Method® 540 ANC

Active Noise Canceling Earbuds with Sound by Bose

PREMIUM SOUND, SMART TECH, SLEEK STYLE

Method 540 ANC brings together premium Bose sound, adaptive ANC, and a slimmer, lightweight, clip-anywhere case for maximum portability. Plus, it’s Skull AI compatible – your gateway to hands-free help and smarter listening, free 90-day trial.

Additional Features

  • Skull AI Voice Assistant Compatible - 90-Day Free Trial, or 10 hours of usage, whichever comes first.
  • Adjustable 4-Mic Active Noise
    Canceling
  • Adjustable Stay-Aware Mode
  • Up to 32 Hours of Battery with ANC On
    (9 hours in earbuds, 23 hours in case)
  • Up to 40 Hours of Battery with ANC Off
    (11 hours in earbuds, 29 hours in case)
  • Rapid Charge (10 min = 2 hrs)
  • IPX4 Sweat and Water Resistant
  • Adjustable Stay-Aware Mode
  • Skullcandy App Compatibility
  • Multipoint Pairing
  • Clear Voice Smart Mic
  • Customizable 5-Band EQ Mode
  • 3 Preset EQ modes (Music, Bass Boost
    and Podcast)
  • Natural Voice Sidetone for Calls
  • Google Fast Pair
  • Call, Track, and Media Controls
  • Customize Button Functions
  • Use Either Bud Solo
  • Auto On/Connect
  • Bluetooth® (v5.3)

Technical Specifications

  • Product Type: True Wireless Earbuds
  • Connection Type: Bluetooth® 5.3
  • Impedance: 16 Ohm
  • Driver Diameter: 12mm
  • Sound Pressure Level: 97.1 ± 4dB
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20KHz
  • Weight: Buds 11g each, Case 72g

What's in the box:

  • Method 540 ANC True Wireless Earbuds
  • Charging Case
  • Ear Gel sizes: S, M, L
  • Fit Fin sizes: S, M, L
  • User Guide

SLEEK CASE DESIGN

Slimmer, sleeker, sharper. Method 540 ANC’s case is built to clip it and rip it. Lightweight, stylish, and always ready for the ride.

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ENABLE AI-VOICE WITH THE SKULLCANDY APP

Unlock Method 540 ANC’s full potential with the Skullcandy App. Access Skull AI, a voice-activated assistant enabled by Bragi with OpenAI. Choose one of 3 preset EQ’s or customize your own, reconfigure the button functions, adjust ANC and Stay-Aware hearing modes and more.

FAQs

What is Sound by Bose?

With Sound by Bose, Skullcandy has partnered with the audio experts at Bose to deliver a truly premium listening experience.

Skullcandy earbuds with Sound by Bose come with Bose's state-of-the-art audio, ergonmic fit, and customizable ear gels.

Add in Skullcandy's signature look and a too-good-to-be-true price point, and you get the perfect mix of style, sound, and affordability.

What gives Skullcandy + Sound by Bose earbuds superior sound quality?

Method 540 ANC are powered by Bose audio, delivering the best sound quality of any Skullcandy earbud.

Sound by Bose audio drivers give Method 540 ANC clearer, richer, higher quality sound from the deepest bass notes to the highest trebles.

Better yet, the secure fit, custom ear gels, and next-level noise canceling means you can block outside noise. That way, you to completely immerse yourself in the mind-blowing sound of Method 540 ANC.

What gives Method 540 ANC earbuds superior noise canceling?

Method 540 ANC earbuds include active noise canceling (ANC) to block outside sound.

Active noise canceling uses built-in microphones to detect the sound around you and create negative soundwaves that cancel out ambient sound.

The result? You can leave the outside world behind and get lost in the audio of your favorite tunes, podcasts, and videos.

How do I use Method 540 ANC's built-in AI assistant?

Method 540 ANC earbuds are compatible with Skull AI: Skullcandy's own built-in AI assistant, controlled by your voice and powered by Bragi with OpenAI.
You can try Skull AI for free. Download the Skull-iQ app and enable Skull AI for a 90-day free trial. Then just say, ""OK, Skully"" for headphone/audio controls as well as general questions and information. After the free trial expires, you can continue using Skull AI by subscribing in the app.

How long is the battery life for Method 540 ANC earbuds?

With ANC enabled, Method 540 ANC earbuds have 32 hours of battery. That includes 9 hours of listening time for each earbud, plus 23 hours of additional battery in the charging case.

With ANC disabled, total listening time goes up to 40 hours, with 11 hours of battery in the earbuds, and 29 hours in the charging case.

Need to recharge quickly? With our rapid charge feature, your earbuds will get 2 hours of battery after just 10 minutes in their case!

Overall rating: 4.0790515 / 5 from 253 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Method® 540 ANC offers premium sound quality with powerful noise cancellation, a sleek and comfortable fit, and advanced customization through the Skull-iQ App. Customers praise its exceptional sound and comfort for extended wear.

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  • Comfort: 13%
  • Build Quality: 10%
  • Sound Quality: 43%
  • Overall Performance: 15%

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Review highlights

  • "Love the fit and quality of them great earbuds"Tilynn
  • "Skullcandy is forever my favorite brand on ear and headphones, absolute peak quality"DJ
  • "Incredible Bose sound, long battery life, buttons are better than the method 360"Michael C.

Reviews

For the second time in

"For the second time in a row across two generations (ANC 360 and ANC 540)of ear buds they have again started coming apart. It has been a little under four months since I received this new pair of earbuds after the other pair was sent in under warranty. I am unable to recommend these earbuds whatsoever. These ear buds are coming apart after primarily only being used when working in an office and seldom ever being worn outside of work."

Carl P. (1/5)

Super solid earbuds, way better

"Super solid earbuds, way better case design than the Method 360s. Sound quality is very good, very bass heavy. The only downsides are the support fins don’t stay in place very well and commonly slide off. Also, SkullAi is horrendously terrible. But from a pure sound and style perspective these are really solid buds."

Peter G. (4/5)

"False advertising. It claims to have strong bass and get loud, but it does neither. The quality is poor overall. The packaging arrived damaged, and it looked like the product had already been opened or used. Overall, I’m very disappointed and would not recommend it."

Ivan (1/5)

Great product I love all

"Great product I love all the new extra features and the noise canceling is peak. But sometimes the base can over take the music or show and the sound quality could a be a little better. But overall great and amazing performance and product"

Sj K. (5/5)

"Great Fathers Day gift! Great sound and light weight. The charger for the case looks a little weird but its normal, it just doesnt have the protective metal around the USB port. Still plugs into a noraml USB charging block."

Rachel (5/5)

The sound and fit are

"The sound and fit are great!! Only complaint would be that when I’m on a call, some people say that I sound like I’m far away and the second complaint would be about the earbuds not having volume control like a slide on the top of the buds would be amazing! Other than that these pack a bass punch!"

Ivan C. (4/5)

These earbuds are fantastic! These

"These earbuds are fantastic! These are the only ones that stay in my ears. And the sound is incredible! Bose and skullcandy together is a definite match!"

Samantha E. (5/5)

I had previously purchased the

"I had previously purchased the Method 360 earbuds twice. Each time I had to make a warranty claim because the left bud literally fell apart in my hands when taking it out of my ear - twice. I got these hoping that I would have better luck. So far so good, but it's only been a few weeks. The 360s only lasted less than six months."

Christina R. (5/5)

Very outstanding loud balanced ear

"Very outstanding loud balanced ear buds better then dime 3s solid performance. Had for a few months now no issues or mess ups Bluetooth is outstanding no dropping connection unlike the jib 2 xt to. These headphones or ear buds are outstanding just wish it was method 540 anc came in red or real tree camouflage. Solid buy for 150$"

Ryan P. (5/5)

I am very happy with

"I am very happy with these. Sound quality is awesome and the 3 levels of noise cancelling is a nice feature. The battery life does last for days. : )"

Timothy K. (5/5)

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