Skullcandy - Indy ANC True Wireless In-Ear Headphones - True Black

I apologize for the essay... I had issues and you could, too - read the 2nd paragraph if you care about to learn about said issues. 1: As far as the earbuds themselves go, they aren't the worst headphones I've ever used. I bought the Skullcandy Dime XT (bottom of the barrel) from Walmart ($20) a few months ago and haven't had any issues! But I really wanted the best earbuds Skullcandy had to offer so I bought the Indy ANC. The sound quality is decent, not great (bass is not overly punchy like some of their over ears headphones and clarity isn't IMAX theatre like). They are barely a step above the Dime XT in my opinion. I like the 2 (plus 1) modes the earbuds offer: ANC (not true ANC, obviously can't block out most noises, but does dampen it a little), Ambient (which is pretty neat; basically allows you to hear noises a little better whilst having both buds in), and the Personal Sound the Skullcandy app provides (there is a test that plays certain frequencies and asks if you're able to hear - then adjusts the EQ based on those choices). So my short review and response is maybe look elsewhere if you're wanting audiophile quality - or maybe try out the Skullcandy Dime XT and be content. 2: The first set I bought (8-29-21) stopped functioning 2 days later; the charging case wouldn't charge. I did quite a bit of research on how to rectify this issue, but was unable to do so. Thankfully the product had a 14 day window for me to either return or replace. When I went in to get the replacement I decided to get the 2 year best buy warranty ($26) because I'm sure they will go out on me again at some point. Based on the research I did I learned that the 2 year skullcandy manufacturer warranty is quite the hassle (you have to print out the label and get your own box); it didn't used to be that way. Almost a decade ago I had a pair of broken wired earbuds that I reached out to skullcandy to see if they would replace and they just emailed me back and shipped the replacement earbuds no charge. 3: As mentioned, Skullcandy has been my preferred brand for over a decade. I used to want the Titan earbuds (having been the best they had to offer at the time) when I was in high school, but could never afford them. Now that I'm older and can afford certain things I decided to buy the Indy ANC (I've been eyeballing them for a few months). They finally went on sale from $130 to $80 so I took advantage.

Great headphones and awsome noise canceling. They have great sound incl6great bass. Only issue is that the person on the other end hears the noise around alot better sometimes. Overall I am extremely impressed with these.

I did have 1 problem, I took my right headphone out and didn’t put it in the base. It disconnected from the base and would not power up again and it wouldn’t light up (see photo) I couldn’t get it to work after that. I also like the fit but it’s a bit tight and there is only 2 sizes of buds to pick from. The sound is great and I love that they stay in your ear well.

I've been looking for the perfect earpiece for me and although these are very nice I'm just not pleased. Touch options aren't too bad it recognizes it most of the time. The app is very easy to use and the options are great even the bass booster did a nice job. They stay in place well too not the most comfortable fit for too long, but a little bit here and there isn't bad.

Just got these a few days ago. I have had SkullCandy products before and I have always been very impressed with the quality of them. These in-ear buds are very high quality. The charging case is solid and the buds themselves have a small tip at the top (they call them stability ear gels) which makes removing them from the case much easier than most. I have seen some say that they fit better for them if they remove them, for me it’s quite the opposite. That same tip also serves to better secure them when inserting them into the ear. The stem design is good and stable even with significant movement. I am not a runner but I do enjoy several times a week a brisk walk. Additionally, wearing them or even one of them around the house is not only comfortable but stable without having to worry about them coming out. The ANC feature is awesome. I have several headphones which offer ANC, I have been very impressed with those but never dreamed that I could have a similar level of noise cancellation in an ear bud as I had in over the ear headphones. These Indy ANC’s proved me wrong. When I first put them on, the ANC is on by default and as I was reading some info on them before actually starting a playlist I realized that the TV I had on 8 feet away, I could not hear anymore! I was amazed. Both can operate independently, so if you take a call and want to just one, you can place the other one back in the charging case and it recognizes that and turns off the ANC. This is very useful for day to day use if you do more phone work with them, you can pop back in the other one after your call and the ANC will re-engage. You can always use the “taps” on them disable it if you want to preserve battery. My observations show that I lost around 20-30% more with ANC on all the time with a rough calculation of around 6 hours with full ANC and the rated time is 9 hours. I still need to do more testing because most of my usage is phone Monday-Friday and more music based on the weekend. I have not traveled on a plane, but I am anxious to try them vs a full over the ear headphone. I have to say, the bass on these is spot on with other SkullCandy products. Everyone can turn up the volume and pump the base but I like to also keep the sound at a low level and test the sound depth and these do not disappoint. Maybe it’s the high quality noise reduction that allows the bases and midrange to shine. I do wish the treble was a bit higher. Paring has also been a bit challenging with these. I have had to “reset” using the instructions several times, but once I do this, they seem to be great and fully functional. I do prefer the app to the “taps” on the individual buds. I do notice that for apps like Spotify, I must start that after connecting and then connect the app and it works fine. Don’t try to connect the app before you have something using the connection to the ear buds, mine kept showing “connecting” ..but would never connect until I was actually playing something like Spotify. Overall, I really like these. They are comfortable in my ear, sound is amazing. I would recommend them to others but there are a few minor issues around the pairing that I hope will get fixed in future updates.

They are good headphones for the price but for some reason one of them keeps going in and out. I had to file a warranty claim right after I purchase them… They also continuously falls out my ear I know they come with extra your sizes but for some reason they never stay in my ears and I’ve tried all of the ones that came with it

On first impressions, the case has a decent design that does not stand out much. However, the skull logo gives it a distinctive character for sure. It is made of a matte plastic that does not attract fingerprints. And the cap stays up and closes tightly with a satisfying snap, keeping the buds secure. There is a USB-C charging port and LED battery status lights. The buds have that prolific stem design that some may dislike, but I have come to appreciate it -especially when it comes to handling them. I do wish the stem would have been a tad smaller, but still, the Indy buds remain unique in design. They are made of good quality matte plastic with the skull logo on the touchpad and does not detract from the look. Skullcandy includes a USB-C cord, an additional wingtip, and 2 more sets of silicone tips. With the right size tips and wingtips (there are 3 options), the Indy buds fit very well. The buds rest easily in the ear and are not jammed too deep into the ear canal. They are so light, that after a little while they become seamless. The long stems sit flush, and the buds do not stick out too much. I tried them while practicing movement flow and they never fell out; even when doing cartwheels -nice! It’s also nice that these buds are sweat proof. I am happy that the Indy feature full controls -from the usual play/pause and volume controls (thank you!), to ANC and sound mode, there is no need to take out the phone. Now, these are Bluetooth 5.0 and retain a good connection -even while walking around my medium apartment. I could not find what sound codecs were supported (I suspect SBC) but seemed to work well without lag in games and videos. Straight out of the box, I found the sound signature warm and pleasing when casually listening to music or podcasts. It is definitely focused on bass and while it is deep and punchy, it did not overshadow everything else. The mids are pronounced enough and the treble is a bit weak to my taste but still clear. However, I tried them with lossless content (HiFi and SHD) and that is where these buds don’t do as well. If you are listening with a critical ear for clarity, soundstage, and details, these will not do. But then again, Skullcandy has never targeted audiophiles and these buds do not claim to be for reference. I strongly recommend downloading the Skullcandy app, which allows for enough customization to make the sound more enjoyable with EQ presets (I like both music and movies). However, the most useful function is what they call “Personal Sound”. The app guides you through a test that optimizes the sound signature specifically to each ear, and I found that it does positively affect the overall sound quality and imaging, adding a more subtle clarity that can only be noticed when listening closely to HQ sources. Another highlight of the app is the “find me” feature, just in case the buds are misplaced, although another separate app must be downloaded. The ANC or active noise cancellation is well done. I was able to run the vacuum and appreciate my music and podcasts at the same time. Yes, I can still hear it, but it brings the low noise down nicely. However, sharper noises, such as when washing dishes, can be heard clearly. The ambient mode is a welcome feature when in need to be aware of the surroundings. For those who need this, the buds allow for single bud use when one bud is placed back in the case, and also an auto-pause feature when a bud is taken out. The call quality is good. I was able to be heard clearly without hiccups -even while doing facetime while walking outside. Battery life is good enough. I was able to drain the buds’ battery in a little less than 5 hours with full ANC, 70% volume, and placing a few calls. According to Skullcandy, it has a 9-hour battery when ANC is off. Not the best, but it helps that the case adds 19-32 hours. Also, there is quick-charging, so 10 minutes in the case add around 2 hours of playtime. These buds feature Qi wireless charging, which is a plus. In the end, I think the Indy ANC buds bring quite a lot to the table at a decent value. While they may not appeal to anyone looking for high-quality, pristine audio, they certainly will be more than enjoyable (and functional) for the rest of us.

Skullcandy indy ANC earbuds terrible item for the price of 100+ dollars you should be able to get something worth listening to for over an hour without the painful feeling, The sound is dull and not loud enough and the ambient noise that it picks up is ridiculously with creating a white noise affect in your ear witch sounds piercing and what I think caused possibly shorting out the speaker in the earbuds. Only had them for 2 months. Unfortunately wire earbuds keep winning no doubt