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Fix In-Ear: The Fix From Skullcandy Is Ergonomic in Sound and Style

October 3, 2012

Publication: WIRED.COM

"While I have reviewed some great headphones over time, offerings from Phiaton, Nixon and Logitech have impressed, I always come back to one particular manufacturer of personal headphones. The latest in-ear headphones from Skullcandy, The Fix, continue to bring a strong and affordable sound delivery system to my ears."

Over time I have come to realize that with a great love of music comes a great love of music delivery devices. These days it’s not enough to just listen to music out of any old speaker or headset. I have become very particular in my device usage. While I have reviewed some great headphones over time, offerings from Phiaton, Nixon and Logitech have impressed, I always come back to one particular manufacturer of personal headphones. The latest in-ear headphones from Skullcandy, The Fix, continue to bring a strong and affordable sound delivery system to my ears.

Listen, way before I ever started reviewing headphones I was using them. From back in the Sony Walkman days. Remember those over the ear puffballs? Then, headphones got better and I took a liking to in-ear headphones, rather than the classic earbuds that kind of hang there. Companies started touting the “noise cancelling” effects of in-ear buds (which is nearly impossible, they just raised the bass output) and there were tons of them on the market. I went through numerous Sony in-ear headphones, Pioneer and so on. Then I found my first pair of Skullcandy.

One day I was at work, and realized that I had forgotten my headphones. So I drove to Target, which was closer than my house, to buy another pair. That’s how much those headphones rocked. When my MP3 player got stolen, I was more disappointed because of the flat cord Skullcandy headphones that were with it. I bought another pair, but had to settle for the rasta-colored ones because they were out of blue. Up until recently I’ve been using a pair of Skullcandy Titans, which have a fabric cord, something all manufacturers should adapt. So as you can probably guess, me reviewing another pair of Skullcandy headphones will probably end positively.

Skullcandy is billing The Fix in-ear headphones as the solution to the age old problem of headphones, especially earbuds, falling out of your ears during athletic activities. While I appreciate the nod towards assuming everyone is being physically active, this problem, I think, isn’t as roughshod as they make it out to be. There have been headphones on the market for years that stay in the ears, though those over the ear ones with earbuds can be kind of uncomfortable.

Styled similar in shape to the Phiaton Bluetooth pair I reviewed recently, Skullcandy has learned that this is the best and most ergonomic shape for in-ear headphones. You don’t see many like this on the market, with the in-ear bit at that particular angle. There is one major item I like to check before listening to any music when I get a new pair of headphones and that is construction.

For the price, around $70, they are constructed well, but could be better. The cord does have a plastic casing near the base of the headphone to protect it, but that could have been stronger. The actual earbuds are classic Skullcandy, deep and with a flimsy piece of carbon fiber keeping your over-abundance of ear wax from falling into the speaker. I’ve never liked this, and always felt that something needed to be done to secure these bits on better. I’ve never owned a pair of in-ear headphones that solved this problem.

For the record, this is probably going to be my last headphone review until the next one. Wait, what? So how do they sound? That’s the question now, isn’t it? Well, I generally have a standard slate of test tracks that I queue up, but I have some new tunes so I decided to switch it up just a bit. I started off with a mainstay, “Suddenly” by BT. The mix of highs, lows and electronic magic make for a good test of a headphone. The levels were nice, nothing too deep (as I’ve experienced with some Skullcandy headphones in the past) and the highs and minute details of the music were present.

The sound overall was very similar to the Titan, though The Fix seemed to lock in your ear in such a way that you get those minute details. Next up was some rock with good vocal range, so why not the new Muse album 2nd Law? On a side note, this is an excellent album, so go buy it now. The album kicks off with the song “Supremacy” which goes into some deep orchestration and vocal ranges. The Fix did a great job of picking all this up with no distortion or ranging out the music over the vocals.

I wanted to go lower, put in some bass. Something that would make my sub-woofer at home vibrate the neighbors house. So I switched over to one of Scrubclub’s latest artists, Service Lab. Their EP R2D2 hit the lows well. Impressive bass from The Fix on the title track here, though I pretty much expected that from Skullcandy. While their headphones haven’t always captured the highs very well, they’ve always handled the lows with supreme competence.

The real selling point of these headphones though is the shape and the ergonomic feel. They have an in-line microphone, but I don’t really use that type of feature much. Though I’m pretty sure I listen to music too loud in the car, so I might need an in-line mic on my future hearing aid. Not sure how that would work though. The Skullcandy Fix in-ear headphones also come in a billion different colors, but that’s not important. Well, it is to some people, the fashion conscious music aficionado.

WIRED Ergonomic and light, the Skullcandy Fix in-ear headphones carry great sound at a reasonable price.

TIRED The cord is still the classic rubber and you will eventually sweat through it.

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Fix In-Ear: Sound Check- Battle of the In-Ear Headphones

November 17, 2011

Publication: Competitor Magazine

We’ve all been there—you’re out for a run when you’re suddenly distracted with your earbuds.

There’s nothing worse than fumbling with earbuds that won’t stay put.

Sport fitness earbuds are one of the more difficult types to find on the market. Not all earbuds are designed the same and finding the time to shop for the right pair that sound great and stay in place can be just as challenging as knowing where to start.

So, we did the shopping for you. We spoke with Pete Kelly, director of industrial design for SkullCandy, on how to shop for earbuds, and tested a few pairs from various companies to see how they measured up.

Finding the best shape and design:

Look for a form that allows the earbud to sit down inside the natural curves of the ear, which keeps it from falling out. This also positions the speaker directly in-line with the ear canal to deliver the purest sound. Lightweight injected plastics assure long-term comfort. Avoid heavy materials like metal, as it doesn’t respond well to sweat. If you wear buds under a helmet, choose a low profile bud so your ears don’t hurt.

Caring for your earbuds:

Store them in a carrying case. Avoid tightly wrapping them around your device—this will cause kinks in the cables. Also, keep an eye on the “speaker grill.” If you see wax build-up, use a q-tip and some alcohol to gently wipe it away. Clean the exterior with water.

Biggest mistakes in using earbuds:

It’s effective to route the buds under your shirt if you plan to be very active. Find a bud style, or in-ear style that fits you correctly—this will reduce the tendency for them to fall out.

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They're almost too good!!

April 29th, 2013

by Blake

I bought a pair the week they first came out, and I'm not gonna lie, they worked for a solid month then stopped working. But then I got a second pair, and they're just now starting to have problems. A year and a half later!!! These headphones are amazing and they're comfortable and I'm usually really hard on headphones. But like, they're almost too good, on account of that I haven't needed to buy another skullcandy product since then. So, Yeah, Highly recommended. Soooo worth it.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Barely Used and Broken

April 8th, 2013

by Jeffrey D.

Used maybe 6-12 times. Took care of them very well. Had them for maybe 6 months. Right bud goes out. The wire seems WIMPY by the jack. I got these for warranty replacement for my FMJs that I loved. (could drive a car over those) I'll be trying Something else FOR SURE.
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Are you Kidding!?!?!?!?!?!

April 4th, 2013

by Extreme_s218e

I had a pair of The Chrome FMJ's and they were nice to have and I was completely bummed out do to the price that I paid for them at the time. With Skullcandy's warranty there was no questions asked and out came the sales guy with these FIX and he stated that they are so much better then the FMJ's. I would have to agree I'm in complete shock to the sound and they stay in my ear better then the last pair that I had. They are comfy and I have had them fall out of my ears so far with the amount they are used thru out the day. I will continue to be a loyal customer with the awesome warranty compared to any of the others they your screwed once there's start having issues....

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Best buds I have ever owned

February 19th, 2013

by Andy

I bought these back in November. Since then I used then almost every day between work, gym and snowboarding. 2 weeks ago the right ear stopped working, In all fairness I was riding all day in 5 degrees. Customer Service helped me through the warrenty processes and I am just waiting on my refund to buy them again. They are super comfortable and stay in your ear no matter what. Would reccomend to anyone who is looking for a new pair, especially for skiing or snowboarding.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Pretty good but not flawless.

November 18th, 2012

by Jessie

I bought these to replace the stock iPhone headphones that had worn out. I needed something for the gym. I have never own'ed a pair of "in-ear" headphones. They do take some getting used to. At first you get anoyed that you can hear yourself chewing, drinking and swollowing. After a while you will tune that out. The bass on these is exaggerated like most Skullcandy products, but not so bad that you can't get used to it. Being a rock and metal buff excessive bass isn't what I care about in a listening device. Listeners of other genres may enjoy these better. The single biggest complaint I have about these isn't the quality of earbuds at all. The biggest issue I have with them is how hard it is to double click the center button without raising or lowering the volume. Sometimes I just have to pull the device out of my pocket and unlock it to skip tracks. This is a huge inconvienance. And the sole reason I knocked off stars on my rating. For the price this should not have been an oversight.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Want my Titans back!!

October 29th, 2012

by Scott

After my backpack was stolen with my Titan earbuds in it, I bought these. I ordered last year's model, but I don't think there'd be a huge difference between the two... Anyways, the packaging was crazy cool but when I got the buds out I was immediately let down - the wires seemed cheap and plastic-y and the buds themselves were plastic too, unlike the metal Titans. When I tried them out I was even more let down. The sound quality was a disaster! There was now bass in songs I didn't know had that much bass, the highs were muffled, no clarity, and the isolation I had with the Titans was not present at all. Also, for a product advertised to stay in your ears, they failed horribly! They would fall right out the first chance they got and were not at all comfortable to have in! (And I have 'normal' ears, no problems with the Titans or any other earplug/bud# Returning these ASAP! DON'T BUY - Skullcandy let me down this time D:
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I have been looking for Skullcandy buds to rival the Dre Beat Tours & ...

September 27th, 2012

by R3GR3TT801

I have found almost a perfect match. I had the 50/50's and the copped these for $70. If you listen to itunes you get the best quality. The acoustics are tuned to challenge Monster AKA Beats by Dr. Dre Tours and they fit just as well. The Smokin Buds were my first bud loves and know we have a knew winner that is crystal clear. The Fix. The only downfall is that even the Mic 3 is not compatible 100%. But so far everything else has cured my music"Fix". -R3GR3TT

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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WOW

August 18th, 2012

by Micah

These are truly amazing, I have had a pair of FMJs and SKULLCRUSHERS and these are by far the best and for a great price, bass and clarity is truly amazing! BUY THESE!!!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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The good the bad and the ugly

August 2nd, 2012

by Skulldandy

Great ear buds, don't get me wrong. They have great sound and they are very comfortable. The only problems are that they are a bit overpriced and after about a week my volume control/mic worked inconstantly and played, paused,skipped, and fast forwarded randomly. Still great ear buds though.
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Amazing!

June 11th, 2012

by Ethan Jaynes

To put it plainly, these buds offer the BEST in music quality and comfort. I prefer them over my Beats solos. Music has rich bass and crisp highs. They stay in your ears in almost all situation, though i don't know if they would for any more-extreme sports.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Best headphones EVER

June 8th, 2012

by Damir

Skullcandy FIX are by far the best headphones I have ever had. I have had sennheisers, beats, ultimate ears and this one is by far the best. Its been a month since i bought them, still sound fantastic. They look incredible, do not fall out of your ear and the case is solid lowering the damage risk. I use a music equilizer ap on my Sensation XE and when i turn the bass to my "lowbass" setting i just cream my pants. I have to turn the equilizer off because in 30min my ears are sore from the vibrations of the deep bass. In terms of soundproof i would recommend these headphones to construction workers. I can not hear anything but the music with these plugged in My first time buying skullcandy and I am a very happy customer who will continue to buy them

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Wicked!

May 30th, 2012

by Marc Vincent

got mine yesterday as a gift and it's the best gift i've ever had! slick design and awesome performance! i hope the durability of this product will surpass others... i want to use this fo life >.<

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Amazing

May 22nd, 2012

by Mike W

I prefer these earbuds over my hesh headphones. The bass, and sound quality is beyond anything that you can imagine. The little case that they come in is extremely handy since you can just wind up the cord around your fingers a couple times and tuck them away for later without them getting tangled. Amazing, so worth the money!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Fix In Ear!

May 16th, 2012

by Sam.W

I just got these earbuds about three days ago and to be honest i didnt think they would live up to al the hype. but...i was wrong. these headphones really do stay in your ear no matter what you are doing. skating, bmx, snowboarding you name it....THEY WONT FALL OUT! i previously owned a pait of smoking buds and i with all honesty...the sound quality just cant compare! these head phones are defiantly the best i have ever owned and i have owned Dr Dre Beats and other skullcandy products...these are defiantly the best!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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So Far...

May 7th, 2012

by Andrea

These are BY FAR the best Skullcandy purchase I've made! I've had, Titans, Ink'd, and smokin and these have the best sound and fit. The sound is AMAZING and they are really classy looking! I wouldn't waste another penny on any other type of ear bud! These are the best out there for sure! I'm not sure of longevity yet, i know in the past I've had problems with the jack part of the cord on every style, i hope these are different. But so far I am extremely satisfied!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Incredible

May 1st, 2012

by Nick

These are the second best earphones i have ever owned. The best are the skullcandy Heavy Medals. If you're willing to pay an extra $10, get the Heavy Medals. But these are better for running or going to they gym with. Great sound quality, bass, and is almost impossible to yank them out. You buy now!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Best Headphones I have ever bought.

April 29th, 2012

by Jessica

The title says it all. These headphones are worth the money. The fix in ear buds will stay in your ears no matter what. If you are looking for headphones that will stay in your ears and also provide amazing sound quality these would be them. Skullcandy has truly outdone themselves with these headphones.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Amazing earbuds

April 27th, 2012

by Lily

I got these for my boyfriend a couple months ago, who is known to be anti earbud. He loves them. Great call quality, if even a bit too sensitive. Great value!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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super good sound

April 17th, 2012

by Mace

the sounds is so much better then the last pair i had. at first i thought they weren't that great till i got them to fit all the way into my ear and now it sounds like i am in the bose test room at the stores!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Wonderfull Ear Buds

April 15th, 2012

by Chris

These are probably the best ear buds you can find on the market for the price. I really love the hook design, and the rear acoustic port for deep, clear bass. And the bass is truly the best with ear phones; it doesn't drown out the sound of guitars, or singing, but it's so clear that I'd even say the bass is better than the Skullcrusher's subwoofers. The only con I've seen so far with these guys is that the lows are a bit overpowering, which may not be a problem for most people, but if you love metal like me, it can get to you a little bit. But that is the smallest problem and can be easily overlooked. I love these headphones, they're wonderful for people who work out, and people who just want to listen to great sounding music. To top it off, these $70 ear buds beat down the Beats Tours. Those sound so rattly and hollow, while these sound so clear and deep.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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love them

April 11th, 2012

by Steven "papi chulo"

awesome ear buds, i would recommend them to anyone who is a gym rat like myself :))))

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Snowboard crash?

April 10th, 2012

by Kyle

So. My Fix's came in the mail 3 days ago. They stayed in at mixed martial arts practice. My buddy took them that night and wouldnt give them back; "Those are awesome man". Stayed in on a 2300 foot, 2 hour hike up a mountain. Stayed in on the 2 minute and 30 second snowboard ride down(even while doing end over end once).

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Buds that never fall out of your ear!

April 9th, 2012

by Maggie

If you have ever had a problem with buds falling out (working out, hiking, riding, etc), these are your answer. The design makes it so they hook in your ear, and even while running, they stay in place. They also sound better than any of the other buds I've used during activities! If you just appreciate buds, but aren't active, you will still enjoy the quality of these buds over other brands. I love these headphones so much, I immediately replaced them when my first pair was stolen.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Quick Honest Review

April 8th, 2012

by Soren

I'd always known Skullcandy for being awesome looking, but not sounding very good. When I got these I was skeptical after only buying them because of a deal I got from Promotive.com. With what I know now, I know I would have bought these even without the deal. I love how well they fit. I can go biking, rock climbing, or running without even a budge. They can actually hold up a fair amount of weight by themselves. They have actually saved my iPhone by catching it before it can hit the ground. The sound quality is in my opinion almost as good as $300 Bose ear-buds. (they even have decent bass for buds!) The biggest complaint is, that due to the odd shape, if you crush them even a little. they will snap sideways and break in half. the white plastic that makes up the main body of the buds seems like quite low quality and two the portions are held together only with glue. I know this because when I was getting used to them, they fell out of my ears, tangled in my legs and were stepped on. They broke completely, but I was able to get a replacement with few questions asked. Which really helped me like Skullcandy even more. (Enough that I plan on buying Aviator headphones soon)

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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My new favorite Skulls that actually stay in my ear!

April 6th, 2012

by Kat

I've owned FMJs, Ink'd, and other earbuds, even Shure's. I have always have a problem with them falling out of my ears, including the FMJ's. Sometimes they would just hurt my ears. I just two pairs of Fix in ear and, with the smallest bud on them, are perfect in my ear and do not fall out! And the comfort! I'm overjoyed. Best. Fit. Ever. Thank you, Skullcandy.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Great for Athletes

March 18th, 2012

by Kevin S

I have been trying to find a small in-ear headphone for some time that would actually stay in. These did it! I run daily and these are the first headphones to NEVER fall out. Also I have used them biking, skating, and hiking. Great sound, great fit, and overall AMAZING.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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great earbuds 4 sure

March 14th, 2012

by Rasheed

these earbuds are really great , specially when you workout.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Amazing!!

February 15th, 2012

by Nathan

Best in-ear buds that Skullcandy makes! They are really sturdy, and sound great! Plus they also stay in your ears as advertised!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Amazing

February 1st, 2012

by Austin Cat

Amazing. Best earbuds I have ever listened to. Everyone hates when earbuds work themselvs out of your ear, making the sound quality worse, but these earbuds dont! They really are "fixd" and are great for exercising. If you are trying to decide weither to get these, or other buds in this price range, GET THESE!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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The bass on these is insane

January 31st, 2012

by Patrick

Honestly playing a song on half volume from my iphone feels like I'm slamming in a car with some subs. Real crisp and deep. Only thing I wish they would change is the cord type, it should be the nylon weave (it's much tougher and tanglefree). Otherwise I'm really happy my kaluas broke and they sent me these! Buy these over any other pair they sell hands down. I've had the FMJ's / kaluas / these and the other two don't compare at all. Also it has the volume control built into the mic / play / pause button which is key.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Comfort and nice sound but not much bass

January 13th, 2012

by J Rodriguez

I was the owner of FMJ '09 and was very happy with them. They broke in the mic area and sent them in for warranty... I decided to try these out with the credit points and am disappointed. They sound good but not nearly as much bass as my old FMJ '09. I miss them now...
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Get your FIX on

January 5th, 2012

by Alex

They sound amazing, great bass, look great, have an easily accessible control and mike, and fit really well. I'm not sure if they would stay put if I was running, but that's coming from a guy with three ear lobes. My ears are shaped super weird and they still stay put pretty well. I used to hate in ear buds, but these completely changed my mind. Best sounding, best looking, and most comfortable buds I've owned. On top of all that you get a sick lifetime warranty. GET YOUR FIX. Seriously, order them...RIGHT NOW!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Great, but......

January 3rd, 2012

by Bud_stealer

my brother asked for these for christmas, and he (obviously) got them. he forgot them in his room, so i wanted to try them out. i've gotta say, these ear buds are AMAZING. they sound good, they stay in your ear, and they look good. i wore them on the tredmill and they didn't fall out!but, i just have one personal con. as far as i've searched, theres not a rasta version. they're my favorite color of buds. i know its kinda stupid to get worked up about it, but i would buy those earbuds with SO much more joy if i was buying the rasta ones.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Great Headphones

December 26th, 2011

by Nick S.

These are great headphones. With every other ear buds that I have owned, they have never stayed in my ear when riding bmx or snowboarding. But with these, Skullcandy has solved that problem entirely. They also have great sound, and even on a low volume setting, the noise isolation is amazing. The only problems that I have had is the price, I think they are worth about $40 rather than $70. Also, sometimes there's a buzzing noise in the background of my music.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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#1

December 26th, 2011

by CJ

let me just say these are awesome headphones, I've had 2 sets of fmj's and after my last ones broke i went out and got these. they stay in during my x-c practice and are great for the long bus rides. there the best skullcandys that I've ever had, other than my avaitors

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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I'm Back!!

December 23rd, 2011

by Craig

I was pretty much giving up on Skullcandy after my last 3 buds failed miserably. I sent them in for warranty credit and broke down and spent the money on the Fix In Ear. I am a field tech for a major utility and I have them in for probably 8 hours a day. They stay put, are extremely comfortable and sound great. I just hope I don't have the same trouble as the last 3(no sound/cracked cables).

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Wow

December 21st, 2011

by Bryan D

These buds are fantastic. I always had an issue with ear buds and could never love them. These buds have completely reversed my opinion. Not only do these sound great, they fit great. I will forever be a fan of these ear buds and they will go in my audio collection for eternity. No other bud I have used has done this. Props to you skullcandy. You've FIX'ed my earbud issues.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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FIX In-Ear

December 9th, 2011

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I received these as a gift! Not going to lie, I hated earbuds and have always worn my over-the-ear headphones while working out. Earbuds hurt, they always make a cracking noise when I'm on the treadmill and they never stay in my ears. Well, I have to say I LOVE my FIX in-ear buds. I can wear them for an hour and my ears don't hurt, they don't move around and make that cracking noise and they don't fall out. Caught the cord one day on the treadmill and it about threw me off but they didn't come out of my ears! Use caution!! On top of all of that they have premium sound!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product

Skullcandy has outdone itself once again!!

I have owned every major brand of earbuds out there. I was hooked on the titans until I bought these. Hands down these are the BEST!! They are so comfortable that after a bit you can't even tell they are in your ears. Sound is great, and they stay in your ear like no other bud out there. Spend the money and buy these! You won't be disappointed.

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Fix In-Ear: The Fix From Skullcandy Is Ergonomic in Sound and Style

October 3, 2012

Publication: WIRED.COM

"While I have reviewed some great headphones over time, offerings from Phiaton, Nixon and Logitech have impressed, I always come back to one particular manufacturer of personal headphones. The latest in-ear headphones from Skullcandy, The Fix, continue to bring a strong and affordable sound delivery system to my ears."

Over time I have come to realize that with a great love of music comes a great love of music delivery devices. These days it’s not enough to just listen to music out of any old speaker or headset. I have become very particular in my device usage. While I have reviewed some great headphones over time, offerings from Phiaton, Nixon and Logitech have impressed, I always come back to one particular manufacturer of personal headphones. The latest in-ear headphones from Skullcandy, The Fix, continue to bring a strong and affordable sound delivery system to my ears.

Listen, way before I ever started reviewing headphones I was using them. From back in the Sony Walkman days. Remember those over the ear puffballs? Then, headphones got better and I took a liking to in-ear headphones, rather than the classic earbuds that kind of hang there. Companies started touting the “noise cancelling” effects of in-ear buds (which is nearly impossible, they just raised the bass output) and there were tons of them on the market. I went through numerous Sony in-ear headphones, Pioneer and so on. Then I found my first pair of Skullcandy.

One day I was at work, and realized that I had forgotten my headphones. So I drove to Target, which was closer than my house, to buy another pair. That’s how much those headphones rocked. When my MP3 player got stolen, I was more disappointed because of the flat cord Skullcandy headphones that were with it. I bought another pair, but had to settle for the rasta-colored ones because they were out of blue. Up until recently I’ve been using a pair of Skullcandy Titans, which have a fabric cord, something all manufacturers should adapt. So as you can probably guess, me reviewing another pair of Skullcandy headphones will probably end positively.

Skullcandy is billing The Fix in-ear headphones as the solution to the age old problem of headphones, especially earbuds, falling out of your ears during athletic activities. While I appreciate the nod towards assuming everyone is being physically active, this problem, I think, isn’t as roughshod as they make it out to be. There have been headphones on the market for years that stay in the ears, though those over the ear ones with earbuds can be kind of uncomfortable.

Styled similar in shape to the Phiaton Bluetooth pair I reviewed recently, Skullcandy has learned that this is the best and most ergonomic shape for in-ear headphones. You don’t see many like this on the market, with the in-ear bit at that particular angle. There is one major item I like to check before listening to any music when I get a new pair of headphones and that is construction.

For the price, around $70, they are constructed well, but could be better. The cord does have a plastic casing near the base of the headphone to protect it, but that could have been stronger. The actual earbuds are classic Skullcandy, deep and with a flimsy piece of carbon fiber keeping your over-abundance of ear wax from falling into the speaker. I’ve never liked this, and always felt that something needed to be done to secure these bits on better. I’ve never owned a pair of in-ear headphones that solved this problem.

For the record, this is probably going to be my last headphone review until the next one. Wait, what? So how do they sound? That’s the question now, isn’t it? Well, I generally have a standard slate of test tracks that I queue up, but I have some new tunes so I decided to switch it up just a bit. I started off with a mainstay, “Suddenly” by BT. The mix of highs, lows and electronic magic make for a good test of a headphone. The levels were nice, nothing too deep (as I’ve experienced with some Skullcandy headphones in the past) and the highs and minute details of the music were present.

The sound overall was very similar to the Titan, though The Fix seemed to lock in your ear in such a way that you get those minute details. Next up was some rock with good vocal range, so why not the new Muse album 2nd Law? On a side note, this is an excellent album, so go buy it now. The album kicks off with the song “Supremacy” which goes into some deep orchestration and vocal ranges. The Fix did a great job of picking all this up with no distortion or ranging out the music over the vocals.

I wanted to go lower, put in some bass. Something that would make my sub-woofer at home vibrate the neighbors house. So I switched over to one of Scrubclub’s latest artists, Service Lab. Their EP R2D2 hit the lows well. Impressive bass from The Fix on the title track here, though I pretty much expected that from Skullcandy. While their headphones haven’t always captured the highs very well, they’ve always handled the lows with supreme competence.

The real selling point of these headphones though is the shape and the ergonomic feel. They have an in-line microphone, but I don’t really use that type of feature much. Though I’m pretty sure I listen to music too loud in the car, so I might need an in-line mic on my future hearing aid. Not sure how that would work though. The Skullcandy Fix in-ear headphones also come in a billion different colors, but that’s not important. Well, it is to some people, the fashion conscious music aficionado.

WIRED Ergonomic and light, the Skullcandy Fix in-ear headphones carry great sound at a reasonable price.

TIRED The cord is still the classic rubber and you will eventually sweat through it.

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Fix In-Ear: Sound Check- Battle of the In-Ear Headphones

November 17, 2011

Publication: Competitor Magazine

We’ve all been there—you’re out for a run when you’re suddenly distracted with your earbuds.

There’s nothing worse than fumbling with earbuds that won’t stay put.

Sport fitness earbuds are one of the more difficult types to find on the market. Not all earbuds are designed the same and finding the time to shop for the right pair that sound great and stay in place can be just as challenging as knowing where to start.

So, we did the shopping for you. We spoke with Pete Kelly, director of industrial design for SkullCandy, on how to shop for earbuds, and tested a few pairs from various companies to see how they measured up.

Finding the best shape and design:

Look for a form that allows the earbud to sit down inside the natural curves of the ear, which keeps it from falling out. This also positions the speaker directly in-line with the ear canal to deliver the purest sound. Lightweight injected plastics assure long-term comfort. Avoid heavy materials like metal, as it doesn’t respond well to sweat. If you wear buds under a helmet, choose a low profile bud so your ears don’t hurt.

Caring for your earbuds:

Store them in a carrying case. Avoid tightly wrapping them around your device—this will cause kinks in the cables. Also, keep an eye on the “speaker grill.” If you see wax build-up, use a q-tip and some alcohol to gently wipe it away. Clean the exterior with water.

Biggest mistakes in using earbuds:

It’s effective to route the buds under your shirt if you plan to be very active. Find a bud style, or in-ear style that fits you correctly—this will reduce the tendency for them to fall out.

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