Customer Ratings & Reviews

Sound is great, style and look is amazing. Only downside is that whenever I look down or up they sometimes slide off and don’t stay in place, maybe need to be a little bit tighter.

This isn't just about sound; it's an experience. The Skullcandy Crushers are defined by one thing: adjustable, seismic bass. The haptic feedback feature lets you literally feel the music, turning any song into a private concert. If you are a bass-head or love genres like EDM and hip-hop, these headphones deliver an intensity that no standard headset can match. It's an adrenaline rush for your ears. Pros: Unrivaled, tactile bass; good battery life. Cons: Can be overwhelming if you prefer a balanced sound profile.

Overall the product is good. I was expecting that the volume was going to be a little more louder but on the other hand it was going to create a problem with my ears. I can recomend it as it does its job and not bad at all for the price. Some other brans are more expensive and provide same quality. I used it while testing it for a movie and it provides a great sound and comfortable to yhe ears.

The hesh 540 ANC bring great stuff to the table, they are comfortable and have good noise cancellation. The best thing is the app that lets customize anything from the controls and the sound. The build quality is good but i can already see many people not liking the glossy outer shell of these headphones. But i honestly think your getting great value here.

I really like these headphones — the sound is clear, the bass is deep, and they’re very comfortable to wear for a long time. The noise cancellation works well, and the battery lasts much longer than I expected. Totally worth the price!

Great sound, perfect noise cancellation and gets me through a heavy workout.

Great product. Amazing sound and easy to navigate after looking at the directions.

The HESH 540 ANC Wireless Over-Ear Headphones offer several appealing features and a reasonable MSRP, the competition in this price range, including discounted older flagship models, is quite strong. Overall, they function well for everyday listening, but in terms of active noise cancellation and sound quality, you might find better value elsewhere. On the positive side, the HESH 540s are very comfortable and lightweight for over-ear headphones. The glossy outer ear cups and matte headband give them a sleek aesthetic, and I particularly like the smooth expansion of the headband that maintains the ear cup's continuity. The prominent Skullcandy logo also makes a statement. They conveniently fold for storage, though a carrying case isn't included. The controls are located on the right earcup, utilizing an on/off button and a 4-way joystick for managing tracks and volume. It takes a short while to become accustomed to the joystick, but operation is generally straightforward. The inclusion of both a USB-C charging cable (adapter not included, which is common) and, importantly, a 3.5mm audio cable is a great feature. I especially appreciate the 3.5mm jack for situations like in-flight entertainment, which is often missing in current ANC headphones. The Skullcandy App significantly enhances the HESH 540 experience. It allows for customized equalizer settings and content-specific profiles (movie, podcast, music). The most valuable feature, in my opinion, is the personal sound profile creation, akin to a hearing test that adapts the audio output to your individual hearing. This aims to deliver music as intended, accounting for individual hearing differences. Additionally, the app offers THX Spatial Audio, which creates a more immersive listening experience. While the full THX effect can sound somewhat robotic, the level is adjustable or can be turned off within the app. Battery life is quite impressive. Skullcandy claims up to 50 hours with ANC enabled and 65 hours with it off. After several days of use, I haven't needed to recharge them, which is definitely a plus. The quick charge feature is also handy, providing 4 hours of playtime with just a 10-minute charge. My priorities for ANC over-ear headphones are comfort, sound quality, and ANC performance, in that order. The HESH 540 excels in comfort; they fit well and remain comfortable even during extended wear. The sound quality is decent, particularly when utilizing the Sound Personalization and EQ settings. The 40mm drivers have potential and should improve with more use. However, the active noise cancellation performance is only decent. While it does mute surrounding sounds to some extent, a noticeable amount of noise still filters through. In conclusion, the Skullcandy HESH 540 headphones offer a comfortable fit, a sleek design, and impressive battery life, especially when paired with the customization options in the app. However, potential buyers might want to weigh their ANC and sound quality expectations against the competition in this price range.

The Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC over the ear headphones offer a nice fit and sound quality. The earcups have a glossy look, the headband is lightly padded and has a matte finish, and there is a mini joystick control on the right earcup. These can be collapsed on either earcup to make them more portable for storage purposes. I enjoy the secure fit on my head with these Hesh 540 ANC headphones. The headband is easy to adjust and slides very well to find the right fit, while also being nice and snug with adequate pressure. The earcups are designed to offer a nice soft cushion and can be rotated for a better user fit. There are 2 user buttons on the right earcup for interaction abilities. The power button will power your headphones on/off, and also will be used for cycling through the ANC on, ANC off, and Stay Aware sound options. The joystick button is well placed for easy right thumb interaction and this allows for volume up/down, track forward/reverse, play/pause, THX spatial audio and answer/end calls, along with Spotify Tap capability. There is also a Skullcandy app associated with this to help customize the sound profile for your headphones. Included in the box is the headphones, USB-C charging cable, aux cable, user guide, and eco friendly packaging. Using these headphones for daily use has been a nice experience. The sound is accurate and pretty impressive. The battery life allows for 65 hours and offers rapid charging. Rapid charge for 10 minutes and you'll get 4 hours of usage time out of these headphones. There are 4 mics which help for active noise canceling. The ANC ability on these headphones is just okay, but decent for this price point. The headphones offer a different style that helps to stand out from the competitors. The skull logo on the headband showcases the brand with a subtle look, and I like the logo design better than branding it with wording. These are good headphones that I have enjoyed wearing for outdoor walking/running, at the gym, and for casual use at home. They paired quickly with my smartphone and are great for streaming media and enjoying content on the go. If you have an Android phone, you'll enjoy the Google Fast Pair technology to get you up and running quickly. These operate on Bluetooth 5.3, and I've been pleased with the range ability I have when my phone sits on my desk and I wander around the house doing various tasks. Making phone calls on these headphones is clear and precise, as I have had no issue with being heard. I've liked having them connected with my Smart TV via bluetooth to enjoy movies and shows and they sound pretty good to hear the dialog and sound effects. Overall a good set of headphones that might tailor to Skullcandy loyalists. They are good at what they do in most respects, but I just wish the ANC ability was better at blocking external noise/sounds.

The Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC has been a surprise for me. The positives of this headset out weight any reserves I had. The THX sound enhanced my music tenfold. I sat down the headset to wash my face and I realized the headset turns off temporarily till it senses you adding the headset back. Huge plus! I have Spotify so the headset is made for the app. You have toggle options to play the next song ect. Noise cancelling headset! The battery life is beyond expectations. They can fit snug against your head but not to the point you feel pressure. Sitting or laying down has no effect on quality or comfort. The design is clean and minimal, with a lightweight build that doesn't sacrifice durability. The ear cushions are soft and breathable, allowing for long listening sessions without discomfort. The headband has just the right amount of clamping force to feel secure without pressing too tightly. Battery life is also a highlight. With ANC on, the headphones still manage to provide extended playtime that easily covers a full day’s use. The Bluetooth connection is stable and easy to pair, and the onboard controls are intuitive, giving quick access to volume, playback, and ANC toggling.

I have been using Skullcandy for a long time, but this was my first time trying one of their over-the-ear headphones. These headphones provide a variety of bass, really discerning between those low frequencies for a rich sound. The overall sound is rich and harmonized. There are, however, a few shortcomings to this headset. *Build* The headphones are well-cushioned and highly comfortable. The top has soft padding that has a velvety feel to it. The ear cushions are similar texture but even more padded. The headphones are lightweight and each cup folds up at a 90-degree angle, making them easier to travel with, but they are still quite bulky due to the large size of each headphone and the wide headband. There is a multi-function button and a multifunction toggle. I am not a fan of how the toggle feels, it has a hard flat edge that is just unpleasant to my thumb, but it works well regardless and that is what matters. The headband is made of a soft plastic material that is pleasant to the touch but shows finger smudges easily. The plastic covering of each cup is reflective, shiny, feels toy-like, and has a hollow sound to it. It detracts from the appearance of the headphones. Also, the hinges are questionable. I cannot speak on their longevity, but one of them already squeaks when I move it. *Sound* The sound produced by these headphones is immersive with incredible bass. Obviously, hip-hop and EDM sound incredible with these headphones. I was worried about how rock would sound with so much bass, but even that sounds great with sound customization through the app. The ANC truly works to completely block out ambient noise. It allows for complete immersion into the music or whatever else I am listening to. The app allows you to customize how much sound you want blocked off. *Stay-Aware* As with most transparency modes, surroundings are still difficult to hear when music is playing loudly. It works well though and adequately picks up surrounding sound using the mic, but you have to keep the volume low to hear well. Like ANC, the app allows you to choose the volume of the sound passing through. *THX Spatial* The THX Spatial adds extra oomph to the surround sound quality. It allows me to choose the size of the room to provide a spatial 3D effect of how sound would reverberate off walls, highlighting the sound immersion that the headphones are designed for. *Auto-Pause* The headphones have a sensor for detecting when you put them on or take them off. It works well but they are overly sensitive. When I put them on, they immediately start playing music. I don’t always like this as I have had music blast in my ear before I was ready and it was just startling. It is nice when I am already listening to something and take them off to talk to someone. The main issue is that a slight shift of my head when I am moving around causes them to pause. Additionally, when I take them off and hang them around my neck, if the accidentally press against my chest, they detect that and start up again. They also start up when I have them on the table and move them. So, this feature is a miss for me. *Battery life* The battery life is long, stated to last 65 hours. I have not had to charge it since the first charge and have used them constantly. *App* The app found and connected the headphones quickly. It is nicely designed with a streamlined appearance and allows for quick toggling between functions, shows battery life, and allows updates to be downloaded to the headphones, among other things. *Mic* The mic is good, clear, and audible without having to speak loudly but the mic picks a white noise along with the voice. The white noise is low enough not to impede much, but it is annoying and prevents a crisp audio. *Conclusion* The Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC headphones have great sound but a slightly low-quality construction and appearance, along with an overly sensitive auto-pause/start. For the price, I still think these are great headphones for bass-loving audiophiles on a budget. The app allows for easy changes to the sound output that allows for a wide range of genres to be enjoyed, and perhaps some the auto-pause feature may be fixable through an update. Overall, I would still recommend them.

These Skullcandy HESH 540 Wireless over ear headphones fit comfortably, not too tight not too loose. The foam is plush and does not hurt the ears. However, after extended use, around 1 hour, they do get very warm and slightly uncomfortable. This is an all too common problem with most over the ear headphones. The weight of these headphones is not a problem as the headband is made of light weight plastic. The sound quality is very good, but I would not say stellar. Perfectly fine for listening to music or watching tv shows and movies. The Bluetooth syncs easily and I have them synced to my Mac where I watch tv shows and movies on various streaming services. These headphones state they feature THX Spatial Audio. However, on media I’ve used that states it was encoded with spatial audio I’ve found the 3D effect produced by these headphones not that great. Just ok. The active noise cancellation (ANC) is good, not great. I had loud lawn mower noise coming through to my workspace near a window when I was using these headphones with the ANC on. For quieter noises, they do completely shut out the noise. These headphones are stated to hold their charge for up to 65 hours. I’ve found that pretty accurate. Charging is easy via USB-C. Overall, these are a very good pair of headphones suitable for listening to music and

Hesh 540 anc We will be going over cons, pros, if it's worth the money, features, accessibility, and overall thoughts The Hesh 540 ANC are great headphones for traveling, casual wear and if you just want lounge and listen to music or watch videos. The 540 ANC's best features are its spatial audio, noise canceling, and the joystick feature. These headphones are lightweight and the over ear cushion is very soft, remaining comfortable even after extended wear. The outside of the headphones is a plastic soft material and the adjustable earphone height slides very very smoothly. The headphones have many accessibilities if you want to go to the next song, restart, pause, resume, answer and end calls. A new cool feature the headphones have is called Spotify tap. (Spotify tap let's you click the joystick three times and plays a song based on your recommendations and music taste). I have Spotify and this was great if you want to quickly listen to something new without digging through your phone. The Bluetooth option on the app has a cool connect screen and is simple to use. The app also gives you more information about the headphones. The headphones are are very easy to travel with because of their light weight and folding option. About the sound... these have AMAZING sound quality and very detailed. Though the headphones have lots of advantages, there are some downsides. For one, the headphones (ear part) folds a bit unusually and they are still relatively bulky when folded. The headphones are also not the most fashionable, so if your are looking for looks and style, these head phones are not the best for that. Based on the advertised price of $150, the quality of sound alone is worth the price.

I love these HESH 540 ANC WIRELESS OVER-EAR headphones. They feel good on my head. They are easily adjustable for most head sizes. They are beautiful to look at. I have used them to listen to music and the sound is amazing. It is comparable to much more expensive headsets. I have listened to book on tape on them and the sound is authentic and really makes me feel like I am in the story. I have listened to Apple TV using them on my iPad and they worked flawless. Nobody else can hear what I am listening too and they tune out everyone and everything else. These headphones are easy to charge using the enclosed cord that works with my iPhone charger or even my outlet plug in that is equipped with a USB outlet. It also comes with a cord that will connect directly with my computer and Air Mac. It flawlessly connects to my iPad, iPhone, and Mac using Bluetooth. I have had no problems with it randomly disconnecting. I can see so many uses for this headset and will be using it a lot. It is easy to turn on and off. It is easy to turn volume up and down with just a few taps on the button on the right side of the headset. There are only two buttons to deal with so it is easy. Each time I tap the button the headset tells me what it will be set at. So it is easy to correct a mistake. I absolutely love them except for one thing. When I dance with them on or even move my head a lot they move and will eventually fall off. I must have a very small head. This is not the case with my husband they stay on no matter what he does. I till love them and will be wearing them at night when I am in bed and my husband is asleep or when traveling.

This are great! Everyone looking for these headphone is looking for this exact form factor. Often earbuds just won't work for certain people no matter what. They always end up falling out accidentally or just plain hurting. These are pure comfort. Great ear padding. Perfect cushioning. And importantly a strip of padding on the bottom of the headband so you don't get that wide indentation right in your skull that other headsets would make. The bands got that perfect snugness. Secure enough that it's not going to slip or fall but not so tight it starts giving you a headache. Lets get on to the sound. On default, sounds a touch middy. But I was able to download the app and open the EQ and raise that treble up. Maybe I'm getting old. The Skullcandy app is great. It lets you control everything you need. Turn on-off active sound so you can hear your surrounding or full on extra noise cancellation. For light sleepers, you won't hear anything with this on! Charging is super fast. USB-C. 10 minutes for four hours. No more cursing out your inattentive past self for letting them run dead. Plug em in, grab a snack and you're back in business. The apps firmware update is a little sketchy. On firmware update, it said it failed, and then the product wouldn't connect in the app. I was able to remove it and repair to get it going again.. with the firmware updated messing with thing. Couple minutes of worry. Ended up no problem. Wear detect is awesome. Auto-pauses when you remove them. App allows for custom shortcuts on the main button. Pausing, turning on siri/alex/etc, changing audio modes or even a take a photo short cut. The main button is actually a four-way rocker. Allowing easy volume up-down. Forward and back. Allowing for intuitive control unlike a lot of the earbuds with only a simple button.

Skull Candy is ear candy. Wow these headphones are really nice .... So setup is super easy. Down load the app. Follow the prompts and you are in. I had to update the firmware and I was all set. Charging was super easy. Comes with cord. Also comes with headphones cord in case you still have a headphone jack. App function is super nice. These are my first set of Skull Candy wireless headphones so I did not have any predetermined mindset to these headphones. App use was easy. Layout was good. Buttons and functions are on the main page. ANC, pass through, and none. Spatial sound, equalizer, latency, etc are all easily adjusted. There is an option for low latency for gaming. Actual function use on the headphones are super easy to use. Joystick controller is easy to use. On off ANC, pass through none are all easy to use. Comfort is really nice. Cushions are nice and soft. So eat fatigue is minimized. Color is nice. It folds nicely and is compact to store. I do wish it came with a case to store. Battery life is really good. Day 4 and battery is still strong. Overall great headphones. Nice sound, super comfy, long battery, easy app use. One note. Noise control creates pops with sudden noises. So just be aware of that. I would recommend this product for what it is advertised.

I am honestly quite blown away. The Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC are great! In recent years I have started to classify Skullcandy as lower end headphones - which may have been completely unfair. With the Hesh 540 ANC, they have done a spectacular job nearly perfecting over the hear headphones. They are affordable, extremely comfortable, versatile, and sound great! Right from the start, I need to be honest - The Active Noise Cancelation feature is not particularly impressive and is mid quality at best. While it does reduce some level of ambient noise, it could be a whole lot better. For example, the headphones are able to greatly reduce the whirring sound of a fan on low, but as soon as the fan moves up to Medium - you can hear it plainly through the audio playing in the headphones. I tested the Hesh 540's ANC with vacuums, fans, cars, and the sound of my gas stove. For some reason the ANC had no impact at all on the hissing of my stove's gas burner. But, it was able to nearly eliminate my range fan on the low setting. Once the fan was on Medium, the whirring could be heard easily. The ANC is a nice feature to have, but it needs A LOT of improvement. If Active Noise Cancellation is the most important feature that you are looking for in over the ear headphones - I would suggest saving up and purchasing something with better ANC. Other than the ANC, I absolutely love these headphones. They are very comfortable - staying in place without squeezing or applying to much pressure to the sides or top of the head. I have worn them for several consecutive hours (while also wearing glasses) and experienced no discomfort. The earcups are covered with a soft, smooth rubber that can lead to minimal sweating, but they are also very easy to clean. The articulation of the earcups is excellent. They can rotate inward, outward, tip, tilt, and pivot. The earcups aren't so large that they completely surround the ears, but the cushion is so supple that they provide a soft comfortable seal around the edge of the ears. I have gauged ears (large circular rings in my lobes) and even after hours of use I still find them comfortable. Synching to a smartphone is an absolute breeze and customizing settings within the apps is also incredibly straightforward and simple. High-fives and hugs to the design team! The physical controls are an absolute dream to use. TOUCH CONTROLS SUCK!...and thankfully the Hesh 540 ANC has none. Simply use the joystick to skip forward/backwards, play, pause, rewind/fast-forward, or adjust the volume. then you can use a series of clicks on the power button to change sound modes, use digital and AI assistance, or turn ANC on and off. Using the headphones for calls works perfectly and my callers have all said I sound excellent. And I absolutely LOVE being able to select the option to hear my own voice mixed in during calls. There is some background static, but hearing my own voice sounds much more naturally than feeling isolated and muted during a conversation. The Hesh 540 ANC absolutely justify their price and I strongly recommend them to anyone purchasing over the ear headphones. My only caution is that the ANC could be MUCH better. If you travel for work, or if you want headphones that completely block out the sound of vacuums and airplanes - then I suggest searching out a more premium ANC experience. Cons: - Active Noise Cancelation feature is Average at best - Glossy finish attracts lint and fingerprints and is hard to keep clean - Does not come with any type of bag or case

This could've been bad. But these headphones turned out to be pretty decent. You may need to make sure that the software has been updated if there are any technical issues. But we'll come back to that. Here's why i like them. The fit is comfortable, even for glasses wearers such as myself. The look is clean. The headphones come with a 3.5mm Aux cable for wired connection and a small but usable type to A charger(no brick) and the manual. There's a QR code to link you to the app which is quite useful. Allowing you to change button settings to accommodate your personal usage preferences. And the sound is pretty good for such an affordable pair of headphones. Not to forget to mention, the ability to sense when you take them off of your head(the playback will pause and restart when you place them back on). The button mapping is a neat feature that can really make these headphones your own. And the latency for bluetooth gaming is pretty nice. Now, to what i don't care for. Their quite fragile feeling. There's a childlike plastic feel that gives the impression that they may break with any wrong move. The button configuration, while it's cool, unfortunately it only allows for one option per button. Meaning if you want play/pause and camera control on the same button, your put of luck. And a shiny as the plastic is, it's still cheap plastic and it will scuff. So there needs to be a storage case for when they aren't in use. The battery life is legit but that was after an update. The ANC could be betterand the ambient/awareness mode needs to be improved. In the end, I did enjoy using them, but only as backups to a better pair of headphones. If the budget is tight, these could be just right. But if pockets are lined, try another kind.

Comfortable, maneuverable, simple to use, and quality sound performance. Really enjoy the 'on-board' commands and 'easy' connection to all of my devices. Five stars!

The Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC follows on the brand’s popular Hesh series. In particular, this is an upgrade for the original Hesh ANC. So basically what would be the main difference between the two models. This review is my brief take on the two. First, the Hesh 540 ANC takes a different form factor from the original Hesh ANC. Instead of the matte black plastic, the newe Hesh 540 ANC uses glossy plastic. Also the head band has a curvatures at the area near the cuffs and sports the white Skullcandy logo. The controls also have been designed to have a more minimal aesthetic. It has a round rectangular power switch with rounded edges and also functions as a toggle switch for ANC functions. Beside the power butter is a joy button which functions as volume controls, skip and back buttons, etc. Also, there is a USB-C port for charging and a 3.5mm port which can be useful when you need to use a cable. But the most significant upgrade is having a battery life of 65 hours which is up from what I believe is at 30 hours from the original. But the most signifcant upgrade from the original Hesh ANC is app support. I was quite fustrated that the original Hesh ANC didn’t have app support. WIth the app support you can do several things, But upon setup you will soon discover there is an option to update the firmware. And the usual controls such as ANC and volume controls are present. But on top of that, there is support for THX which gives you a spatial sound experience. There is a lot of improvements on the Hesh 540 ANC. But I also have my gripes too. First, when charging, maximum power of 90% only be achieved. I do not know if this a battery savings feature or not. Still, it is quite frustrating that a new model would have this. Second, is the propensity for dropouts. Often, audio would be cut off quite often in spite of a new firmware upgrade. This seems to be corrected by turning off and on the headset. Overall this is a solid headset but unfortunately I have to remove one star due to the dropouts.