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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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AMAZING
June 1st, 2013
by Daniel
I have not found any headphones like these skullcandy has never let me down i used to own the hesh uprocks and skullcrushers and i have never been let down i had to send them back becuz of a few cracks in the headband but all in all i have never seen better headphones im a dj myself i make dubstep and these headphones are absolutley amazing for me go buy yourself a pair they are 100 times better than beats in quality comfortability bass u name it these are the best
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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fragile
May 27th, 2013
by MONICA Delphie
i hate them. sound quality is okay but the design is flawed. i purchased them the first week they became available. sadly that same week i dropped them and they cracked and split into two parts. the cord has a shortage. i had to purchase another one. WARNING!!! DONT EVER DROP THEM
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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#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 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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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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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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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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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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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
Compliments galore
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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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I love to listen to songs with really high volume and high powerful bass...what should I get...Beats mixrs, or Mix Masters???
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what should you do when the piece that goes over your ears fall off
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will the black matte or any of the mix masters styles be discontinued.
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im in the market for some good headphones and i'am unsure on weather to go with beats or skullcandy
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So i saw in that there is a travil case does it come with the headphones becasue i really want to know
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should i get beat mixrs or skullcandy mix master mikes? i listen to dubstep
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My best friend has a pair of Dre solos, they started breaking when he got em. No warranty. SKDY=Lifetime Warranty, Best Looks, Best Sound
In terms of sound quality, are the drivers on the Mix Masters comparable to the Heavy Metals if not better?
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If these are as great sounding as you want us all to believe and give large sums of money for, why do you limit the frequency response to 20Hz-20Khz?
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will i be able to use the mic on the mix masters for skype or console use
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What is the best headphone for anyone to hear and say it is awesome although the SKCrusher has a better base, Mixmaster or Skullcrusher orBeats mixr ?
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Do the mix masters come with a life time warranty? B/c I heard all other skullcandy's do but these don't. Is that true?
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However, that only covers defects and problems. If they brake from accidental damage, dropping, spilling something on them, it's not fully covered. But you can still send them in, and they will give you half of the price in credits, which you can use on anything on the site. You can even mix the credits with your own payment, so that you can get something that is more then what you have credits for. Example: A new set of Mix Masters.
is there a powerfull bass in these or are the skullcrushers better? and do the skullcrushers have a good lifetime with big-headed dudes?
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is there anywhere i can try on some mix masters, maybe listen to some music with them
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Is it possible to order NBA Mix Master in Croatia. and how much would be the postage to order them.
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I love to listen to songs with really high volume and high powerful bass...what should I get...Beats mixrs, or Mix Masters???
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what should you do when the piece that goes over your ears fall off
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will the black matte or any of the mix masters styles be discontinued.
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im in the market for some good headphones and i'am unsure on weather to go with beats or skullcandy
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So i saw in that there is a travil case does it come with the headphones becasue i really want to know
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should i get beat mixrs or skullcandy mix master mikes? i listen to dubstep
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My best friend has a pair of Dre solos, they started breaking when he got em. No warranty. SKDY=Lifetime Warranty, Best Looks, Best Sound
In terms of sound quality, are the drivers on the Mix Masters comparable to the Heavy Metals if not better?
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If these are as great sounding as you want us all to believe and give large sums of money for, why do you limit the frequency response to 20Hz-20Khz?
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will i be able to use the mic on the mix masters for skype or console use
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What is the best headphone for anyone to hear and say it is awesome although the SKCrusher has a better base, Mixmaster or Skullcrusher orBeats mixr ?
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Do the mix masters come with a life time warranty? B/c I heard all other skullcandy's do but these don't. Is that true?
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However, that only covers defects and problems. If they brake from accidental damage, dropping, spilling something on them, it's not fully covered. But you can still send them in, and they will give you half of the price in credits, which you can use on anything on the site. You can even mix the credits with your own payment, so that you can get something that is more then what you have credits for. Example: A new set of Mix Masters.







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