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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."
Read More...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.
Read More...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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OMFG
June 11th, 2013
by Adam (zaxovel)
OMG these are the best earbuds I have ever put in my head. I just opened these and I am completely amazed. I got these on a warranty after my titans broke. And the switch was the right thing to do!! There fantastic bass is powerful but still balanced. If i were you I would go buy some now!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Didn't last
June 10th, 2013
by Ron
Got these at a great price. Very comfortable and stay in the ear after properly fitted. My complaint...left ear piece quit working after 3 months. Speaker would cut in and out, then quit for good! Won't buy another pair!
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Great sound, needs to be rugged
May 20th, 2013
by Steve
I've had some for about 8 months when the left ear went out. Skullcandy replaced them and they worked great, for about 3 months. I really love the sound they have, but since I run alot, sweat tends to get on them. If they can take more of a beating, they would be perfect. Great sound for the price.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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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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March 10th, 2013
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BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Don't want to stop using them
March 4th, 2013
by Roman
However, they star to be annoying within 2 hour of listening to music. They supply an extremely high BASS sound, while cutting an high frequencies. -> doesn't suitable for Jazz or Classic music <- but hey...after all they made for sport (active people) don't waste your time reading this and just buy them.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Never wanna use another pair of earphones
January 28th, 2013
by Enzo
I'm an avid music listener and sound quality is important to me. I considered buying the Beats in earphones until i stumbled across these one day and decided to give them a shot. i was blown away at the sound quality. after several months of using them i tried out a buddys pair of beats in ear headphones and they sounded identical to these. Bottom line im glad i picked these up and after 9 months of using and abusing them they broke and Skull Candy handled the warranty nicely and hooked me up. I recommended these to my brother and he picked up a pair and is in love with them.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Amazing
December 22nd, 2012
by Jonny King
So at first I was kind of on the edge about getting these because they are kind of pricey... but after lots of consideration and looking at other earbuds I decided on these. And when I got them I was amazed! These have such good soudquality. Good bass, High's Mid's and Low's, but I'd say the thing that got me the most is the comfort! I've worn them for hours and it felt like nothing was there and there were no ear aches! Good job Skullcandy, excellent ear buds!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Amazing!
November 27th, 2012
by Layal
Although they are a bit pricey, it's totally worth it. The sound quality is really good and they are really comfortable. Just make sure you put the correct one in the correct ear. And yes they really do stay in your ears!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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PERFECT
November 5th, 2012
by Cesar
I have the new Iphone earphones that are so pose to fit well in your ears but they don't, so I apologized to my fix and continued wearing them for working out, running, just everyday stuff and have not yet fallen out of my ears, or failed me these, earphones are perfect. I believe nothing can top them.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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No Fall Out!
October 25th, 2012
by Justin
I bought the Fix in Ear because of the fact that I had issues with the Smokin' Buds line and the 50/50 Line regarding fitment in my ears. For some reason the ear buds kept on popping out of my ear. I opt'ed for this line and I have to say, I couldn't be happier. No earbud is perfect, but this comes very close. During regular wearing you will not have to worry about your earbuds falling out. I have had an infrequent issue with them falling out during running, but like I said, very infrequently. Thank you Skullcandy!!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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If you are not satisfied with the fix, READ THIS
October 2nd, 2012
by Peter
When i received these a few months ago, i was not happy with their fit at all. Ink'd earbuds stayed in better. After writing a negative review, I hardly used them at all. Then one day, i realized my mistake. It is IMPERATIVE that you put the earbud in it's corresponding ear (via the small lettering below the bud). I had them switched around the whole time, providing a terrible fit. The correct way to wear them may seem unnatural, but it stays in your ear like no other earbud i've tried. By reading some negative reviews, i know others have made the same mistake. Please make sure you don't make the same stupid mistake i did. These earbuds are all around winners!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Good but...
September 21st, 2012
by Kade
They sound just like the Fmj's, which is amazing. They do stay in your ears very very well. They hurt your ears after 30 minutes or so, on the medium tips. The small gel tips go in a lot better and wont ever hurt for however long you wear them, but they do not seal nearly as good as the medium (losses quite a bit of bass)
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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SkullCandy 5EVER
August 29th, 2012
by Jake M.
I have owned SkullCandy headphones for quite a while now. They stay in my ears really well (I have to use the small buds, the medium and large ones don't fit) which I love and the sound quality is amazing. More than that is the Lifetime Warranty which is how I just got these. I live fairly local to SkullCandy's main office and they have a warranty/retail exchange store there so after filling out the online paperwork and a short drive I traded in my busted FMJs for these Fixes. At first I was concerned because they feel significantly cheaper (plastic vs metal) but then I tested them out and not only do they sound better, but looking over them they have a much better design as well (no more nylon wrap on the cord, the 3.5mm jack connector has a more secure/solid cable entry point (which is what was damaged on my FMJs after 3 years of use) and the grills inside the earbuds look a lot more secure than the old ones as well. The remote control is just a bonus. My only real complaint is that it feels like the remote should be down about 1-2 inches on the cord... it's hard to reach for it while running without looking, but I'm sure I'll get used to that so no worth taking off a star. Overall, I couldn't be happier with SkullCandy's customer service and the new Fix In-Ear buds I have.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Be careful before buying
July 30th, 2012
by Peter
I run frequently and love music, so when i saw these and their positive reviews, I bought a pair. I was hopeful that i had found a pair of earphones that wouldn't fall out but still had great sound. Going by the reviews, price, and description, I was expecting just that. Long story short, they didn't exactly meet up to expectations. Don't get me wrong, the sound was great, but after comparing them to my ink'd 2's, i found the ink'd pair actually stayed in much better. (Yes i tried both sizes of buds) Judging by the price difference of $50, you'd think this wouldn't be the case. While running, i had to push them back into my ears about once every minute because they would slowly edge their way out. They just didn't feel secure. I understand that everyone's ears are different and that mine might be abnormal somehow, but for $70 I can't help but be a little disappointed.
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Love Them
July 28th, 2012
by Drew Smith
Ive tried lots of other headphones and they just haven't worked out for me. So I finally decided to save up some cash and get some quality headphones. And I don't regret doing so at all. Love them so much!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Must Buy!
July 11th, 2012
by Kunal Sareen
I have always had problems with in ear headphones never staying in my ear until I came across these. These are incredible as they are comfortable and properly fit in my ear! I The sound quality is amazing, the bass is better than dr dre in ear headphones in my opinion. I've gone through about 10 inear headphones of different brands (including skullcandy), hands down these are the best inear buds!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Best buds I've owned
June 9th, 2012
by Tyrion Grace
These are definitely the best ear buds I've purchased. Usually I get the cheap kind, or I used the Apple ones, which are horrible, but these blow them all out of the water. Totally worth the investment. The style and design is aesthetically pleasing, and I love the red color with the chrome.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Killer sound
June 6th, 2012
by Matthew
These earbuds have huge bass that is like a punch in the face but you can still hear the details, clear mids and highs, sharp treble, with no distortion at high volume. I have used these with every genre of music and unlike some headphones/ear buds, the sound does not get mucky with some types of music. These are hands down the best earbuds I have ever had. Great value for the price.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Finally!!!
May 25th, 2012
by Josh
I have had all sorts of ear buds over the years and they all had the same problem, they were uncomfortable and constantly fell out. Thank you Skullcandy you have finally solved my problem. These earbuds are by far the most comfortable pair I've ever owned. In addition to providing great sound throughout these things just will not come out of your eears no matter what you are doing. I am a professional Firefighter and the things have seen all sorts of heat and water and have not failed yet. The only problem I have is the wire that is used it would have been nice at thus price range to see the braided nylon cord for a bit of added strength but all in all the best set I've ever owned.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Awesome sound!
May 16th, 2012
by Lalalaka,gjgfsfjsjchsjfbsdbsishdudhdhh
I use it to listen to music on my iPad while my mum cooks, she listens to rely loud olden day Songs! Luckily with these I can't hear her music as the uses a stereo thingy.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Great earbuds
April 30th, 2012
by Jeremy
They are great they stay in your ear and don't fall out. They also have great sound
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Finally an ear bud that fits my ears and stays in
April 30th, 2012
by Sam S.
I don't like earbuds. They are uncomfortable, sound bad, and they fall out all the time. But now Skullcandy has the Fix buds and they've fixed, no pun intended, all that. These buds are comfortable, sound awesome, and they stay in my ears! Way to go Skullcandy, you guys rock!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Great Earbuds
April 27th, 2012
by Jonathan
I wear these riding my motorcycle, underneath the helmet, comfortable, cancels the wind and engine noise, rocks my music loud and clear!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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AMAZING
April 10th, 2012
by Dylan
first headphone worth buying..i mean they never fell out of my ear and besides that...the sound was a 9.5/10
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Amazing
March 30th, 2012
by Hayden
I love these headphones. The only buds that fit in my ears are the small gels, and i've lost them all. I just need them to sell small gels by themselves and i'd be a very happy camper.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Best headphone purchase ever.
March 20th, 2012
by Hunter
If you are having trouble deciding between in-ear headphones, look no further. I have owned almost all pairs of Skullcandy's in-ear headphones, and dang. These deliver! The bass is impeccable. It is deep and strong without sacrificing sound quality. The sound quality itself beats most all of their other headphones. I do enjoy having volume control. That is satisfying. The coolest part is the actual design of the headphones. They look awesome AND are functional. I actually spent the first five minutes of of the box tugging on the headphones while they were in my ears to see if they'd fall out. They won't fall out unless you really want them to. End of story. YOU'VE SOLVED THE PROBLEM OF BOARDERS ALL OVER THE WORLD!!! No more fishing out fallen out buds! If you are a snowboarder, I recommend these. I really do mean it when I say these are the best headphones I own. LONG LIVE SKULLCANDY!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Great
February 29th, 2012
by Abe
i got a while back and their still going strong after 5 months (new skullcandy record!!) i am very pleased with them but too bad mine got stolen today
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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2011 Fix In-Ear Red/Chrome
February 9th, 2012
by Quinn
These buds are good,but they don't have powerful bass. They do everything they should to do. I only use them to run because they aren't as loud as the Hesh. I love them but I have been using them for more sports as they are made for.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Best choice for athletic use
February 5th, 2012
by Dave S.
Unlike competitive headsets for active people, this headset works as advertised. I've tried competitive products ranging from Monster iSports to Yurbuds Ironman series, and I prefer the Skullcandy Fix to those options by a lot. The Fix actually stays in my ears without needing adjustment. The Yurbuds and iSports slip constantly, even though I tried every shape & size they offered. So, with the competitors' headsets, there was constant slipping and necessary re-adjustment, which is annoying when you're running, and the music is never quite at the volume level you desire, because as the earbuds slip, the music fades. The Fix fits perfectly in my ears and requires no maintenance while in the middle of a workout. The sound quality is great. These are the earbuds for me.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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These Are So Comfortable
January 25th, 2012
by Jeremy Scoville
These stay in so well its unbelievable! i wish they made the volume and track control for android phones as well as ipods, that and the wires should be braided nylon. But the rubber is weird. So far i love them though and plan to have them for a very long time
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Needs more Quality for the price.
January 2nd, 2012
by Ryan
For $70 i would like to have the nylon braided cable for easier untangling and strength and possibly a metal housing for better sound like the fmj's. Also the mic3 thing can kind of be hard to use. Changing the volume is easy but when it comes to clicking twice to go forward or 3 times for a previous song can some times be mixed up with the volume instead and will accidentally pause the song and adjust the volume instead. But other than that they are by far the most comfortable in ear headphones i have ever had. They stay in no matter what you are doing and still sound decent.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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THESE ARE AMAZING!!!
December 23rd, 2011
by Mefa
wow i must say these are excellent. i have the halua golds and these sound almost better than them. I love the mic3 with the volume its perfect for working out so I don't have to fumble around so much. one tip to skull candy though. yall should have made these the the nylon braided lines then these would truly be perfect! but all in all i love them!!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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So glad I lost my FMJ's....
December 4th, 2011
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...because I never would have ended up then spending my birthday money on these bad boys. Great quality; I did a workout with them and they're the first headphones to not fall out when I'm doing push-ups. Thumbs up.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
Skullcandy has outdone itself once again!!
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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."
Read More...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.
Read More...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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Mic 1: Will work with most smart phones
1 click to answer / end call
1 click to play/pause song
2 clicks to skip to next track
3 click to skip to previous track
Mic 3: Same as Mic 1 but with volume control
(Only guaranteed to work with Apple products, may work on android type smartphones)
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Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
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All warranty claims must be processed through the website. Your warranty is under the sole discretion of Skullcandy and failure to follow the required procedures may cause your warranty to become void. Please visit our Warranty page to submit a claim.
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Speaker Diameter: 10mm
Magnet Type: Neodymium
Frequency Response: 20-20k Hz
Impedance: 16 ohms
* FMJ 2011 (Specs) *
Speaker Diameter: 11mm
Magnet type: Neodymium magnet
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
16 ohms impedance
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Mic 1: Will work with most smart phones
1 click to answer / end call
1 click to play/pause song
2 clicks to skip to next track
3 click to skip to previous track
Mic 3: Same as Mic 1 but with volume control
(Only guaranteed to work with Apple products, may work on android type smartphones)
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Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
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the right plug stopped working and it's not because of my iphone settings. It just stopped working, nothing happened to it.
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All warranty claims must be processed through the website. Your warranty is under the sole discretion of Skullcandy and failure to follow the required procedures may cause your warranty to become void. Please visit our Warranty page to submit a claim.
Do your in ear headphones have a mic so you can use them with your Iphone
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no.
What is the most comfortable earbud that i can wear for a long time without irritation?
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Do these stay in your ears when you do sports? eg. jump bikes
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Is there going to be a heavy duty version of these in the near future?
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every one I am checking out says it is made for iphone or ipad.. do they work for other brand of cell phones also?
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Is there a difference between these and lasts years?(the non supreme sound)
Also how do these match up with the Sennheiser Adidas CX 680i in sound quality?
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When will more Athletic Orange Fix be available to buy?
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would you say that the fix in ear's or the Cassette headphones have better sound quality
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