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Hesh 2: Supreme Sound and Price with Skullcandy Hesh 2 Headphones

July 3, 2012

One of the benefits of being a huge music fan, and writing here at GeekDad, is getting to review a lot of great independent music and the tools used to enjoy that music. Music is nothing without something to amplify its sound directly to your ear holes. I prefer headphones, as my ears are usually places where other people don’t want to hear what I’m listening to. My latest review set is the Skullcandy Hesh 2 headphones.

Like many Skullcandy offerings, the Hesh 2 headphones come in a variety of color combinations. I’m simple, so I opted for the black (even though I do have the Jamaican color scheme earbuds, just ’cause I like the flat cable). I immediately liked the leather touch ear pillows and strong, sturdy construction. They are adjustable for head size of course, and come with a little carry pouch that offers no real protection.

When it comes down to evaluating headphones though, it’s all about the music. I mean, the look and feel of the headphones on your head is important of course, and the Hesh 2 headphones are lightweight and fit pretty snug without crushing your ears. That’s a definite plus. Once that physical stuff was out of the way, it was time to break out the tunes.

Here’s my pressure test playlist for this particular pair of headphones, song by song. I’ve found that the best way to test out headphones, especially over the ear ones is to just pick a bunch of different music and jam on. That’s right, I said jam on.

Starting off with “Lies Greed Misery” off the new Linkin Park album Living Things I immediately noticed that I needed to increase the volume over what I had it set for my current in-ear headphones. I’d say a good 10% increase over current volume levels. Now I have custom equalizer settings, but there are certain generalities you can pick out in music to properly evaluate a pair of headphones. The screaming lyrics in this song are perfect to check out the vocal highs, to determine if there is any distortion at this level.

There was no distortion at this level. I really liked the way that this song felt in the Hesh 2 headphones. There is a lot going on in this track, and you could get the driving guitars behind the screaming without it being overwhelming or indiscernible. On a side note, this new Linkin Park album is probably the best Linkin Park album since their first one. I’m not a huge fan, but I’m liking this album.

Next up I put on some Maroon 5 — just kidding. I needed some bass and the most bass-filled track that has become my go-to song for headphone reviews is “R2D2″ by Service Lab off their R2D2 EP. I was a little disappointed by the bass levels here. The bass was clean, but I could tell wasn’t coming through with all its intensity. I held my hands to the headphones, squeezing them to my head and the bass increased and then I was impressed as it was really sharp and didn’t distort anything. And this difference just might be caused by my head and glasses, rather than how the headphones sit because we’re talking about an 1/8th of an inch difference in pressure.

Then the room got really loud and started to spin. I needed something a bit more… chill. Fiona Apple has a new album out and of course I have it, so “Every Single Night” off The Idler Wheel… seemed like a good test track for that quiet time music. Her new album is a very minimalist effort, tons of tiny sounds instead of large sounds outside her voice. The Hesh 2 headphones did a good job of picking up some of the tiny sounds that I missed with my in-ear headphones. Such as something in the background that sounds like a Ziploc bag full of beans being shaken.

Next up, I needed someone with a loud voice and some heavy metal guitars. Michael Poulsen of Volbeat is perfect for the deep voice test. Falling into about 10 different genres of rock music, I put on the album Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood to get a good range. On the song “Still Counting” you could definitely hear Poulsen over the music, which is the point of the beginning of the song. Then the guitars kick in on the bridge and I was suddenly headbanging at my desk.

Finally, I went to my go-to track for headphone evaluation. That would be BT’s “Suddenly” off his modern electronic classical masterpiece These Hopeful Machines. While his latest albums offer some interesting transitions, they don’t represent a wide enough audience. “Suddenly” has all those little interesting quirks that makes BT’s music enjoyable, as well as unique. With its range of bass, stutter-edit and transitions, it makes for a great headphone review track.

So I took off my glasses, closed that 1/8th of an inch with my hands and melted away. The Skullcandy Hesh 2 headphones pulled me away from the depressing realization of life in a cubicle, and the music running through my skull gave me hope for the future. How’s that for romantic? Overall, with this last song, all the elements came together and well, you really can’t go wrong with the Hesh 2 headphones at this price point.

The Hesh 2 headphones sound just as good, if not better than some more expensive headphones I’ve reviewed. They are much lighter than more expensive pairs, and I still laud Skullcandy for their attention to the tensile strength of the cable coming out of the headphone. The nice thing on these headphones is that the cable is not fixed to the ear piece. So any standard 3.5mm to 3.5mm jack will work.

There are no batteries to replace, or having to plug in the headphones to charge (which I can’t stand doing with other headphones) so that means they are completely powered by the device they are plugged into which of course comes with some pros and cons. The pros being you never have to charge them or worry about batteries and don’t have to suffer the extra weight of one. The con being that the device they are plugged into might drain power more quickly. The sound quality doesn’t seem to be something that is affected by no internal battery.

Overall, the Skullcandy Hesh 2 headphones are a great buy for the money. They retail for $60, $70 if you want a pair with a microphone (not reviewed). Considering how much people pay for other headphones that have a popular beat sounding name but are nowhere near the best headphones on the market, that’s a very fair price for a pair that requires no internal battery but sounds like they are powered by one.

Skullcandy has quickly become one of my most reliable and sturdy manufacturers of headphones, and when combined with a consistent sound offering in their product line, I have true love for this brand. I currently own no less than three pairs of Skullcandy headphones, and that’s only cause I had one pair stolen out of my car. While I don’t prefer over the ear headphones, the Hesh 2 is a nice set, with great sound at a very reasonable price.

The Hesh 2 headphones are available via the Skullcandy website or Amazon.com.

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Hesh: Tech Crunch- Hesh 2.0

May 4, 2012

Publication: TechCrunch

There’s a huge difference between like and love. I like cheese, but I love Gruyere. I like beef, but I love filet mignon.

I like phones, but I love my iPhone. You get the gist.

Long story short, I really like Skullcandy’s latest pair of over-ear mid-range headphones, the Hesh.

But do I love them?

Skullcandy has been revamping its roster over the past year, including re-engineering their popular over-ear mid-range headphones. They promise “attacking bass, natural voice, and precision highs.”

Where voice and highs are concerned, Skullcandy nailed it. But “attacking bass” is an overstatement. There’s no true thud, no tangible feeling that comes along with the bass on these things. Just a low note, like any other low note.

Truth be told, I don’t feel transported to a higher plane of audio ecstasy with these things on my head, but sound quality isn’t bad by any means. I’ve been running around with an older set of Bose over-the-ears for the past few weeks and it’s hard to compete with those noise-cancelling beasts. When I put the Bose cans over my ears, all the excess sound instantly disappears. I’m in my own little suction cup of silence, until I turn on the tunes, at which point I can feel the bass buzzing through my brain.

On the other hand, the Hesh headphones are certainly loud enough for just about any setting, including a subway platform, but passersby won’t have any line of defense from your tune choices. I made the mistake of listening to “Superman” by Eminem on the crowded elevator in AOL HQ this morning at full volume — I’m sure I’m only more popular now.

I don’t get the same kind of satisfaction from the Skullcandy Hesh as I do with my Bose cans, but I also don’t pay as much. The Skullcandy Hesh headphones only cost $69.99 with a mic, and $59.99 without, as opposed to the $250+ set of Bose. That said, sound quality is perfectly acceptable at this price point.

Comfort-wise, I’m pretty pleased. I wish the headphones cupped my ears a bit more tightly — feels like there is a little pocket of space that sound escapes through. The leather pillow cups are nice, weight isn’t an issue at 180g, and the soft-touch headband is properly flexible.

The Skullcandy Hesh headphones come in a variety of color flavors, a few of which you can see below. Availability begins May 7 on Skullcandy.com.

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Hesh 2.0- For a Song: The $59 Headphone Roundup

April 3, 2012

Publication: Sound & Vision Magazine

The original Skullcandy Hesh represented a revolution in headphone marketing — one I’m sure Skullcandy’s competitors wish they’d thought of.

When I checked the website, the Hesh was available in 24 different cosmetic schemes, some super-hip, some sports-related, some just garish. But while the Hesh’s sound has won acclaim from consumers who leave comments like “BLOWS YOUR SKULL OFF” on the company’s website, discerning listeners I know thought the Hesh sounded muffled and overly bassy.

With the hiring of Dr. Tetsuro Oishi — an extremely knowledgeable scientist fresh off a gig at Bose — as its new director of electrical and acoustic engineering, Skullcandy seems to be getting serious about sound. The Hesh 2.0 is Tet’s first major effort, an attempt to refine the sound of the headphone without losing the love of those who write their user reviews with the caps lock on.

Like the original Hesh, the 2.0 (which at press time wasn’t yet up on the company’s website) has a somewhat bulky, plasticky look, but it’s a sleeker design. It’s the only headphone in this test that’s an over-ear, as opposed to on-ear, design, so it’s likely to give you better isolation from external noise. The detachable cable has 3.5mm plugs on both ends so it’s easy to replace. An inline mic will cost you an extra $10.

The ear cups tilt slightly up and down for better fit, but I found myself wishing they swiveled in every direction; I noted a little bit of leakage around the sides of the pads. Lauren noted when she moved the earpieces around her ears to adjust the fit that the pads made a loud, annoying crinkling sound when she released them.

The Hesh 2.0’s sound earned both raves and pans from the panel. Joe ranked it #1, Lauren ranked it #6, and Howard and I put it in the middle.

The 2.0 retains the bass-heavy balance of its predecessor — Howard and Lauren noted a boomy resonance in the bottom end, which made the bass sound sloppy. However, based on my memory of the original Hesh, the 2.0’s mids are much clearer. In fact, I’d rank its fidelity with voices at least the equal any headphone in this test. The powerful bass did seem to have the subjective effect of dulling the highs somewhat, reducing the apparent treble detail, but to some ears the sound is definitely appealing: “It made music sound the way I wanted it to,” Joe said.

The Hesh 2.0’s tonal balance didn’t work for most of the music I listen to, but when I put on Mötley Crüe’s “Kickstart My Heart” and The Cult’s “King Contrary Man,” the 2.0 outclassed all the other headphones we tested, with a lot more dynamics and drive, and a big, exciting sound.

Measurements: The Hesh 2.0’s frequency response is definitely tilted toward the bass and lower midrange; treble response rolls off pretty fast above 2 kHz. Adding 70 ohms output impedance to the V-Can’s 5 ohms to simulate the effects of using a low-quality amplifier had only a mild effect, boosting bass by +1 to +1.5 dB below 60 Hz. Total harmonic distortion (THD) is rather high, hitting 7% at 20 Hz at 80 dBA and really spiking below 45 Hz at 100 dBA. (I know the measurement looks weird, but I repeated it several times and double-checked my calibration, and I did this measurement at the same time and with the same method as all the others.) Impedance is close to flat, averaging 35 ohms. Isolation is just OK, maybe a tad below average for an over-ear, measuring -10 to -25 dB above 1.3 kHz. Average sensitivity from 300 Hz to 10 kHz with a 1 mW signal at the rated 35 ohms impedance is 99.4 dB.

Bottom Line: For heavy rock and hip-hop, the Hesh’s balance seems perfect. If that’s the kind of music you dig, you’ll probably love the Hesh 2.0 — and it’s a sure thing Skullcandy will offer it with graphics that suit your style as much as the sound suits your taste.

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Amazing Headphones for music fans of all kinds

May 23rd, 2013

by Adam

I bought these headphones about 6 months ago and I've been loving them ever since. I needed something to with good enough sound quality to help judge all the beats that people put into their music and to help me find spots where some improvements could be made, but I also needed something that wouldn't destroy my bank account. These headphones delivered on both fronts. They have amazing sound quality, great range, and a price that is well worth it when compared to similar quality by other brands. The only complaint I have is that the cushions do irritate your skin if you have them on for too long, and by that I mean the 5-10 hours a day that I usually have them on for.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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excellent headphones!

May 12th, 2013

by Todd

i definitely recommend these headphones for the person who listens to music more than casually. Theyre extremely durable and cost efficient. The bass and sound quality is amazing. The only flaw i can see with these headphones is they could be a little bit louder. All in all these are great headphones and i highly recommend them.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Some of the best headphones i have ever bought

May 11th, 2013

by George

i have had a lot of headphones and a lot of plugs but by far these are the best headphones for the money and the paint job is great and the sound quality is even better they add so much life to your music the bass is attacking and the vocals are clear

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Great Headphones

May 11th, 2013

by SDCPunk

I just got these and I love them already. I'm using them mainly on a custom built gaming PC with audio off of an ASUS P8Z77 Pro Thunderbolt motherboard. The combination of the custom audio settings in the ASUS software and the comfort of the headphones is stellar!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Gr8 Sound!

May 7th, 2013

by Shogun

The sound is excellent, they're very comfortable, and the blue/red Paul Frank monkey style is great. They're not cheap, but you also get a lifetime warranty from Skullcandy. The only thing I would change is to make the cord flat like on the Ink'd earbuds, because the Ink'd flat cord doesn't tangle or get twisted.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Not too bad

April 30th, 2013

by NotEvenMyRealDad

I use these primarily at home, and they have been pretty comfortable thus far, also, the 1/8" jack is a male/male cable that plugs into the headphone itself, so if you have a longer cable, or it shorts out, it's easily replaceable. That's pretty fantastic. The downside is that these start to bleed sound at a pretty low volume. They do a decent job of keeping noise out, but everyone around you will know what you're listening to if you turn it up more than halfway. Plus, these puppies aren't very loud in general. I plugged them into my computer and turned it up full volume, and it was incredibly bearable. Based on comfort and sound quality, I'd recommend them. Just don't use them on public transit.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Wow

April 28th, 2013

by Angel Martinez

More than satisfied with these. I am a skullcandy fanatic, and own so many skull plugs, these are my first skullcandy headset over-ear headphones and most def recommend them to anyone who appeciates sound quality.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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The best headphones I have ever worn

April 24th, 2013

by Jextab

i got the hesh 2.0 for video/music editing for YouTube. The second i put them on i could tell that they were going to last. so about the sound there is only one word to describe it awesome it is so clear ,it's like your in the recording studio with the artist .

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Straight up amazing.

April 23rd, 2013

by Jose

These headphones are just amazing especially for their price. My friend has beats and we compared them (ik) and mine won. I also have beats but im going to return them and buy another pair of these or aviators.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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April 18th, 2013

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BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Just Buy Them!! U wont Get Better Than This..

April 15th, 2013

by Nidhish

What A Amazing Pairs Of Headphones!!.... I Got Lost In the crisp and Sharp with PowerFull Bass Sound....My ears Literally Vibrates by the Bass!! One of the Finest Headphone u Can ever BUY!! Go n Grab it .... SuperFUn Guaranted!!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Such a Beauty!!!

April 13th, 2013

by JetThrower

I just bought one today and i was stunt to hear the supreme sound mix perfectly together. The price is quite reasonable based on the quality of itself and the sound quality. Totally recommend to buy it if necessary for drummer or expecting to hear high-bass music.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Stunning.

April 8th, 2013

by Max

I own a pair of Hesh and Hesh 2, and you can definitely tell the difference. The quality of the Hesh 2 is so much clearer, vocals are better and you have a feeling of the sound surrounding you. I think the bass is better in these than my old pair.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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there ok but i perfer the all purple instead because the will get less dirty

April 8th, 2013

by Mark declements

i never had these ones i have the all purple ones but i would also perfer better sound quality and more bass

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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They're an okay pair of headphones (Galactica Luca Skull)

April 7th, 2013

by Jewlz

problems: 1- Lower quality than what was shown in the picture (headband was like a plastic wrapping & graphics were bad. They were darkened more than in the picture and therefore looked weird) 2- Uncomfortable. They make my neck hurt after a while. I guess they're kinda heavy 3- Quiet. I bought these in hopes for something with some bass and good midrange sound but these do not have much bass and are quiet when at half volume or less. 4- Bulky. These headphones don't fold so they take up plenty of space when you're trying to put them away Pros: decent sounding, gets loud (when turned up all the way) & can fit on a fairly big head (I wear about a 7 3/4 hat)
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Looking for great headphones? Get the Hesh 2

April 7th, 2013

by Diego

The Skullcandy Hesh are comfortable, affordable, heavy-duty durable, and have amazing sound quality. If you are a DJ and are looking for headphones that have great noise isolation, you should consider buying the Skullcandy Hesh 2. The only thing that I think should be fixed is, to make them a little bit tighter around the ears. You feel as like if there is a space in between your ear and the headphones. Overall, these headphones are Studio quality and are definitely worth the buy. I very much recommend getting the Hesh 2 from Skullcandy.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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These are great

April 7th, 2013

by Trav

I have had these headphones for about a month now, and they are AWESOME! The sound quality is awesome. The bass isn't too strong, but if you want strong bass, get crushers. They are very comfortable, and they look cool. Definitely recommend to everyone.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Very Nice!

April 6th, 2013

by Emmanuel

I got these headphones for Christmas in 2012, I honestly really enjoy them, and I am a HUGE Skullcandy fan, however, they don't get as loud, nor seem to have as much bass as the first Hesh Headphones, though the sound is much clearer, and crisp. I do recommend them to everyone I meet and do enjoy having them being a music fanatic! Very worth the price!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Incredible headphones!

April 5th, 2013

by Austin

Okay, so I have been looking for a good set of over-ear headphones for a long time now. I finally came to the conclusion to purchase these. And let me tell you it was a great buy! I initially has low expectations for the fact I have used my friends beats, but they have the same sound quality or better then beats, they are very comfortable, and are worth the price. If you want amazing sound quality, comfort, and good price GET THESE.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Amazing Quality

April 1st, 2013

by Dominic

These headphones are just amazing. There sound quality is great and for the price its just perfect. For me they are pretty comfortable. Some people say to hurts after a while but it doesn't hurt at all. I can seriously wear them all day. They are also pretty sturdy. Had them for about 2 months or more, and they sound the same as I first used it. It has a great look to it too. Overall they are exellent headphones.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Great Set of Headphones!

April 1st, 2013

by Jake

These are really a great set of headphones! The color scheme is sweet and the sound clear, crisp, and clean. The round shape fits great around my ears and I don't get the pain on my earlobes, even after wearing them for a few hours.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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HESH 2s ARE AMAZING

April 1st, 2013

by Happy hobo

For the price of this headset you get your moneys worth. The sound quality: AMAZING. Comfort: I feel that i can where my Heshs for for a very long (2-2&1/2 hours) before i start feel discomfort. One other thing I like personally is that when im listening to music that has heavy base or in a rock song with heavy drums and guitar and you just zone out for a while you feel as if your right next to the band. Also i have accidentally dropped my headphones from at least 7 feet and they still work perfectly.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Eeyup

March 30th, 2013

by Big Mac

The best headphones Ever!!!! I got them about 5 months ago and they are the best headphones I have ever had. Uber comfortable, mind-numbingly awesome sound quality even on the most grinding dubstep, and they look freakin awesome. Really durable too, I have dropped them many times.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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BOSS

March 29th, 2013

by Mason

THESE ARE AMAZING AND I WOULD RECOMMEND TO EVERY ONE

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Love these!

March 28th, 2013

by Jessica

I just got these literally about 10 minutes ago. I've been listening to them ever since! Brought them into school and already received many different compliments on them! The sound is very good too! I really like these and they'll be especially good for going on runs! I don't need to deal with little ear buds constantly falling out of my ears. I'm a girl too, so these look good on me!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Great Headphones

March 24th, 2013

by Bubble Buddy

When i first got my headphones it was three days before Christmas and i still have them now and they still work awesome the only thing that i dont like about them is that when you adjust them alot they start to get loose then you have to kind of bend the earcup a bit and then adjust them. I got the Kevin Durant edition and they look, sound, and feel awesome and they are cheaper than the Beats by Dr. Dre so I recommend them to the people who are thinking about getting them.

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

March 23rd, 2013

by Vincent Li

When I first opened the box, I was amazed by the quality of the headphones. I started listening to music, a huge improvement from my Sony MDR's. Although the listening experience was great, my ears hurt. I had to take them off for a while because it just hurt way to much. Otherwise, comfort is great.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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really good sound

March 23rd, 2013

by Daniel

I got these four days ago. I really wanted to get some over ear headphones I was thinking of getting soul republics but i have been a costumer of skullcandy for a long time and skull candy has life time warranty. well when i got them the box was kinda beat up ( but the product was fine) well when i first started to listing to them they were really good but what i noticed is it sounds like the base of the inkd2 Is better then the hesh 2.0( I was kinda hoping that the hesh was going to have really good base but the inkd beat it (I mean it has good base just not like inkd ) I think im going to get some aviators when these break.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Awesome when you get them to work.

March 20th, 2013

by Andrew

Well, the first pair i bought of these were blown and has problems with the cord input. Sent them back and received another pair, this pair sounds much much better, as long as you get the plug in right... first only the left side worked, and it the music sounded far away. Once i messed with the cord enough i found that having the end you plug into the head phone needed to be out just a tiny bit, also the end that goes into the device your using, needs to be out one prong. When i figured all this out, it was like music heaven! To bad it takes this much messing around with, but for the sound quality that i now get, the pros out way the little cons. I recommend these simply cause if your willing to have to mess with them a bit (might just be my laptop?) then you will love this headset!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Sound Qulity & Comfort

March 18th, 2013

by Edgar Louw

I love the bass on the Hesh 2's, Isn't to much bass like the old ones, they a bit softer then the previews HESH, But sound is distributed equal. Keep up the good work. When you set the sound full it's still clear. I Love the fact that you can unplug the power cable. I'm a big fan of skullcandy i even, have the Rasta Ear buds.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Close but not close enough

March 18th, 2013

by Chicken Wings

In my opinion, I just think the sound quality should be better. For example, I like to listen to dubstep, but I cant really hear any lows. Just like its muted a little in some parts

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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WOW.

March 18th, 2013

by Frank Sproule

I have had the Hesh 2 headphones for, lets say, a year, and they do NOT disappoint. The sound quality is flawless (to me, at least), and they are very comfortable. I have dropped them countless times, and there is literally not even a scratch. The headphones, if not plugged in fully, cut in and out, but I don't think it happens very much, that people don't plug the cord in all the way, so this is not a concern. Also, after wearing for multiple hours straight, they start to get uncomfortable, but I feel like I wear headphones as long as humanly possible at one time, so this is also not a concern. The headphones are extremely comfortable before the umpteenth hour straight wearing them. Like, really comfortable. In conclusion, I think the only thing I don't like is that Skullcandy didn't give my a star number 6 for "Extra Credit" Yeah, they're that good. Go to the store and buy these headphones. Stop debating.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Close... but NOT good enough

March 16th, 2013

by Ron

The Hesh 2 headphones have many things going for them. Unfortunately, sound quality is not one of them. I recently purchased a pair and have a few issues. While you can hear some of the mid-range and treble frequencies coming through, they seem to be muted. I'm wondering if this is a result of the (seemingly exaggerated) bass which does not disappoint. I have been an audiophile for 30 years so I know what the music I listen to should sound like. Sadly the Hesh 2 headphones are not quite there. People following today's trends such as Dub-Step and Hip-Hop are primarily concerned with how deep the bass sounds. This is fine but headphone manufacturers should not manufacture headphones that simply reproduce that exaggerated bass at the expense of the higher frequencies. Others rate these headphones as great because they are only concerned with the bass. This is too bad because they miss so much otherwise. My other complaint about the Hesh 2 headphones is that they are not quite loud enough. Stop worrying about people being irresponsible and damaging their hearing and let those of us who want to turn them up. On the plus side, these headphones are very comfortable for extended wear and the noise dampening is nice too. Too many times I've been interrupted when listening to headphones by people asking me to turn my music down because the sound is disturbing them. I have not experienced this problem with the Hesh 2 headphones. Overall the Hesh 2 headphones are pretty good but they are not yet good enough.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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great sound and stylish

March 11th, 2013

by Joe

hey I just bought these and all my friends have complemented me on them. They are just awesome and sound great. sound just as good as my friend beats and for over one hundred less

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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One of the best

March 10th, 2013

by Michael

These are one of the best headphones I have ever listened to I think they sound better than beats by dr dre but I will most likely use the new crushers that are going to come out in April more than. These because I love extreme bass I can feel so I will be getting those to I just hope they are not over priced like beats by dr dre

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Excellent

March 7th, 2013

by Anthony

best headphones yet would be better if they make a wirless model but other than that theyre rly good the bass is just crazy vibrates ur whole head.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Gotta love Skullcandy

March 6th, 2013

by Cristo Zavala

I love these headphones. They're really comfortable and have great sound. The build quality is a little lacking, but for the price, it's acceptable. I love how much bass these heaphones have. My music is really clear and they just look really cool.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Bass

March 4th, 2013

by Blo ble bloop

These are some of the best headphones I've had but the bass is a little bland yet still better than beats

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Best Headphones I have had

March 2nd, 2013

by Miss Nee

My brother bought me these headphones last week and so far I have no complaints. I love the design mine came in (Luca Ionesco). I use them all the time and the sound is awesome. I like how I can skip tracks forward and backwards too. I am the only one I have seen using these and I like that it makes me sort of unique.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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great

February 28th, 2013

by Max

these have great sound and are incredibly comfortable. I also like the rubber head frame part and the detachable cord. If they dont work at first try plugging the cord into the headphone all the way.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Awesome for the price!

February 27th, 2013

by Djhfreak

Overall, these phones are pretty awesome. Although the comfort isn't that good with no padding on the headband, the quality of the sound is alright. The bass is extraordinary! I'd say the bass is better then Dr. Dre Beats.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Comparable to Beats!

February 27th, 2013

by Jaiden

Ive had these headphones since Christmas ( I got them as a gift ) and I absolutely love them. Sound quality wise, these are comparable to Beats by Dre Studios, which are 4x the price. The only issue with them is the ear cusion falls off if pulled on too hard. Want an amazing pair of over-the-ear headphones? Get these NOW.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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GREAT!!!!

February 24th, 2013

by Carmy

These are really good! I don't know why some people complain about the comfort, I wear glasses and they don't hurt at all!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Just wow

February 24th, 2013

by Ewan

I bought these hesh 2 toxic lurker and my first impression is that they are beautiful, i was a bit concerned they may not fit me as i do hav a fairly large head. I was wrong, they hug my head verly well and are extremly comforetable. I use them to drum andthey dont move at all, i am extremly happy with this perchase

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Hesh 2 Rasta

February 23rd, 2013

by Destroya V

I bought these headphones because I'm gonna get beats later on, these are great I love the skullcandy brand. They are very comfortable have good bass and are a good value.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Right ear cup doesnt work anymore

February 21st, 2013

by Alejandro

I have had them for a full year and just now my right ear cup broke. It randomly stopped working. R.I.P. HEsh 2. Otherwise these are FANTASTIC headphones and really recomend them.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Great sound, very uncomfortable.

February 19th, 2013

by IFightWithFish

These were the first over ear headphones i have ever owned. I have had them for just under a year, and the sound is great. I am a really big fan of Skullcandy's Supreme Sound system, and would argue that it is even better than Beats by Dre or Sennheisers. While the sound is awesome, they are not comfortable at all. I like listening to music for a long period of time, and with these cans, they get uncomfortable after 20-30 minutes of use. I am a glasses wearer, and the wide ear cups press my glasses strongly into the side of my head, and this gets very uncomfortable. Also, there is no padding of any sort on the flimsy feeling headband. It digs into the top of your head. Putting a hat on underneath them helps, but it s makes a) The headphones looked stretched out and b) you look like a pretentious tool. These are very good for sound, but lack comfort. I am going to be buying Aviators soon, and will do a review on those.
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better than beats!!!

February 15th, 2013

by Dubstep_lover02

the hesh 2 are amazing. they have great booming bass that does not over power the vocals and they are at a great price. they only con for me is the left ear were the plug pluds in is that it makes cracking noises depending if the song has bas or it doesnt. other than that ive been listening to a bunch of skrillex and bass nector and zomboy ect. at full volume and they sound amazing!!! they havnt burnt out yet and i love them!!!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Excellent Headphones

February 14th, 2013

by Ted

There are many good things about these headphones. The sound quality is great. For all the music that I listen to, it delivers absolutely great sound quality. At first, I was just a tiny bit disappointed at the bass quality, but got used to it. Then, I played around with the EQ on my iPod and now the bass is where I want it to be. The design on these is also very good. I've had these for a long time now (possibly a year) and still look relatively new. The comfort levels for these are very high, but they start to get sore on your ears after awhile. These are good to use up to about maybe 30 minutes of listening. A good range for using these would be about 30- (possibly) 45 minutes at a time. Other than the minor discomfort levels, I would absolutely say that these are some of the most high quality headphones you can get around. Well done, Skullcandy.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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AMAZING headphones!!!!

February 13th, 2013

by A.T.M.

I got these headphones and they are amazing the sound is exelent there super comfortable and the price is alot less then beats which sound about the same, so over all these headphones are great and you should definatly buy them!!!!!!!!!!!!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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USE EQ

February 12th, 2013

by Omri

I just received my black on black hesh2. When I first started to listen to them they weren't very lively due to lacking bass and lower notes. The sound wasn't very rich... Until I used an equalizer. I have an android and the the equalizer bars resemble a V and it helps them reach their potential. I haven't had burn out time on them , so until then, I'll keep using the EQ. But they sound beautiful. ..
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Amazing

February 12th, 2013

by Noah

These are amazing I accidently dropped them off a 2 story building and when I retreived them they had a scratch but thy still preformed the same as when I got them, extremely sterdy

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Great headphones

February 11th, 2013

by Guy

Got the Kevin Durant edition of these headphones and they sound great. Why buy beats when you can get these for better sound quality and a lower price? I recommend this product.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Great

February 10th, 2013

by Jared

I've had these headphones for a few months now and i really like them, they never scratch, super clear and really good bass, they leak a little but it doesnt matter, one thing I don't really like is every after a while they kinda annoy my hair but its subtle and usually doesnt happen, i'd definitely recommend them, they aren't too expensive either

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Awesome headphones

February 9th, 2013

by Alex

The hesh 2 are very loud and has great bass but the only problem is that the padding for your ear is hard hard not plush and they don't fully go around your ears.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Skullcandy Hesh 2.0 Checkered

February 7th, 2013

by Charlie

Very good quality and such a low price. You Must BUY THEM!!!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Great Headphones

February 7th, 2013

by Your Mother

These headphones sound great the bass is great the vocals are great and they are just great.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Great headphones!

February 7th, 2013

by Dylan

Great headphones really comforble. my only request is to make them fold so I can put them in a backpack or somewhere. My friends all want the and now they're copying me which is kind of annoying. Great headphones get them.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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AMAZING

February 7th, 2013

by Alec

Skullcandy has really outdone themselves. these headphones are comfortable, affordable, and have excellent quality sound. perfect for all levels of music lovers.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Holy MOLY!!! These are better than Beats!

February 6th, 2013

by HI

OMG!!! I'm Literally wearing these headphones right now! I just got them and these are amazing! It feels like you're in a club with the bass giving you shivers! I had beats a year ago and they broke and unlike Skullcandy Beats don't have a warranty plan! These shake your body! These are also way less expensive! These are THEE best headphones I've ever had!!!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Hesh2 FTW

February 6th, 2013

by Oudakontrol

Construction and material is really second to none. Phones feel solid but light enough you can forget they're there from time to time. Sound quality is great listening to a wide variety of music types - pop/rock/techno. My use of the Hesh2 borderlines on extreme, >5hrs a day 2-3x/week, in the last hour or so I find myself giving my ears a break every few songs.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Bass Is Amazing!

February 5th, 2013

by Jomomma

Everything about these headphones are amazing! The only thing I disagree with is the size of the ears. When you lean against something, your ears hurt after a while! Other than that these headphones are amazing! They're bass is pounding at an amazing level and they're really good for dubstep, pop, rock and anything that has a good bass! It's acoustics are really good to... Overall, these headphones are worth their cost!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Skullcandy Hesh 2 Rasta

February 2nd, 2013

by Austin

These headphones are great even though this particular pair doesn't have a mic or cushion on the top. The bass is amazing in these headphones especially for dubstep, rock, rap, hip-hop , and heavy metal.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Hesh, the supreme sound has an heroe

January 31st, 2013

by Big Lee

men this headphones are incredible and amazing, they look cool and actually they have style, just buy them

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Very impressed

January 31st, 2013

by Brandon

As a first timer to Skullcandy I was looking for a headphone with style and sound quality. I bought the HESH and wasn't impressed with the sound at all when I first opened them. Turns all they needed was a little burn in period. Now they a rich in bass and crystal clear vocals I love skullcandy you guys really did a good job! :D

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Tight cap !

January 30th, 2013

by Gauthamjj

just the way i prefer <3 i liked it more than any other ear caps . :D

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Amazing Experience

January 29th, 2013

by Liz

ordered these as a replacement to a broken pair of Uprocks. Overall the experience with SkullCandy has been amazing. From the super quick response to a warranty issue to the ease of ordering & shipping. Customer service was fantastic & I couldn't be happier with the experience.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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hesh 2.0 black

January 29th, 2013

by Randomguy

literally the best headphones i hav ever owned! theyr comfy, stylish, and sound great! totally worth buying.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Great but there are a few problems

January 28th, 2013

by Garrett

These are really good headphones with amazing sound and quality but they could use more bass. I've noticed that these headphones pick up higher levels of bass but they still need to be turned up kinda high to get a pounding feeling. So basically they just need better performance in the lower ranges. Otherwise these are amazing!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Awesome but one flaw

January 26th, 2013

by Jrbw

The hesh 2 are awesome and better then the beats studio in highs mids and bass wise. The design it really amazing with leather padding and a matte finish which I prefer over the glossy finish, the highs mids are good but the one thing that they left out was a little more bass. It's all right but could of added a little more bass but, the incredible mids and crisp highs make up for the bass. Better than most of the beats for 200 up vs. hesh 2 for 80 bucks that have better quality, design and sound. I highly recommend these vs the beats.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Amazing headphones for a good price

January 24th, 2013

by Giggidy

I got these headphones 2 days ago and I fell in love as soon as I put them on. The bass is great, they are very comfortable and the noise cancellation is excellent. The first day I had them I brought the to school and all my friends loved them and were amazed at the price.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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WILL YOU MARRY ME?

January 23rd, 2013

by Sunny

I literally just got these and I love them! When my music volume is reduced to one bar I can still hear everyhing so well! ...and I have hearing loss. This is amazing!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Love them

January 23rd, 2013

by The jackle108

Ok so the hesh 2 are beast I love them but the only thing is that these baby are so good cant take them off I love skullcandy

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Never thought I'd buy over-ear headphones...

January 17th, 2013

by Madison M.

But then I bought these after trying them at the store. They do a pretty good job at noise cancelling, the bass is awesome and screams in songs are AMAZING. Thank you, Skullcandy!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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AMAZING Headphones!

January 15th, 2013

by Jack

Got a pair of these for christmas and i love them! great sound and are VERY loud. Excellent product, they are basically the same as Beats By Dr Dre but with a much cheaper price tag. AMAZING!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Hesh 2 White Review

January 12th, 2013

by Konark

I have owned a pair Hesh 2s for a few months now, and i love the sound. For this price it would be hard to find another pair of headphones with sound this amazing. I have only 2 gripes with the headphones. One is that it isn't that comfortable. It feels slightly loose on my head sometimes and i can't listen to music for hours without it start get irritating. My second complaint is that it does a poor job of blocking out sound. If no music is playing, i can hear almost every conversation i could hear with the headphones off. In conclusion, if you are a person who uses headphones just to listen to music every once in a while and you don't care for noise isolation, then this is the perfect pair of headphones you.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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AWESOME Headphones.

January 11th, 2013

by Nafiz

Very good headphones, bass is amazing and I love it! Got it for very cheap during sale so I am very happy with these headphones. It is comfortable as well.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Great value

January 8th, 2013

by Jeremy

I am by no means an expert but here's my opinion. I used to have a pair of Bose ( I think A2). I honestly think these rival these, especially for the majority of people who rip songs at less than 320kbps. The value is awesome, and they're very comfy. The only thing I might notice is that I might like other headphones a little better for hip hop but everything else seems good. And honestly it might just be in my head...

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Skullcandy review

January 2nd, 2013

by Michael

Very great headphones great bass and not a muddy bass great highs and lows overall a great buy

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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If you are new to Headphones and you want a good pair, read this

December 31st, 2012

by Bossitup

IIf you are thinking about getting a pair of skullcandies, please read this. The skullcandy hesh 2.0 headphones give you great bass and they are cheaper than beats. I tested these headphones at a tech store in this way. First,I listen to the song that the other headphone demos had. Then, played the exact same song on a smartphonewith a pair of hesh 2.0. I went with the hesh 2.0 since it came i great colors, it had a LIFETIME warranty, and it is CHEAPER. i am not writing because i am on skullcandy.com, but because i truly think these are better.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Great headphones

December 31st, 2012

by Clare O.

I saw the other reviews and thought 'these are the ones i want'. They are a HUGE improvement from my *awesome* apple earbuds. they are also a lot more comfortable than headphones other headphones I've owned, and also the sound is a lot better. It has a very clear sound and i can finally understand some song lyrics i was never able to understand with previous headphones I've owned. They also look a lot cooler! :)

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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December 29th, 2012

by Reynolds

Ask my parents for a pair of Beats headphones for christmas and they got my these instead. I was bummed at first because id already had a pair of Panasonic knock-offs and they stunk. anyways, i plugged them into my Zune (Microsoft's knock-off of the iPod) and they sounded crystal clear. No burn-in, no doing this and that to get them warmed up, perfectly clear with the first song...they're great!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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what is up with these headphones?

December 29th, 2012

by T

i bought these headphones yesterday after i had been looking around a few days for them (they were out of stock everywhere). when i finally got home and plugged them into my iPod the sound came blasting out of the left speaker so i took them off immediately. I tried them on again at a low volume. At first i couldnt hear the song; i had to press the cord of the headphone into the headphone to hear and the song sounded like it was far away. I unplugged them then plugged them back in and they sounded awesome (i hope thats how they usually sound). I woke up the next morning and the sound only came out of one ear and it sounded far away.Going to take them back today hopefully for a non-defective pair. I hope they sound like they should. I think i just got a defective pair.
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great headphones… but not comfortable

December 29th, 2012

by Braden

These are some great pair of headphones bass good treble great even vocalist are alright a well ballenced headphone. The thing that are lacking is build qulity portability and the worst thing comfort.but even though it does have those cons it is a great pair of headphones and would recommend it to anyone

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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hesh 2.0

December 28th, 2012

by Gil igdal

i got a pair of hesh 2.0 few days ago, and i'm realy enjoy them, i can hear things thet i never hear before in my music, the sound is great and the bass very good too ! i love them!!
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Needs a lower gauge headphone cord

December 27th, 2012

by Alex

Its amazing but it would be much more amazing if they would put a lower gauge cord there would be much better sound out put so I personally did it my self it does sound way better way more bass and much louder.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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headphones

December 26th, 2012

by Connor

this I just like beats by dr dre but for more than half the price this is worth the money.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Great!

December 26th, 2012

by Gigi

Got these for my husband, but tried these out myself as well. The sound is great. For myself personally, they are not as comfortable for my ears as I would prefer, but that depends on each person's preference. Definitely would recommend to anyone!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Not quite sure yet..

December 26th, 2012

by Spadez

I got the Carbon/Red as a Christmas present this year and I was STOKED to try them out. This is my first pair of non-bud phones from Skullcandy. Unfortunately when I went to test them out the music was scratchy and rattling. I tested them on my phone, iPod, and laptop with the same results. Even with the max volume on I could still barely hear the music. These phones are super comfortable and look even more amazing in person. I'll be sending them back and ordering the same ones. Hopefully theses live up to the reviews I've gotten!

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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They are Great!

December 25th, 2012

by Alex

I bought a pair the other day, but within the hour of buying them, the jack for the headphones broke! So i went and exchanged them for another pair, and i am impressed! Great bass and the sound comes through clear

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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WOW they blew my mind

December 25th, 2012

by Ryan

Ive never been one to go out and buy a pair of Bose or some other big brand speaker company's headphones cause it didnt seem worth it at all. Now i fell in love with skullcandy years ago after winning a pair in a ski competition and i think ive owned 10 pairs or so of the various types of head phones ever since, and the reason i fell in love was the superior sound quality compared to what i was used to, and the price was great. But i could definitely tell when i demoed a pair of bose at like best buy or something that i didnt have the best sounding speakers on the market, but i always looked at the price difference and i was still on the side of skullcandy. then i decided i was going to purchase these when i saw them released and when i first got them, they never came off my head the whole day. the quality blew me away. the comfort level, frequency response of the speakers, and the overall feel of the headphones was astonishing. I listened to old songs that i thought i was sick of but i found myself liking it all over again due to the quality of the headphones. now i thought that feeling of obsessiveness would leave after the first day and i would simply get tired or bored or it and they would just be normal headphones again. this wasnt true in the least bit. I've used them for 6 hours a day on average, and no exaggerating, ive fallen asleep with them on and woke up in the night with my music still playing. these are truely incredible headphones and i would recommend these to dr dre himself, thats how much i like these.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Great Headphones

December 23rd, 2012

by Michael

Theses headphones are amazing. They are over-ear headphones, so your ears fit "inside" of the cans. The sound is superb. The bass isn't "thick and creamy," but it is still there and if you hold the headphones, you can hear them vibrating. The vocals are crisp and clean. It hits the highs, mids, and lows perfectly. If you are upgrading from in-ear headphones, then this will be like heaven for you. I had a problem with the headphones having a minute gap in the front between my head and the headphones, so a little sound leaks out, and you don't the full range of sound these wonderful headphones have to offer. If you hold the headphones to your head and form a complete seal, they will completely blow you away. Sound leakage is very minimal, but still leaks some sound. They are comfortable except for the headband hurt my head after an hour or so of listening, but I got used to it and no longer have this problem. They look a bit ridiculous on your head, with two semi-circles sticking out of your head. But beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so you might not find this to be a problem. If you're looking for a pair of great sounding headphones for low cost, you've found the right pair.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Skullcandy Hesh 2

December 22nd, 2012

by Will

these headphones are amazing. they sound as good as the dre beats for half the price. i use them before my games and they are sure to stand up.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Awesome in every detail!

December 22nd, 2012

by JaceAnd

I recently got a pair of those, and the feeling just overwhelmed me. They are configurated right from the package, no changes needed. The sound is dead close to perfect. No headphones i saw, are this flawless. I highly recommend them to everyone in need of great sound and comfort. They are definitely worth the price.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Great Value, Great sound. Comfortable over the ears.

December 22nd, 2012

by Benjamin34

Just received my Hesh 2's. Really pleased with the sound. Read Reviews about the lack of Bass, not for me, solid Bass. I am not an audiophile, and have only used the ear bud type of headphones. I also read reviews about the lack of padding on the top of the head band, but only a few of them have no padding (you can see the difference in the pictures on line). I had a pair of the B*** $300+ noise canceling headphones, had to return them. I liked the noise canceling feature but with these Hesh 2's you don't need it, the passive canceling works well, and once you start the music you don't notice the ambient noise. Love the sound. These are a great value for the sound you get from them. I am looking forward to my next pair from Skullcandy.com, think it is going to be the Cassette style, for travel.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Totally Worth It. Great Bass and Great Sound

December 19th, 2012

by Musician

Bass:Incredible Sound:Very Good Comfort:Amazing Worth the money?: Yes Also has a detachable cable, so if the jack breaks you get a new chord, not new headphone, just like the Dre design. I have tried dre headphones, and these are much better. Don't waste your money, buy these.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
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Worth It!

December 17th, 2012

by Brandon

Just got these. Nothing I DONT like about them. You hear things in you're music that you have probably never heard before. I prefer these over my beat studios. Very impressed, I've already gone skiing with these, and they dont move.

BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product

Well done Skullcandy

These are really a step above the last model Hesh I had. The sound is incredible and I am really impressed with the quality of material on these. I am spreading the word on how sick the Hesh is.

Julianna

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Hesh 2: Supreme Sound and Price with Skullcandy Hesh 2 Headphones

July 3, 2012

One of the benefits of being a huge music fan, and writing here at GeekDad, is getting to review a lot of great independent music and the tools used to enjoy that music. Music is nothing without something to amplify its sound directly to your ear holes. I prefer headphones, as my ears are usually places where other people don’t want to hear what I’m listening to. My latest review set is the Skullcandy Hesh 2 headphones.

Like many Skullcandy offerings, the Hesh 2 headphones come in a variety of color combinations. I’m simple, so I opted for the black (even though I do have the Jamaican color scheme earbuds, just ’cause I like the flat cable). I immediately liked the leather touch ear pillows and strong, sturdy construction. They are adjustable for head size of course, and come with a little carry pouch that offers no real protection.

When it comes down to evaluating headphones though, it’s all about the music. I mean, the look and feel of the headphones on your head is important of course, and the Hesh 2 headphones are lightweight and fit pretty snug without crushing your ears. That’s a definite plus. Once that physical stuff was out of the way, it was time to break out the tunes.

Here’s my pressure test playlist for this particular pair of headphones, song by song. I’ve found that the best way to test out headphones, especially over the ear ones is to just pick a bunch of different music and jam on. That’s right, I said jam on.

Starting off with “Lies Greed Misery” off the new Linkin Park album Living Things I immediately noticed that I needed to increase the volume over what I had it set for my current in-ear headphones. I’d say a good 10% increase over current volume levels. Now I have custom equalizer settings, but there are certain generalities you can pick out in music to properly evaluate a pair of headphones. The screaming lyrics in this song are perfect to check out the vocal highs, to determine if there is any distortion at this level.

There was no distortion at this level. I really liked the way that this song felt in the Hesh 2 headphones. There is a lot going on in this track, and you could get the driving guitars behind the screaming without it being overwhelming or indiscernible. On a side note, this new Linkin Park album is probably the best Linkin Park album since their first one. I’m not a huge fan, but I’m liking this album.

Next up I put on some Maroon 5 — just kidding. I needed some bass and the most bass-filled track that has become my go-to song for headphone reviews is “R2D2″ by Service Lab off their R2D2 EP. I was a little disappointed by the bass levels here. The bass was clean, but I could tell wasn’t coming through with all its intensity. I held my hands to the headphones, squeezing them to my head and the bass increased and then I was impressed as it was really sharp and didn’t distort anything. And this difference just might be caused by my head and glasses, rather than how the headphones sit because we’re talking about an 1/8th of an inch difference in pressure.

Then the room got really loud and started to spin. I needed something a bit more… chill. Fiona Apple has a new album out and of course I have it, so “Every Single Night” off The Idler Wheel… seemed like a good test track for that quiet time music. Her new album is a very minimalist effort, tons of tiny sounds instead of large sounds outside her voice. The Hesh 2 headphones did a good job of picking up some of the tiny sounds that I missed with my in-ear headphones. Such as something in the background that sounds like a Ziploc bag full of beans being shaken.

Next up, I needed someone with a loud voice and some heavy metal guitars. Michael Poulsen of Volbeat is perfect for the deep voice test. Falling into about 10 different genres of rock music, I put on the album Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood to get a good range. On the song “Still Counting” you could definitely hear Poulsen over the music, which is the point of the beginning of the song. Then the guitars kick in on the bridge and I was suddenly headbanging at my desk.

Finally, I went to my go-to track for headphone evaluation. That would be BT’s “Suddenly” off his modern electronic classical masterpiece These Hopeful Machines. While his latest albums offer some interesting transitions, they don’t represent a wide enough audience. “Suddenly” has all those little interesting quirks that makes BT’s music enjoyable, as well as unique. With its range of bass, stutter-edit and transitions, it makes for a great headphone review track.

So I took off my glasses, closed that 1/8th of an inch with my hands and melted away. The Skullcandy Hesh 2 headphones pulled me away from the depressing realization of life in a cubicle, and the music running through my skull gave me hope for the future. How’s that for romantic? Overall, with this last song, all the elements came together and well, you really can’t go wrong with the Hesh 2 headphones at this price point.

The Hesh 2 headphones sound just as good, if not better than some more expensive headphones I’ve reviewed. They are much lighter than more expensive pairs, and I still laud Skullcandy for their attention to the tensile strength of the cable coming out of the headphone. The nice thing on these headphones is that the cable is not fixed to the ear piece. So any standard 3.5mm to 3.5mm jack will work.

There are no batteries to replace, or having to plug in the headphones to charge (which I can’t stand doing with other headphones) so that means they are completely powered by the device they are plugged into which of course comes with some pros and cons. The pros being you never have to charge them or worry about batteries and don’t have to suffer the extra weight of one. The con being that the device they are plugged into might drain power more quickly. The sound quality doesn’t seem to be something that is affected by no internal battery.

Overall, the Skullcandy Hesh 2 headphones are a great buy for the money. They retail for $60, $70 if you want a pair with a microphone (not reviewed). Considering how much people pay for other headphones that have a popular beat sounding name but are nowhere near the best headphones on the market, that’s a very fair price for a pair that requires no internal battery but sounds like they are powered by one.

Skullcandy has quickly become one of my most reliable and sturdy manufacturers of headphones, and when combined with a consistent sound offering in their product line, I have true love for this brand. I currently own no less than three pairs of Skullcandy headphones, and that’s only cause I had one pair stolen out of my car. While I don’t prefer over the ear headphones, the Hesh 2 is a nice set, with great sound at a very reasonable price.

The Hesh 2 headphones are available via the Skullcandy website or Amazon.com.

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Hesh: Tech Crunch- Hesh 2.0

May 4, 2012

Publication: TechCrunch

There’s a huge difference between like and love. I like cheese, but I love Gruyere. I like beef, but I love filet mignon.

I like phones, but I love my iPhone. You get the gist.

Long story short, I really like Skullcandy’s latest pair of over-ear mid-range headphones, the Hesh.

But do I love them?

Skullcandy has been revamping its roster over the past year, including re-engineering their popular over-ear mid-range headphones. They promise “attacking bass, natural voice, and precision highs.”

Where voice and highs are concerned, Skullcandy nailed it. But “attacking bass” is an overstatement. There’s no true thud, no tangible feeling that comes along with the bass on these things. Just a low note, like any other low note.

Truth be told, I don’t feel transported to a higher plane of audio ecstasy with these things on my head, but sound quality isn’t bad by any means. I’ve been running around with an older set of Bose over-the-ears for the past few weeks and it’s hard to compete with those noise-cancelling beasts. When I put the Bose cans over my ears, all the excess sound instantly disappears. I’m in my own little suction cup of silence, until I turn on the tunes, at which point I can feel the bass buzzing through my brain.

On the other hand, the Hesh headphones are certainly loud enough for just about any setting, including a subway platform, but passersby won’t have any line of defense from your tune choices. I made the mistake of listening to “Superman” by Eminem on the crowded elevator in AOL HQ this morning at full volume — I’m sure I’m only more popular now.

I don’t get the same kind of satisfaction from the Skullcandy Hesh as I do with my Bose cans, but I also don’t pay as much. The Skullcandy Hesh headphones only cost $69.99 with a mic, and $59.99 without, as opposed to the $250+ set of Bose. That said, sound quality is perfectly acceptable at this price point.

Comfort-wise, I’m pretty pleased. I wish the headphones cupped my ears a bit more tightly — feels like there is a little pocket of space that sound escapes through. The leather pillow cups are nice, weight isn’t an issue at 180g, and the soft-touch headband is properly flexible.

The Skullcandy Hesh headphones come in a variety of color flavors, a few of which you can see below. Availability begins May 7 on Skullcandy.com.

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Hesh 2.0- For a Song: The $59 Headphone Roundup

April 3, 2012

Publication: Sound & Vision Magazine

The original Skullcandy Hesh represented a revolution in headphone marketing — one I’m sure Skullcandy’s competitors wish they’d thought of.

When I checked the website, the Hesh was available in 24 different cosmetic schemes, some super-hip, some sports-related, some just garish. But while the Hesh’s sound has won acclaim from consumers who leave comments like “BLOWS YOUR SKULL OFF” on the company’s website, discerning listeners I know thought the Hesh sounded muffled and overly bassy.

With the hiring of Dr. Tetsuro Oishi — an extremely knowledgeable scientist fresh off a gig at Bose — as its new director of electrical and acoustic engineering, Skullcandy seems to be getting serious about sound. The Hesh 2.0 is Tet’s first major effort, an attempt to refine the sound of the headphone without losing the love of those who write their user reviews with the caps lock on.

Like the original Hesh, the 2.0 (which at press time wasn’t yet up on the company’s website) has a somewhat bulky, plasticky look, but it’s a sleeker design. It’s the only headphone in this test that’s an over-ear, as opposed to on-ear, design, so it’s likely to give you better isolation from external noise. The detachable cable has 3.5mm plugs on both ends so it’s easy to replace. An inline mic will cost you an extra $10.

The ear cups tilt slightly up and down for better fit, but I found myself wishing they swiveled in every direction; I noted a little bit of leakage around the sides of the pads. Lauren noted when she moved the earpieces around her ears to adjust the fit that the pads made a loud, annoying crinkling sound when she released them.

The Hesh 2.0’s sound earned both raves and pans from the panel. Joe ranked it #1, Lauren ranked it #6, and Howard and I put it in the middle.

The 2.0 retains the bass-heavy balance of its predecessor — Howard and Lauren noted a boomy resonance in the bottom end, which made the bass sound sloppy. However, based on my memory of the original Hesh, the 2.0’s mids are much clearer. In fact, I’d rank its fidelity with voices at least the equal any headphone in this test. The powerful bass did seem to have the subjective effect of dulling the highs somewhat, reducing the apparent treble detail, but to some ears the sound is definitely appealing: “It made music sound the way I wanted it to,” Joe said.

The Hesh 2.0’s tonal balance didn’t work for most of the music I listen to, but when I put on Mötley Crüe’s “Kickstart My Heart” and The Cult’s “King Contrary Man,” the 2.0 outclassed all the other headphones we tested, with a lot more dynamics and drive, and a big, exciting sound.

Measurements: The Hesh 2.0’s frequency response is definitely tilted toward the bass and lower midrange; treble response rolls off pretty fast above 2 kHz. Adding 70 ohms output impedance to the V-Can’s 5 ohms to simulate the effects of using a low-quality amplifier had only a mild effect, boosting bass by +1 to +1.5 dB below 60 Hz. Total harmonic distortion (THD) is rather high, hitting 7% at 20 Hz at 80 dBA and really spiking below 45 Hz at 100 dBA. (I know the measurement looks weird, but I repeated it several times and double-checked my calibration, and I did this measurement at the same time and with the same method as all the others.) Impedance is close to flat, averaging 35 ohms. Isolation is just OK, maybe a tad below average for an over-ear, measuring -10 to -25 dB above 1.3 kHz. Average sensitivity from 300 Hz to 10 kHz with a 1 mW signal at the rated 35 ohms impedance is 99.4 dB.

Bottom Line: For heavy rock and hip-hop, the Hesh’s balance seems perfect. If that’s the kind of music you dig, you’ll probably love the Hesh 2.0 — and it’s a sure thing Skullcandy will offer it with graphics that suit your style as much as the sound suits your taste.

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Hesh 2 Black/Black 4.7 5 262 268

WoW! These SK are way better than the Agents i've always had. Sound quality is simply incredible! August 22, 2012

Better then Beats...There legit. These are awesome! I would buy these over beats any day! These are legit. And skullcandy is legit. August 21, 2012

OMSoundwaves! WOW! For real, best headphones I've ever purchased. I like a lot of dub step and bass-ladden music. I'm hearing notes that I didn't even know were there. I also use meditation music and the binaural beats are so much more powerful with these headphones than with any other I've ever used. AWESOMESAUCE. Thank you very much. August 21, 2012

AWESOME! First off, guys: If you bought these and there is static in the right ear, let it play at max volume for about 30 seconds, totally cured mine!! Very confortable, excellent sound quality, crystal clear.. It doesn't get much better then this. Props again to skullcandy. August 21, 2012

Hesh 2 Reincarnated I use to own the original Hesh and recently purchased the Hesh 2.0 and I must say the difference in Sound Quality and comfort is amazing. Skullcandy has tweaked the sound quality to the point that it sounds incredible with any genre of music! I would highly recommend this product to anyone. August 20, 2012

Faint Rattling I love these headphones. The sound quality is fantastic, and they hit every note. However, after around a week of using these headphones, they have started to produce a faint rattling sound in the right speaker on songs with a heavy base. If I push the right ear cuff in towards my ear, it gets rid of it, but it gets very annoying. If I'm just listening to music, they are very nice, but when I don't have a hand pressed against them, the sound quality just drops. I may have just picked up a bad pair, but I've seen some similar reviews. August 19, 2012

Get these headphones now. Buy them. Just get them now. You won't be disappointed. August 17, 2012

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Hesh 2 Black/Black 4.7 5 262 268

WoW! These SK are way better than the Agents i've always had. Sound quality is simply incredible! August 22, 2012

Better then Beats...There legit. These are awesome! I would buy these over beats any day! These are legit. And skullcandy is legit. August 21, 2012

Get these headphones now. Buy them. Just get them now. You won't be disappointed. August 17, 2012

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Technical Specs

Impedance 35 ohms
Sound Pressure Level 105 dB (1mW/500Hz)
THD less than 0.1% (1mW/500Hz)
Weight (without cable) approx. 180 g

Key Features

In what might be seen as a radical uprising, the new Hesh 2 has arrived as an innovative upgrade from its iconic predecessor. The new aesthetic is both sleek and simplified, while the conical over-ear housing drives an even more powerful sound. The Attacking Bass, Natural Vocals, and Precision Highs build a pure audio experience for any genre of music – though we recommend one that’s congruent with rebellion. Proving that even the rebellious evolve, the Hesh 2 is Supreme Sound with the usual antics.

Learn more about the Hesh 2 story here >> Hesh 2: Next Generation in Design & Sound.

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Supreme Sound delivers Attacking Bass, Natural Vocals and Precision Highs.	Soft leather touch ear pillows for precision fit and acoustics.

Detachable cable for mobility.	Satin travel bag for safe, stylish storage.

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