Skullcandy Crusher Evo
Technics EAH-A800
What Buyers Say
Skullcandy Crusher Evo
The Skullcandy Hesh Evo headphones receive mostly positive feedback for their powerful bass, comfort, and value. Users describe the bass as like having a subwoofer on your head, and many appreciate the adjustable EQ. However, a few verified buyers report durability issues, defective units with only one speaker working, and pairing problems, with one noting the seller charges for return shipping on defective items.
Pros
- Powerful bass like a subwoofer
- Comfortable and lightweight
- Good value for money
- Adjustable bass/EQ
- Quick Bluetooth pairing
Cons
- Durability issues after few uses
- Defective units with one speaker only
- Pairing problems with devices
- Seller charges for return of defective items
- Not clearly marked as older generation
Technics EAH-A800
The Technics EAH-A800 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, which many users compare favorably to wired headphones, especially when using the LDAC codec. Reviewers praise the comfortable fit, effective ANC, and the ability to create an immersive soundstage with clear stereo separation. However, a few users report durability concerns, such as the headband material loosening within a month and faulty components after a year, while others suggest minor improvements like larger ear cups and more EQ bands.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Immersive soundstage with stereo separation
- LDAC codec support for high-quality audio
Cons
- Durability concerns with headband material
- Faulty components after a year
- Ear cups could be slightly bigger
- Headband feels hard on scalp
- Only 5 EQ bands (wants more)
Scores
Specifications
| Skullcandy Crusher Evo | Technics EAH-A800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leatherette | super-soft earpads |
| Headband | adjustable headband | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Max SPL | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Skullcandy Crusher Evo Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with Multi-Sensory Bass, Noise Isolating Over-Ear Fit, Flat Black (Renewed) | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Technics - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones with 2 Device Multipoint Connectivity - EAH-A800-S Silver | Technics - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear | Technics | Silver | Over Ear | Over |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Dual Hybrid feedforward & feedback |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 0.9143999814987183 m | 1 m |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 40 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | Siri, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Skullcandy App | Technics Audio Connect |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
Skullcandy Crusher Evo
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong battery (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Technics EAH-A800
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 40 specs.