. I really didn't believe skullcandy was good. My friend bought a pair of uprocks that broke in a month. They sounded really good though. Christmas was coming up and i wanted a really good pair of headphones. So i was stuck between solos and aviators. The Beats looked simple but i didn't want just bass. The music i listen to doesnt need that much bass. Which the beats are really just bass heavy headphones. I was unsure so i took a dive and chose skullcandy. These are bigger than beats and not outrageously over priced. I would have gladly paid 200 for these they're great. I have only one complaint. Very minor though. There needs to be a little more bass if they had that they would be the best on the market. Other than that keep up the good work skullcandy.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product

Unexpectedly good

December 1st, 2012

by Andy

I bought these end of line as a bit of a punt as they seemed very comfortable. They were then also reduced in the curry's closing sale so I paid significantly less than half price for them. My expectation of a lifestyle brand was not high but I as struggle to wear headphones as I usually find them too uncomfortable I decided to give them a try. I have spent 20 years of my life designing Hi End HiFi so I am pretty fussy and expected these to be OK only for background use. Congratulations have to go to SkullCandy they are the first lifestyle brand who have made a headphone I feel I can recommend. Whilst a long way from perfect, these are a good pair of headphones even at retail price. The bass to treble balance is good and unlike allot of headphones they don't create a false bass warmth by emphasising the 80 - 150 Hz region. The treble and mid range are clear with only a hint of harshness as the volume is turned up. The bass is well extended and sounds in time i.e. the high frequency component of a drum beat is in sync with the low frequency. Sound isolation is not great so not ideal if you want to listen to them in a noisy environment. They also leak a little sound so not great if you want to listen loud in a quite office without upsetting your colleagues. Highly recommended if you want a stylish headphone that isn't a massive sound compromise.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product

Reliable, Consistently Surprising

November 11th, 2012

by Sean

I bought these when they first came out, and am even wearing them as I write this review. These have lasted me over 2 years, and are barely showing signs of wear and tear. Comfort- 10/10. I don't know what the ear-cups are made of, but it stays on my ears for hours on end, even 8-hour work days, and it barely feels there.My ears fit perfectly. The top of the headphones look slightly cheap, but they feel great. Durability- 9.5/10. I'm only seeing cosmetic issues now, after 2 years. I sleep with these on a lot, and they've fallen from my hands more times than I'd like to say. But the headphones aren't even scratched. There's a spot on my left earcup where the top layer is rubbed off, but the inside stuffing is staying in. Also, from the wire being wrapped around the headphones for storage, there are a few kinks in the cord. But these are merely cosmetic. Sound- 10/10. Perfect for an audiophile who doesn't want to pay more than $300. I notice background noises and instruments in songs I've had for a while, constantly. Can handle highs and mids, bass is not shake-your-head powerful, but it is deep and it complements songs. Hard-drop dubstep enthusiasts may want to buy something else.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product

Amazing Pair of Headphones!

October 19th, 2012

by Nick

If you are searching for a pair of headphones that have amazing sound quality, AND looking just down right sexy, the search stops here! These bad boys produce heaven like sound quality, hence Skullcandy's phrase, "Supreme Sound". These headphones live up to that high standard and beyond. Here are a few important points about these cans. First and most important, Sound. These headphones sound just awesome as stated before. The highs are crisp, but not tinny or too sharp. The mids are just right. And the bass is punchy. It does not distort or over power the rest of the sound like Beats by Dre do. 10/10 Comfort These headphones have an amazing feel when you put them on your head! The ear cups are cushioned very nicely! The band on the top is comfortable, you barely notice that its on top of your head! The only complaint that i have is that the ear cups press a little on my head. Thus creating a slight "Pressure" feeling. My right ear also gets sore after wearing them for a long period of time. I think thats just me though. 8/10 Noise isolation These headphones dont require batteries like some headphones do for noise isolation. I am not particularly impressed with the aviators noise isolation. Whenever my dog barks (tiny little creature with a high pitched yip!:P) i clearly hear it when volume is at 50%. I suppose to solve this problem you can simple turn the music up louder! 5/10 Style These headphones are downright sexy! I have the black with chrome edging. It looks quite awesome! Many people have complimented how sleek they look! And they pair very nicely with Aviator sunglasses! 10/10 Overall, I would highly recommend these to anybody! So stop reading this review and buy them! :D

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product