Fostex TH-808
Fostex
31 Overall Score
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Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-R740
Skullcandy
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Fostex TH-808
No customer feedback yet
Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-R740
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Bass quality 5
Battery life 4
Build quality 4
Comfort 4
Sound quality 4
Value for money 3
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Specifications
| Fostex TH-808 | Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-R740 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.37 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | low-resilience cushions | leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 50 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 45 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 25 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB | 100 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 100 dB★ |
| 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 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adjustable |
| Transparency | — | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 6.35mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 3 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
Fostex TH-808
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
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
Pricing
Fostex TH-8080.034score per dollar
vs
Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-R7400.391score per dollar
Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-R740 offers 11.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-R740
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.
