Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-R740
Sennheiser HD 560S
What Buyers Say
Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-R740
The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their powerful, adjustable bass and excellent sound quality. Users praise the long 60-hour battery life, comfortable fit, and premium build quality, often comparing them favorably to more expensive brands like Beats and Sony. While the noise canceling is noted as not perfect, the immersive audio experience more than compensates for most users.
Pros
- Powerful adjustable bass
- Excellent sound quality
- Long 60-hour battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Premium build quality
Cons
- Noise canceling not perfect
- Requires app for best audio
Sennheiser HD 560S
The Sennheiser HD 560S is widely praised for its exceptional clarity, comfort, and value at around $200. Users highlight the warm bass, detailed mids and highs, and lightweight open-back design that minimizes fatigue during long sessions. A few note the all-plastic build feels less premium and the high range can occasionally be harsh, while one reviewer experienced intermittent static and channel imbalance with the jack. Overall, it is considered a steal for audiophile-grade gaming and music listening, especially when paired with a DAC/amp.
Pros
- Exceptional clarity and detail
- Warm, inviting bass without overpowering
- Extremely comfortable for long sessions
- Lightweight open-back design
- Great value for money at ~$200
Cons
- Plastic build feels less premium
- Highs can be harsh at times
- Intermittent static and channel imbalance on some units
- Requires amplifier for optimal volume
- Sound leakage due to open-back design
Scores
Specifications
| Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-R740 | Sennheiser HD 560S | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | leather | Velour |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 38 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 38 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 120 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 110 dB★ |
| Max SPL | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Wireless Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones with Multi-Sensory Bass, Active Noise Cancelling, Up to 60 Hours Battery, Microphone for iPhone Android - True Black | Sennheiser HD 560S Open-Back Over-Ear Wired Headphones – Neutral, Natural Sound for Music, Gaming, and Content Creation, Black |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adjustable | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.7999999523162842 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 49 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Skull-iQ Voice Control | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Skullcandy App | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-R740
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Sennheiser HD 560S
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (76th percentile)
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-R740
No current pricing available
Sennheiser HD 560S
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 40 specs.
