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Mix Master: Stack Approved: Skullcandy's NBA Mix Master Headphones
September 4, 2012
Stack.com
As long-term fans of Skullcandy's headphones, we have watched the brand's products evolve into the higher-end category. With so many over-the-ear headphone choices, we like to put our money where it counts: sound quality. Fortunately, this is where Skullcandy's NBA Mix Master headphones really deliver—big time.
Read More...Designed in collaboration with the Beastie Boys’ DJ Mix Master Mike, the headphones carry a well-balanced sound that’s both full and dynamic. There’s plenty of bass, but not so much that it overpowers the rest of the sound. Created the DJ in mind, the 'phones feature a mute switch in the ear bud; a coiled cord with a plug that screws into either ear; and a twisting ear pad that switches the sound from stereo to mono to make it easier to match beats.
As for the physical design, the headphones are admittedly bulky. But, with a price tag of $300, sturdy construction is preferable over something more fragile. Other features we dig: the high-gloss finish on the hardware, the cushy ear pads and NBA team logos. In addition to the Celtics version we reviewed, NBA Mix Master headphones are available for fans of the Bulls, Knicks and Lakers.
The one drawback we can't help notice is the price. However, if the construction holds up and the sound quality is maintained, NBA Mix Master headphones are a good long-term investment. Purchase yours at skullcandy.com. -
Mix Master Review: Mix Master Mike DJ Headphones
May 7, 2012
Wired Magazine
Big idea: Match a headphone manufacturer with a music industry big-wig. Co-develop an exciting, new, cross-branded audio product.
Read More...Price it somewhere between OMG and WTF. Repeat until everyone’s so rich they’re barfing up diamonds and using Benjamins to flambé their Crêpes Suzette.
This is the formula being employed by seemingly every youth-market musical artist looking to repeat the magical success of Beats by Dre headphones, (which, by the way, had nothing to do with sound quality and everything to do with savvy marketing).The latest pair of celebriphones come from Mix Master Mike, the hip-hop DJ best known as the guy who usurped Hurricane’s seat as the fifth Beastie Boy — the fourth Beastie being Mark Ramos-Nishita, naturally.
Now, I’ve seen so many of these collabo-phones cross my desk in the last couple of years, I’m almost at the point where I’m mailing them back without even opening the boxes. But I set aside my cynicism to take a look at the Mix Master Mikes. They’re made specifically for DJ use, and I was curious enough about them to test them out. Granted, I’m only a weekend warrior on the turntables, but it’s a hobby I take seriously enough to have formed some opinions about what makes a piece of gear gig-worthy.
To make his cans, the Mix Master teamed up with Skullcandy, the company that’s rapidly branching out from cheap, day-glo earbuds for the BMX set to higher-end, higher-priced hardware for more discerning listeners. These headphones are exemplary of Skullcandy’s new direction — they’re smartly designed, the sound is well-balanced and they have an appropriately eyebrow-raising $300 price tag.
The MMMs have some very cool DJ-specific features, my favorite being a trick that switches the headphones from stereo to mono when you twist one of the earpads, dumping both the right and left channels into the driver that’s still over your ear. This is handy for beat matching or cueing up a crossfade, as it gives you a better idea of how well the track you’ve got on deck will sit with the track that’s currently playing. To that end, there’s also a mute switch nestled into one of the ear cups that kills the sound in the cans so you can hear the room. You can just flip the switch on and off to monitor the sound without removing the whole assembly.
The last bit of DJ-friendly business is a coiled cord with a plug that securely screws into the either the left or right ear.
They sound great. Everything is nice and loud with just enough percussion and bass up-front, just what you need for a gig at Coachella (or in my case, the Monday night microbrew happy hour). They also performed equally well at my desk at work. They can’t compete with the sound signature of my Audio-Technica ATH-M50 studio monitors, but they aren’t too overbearing in any of the frequencies. They’re a bit too bulky to wear around town, but if you want to, you can swap in a mobile-ready cable with an inline mic/remote. Also, they’re very comfortable, and light enough to wear all day.The reason they’re light is because of the all-plastic construction, and that’s actually one of their drawbacks. During a gig, there’s a lot of head-turning, waist-bending and moving around, and every time something would brush against one of the thin plastic earcups, it would translate into a loud, jarring KNOCK an inch from my ear. All headphones make noise when you bump them, but the MMM’s thin plastic earcups sound like you’re holding a red keg cup over your ear and thwacking it with your finger.
Another thing about all that plastic: it makes them feel cheap and flimsy. And after roughly two months of irregular use, my loaner pair is already starting to show signs of wear.
Finally, there’s the $300 list price, which is twice as much as a pair of Shure SRH750 or Technics RP-DH1200 DJ headphones, both of which are excellent in every way. I don’t think I’d be stretching it to say the MMMs are egregiously overpriced.
So if you’re at the level in your DJ career where each needle drop earns you the equivalent of one house payment, these headphones are a luxe, feature-rich joy. Otherwise, stick with the warhorse set of over-ears that’ll still be going strong three or four New Years Eve gigs from now.WIRED Some very smart DJ-friendly features. Removable cable can plug into either ear. Foldable design and hard-shell carrying case for supreme portability. Leather is soft and lush. Weight and comfort are aces. Bay area represent!
TIRED The rent is too damn high. So’s the amount of thin plastic in the design. Big silver skulls on the ears and the giant Skullcandy logo on the headband are kind of tacky. -
Mix Master: Celebrity Headphone Deathmatch
December 11, 2011
Publication: InnerFidelity.com
For the last ten years Skullcandy has been making inroads into the youth cultures. By placing inexpensive and colorful headphones in skateboard, surf, bicycle, and other action sport shops, and by selling headphones like fashion accessories (think sunglasses), I think they've been largely responsible for developing pop-culture's view that headphones are cool.
Read More...This is an enormous accomplishment, and they've profited well from it. In 2010 they were ranked as the number two headphone maker in the U.S. with 14% of the market, second only to Sony with 23%.
The problem a headphone enthusiast like me has with Skullcandy is that historically their products are about style, not sound quantity. That has been changing significantly of late, and Skullcandy has really impressed me with some of their new products. I've spent some time talking to managers there, and I hope to visit their facility soon because a lot is going on. Skullcandy has been making some moves.They've brought their design and R&D in-house, and will now be an ODM manufacturer. I talked with Jamie Oman (VP of Product Development, R&D, Quality), who explained they were aware of the perception that their products were flashy and cheap, but they were taking major steps to improve product build and sound quality. Controlling product as an ODM from inception to finished manufacture is really the only way to accomplish that.
Skullcandy has recently pumped up their design and development capacity by staffing development teams and building the acoustic labs they'll need to produce high quality product. I must say that I'm mighty impressed with the first two products launched under this new ODM effort.
Skullcandy Mix Master ($299)
In my opinion, these are the best sounding celebrity headphone. Though I'm not really a fan of the Darth Vader styling, I am a fan of their comfortable fit, decent isolation, and great sound. The've also got numerous DJ features including: mute button; mono when cups are turned; and DJ cable. An iPhone compatable cable is also included. If you're in the market for a celebrity headphone, I'd say these, and the V-Moda V-80, are the ones to get.
If you're not particularly interested in celebrity cans, I find the Shure SRH840 and Audio Technica ATH-M50 better sounding and isolating sealed headphones, and less expensive as well. For DJs, I'd say the Pioneer HDJ2000 and Sennheiser HD 25-1 II are close, but not quite as good sounding. The Beyerdynamic DT 1350 bests them to my ears.
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Awesome, but pricey.
May 12th, 2013
by Chris
These are the best headphones that have ever been seen by or invented by mankind. The colors work great together, it has a great physical look, and they're top quality. I haven't gotten them myself for only one reason, the price. Yes, they are good headphones, but the one and only problem is the price and this completely ruins my chance of getting these.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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The goods and bads
April 1st, 2013
by Root Khan
lets face it, all tech has flaws. despite this i am a huge skullcandy fan. the benefits of owning these are that they are exclusive, literally ive seen no one in real life with these which feels good and the sound + bass quality is astounding. but..... in conjunction with the other comments and reviews, only drawback is you will most definately be sending them in for a replacement if skullcandy doesnt revamp the quality of the headband, specifically the center where you can see there is the most structural stress and the only support is the padding. combine this with the element of tempurature change and your guaranteed to have a growing crack of some kind within about half a year but skullcandy has the best warranty in the industry so its no biggie. just hope skullcandy continues to improve and they'll still have loyal customers coming back as they continue to fix and address drawbacks and flaws.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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DOPE SOUND
March 14th, 2013
by Salvador Mondragon
the sound is superior. the quality is superior. the only thing i will say to any potential buyer is they do constrict JUST a bit, but much like any pair of over-the-ear you get used to it. have had mine for about 2 weeks and am loving them!!!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Color Scheme is Crazy.
March 13th, 2013
by Ray
I have had this before but this color scheme is so crazy I cant stop starting at them. I had an earlier edition of the mixmaster and these sound much better. Not saying the other ones were bad but I feel there is a slight improve on sound. The bass is stronger in this pair. It also seems the structure is better in this pair than my other pair.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Wow! I have nothing bad to say about these headphones!
March 5th, 2013
by Brandon Fennell
These headphones are the best headphones i have ever owned. i have owned from skullcandy, heavy medals, gi tokidki, gi lurker punk show, and even the black pinstripe skullcrushers. And i must say, even when all combined, they still do not compare to these! these litterly blew me away, my ear drums cried from awesomeness. its like a concert in your ears. everyone has to own a pair of these. your life is nothing without them. there isnt a headphone in existance that can ever beat these. that is until skullcandy blows it out of the park again. theyre like babe ruth on skulcandy steroids
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Overall... Excellent headphones.
February 23rd, 2013
by James
Amazing headphones. The lows, mids, and highs are so balanced which is a relief from beats. I feel like most headphones within this price range compromise sound quality for booming bass. I've been using these for a little over 6 months and decided a review was necessary to express my satisfaction with these headphones!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Skullcandy's revamped itself with these new headphones.
January 16th, 2013
by William
I have been on the fence with Skullcandy for awhile, the old line had terrible sound and broke a lot. So I stopped buying. So when I saw these they peaked my interest and I had to have them. I ended up receiving them for Christmas and was very excited when I opened them. The Sound quality is to par with the price range. They look amazing, especially in blue. The mute button is an amazing feature and I use it every time I wear them. They come with two cables, a long dj cable and a shorter cable with a mic. The headphones have two jacks one on each side. The cushions feel like a cloud and the ear pads are very nice. But the only issue with these is the plastic headband. There is a weak point that isn't reinforced as much as the rest. It eventually develops cracks and will completely snap, even from normal use. Fortunately Skullcandy has the best warranty.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Last Pair I Will EVER NEED TO BUY!!!
January 11th, 2013
by Jeremy
I does not get any better than this. Mix Master Howell are the best pair of headphones i have ever bought. Unbelievable!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Amazing.
January 11th, 2013
by Devin
They are really amazing. The sound quality surpasses the Beats studios. The bass competes and are much more comfortable then any other head phones out there. worth every cent!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Heavenly
January 10th, 2013
by Diveshan
my personal opinion? The best most beautiful, comfertable, stylish product! purely amazing.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Needs more bass
January 5th, 2013
by Mason
These are crisp, beautiful headphones. They are sylish but there is one problem, the bass isn't loud enough. But I'll get use to them after adapting from beats to Skullcandys.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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great headphones
January 2nd, 2013
by Devon
these are hands down thee best headphones out there ive tryed beets by dre and monster and they just do not compare to these. the reason why your ears hurt after listening to them for awile is your ears are ajusting ( pardon my spelling) to the new rounder ear piece take a couple of weeks and your ears wont hurt anymore. but the are awesome
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Needs beter padding
December 6th, 2012
by Vlado
great sound and quality but if you use them to study or for longer than 2 hours yourears will start to hurt. The padding needs to be thicker
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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COULDN'T ASK FOR A BETTER MORE STYLISH HEADPHONE
December 5th, 2012
by Khalid
I must say these are the best headphones ive ever heard. Beats by dre studio headphones sound HORRIBLE compared to these headphones! The mixmasters are so well balanced in sound and sound excelent when listening to any genre of music. They have nice thumping bass that will sound good with any hip-hop song. The bass is powerful enough for people who love bass yet it doesn't interfere with the sound quality of the song. The vocals are clear and crisp as if you were in the studio with the artist. And since Ive been listening to these headphones, ive heard instruments in the background of a song that ive never heard before. Its exactly what the artist entended you to hear. The style of these headphones are great and it has a ton of features for DJ's! And last but not least they don't leak sound and don't let sound in! You could be in a quiet room and the person next to you can barely hear the song at max volume. Or you could be in a club, loud car, or around a lot of traffic and it will drown out all the noise around you! Trust me their worth saving up for... BOTTOM LINE I RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT TO EVERYONE!!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Simply Stunning
October 13th, 2012
by Chrispy G
These are my third high-end skullcandy headphones. First I had some aviators which got stolen and I very much miss those. Then I got some SKs, and then they broke from someone stepping on the right earcup. Now I have the highest phones Skullcandy has to date, the Mix Master. First, hardware: The two cables included (straight w/mic3 and coiled DJ w/screw in + 6mm jack) were very substantial and sturdy. Eight months out I still play around with the coil cable and it feels brand new. They are very durable and more than satisfying (9/10). Next, the case. Although it certainly looks menacing it only provides average protection. The inside has a divider, elastic mesh pocket, and a main compartment for the MMMs themselves. It has plenty of room for the cables, cleaner cloth, and a few other things and does just what I need it to on a daily basis (7/10). Now onto the phones. The cushions and headband are simply fantastic. The soft-touch leather and memory foam are just amazing. I can go hours wearing these phones without any discomfort. However be advised that the earcups are not very deep so if your ears stick out they can be slightly discomforted by the metal speaker cover. The headband is strong and very well constructed, although I do advise not to over stretch the headphones outward too far because the polycarbonate shell can crack if pushed to the limit (just don't be stupid with them and you will be fine). Overall very pleasing (9/10). Now the real surprise was the sound. Oh my sweet mother was I blown into a different universe with the sound. I was of course setting my expectations high with my previous headphones but what I got was much much more than I was expecting. HIghs: This is an area where skullcandies in the past have failed. I knew the target market for the majority of the lower end products were young, active, bass head kinda people and the heaphones skullcandy made were perfect for them. Now the Mix Master is in a different galaxy in sound quality. The highs (high hats, cymbols, some wind instruments) are immaculate. The sound-staging and imaging blew my mind; you can hear the little distinct tings and hisses off in the distance of the music. Much better than I was expecting and still to this day I am blown back (10/10). Mids: By far the best part of these headphones is the vocal clarity and dynamic range. The bands you rock out to sound like they should be in the room next to you when you finish whirring your head around with your eyes closed. The vocal clarity is miraculous, the crispness of the voices and the minute details provide a new music listening experience (11/10). Bass: Now the big question, "How good is the BASS??" well if you want shake your head off and blow your eardrums then go for the skullcrushers, but the Mix Masters won't disappoint even the bassiest bass-heads. The lows come in very Very clearly. It sounds tight and quick, very responsive. In the song "In the Way" by Nero the bass comes in with balance. It overwhelmed me at first but as I listened more I could still hear all the vocals and highs going on in the background. So these cans have the bass; clean, clear, powerful, punchy, deep, chest throbbing, head shaking (literally at high volumes), bass (10/10). Overall: Best celebrity headphones for sure, right up there wit the big boys in audiophile land, outrageously stylish, practical, functional, and awesome in general. Pros: stylish, comfortable, durable, amazing amazing amazing sound, stash-able, two cables for different uses, warranty Cons: be careful with the headband, case is only 5/10 for protection
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Better than Bose
October 11th, 2012
by Steven
I love these headphones and the sound quality is absolutely incredible.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Best headphones ever!!!
October 3rd, 2012
by John
I have tried almost every headphones like Beats by dre and these blew me away. I am a DJ and I have been using these at all my gigs every day. I have been using these for a year now and i had no problems with these. Bass,Vocals and Highs are perfect just like they said in the description.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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A critique on my Favorite cans ever.
September 30th, 2012
by Andrew
I absolutely love the sound and design. These are my absolute favorite headphones ever. The features are great, and it's clear that a lot of thought was put into making these an undisputedly incredible set of headphones. They sound great on all levels of the spectrum. The bass has minimal distortion, the mids are bright, and the swivel-mono and mute features were well thought out. Now I'm gonna be nit picky: >There are two places where the Aviators are clearly better: the cable length (not counting the DJ cable) and the ear cup shape. MixMasters are comfortable to wear, but many people don't like having their ears touch the end of the 'ear wells." The cable (with the Mic3) is is too long for a cable made for everyday use with an iPods and laptop. >The top of the headband cracked one day as I was putting them on my head. Definitely need to find a way to prevent that. Ya, lifetime warranty (totally awesome), but I don't want to have to use it within 2 months- ya know? >White. Y'all need to sell a white set of MMs in-house
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Great for any kind of music you want!
September 27th, 2012
by Byron Bleasdale
Jsut got these headphones. Look great and sound even better! I am a classical musician and these work wonders for everything from Beethoven to Bassnesctar! The big question, better than Beats by Dre?? Definitely yes. Studio or pro. The mids and highs are crystal clear and the bass hits clearer and louder and doesnt muddy up the rest of everything. Only con is the headband is a little tigh but i probably have a big head. I just take them off for a couple minutes every hour and that makes it fine!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Amazing !
September 1st, 2012
by Leonardo
As always Skullcandy are doing great job at their product, but this are better than any headphone of skullcandy and other brands, I'm not a DJ but these headphones are perfect! These were my dream since the last year, when I finally get them, it was amazing, I love it!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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The Perfect Headphones For Me
August 31st, 2012
by Abraham
Before i got this headphones i want the Beats Pro Detox,but when i prove the Beats in a friend's house they were great but then his brother show me this headphones and just by looking at them i get in love directly for me they are great looking,the sound super good,the bass not so much but i don't look to much on that.................but the best in this headphones is the comfort and looking comfort is super soft and the style is WOW i really don't have words for the style and that's why this headphones are the perfect ones and you'll love them too
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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So close to perfect!!!
August 9th, 2012
by Jesse LaJoie
The sound embarrases all the "Beats by dre", "soul by ludacris", "Bose", and every other major brand I have listened to. The sound is flawless, at first I wished they had more bass because its more of a soothing, smooth, but powerful bass. But I later learned that that made for well rounded headphones whether it's country, Rap, Pop, ect.... But if you want them to hit hard, bass boost all your music and it's like two 12's sittin on your ears. The 50mm Mylars are amazing. They'll handle any volume you throw at them without blowing. The cable for these headphones are litreally bombproof! Ive had this same cable for an entire year and it's untouched condition, as to where the "beats by dre" cable would look like a cougar had tried to eat it after a year of use. The style of the Mix master all black is just sick.. There isn't another headphone that can compete with it's clean appearance. Now, the ONE problem with these headphones... after about a year of gentle use, I noticed two small cracks accross my headband. But remember, i used these everyday. But never dropped, scratched, or mistreated them. Overall, these are the best headphones on the market by far.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Great Headphones
August 7th, 2012
by John
These headphones are great! My only problem is that they are not that loud. But still very good sound quality! Bass is good however not very strong but then again if all you care about is strong heavy bass then Beats By Dre are yours. But These headphones are Super comfortable and very cool! Only hardware problem is that the cord broke in my ipod but skullcandy is going to fix it for me...on hold waiting for them right now about it...
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Exceptional when they aren't broken..
August 6th, 2012
by Jake Chernicky
When I first recieved my MixMasters, I was blown away. The quality was amazing, the sound quality was unparalleled by it's opponents, and the overall package was just perfect. However, it does have it's flaws. After wearing the headphones for an hour, you really start to realize how snug they are. You start to get uncomfortable with them and need a ten minute break. Its a small flaw, but it's still one. The comfort is great for short periods of time. The only other flaw I could find is quite large. One day, I was putting on my MixMasters just like I normally would when I heard a rather loud popping sound. Thats when I knew they cracked. Upon inspection, I found that there were two small cracks in the headband. Keep in mind that I baby these headphones. They still look new. Anyways, I'm just dissappointed by the cracking. I just shipped them back and I am expecting a replacement. Overall, they are very good headphones. I would deffinitly reccommend these. I would of given five stars if they were still solid.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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SKULL CANDY LET ME DOWN!
July 26th, 2012
by Dj Ezekill
I am an active dj. I have gigs atleast twice a week. I used the headphones on my gig and nowhere else. When i first got them WOW I was in love. I got it as a late Christmas gift from my girlfriend. Everything about it was awesome after awhile i noticed two lines appearing on the bend near the top pad. One night it split at the line and was not useable after that. I was devistated! Mix master mike has been my Dj Hero all my life and he really let me down with this one. The only thing that i could salvage was the ear pads. I bought a cheap headphone later with the same size cans and put the mix master pads on it. It felt the same! Very disappointed i only had the Mix Master Mike headphones for a month till they broke.
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Best Celebrity Headphones Out There
July 26th, 2012
by KingCheez
I was looking into a good pair of headphones, everyone talked about and had Beats so I tried a pair and was not impressed. If you only listen to rap music with simple heavy bass then sure go with them, but I wanted headphones that would be able to handle from various Dubstep to Avenged Sevenfold to John Williams and right before purchasing a different pair of headphones, Skullcandy released these. Having the 50/50s as my first purchase of headphone and had fallen in love, I decided to trust Skullcandy and buy these. I have not regretted that decision at all. I was impressed by the amazing sound quality, nice deep bass (not too much) and incredible treble frequency and clearness. The sound overall is just phenomonal for whatever you may want to listen to. And then the headphones themselves: sure the may be a little flashy but I like it ;) they are sleek and the fold up design is great. The cushioning for the ears feel amazing, I could wear them all day, even sleep with them! The DJ features are also nifty and original which is just another plus. All in all (sorry this review is so long) I would definitely recommend these headphones to anyone especially DJs because you will definitely get what you pay for and more!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Amazing
July 15th, 2012
by ZayZay
These headphone are really the best pair I ever had. But the one thing that iffy about them is that the right rotating ear cuff is looser that the left. But over all there the best things in my life right now
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Mix master mike review
July 1st, 2012
by Mark
They are good, but not enough. I think that they are a bitt over priced for the quality. They need more base. But the do have good crirstal clear sound. And make a good job on sound leaking. I would reciment this for people that hear clasic music. But I DON'T recocoment this for people that hear rock, rap, ect. Overall nice pair of headphones.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Great Buy
June 30th, 2012
by Chris Ghein
Overall I am more than satisfied with my Mix Masters. The Sound Quality is far beyond what I expected after having owned multiple Skullcandy headphones. The Dynamics of the sound is amazing, it makes the sound feel as though its around you and not just being pumped right into your ears. You can hear the depth in the music and vocals and highs are crisp and clear. The low mids/bass aren't thumping and vibrating like skullcrushers, but they are clean and precise and you won't miss a note. The memory foam headband and earpads are ludicrously comfortable; in fact as I am typing this I've been wearing my MMM for 3 hours straight and I do not plan on stopping any time soon. I might not be a DJ but I can see the usefulness of the dual inputs, mute button, coil cable, swivel to mono, and replaceable ear pads (that is why they are call "encore pads"). The coil cable is indestructible and feels super high quality. The additional mobile straight cable with Mic3 would be great but the volume controls do not work with my Samsung Galaxy Player. The plug ins are snug and sturdy and the cables are great quality. Cons, these things feel cheap. The polycarbonate (plastic) construction does not feel durable or tough, however I have owned these phones for a good 4 months and after taking some abuse they aren't showing any signs of wear. The aluminum frame holding it all together underneath is lightweight, flexible, and very durable. As far as build quality goes I have to give it a 3.5/5 only because of the plastic. Sound: best I have heard in a long time Comfort: never worn a pair of headphones like them Build quality: meh, but they hold up well Features: great and thoughtful, good for anyone Overall: Best Skullcandies I have owned (Aviators, SK pros, Hesh, Skullcrushers, titans, ink'd, smokin' buds, the fix) , won't replace them for a long time.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Simply The Skull Candy Mix Masters are The Best Over All
June 17th, 2012
by Marco
I bought these fine jewlery of Ear Buds for my Kid 11 year bday, I was not sure Vs the Dr. Dre, when he opened and connect them to his ipod, I was amazed about the GREAT sound, no doubt The Mix Master are longer BETTER than Dr. Dre!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Best pair for the price.
June 17th, 2012
by Jared
I work in a Skullcandy store in Montana and we carry several pairs of $300 headphones such as Bose, Sony, and Studio Beats. We use these to compare to the Mix Masters and none of these can match the quality of these headphones. Amazing range and excellent overall sound.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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So much better than beats!!!!!!!!
June 2nd, 2012
by Tim
Mixmaster is much much better than beats, it doesnt have over powering bass, and doesn't leak nearly as much as beats studio do,this is the perfect headphone
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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The best there is out there !!!
May 31st, 2012
by Naishal patel
I am just overwhelmed by this headphones, if diamonds are pure , this headphones audio is purer . Immaculate design , comfy leather .. they indeed are worth it
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Best I've heard
May 29th, 2012
by Chris R
These are one of the best headphones out there, they are the best I've heard from headphones. If you're thinking about getting these headphones, go ahead and get them. You will not be disappointed.
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A must have!
May 29th, 2012
by Antonio Martinez
Had waited for a long time trying to figure out which headphone I wanted. Went back and forth, back and forth, then I finally put in my order. Paid a little extra for the shipping to get them here quicker because I could not wait. The the package was awesome and different. I hooked them up and boy was I amassed! Every area of sound is right on. They were everything I was hoping for from headphones. The comfort is great, the case is great, the cords are great. I sure am glad that I got these over beats and for a cheaper price!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Better Than Dr. Dre Beats
May 23rd, 2012
by Jovian
The Mix Mashers are 100% better,more comfortable & more value for money than the Dr. Dre Beats for sure...I love Them "Enough Said".
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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I'm Hooked....
May 22nd, 2012
by Fred D
I started on purple and grey smokin' buds and I LOVE THEM!!!!!!! I can't wait for my Birthday because this is the #1 thing i want. Finally i don't need to blast my subwoofer to get good quality bass.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Amazing
May 18th, 2012
by Bill
These headphones are the same if not better compared to the beats. I have had both and all the features are amazing and the sound quality is better than the beats.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Holy Cow
May 15th, 2012
by DelawareDude
I wear these babies all day everyday. Never had a problem and probably never will. Hats off to skullcandy for thinking customers first!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Compliments galore
May 8th, 2012
by Douglas
So I received my Red Mix Masters on Friday and wore them on a flight to Miami this morning. I had 3 different people ask me about them. These are one of the hottest looking headphones on the market, and people will notice. I had tried a pair of MM's before but I was pleasantly surprised with the sound isolation, I barely heard the plane take off and when I listened at full volume the person next to me couldn't hear (yeah, I asked). Overall I give these a perfect rating. My only complaint is that Skullcandy didn't come out with cool colors much sooner.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Better than Bose Headsets!
May 8th, 2012
by David D.
Tested. Tested awesome! Cant say enough good things..Better than Bose Headsets by 100 fold. I owned a 150 dollar pair of bose headsets the cracked. not so good connection going to headphones. These headphones also have an on and off button. .thought that was pretty cool.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Grate for any time
May 7th, 2012
by Maria
there comfortable last a long time and have a life time replacement if any thing happens. i recommend it
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Great Headphones
May 2nd, 2012
by Zachary Drummond
Fantastic Headphones. I wear them all the time and never get uncomfortable. Love the noise cancelling quality also. High recommend these headphones.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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One issue
April 28th, 2012
by Remi
I love my mix masters, I really do. But there is one problem that needs to be fixed. The breaking of the head band. I mean for $300 you think they could last at least a year or 6 months. Nope didnt happen, this issue hasnt ben resolved since the 1st time the mix masters were released. Please skullcandy, if anything just fix the breaking of the headband. Then you'd have no problems from me.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Nothing more I could want.
April 28th, 2012
by Johnnie
These bad boys are absolutely amazing. I listen to them every day for long periods of time and have never once had a problem with anything. They're very comfortable and have an extremely good sound. Everything sounds great and is perfectly balanced. Also, they completely block the outside world. I wear them when I walk home from school every day and hear very little. If I were to turn the volume up though, there would be nothing. Not the howling wind nor the masses of barking dogs. One thing that really surprised was the bass. It's better than the Skullcrushers. Much better. I literally can't think of a single thing wrong with these excluding the cons that you get with every pair of headphones on the market. Of course, they leak sound a loud volume but listening at about 75% volume leaves me with no problems. They do get a little bit uncomfortable after awhile, but you could wear them for a long time before an discomfort comes in.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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GOOODBYE BEATS
April 23rd, 2012
by Knourzkill
these are the best headphone on the market. no headphone can compete for the price or the quality and sound of these headphones. beats now have a competitor in the music business and they are getting BEAT. these headphones should not even be compared to the studios. they require batteries and have only a left plug in for the cord, the head set arc is flimsy and small and also a real flimsy plastic feel to them. the mixmasters have a 50mm(10 more than studios) and are a pretty similair competitor to the pros in perspective but have natural articulation and are not heavy. and for 200 bucks less they shouldnt be compared at all to any headphone.these are the best. good job skullcandy.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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These headphone are just plain Amazing. Simple as that. My friend who has owned all the beats prefers these overall.
April 17th, 2012
by Chris
i love these and havent stopped using these since i got them. these will stun you once you hear the clear and excellent audio, these have enough bass to make you move your head to the song may it be which ever you listen to, the bass doesnt drown out the song it self. these play any song to its fullest and i highly recommend them to anyone
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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AMAZING HEADPHONES!!!!!
April 17th, 2012
by TRAD
THESE HEADPHONES ARE THE FREAKIN BOMBBBBBBBBB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOBODY ELSE IN MY FAMILY HAS A PAIR BUT MY FRIEND HAS THE KIDROBOT MIX MASTER. they JAM. I AM GONNA MAKE SO MANY PEOPLE JEALOUS WHEN I GET THEM WITH THE CARRYIN CASE AND JACK. I CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Excellent? Definitely
April 14th, 2012
by Rusty
Just got these in the mail this morning and I was a little concerned because for $300 I wasn't too sure if I was overpaying. When I pulled it out it was not in that annoying clear packaging that you cut yourself on. This came in a proper box with a sleeve cover and everything was organized very proffesionally. I was also stoked to see that you got both the coiled cable and the straight which was a bit of a concern of mine but SK has you covered. The ear pillows are amazing, soft leather with memory foam. I first tried it out on pandora radio on my phone and I expected more bass(however there is no equalizer to use so that might change) than what people wrote about. The swivel is really nice, you can tell its greased up but its sturdy once its on your head. The mute button is also really helpful and in my opinion should be a standard on all over-ear headphones. The band construction is really nice, what appears to be alloy with the plastic cover is super sturdy yet not too heavy. Its also not a flimsy plastic cover, this is a solid build. As far as extras they give you a nice carrying case and the professional adapter jack, they really made sure to cover everything in this one. Over all these are definitely a contender for Sony and of course Beats. Maybe not worth the $300 to some but if you're planning to go big then these are definitely to consider.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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BETTER THAN BEATS BY DR. DRE!!!!!!
April 7th, 2012
by Phil
These headphones by far are the best iv'e used. beats by dre stink, they are completely over-rated. beats by dre have awful muddy bass. terrible mids, and weak highs. And by the way, have you noticed that on the beats website, you can't find any of the tech specs or customer reviews? they do that because otherwise people would find out how terrible they actually are, and nobody would use them. Dr. Dre doesn't even use them himself.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Mix Masters
April 7th, 2012
by Tanner
I have had them for about 2 and a half months and still working amazing. i listen to music 24/7, before and after school, at home, in the car. these headphones are the best i have ever owned. Amazing crisp audio quality, the price is up there but i think they are worth the money. the only con is the comfort. it might only be my set or my different sized ears but one of the ear cups just barely touches and gets irritating after about 15 mins of wearing them. all together i would recommend this to everyone who wants to enjoy music.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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In love with my first listen
April 5th, 2012
by Rob Berke
When i first put these on today i loved them and dint want to take them off , as and owner of Sennheiser's and Beats by Dre, these take the cake and there is no question as to where my brand loyalty belongs now along with my 50/50's and as quite and audiophile i need hard bass, crisp mids and amazing lows, So yes i would recommend them and i do advise anyone trying to make the choice between these and Beats by Dre studios,pros,mixrs,solos ,and etc to choose these , they have the upper hand. Its as simple as product focus and development to the Djs requirements. Although i was willing to shell out the 333$ for these plus tax many people would be no so comfortable doing this with a skullcandy name , while i would see why i believe the price should be dropped to compete more evenly with Beats by Dre. I also did not think anything of the previous cons like Headband breakage , ear cup comfortably,etc were true , and i hope this a useful review and enjoy your purchase
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Nice
April 4th, 2012
by Ray
These are some of the best headphones I have gotten. A step Aviators+ These is a step in the right direction. Also life time warranty you can't go wrong.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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AMAZINGNESS!!!
March 27th, 2012
by Brandon Jenkins
These are the best headphones out there and they have the most amazing bass without leakage. They are very well built, and have amazing comfort. All around they are the best priced worth the money, and better than Beats Audio by Dr. Dre.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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#The best!!!!!!
March 22nd, 2012
by Bill
Boston Celtics! best headphones out there!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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BEST HEADPHONES EVER!!!
March 12th, 2012
by Jared Wile
Best headphones on the planet...Legit...Better than beats,sennheiser,sony,any of the best brands...they just got smashed out of the water!!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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BEST ONE YET !
March 11th, 2012
by OT
I got a pair of the Laker headphones and are totally worth the 300$+ They have the best comfort, awesome bass, and great sound.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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AMAZING QUALITY AND BASS, BEAUTIFUL DESIGN
March 11th, 2012
by Reece
Honestly have to say. Best DJing headphones with a trademark i've ever listen from, ludacris, beats, audioteknika(Sorry for any spelling mistakes) are quite miniscule.. Why are they great? well the audio is supreme.. no joke better then beats.. they've got such crystal clear audio with no static even at the highest amount of volume.. and the bass is so inturpertive.. it comphrehands mids, lows and highs so well. it doesnt include any artifical bass unlike beats. So my opinion on the audio and bass is, best audio, amazing lovely bass.. Now the comfort is increadible.. the memory foam is amazing and is so soft.. the design is amazing to, looks amaingly sexy.. it's easily stashable, and quite light for DJ headphones. and the price is increadiblly cheap for DJ headphones.. If you're a DJ , GET THEM, if you just want amazing sound and bass, get them! Cool features are you can use the DJ cord and normal to listen to two items, if you're listeing to a song on you're iphone and want another person to hear let them plug in there headphones into the other daisy chain hole. and it works!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Amazing
March 8th, 2012
by Alex
I love these headphones I can't wait to get one of my own I take my friends all the time hours at a time they hate it and they have to yell at me to give them back I can never hear them, the sound quality is amazing!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Beats just got beat by mixmaster
March 6th, 2012
by Frankie
These headphones are amazing. The bass is extremely good and very comfortable. I wouldn't even compare these to beats.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Definitely top of the line headphones
March 3rd, 2012
by Knicks for Life
Well my Knicks Mix Masters just came 2 days ago, since then ive listened for about 15 hours of just music, and then some videos. I was really surprised by the quality of the headphones, they are great. When theres no music playing its pretty easy to hear whats going on around you, but right when the music starts playing its like insane noise cancelling. Also its awesome because i listen to all types of music and the balance of the sounds are amazing. The cushions on the ear cups are also so good, its like melted butter and leather on your ears haha. The only downside is that after probably about an hour i had to take them off and shake off my ears a little, but then the headphones went right back on.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Fantastic headphone!
February 26th, 2012
by Matt
I got these headphones a few days ago and was blown away. The sound quality is the best I've heard from any pair of headphones I've ever owned. I have a friend with Beats Studios who came to my apartment earlier and we traded headphones back and forth with different songs and both agreed these sounded way better. She even told me she was jealous!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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These blow the top off the chart
February 26th, 2012
by Daniel
These are the 2nd best headphones IN THE WORLD they still can't beat Studio Beats by Dre. These are TOTALLY comfortable, TOTALLY stylish and the sound, bass and surround sound are simply INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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just unreal!!!
February 25th, 2012
by Devion sims
these are the perfect headphones for me! they look great,sound great and feel great! the bass is clear and deep! the highs,lows and mids are just right!(unlike beats by dre) amazing job skullcandy/mix master mike!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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The sickest headphones of all time, period.
February 18th, 2012
by Tyler
Just got these in the mail today (had to overnight but oh well). These are the best sounding, best looking, best fitting headphones I've ever used. They weigh much less than the Beats Studio and are more comfortable. The packaging and carrying case are top-notch, definitely going on the shelf!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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BeanTown BABY!!!!!!!
February 17th, 2012
by Jamal
Best team in league history!!!! 17 Rings
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Best pair ever
February 16th, 2012
by Ray Hester
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the best pair of head phones in the world.They have the best sound EVER!!!! You need these headphones.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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GREAT!
February 13th, 2012
by Roku
if your a bass lover, your going to enjoy ,if you want something comfort, your going to like it, if you DJ that wants a solid headphone or just someone that loves great sounding music , this is something you should look into, the BIG plus for me for the headphones is the headphone jacks because skullcandy for me is known for weak jacks (weak as in they break alot) so if the jack breaks on me, i just need to replace the jack NOT the whole headphones them selves (save money)
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Amazing headphones!
February 8th, 2012
by Steve
I recommend these headphones. I tried them side by side with Beats and the Sony MBR-1000 audiophile headphones, and these look cooler, are more comfortable, and have better sound and bass. AMAZING! Great job Skullcandy! And, no, they did not pay me to write this :D
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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The BEST !!! (to date)
February 4th, 2012
by Maxbrute
Work for a major electronics retailer, and alot of staff members have chucked their old cans in the bin and jumped on the the Mix Master bandwagon (inc. myself). Best Cans on the market at the moment. Make Beats sound like a $30 pair from China Town...
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Outstanding Headphones
February 2nd, 2012
by Matt
I got these headphones a few days ago and was blown away. The sound quality is the best I've heard from any pair of headphones I've ever owned. I have a friend with Beats Studios who came to my apartment earlier and we traded headphones back and forth with different songs and both agreed these sounded way better. She even told me she was jealous!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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The greatest
January 29th, 2012
by George
My cousin has the beats studio and I have these and from what I can tell is that the mix master headphones sound a lot crisper and clearer then the beats and they don't need batteries, but the only thing that would make them better is if they had them in other colors then just black.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Amazing
January 22nd, 2012
by Cristiano Ronaldo
These are amazing, by far the best headphones in the industry. They are way better than beats. They have amazing style, comfort and most importantly audio. Skullcandy is the friendliest and most easy going business I have ever dealt with. Thanks Skullcandy
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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BEST MONEY I'VE EVER SPENT
January 17th, 2012
by Nate
I absolutely love these earphones, the bass is outstanding, they are really comfortable, and the sound is just so reach. The fact that you can daisy chain is an added plus, and the different cable lengths is a help. I LOVE THESE EARPHONES, i will never buy another brand, SKDY 4 LIFE. If you have not made up your mind on whether to buy these or not, DO IT! you wont regret it!!!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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CRAZY
January 15th, 2012
by Ben
I love these headphones. I just got them and can't take them off. The sound is crazy and you can hear things in songs I've never noticed before. I love these.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Omg
January 14th, 2012
by Josh
These are the perfect headphones i have always wanted in my life!!!! besides the fact that the headphones were a limited edition created by my ultimate hero Mix Master Mike, these are the besst headphones u have created ever! i just feel bad that doctor dre will never the same awesome quality headphones u guys have. Very nice work! i just wish they were only $200
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Great Headphones Overall
January 11th, 2012
by Alec
These headphones sound amazing, have loud bass, and everything else sounds crisp and articulated. They are by far the best headphones I have ever owned. The only downside is that after about 3 hours it starts to push on my ear. The depth of the headphone itself is not very much so that the speaker inside the headphone irritates my ear after some time. Because of this I would have rather gotten Bose noise cancelling. Besides that wonderful, best sound from what I have tried.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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SIMPLY AMAZING!!
January 6th, 2012
by Stephan
The mixmasters sound AMAZING! look AMAZING! feel AMAZING! Just everthing about this headphone is just amazing!!! Who ever wants to buy any type of headphone this product is number 1 in all the categories!!! BUY THIS PRODUCT!!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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world best skullcandy :)
January 1st, 2012
by Nikke
i bought last year subwoofer earphone,it is so so good bass and sound,i like so much,i think skullcandy is No.1 :)
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Just AWESOME ... No comment at all
December 30th, 2011
by Ahmed
I wore those on a plane and my little brother was crying and i didnt hear a thing !!!
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Mix master
December 28th, 2011
by Clayton
Awesome sound and comfort but becomes painful after about three hours
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Blow Beats off the map!!
December 26th, 2011
by Keishaun
These headphones are the best in the market and not that many people know about them. I will make sure i show mine off just to get Skullcandy the publicity they deserve!! I work in a studio and I make mixtapes...these work great on the go and in the studio. I recommend these to everyone.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Skullcandy Mix Masters>Beats
December 25th, 2011
by Josef (JoeMaster)
I have been doing a lot of research on headphones for Christmas and I have been bouncing between a pair of these, Aviators or Beats by Dr. Dre. The Beats had great sound quality, I won't lie, but they felt very uncomfortable on my ears. I notice that they had new Monster ones that were over ear, but required batteries just to listen to music! I thought that was garbage. I tried on the Aviators and great sound quality and amazing comfort, but not so good color choices. I then go a pair of these and they are all around amazing. Not one problem with them, extremely great sound quality, amazing comfort, very durable, unique features, and the set up overall is not bad. I almost cried tears of joy when I got these, and glad I didn't get the Beats. Skullcandy Mix Masters FOR THE WIN!!!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Fantastic headphone!
December 25th, 2011
by Bryan
I bought these for my wife for Christmas and couldn't resist taking them for a test drive. I'm not into the whole KidRobot dunny thing but I do like the design on the headphones. These headphones sound UNBELIEVABLE, much better than the Beats Studios that I have used for a couple years. No batteries needed, DJ cable and traditional 3.5 cable with mic. The thing I liked the best is the mute button, no need to shuffle for the pause button on the iPhone any longer, simply tap the mute button on the right side of the headphone. Now for the packaging! I was really impressed with the quality and design of the box, we will certainly keep the box as a collectors item.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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AMZING
December 19th, 2011
by Jordan
Love these. I wore these on a subway train and all i heard was the amazing quality. Extremely comfortable. The detachable wire is nice, and the articulated cup is nice so you can dj properly, or even if you are listening and someone wants to talk to you, you can turn one and still hear the song in full and listen. u could also press mute
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Best Headphones ever
December 15th, 2011
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They don't leak sound, sound great are comfort and not heavy
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awesome!!
December 13th, 2011
by
So far I love these headphones I have used them all over from intimate rooms in China to huge venues like harrahs pool after dark and they have great sound! I also love that you can mute them when someone is trying to talk to you and that they have a phono line option! Great work!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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better than dr. dre's?
December 7th, 2011
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deffinitly. these are amazing and y=there is no need to adjust you bass, skullcandy's already have a huge bass attachment to them. which is perfect for me and all you massive bass lovers
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Best headphones I own
December 6th, 2011
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These things are so awesome. The sound great, EQ is perfect, and the pump bass. I'm one of the lucky 30 people with the Hurley Capsule Collection Dalek Mix Master's! I would most certainly recommend these to any music lover or aspiring DJ.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
Nothing more I could want.
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Mix Master: Stack Approved: Skullcandy's NBA Mix Master Headphones
September 4, 2012
Stack.com
As long-term fans of Skullcandy's headphones, we have watched the brand's products evolve into the higher-end category. With so many over-the-ear headphone choices, we like to put our money where it counts: sound quality. Fortunately, this is where Skullcandy's NBA Mix Master headphones really deliver—big time.
Read More...Designed in collaboration with the Beastie Boys’ DJ Mix Master Mike, the headphones carry a well-balanced sound that’s both full and dynamic. There’s plenty of bass, but not so much that it overpowers the rest of the sound. Created the DJ in mind, the 'phones feature a mute switch in the ear bud; a coiled cord with a plug that screws into either ear; and a twisting ear pad that switches the sound from stereo to mono to make it easier to match beats.
As for the physical design, the headphones are admittedly bulky. But, with a price tag of $300, sturdy construction is preferable over something more fragile. Other features we dig: the high-gloss finish on the hardware, the cushy ear pads and NBA team logos. In addition to the Celtics version we reviewed, NBA Mix Master headphones are available for fans of the Bulls, Knicks and Lakers.
The one drawback we can't help notice is the price. However, if the construction holds up and the sound quality is maintained, NBA Mix Master headphones are a good long-term investment. Purchase yours at skullcandy.com. -
Mix Master Review: Mix Master Mike DJ Headphones
May 7, 2012
Wired Magazine
Big idea: Match a headphone manufacturer with a music industry big-wig. Co-develop an exciting, new, cross-branded audio product.
Read More...Price it somewhere between OMG and WTF. Repeat until everyone’s so rich they’re barfing up diamonds and using Benjamins to flambé their Crêpes Suzette.
This is the formula being employed by seemingly every youth-market musical artist looking to repeat the magical success of Beats by Dre headphones, (which, by the way, had nothing to do with sound quality and everything to do with savvy marketing).The latest pair of celebriphones come from Mix Master Mike, the hip-hop DJ best known as the guy who usurped Hurricane’s seat as the fifth Beastie Boy — the fourth Beastie being Mark Ramos-Nishita, naturally.
Now, I’ve seen so many of these collabo-phones cross my desk in the last couple of years, I’m almost at the point where I’m mailing them back without even opening the boxes. But I set aside my cynicism to take a look at the Mix Master Mikes. They’re made specifically for DJ use, and I was curious enough about them to test them out. Granted, I’m only a weekend warrior on the turntables, but it’s a hobby I take seriously enough to have formed some opinions about what makes a piece of gear gig-worthy.
To make his cans, the Mix Master teamed up with Skullcandy, the company that’s rapidly branching out from cheap, day-glo earbuds for the BMX set to higher-end, higher-priced hardware for more discerning listeners. These headphones are exemplary of Skullcandy’s new direction — they’re smartly designed, the sound is well-balanced and they have an appropriately eyebrow-raising $300 price tag.
The MMMs have some very cool DJ-specific features, my favorite being a trick that switches the headphones from stereo to mono when you twist one of the earpads, dumping both the right and left channels into the driver that’s still over your ear. This is handy for beat matching or cueing up a crossfade, as it gives you a better idea of how well the track you’ve got on deck will sit with the track that’s currently playing. To that end, there’s also a mute switch nestled into one of the ear cups that kills the sound in the cans so you can hear the room. You can just flip the switch on and off to monitor the sound without removing the whole assembly.
The last bit of DJ-friendly business is a coiled cord with a plug that securely screws into the either the left or right ear.
They sound great. Everything is nice and loud with just enough percussion and bass up-front, just what you need for a gig at Coachella (or in my case, the Monday night microbrew happy hour). They also performed equally well at my desk at work. They can’t compete with the sound signature of my Audio-Technica ATH-M50 studio monitors, but they aren’t too overbearing in any of the frequencies. They’re a bit too bulky to wear around town, but if you want to, you can swap in a mobile-ready cable with an inline mic/remote. Also, they’re very comfortable, and light enough to wear all day.The reason they’re light is because of the all-plastic construction, and that’s actually one of their drawbacks. During a gig, there’s a lot of head-turning, waist-bending and moving around, and every time something would brush against one of the thin plastic earcups, it would translate into a loud, jarring KNOCK an inch from my ear. All headphones make noise when you bump them, but the MMM’s thin plastic earcups sound like you’re holding a red keg cup over your ear and thwacking it with your finger.
Another thing about all that plastic: it makes them feel cheap and flimsy. And after roughly two months of irregular use, my loaner pair is already starting to show signs of wear.
Finally, there’s the $300 list price, which is twice as much as a pair of Shure SRH750 or Technics RP-DH1200 DJ headphones, both of which are excellent in every way. I don’t think I’d be stretching it to say the MMMs are egregiously overpriced.
So if you’re at the level in your DJ career where each needle drop earns you the equivalent of one house payment, these headphones are a luxe, feature-rich joy. Otherwise, stick with the warhorse set of over-ears that’ll still be going strong three or four New Years Eve gigs from now.WIRED Some very smart DJ-friendly features. Removable cable can plug into either ear. Foldable design and hard-shell carrying case for supreme portability. Leather is soft and lush. Weight and comfort are aces. Bay area represent!
TIRED The rent is too damn high. So’s the amount of thin plastic in the design. Big silver skulls on the ears and the giant Skullcandy logo on the headband are kind of tacky. -
Mix Master: Celebrity Headphone Deathmatch
December 11, 2011
Publication: InnerFidelity.com
For the last ten years Skullcandy has been making inroads into the youth cultures. By placing inexpensive and colorful headphones in skateboard, surf, bicycle, and other action sport shops, and by selling headphones like fashion accessories (think sunglasses), I think they've been largely responsible for developing pop-culture's view that headphones are cool.
Read More...This is an enormous accomplishment, and they've profited well from it. In 2010 they were ranked as the number two headphone maker in the U.S. with 14% of the market, second only to Sony with 23%.
The problem a headphone enthusiast like me has with Skullcandy is that historically their products are about style, not sound quantity. That has been changing significantly of late, and Skullcandy has really impressed me with some of their new products. I've spent some time talking to managers there, and I hope to visit their facility soon because a lot is going on. Skullcandy has been making some moves.They've brought their design and R&D in-house, and will now be an ODM manufacturer. I talked with Jamie Oman (VP of Product Development, R&D, Quality), who explained they were aware of the perception that their products were flashy and cheap, but they were taking major steps to improve product build and sound quality. Controlling product as an ODM from inception to finished manufacture is really the only way to accomplish that.
Skullcandy has recently pumped up their design and development capacity by staffing development teams and building the acoustic labs they'll need to produce high quality product. I must say that I'm mighty impressed with the first two products launched under this new ODM effort.
Skullcandy Mix Master ($299)
In my opinion, these are the best sounding celebrity headphone. Though I'm not really a fan of the Darth Vader styling, I am a fan of their comfortable fit, decent isolation, and great sound. The've also got numerous DJ features including: mute button; mono when cups are turned; and DJ cable. An iPhone compatable cable is also included. If you're in the market for a celebrity headphone, I'd say these, and the V-Moda V-80, are the ones to get.
If you're not particularly interested in celebrity cans, I find the Shure SRH840 and Audio Technica ATH-M50 better sounding and isolating sealed headphones, and less expensive as well. For DJs, I'd say the Pioneer HDJ2000 and Sennheiser HD 25-1 II are close, but not quite as good sounding. The Beyerdynamic DT 1350 bests them to my ears.
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that I got was that you can't, they have discontinued that.
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So, there's my two cents, but if you really want to be happy with your purchase, try them both out first! :)
But all joking aside, if you like the bass, the Beats are slightly more juiced there than the Mix Masters. But in every other aspect I can think of, the Mix Masters take this one by a long shot.
P.S. If you are wanting to drop $300 on a pair of headphones, I recommend looking at every aspect of the music, not only the bass.
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The music that the MM are good for is virtually anything. I listen to The Beatles, Skrillex, Linkin Park, Philip Wesley, Tom Petty, and Explosions in the Sky and they all sound great.
The bass is right where it should be, not overpowering, but there enough to where when you play some Dubstep, you can happily jam away without feeling like you are missing out. The range on these headphones is amazing and you miss nothing in any song. The highs are there just as much as the mids and lows.
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Will skullcandy ever make the mixmaster bands out of metal so I don't have to go without headphones every time I rma them because there are cracks?
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I have had mine since the release and they work great and have never had a crack. I have dropped them a time or two, but no damage other than purely cosmetic.
Also, I believe that Skullcandy does back this issue with the warranty policy 100%... If the damage is minimal and the band cracks, you get another pair for free.
So my recommendation; be more careful. If you are willing to drop $300 on headphones, then treat them as you would to any high quality purchase you make.
And do the silver part in the mix master get out easy like in samsung devices?
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What has better base the new skullcandy mix master or skull crushers.
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I want the best bass experience. Does the mix master give you that experience of bass? haha
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If I wear glasses, Will my ear hurt after an hour of wear like my over ears?
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which one's are better Skull candy (Mix master) or Beats by dr dre (Studio)
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Are there still Dwyane Wade and Kobe Bryant Skullcandy Hesh for sale?
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It looks like there are several models still available including the Kobe Bryant Hesh.
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Driver: 50mm (mylar)
Frequency Response: 20-20K Hz
Impedance: 100 ohms
Max Input Power: 100mW
Input Connection: Gold Plated 3.5mm Plug & Gold Plated 6.3mm adapter
Cord: Coil and straight
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What is the mixmaster speaker driver size and how much does it leak, and will he headband crack on a few uses?
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Why do these headphones cost significantly more money than the NBA player headphones?
Are the hinges and main support for the headphones made out of metal or plastic?
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that I got was that you can't, they have discontinued that.
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Do the Mix Masters come with only the coiled cable? Or do they come with a straight cable, as well?
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Are these headphones compatible with an iPod Nano 3rd Generation?
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Do the Mix master headphones come with a cable compatible with iDevices?
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So, there's my two cents, but if you really want to be happy with your purchase, try them both out first! :)
But all joking aside, if you like the bass, the Beats are slightly more juiced there than the Mix Masters. But in every other aspect I can think of, the Mix Masters take this one by a long shot.
P.S. If you are wanting to drop $300 on a pair of headphones, I recommend looking at every aspect of the music, not only the bass.
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The music that the MM are good for is virtually anything. I listen to The Beatles, Skrillex, Linkin Park, Philip Wesley, Tom Petty, and Explosions in the Sky and they all sound great.
The bass is right where it should be, not overpowering, but there enough to where when you play some Dubstep, you can happily jam away without feeling like you are missing out. The range on these headphones is amazing and you miss nothing in any song. The highs are there just as much as the mids and lows.
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Will skullcandy ever make the mixmaster bands out of metal so I don't have to go without headphones every time I rma them because there are cracks?
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I have had mine since the release and they work great and have never had a crack. I have dropped them a time or two, but no damage other than purely cosmetic.
Also, I believe that Skullcandy does back this issue with the warranty policy 100%... If the damage is minimal and the band cracks, you get another pair for free.
So my recommendation; be more careful. If you are willing to drop $300 on headphones, then treat them as you would to any high quality purchase you make.
And do the silver part in the mix master get out easy like in samsung devices?
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