The "Take a Chill Pill" Headphone | SKULLCANDY CRUSHER ANC 2 (aka funnest headphones ever!)

Sometimes we need to take a step back and stop taking things so seriously. The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 represents what it's like to have irresponsible fun with your headphones, like sticking a couple subwoofers next to your skull!?!
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SHORTCUTS 👇
0:00 Yadda yadda
0:37 Quick specs
1:03 Close-up
3:14 Bluetooth range test
4:30 Fit demo
5:41 Mic phone call outdoor test
7:17 Positives / Likes
11:53 Negatives / Dislikes
12:54 Last Words / Score
13:59 Outro
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[@gearupaaron]

You haven't lived if you haven't tried these with your favorite rock anthems, rap jams, or movies 😜

[@jasonskulls1547]

I've heard that you can set the ANC higher in the app you should check that out and see if it makes any diffrence

[@RagnarEldur]

I love that the 50 hours battery life is worth ANC on.

[@RagnarEldur]

Aren't the pads bigger than the EVO

[@RagnarEldur]

Does the sound quality change with the ANC on? I mean with many headphones the sound changes when engaging the ANC

[@ProjectPewgf]

​@@RagnarEldurid like to know as well

[@ashleydaniel8481]

Never thought that one day I would have my old 18 speaker commercial sound system hanging off the top of my head.

[@gearupaaron]

Ha-ha, awesome analogy 😎

[@gshadeyshadow]

I liked how you kept it so interesting yet so informative. When you said, you’ll get a massive headache but you won’t go deaf, that cracked me up. Yes do something kind for the world. Wow well said. You are a great human being. Keep it up and Thankyou❤

[@gearupaaron]

Thanks for watching this and for your kind words! Hope you come back for more and do share this channel with people you know - it'd be super helpful! 🤙

[@veenoui]

I love your easy flowing commentary with the occasional jabs. Immediately subscribed. 👍

[@aaroncarter1853]

Came because your name is also Aaron, Stayed/Subscribed because your such a joy to watch. Thanks for these consistent, informative, and fun reviews!

[@reklovjj]

No way above 20% crusher! Definitely customize EQ to your tastes! Listening to live prog concerts and pending on the quality of the original puts me back in the 80/90/2000’s concerts I went to! Incredible

[@gearupaaron]

I miss those decades, lol

[@michaelsteffensimonsen5573]

Yeah well... I just subscribed after watching just one of your videos.. Why? Because your review f*cking rocks! I love what you are focusing on so many different aspects. It is so refreshing! I can't wait to see more of your videos! Hugs

[@gearupaaron]

Hey Michael, glad you're excited about this channel! Feel free to check out my playlist if you wanna consume more 😁. Thanks for your support!

[@andyp5733]

Great video. I just purchased these and by far the best I’ve got in my arsenal of headphones. Heavy metal can be listened to now as it should be. Loud and bass

[@gearupaaron]

🤘🎸 Glad you're enjoying your new toy! Thanks for watching, Andy

[@aetryxlmain]

best headphones i ever bought.

[@AnchusHippy]

Nice home you got there man! And yea been wanting to replace my soundbar and subwoofer setup for watching movies since I can't use it in even at half the volume because of neighbors and others at home. Hope this is the headphone for me.

[@jasonskulls1547]

I really like how this video sets all other Crusher ANC 2 video's appart. you have an Unique type of explaining what they're like and do test other youtube reviewers haven't done. so that's great. Im getting those soon for my birthday my dad told me he pre-ordered them for me as he sees me buying them myself any moment so to prevent that he told me. End july I'll get them and im so excited. Netherlands here

[@gearupaaron]

Hi Jason from Netherlands! Awesome that you're getting one for yourself. We'd like to hear your thoughts on it when you get it. Thanks for watching, btw!

[@jeffersonacar6401]

quality content right here, thanks for this!

[@gearupaaron]

Glad you enjoyed it - have a great holiday season and see ya in 2024! 🎄

[@RagnarEldur]

I ALREADY LOVE THEM, REALLY HOPE THAT MY MOM ALLOWS ME TO BUY THEM

[@glenng.6041]

do good in school.

[@mackalrath]

First video of yours that I'm watching and *oh my gosh* you're such dork, I love it. Seriously, I mean that in the best way. I'm so tired of tech review people acting pretentious and conceited - your videos feel down to earth and lighthearted. Keep it up!!

[@gearupaaron]

Thanks for watching and your kind words 🤘! All dorks are welcomed on this channel, lol! Have a great weekend!

[@JPSchulzy82]

And he's from Maine...so he gets MAJOR bonus points. Some of the nicest people I've ever met! Great review Aaron!

[@gearupaaron]

@JPSchulzy82 Come visit and we'll take ya out for some lobster rolls 🦞

[@JPSchulzy82]

@@gearupaaron I lived in Western Massachusetts for 16 years and visited Maine quite often. I miss the lobster rolls around Camden and Rockport! Thanks for the invite. Maybe someday!

[@BIGGELATO]

When I first put them on and heard the bass I started laughing and couldn't stop smiling for an hour 😂 best headphones ever in my opinion. Don't care for the competition. 12:27 I have this same issue, its very subtle, very low, but its there, but its not enough to bother me, its fine. Once you have something playing tho, it stops. idk why it does it

[@gearupaaron]

Wow, two long posts in a row - you must really love these headphones 😎🔥 Appreciate you sharing your experience - I'm sure it'll help other folks here too. Happy New Year!

[@nicoferrara3135]

Thank youuu!

[@Dries_ngrs]

Great video! :)

[@gearupaaron]

Thank you for watching! 😁

[@harpreetaliyan9701]

Great video aaron ... Mind if ask if the earpads are similar to crusher evo just in case i have to change them when they wear off I really love the fact that all crusher model even hesh model have same earpads

[@gearupaaron]

They're identical, as far as I can tell, so any aftermarket ones work too. Thanks for your question! 👍

[@joetraina6844]

I have many over the ear headphones. And I'm more than happy to have these in my arsenal, but not as an every day driver. These are great for motivating you to move or for a niche group of music. You want bass in your face? These are a must. You want to really listen to your music for accuracy, these aren't for you.

[@savannahm.3210]

I would love to hear your thoughts on the Sony ULT wear. I heard it's got a more natural bass boost and not the artificial head shaking of the crusher anc 2

[@ItsD3llo]

Another Great video. Looks like A great product. I already enjoy my Sony XM5 so this might be A skip if I'm looking for A backup that isn't too expensive

[@gearupaaron]

A cheaper backup? If you want to stay high-end, how about the Jabra 85H? Back in the day it was a heavy competitor to the XM3 with features that many headphones STILL should have today but don't, like IP-rating, twist to turn on/off, etc.

[@ItsD3llo]

@@gearupaaron hmm, thanks I'll definitely look into that but I also have heard good things about Soundcore Q35. It looks like I got decisions to make, thanks again

[@storm8216]

The amount of excitement i have to have anything that has bass.. and is a headphone.. I had 70k? 73k? minutes on my Spotify wrapped i love music.. I can't afford them atm I don't have a job (yet) and it's tempting to get a 🎧 like this.. Jeeeez!!.. I have an Arctis 5 it had ok bass.. then loosened up and boom gone. So yeah.. Nice review btw:)

[@CoupeLouver]

3:14 😂😂❤ bravo lol literally made me smile

[@gearupaaron]

For the Justin homage or the poor attempt at an homage? 😝

[@maxx5266]

I have the first version how do they stack up to these if you've used them before

[@t1mbokilla]

i liked as soon as i heard jjk

[@gearupaaron]

👊 to a fellow jjk fan.

[@VexBlazerBeats2k]

It’s the bass similar to how the nuraphones work?

[@MikeHogstad]

Hi A-aron! I really need your advise on witch headset i should buy. Im currently using Sony Wh-1000xm3 so xm4 was an obvious choice until i stumble upon these 😅 I understand if you dont have the time to respond, anyway great channel;)

[@gearupaaron]

Hey Mike, thanks for watching! The Sony and Crushers are two different beasts and really depends on your criteria/preferences like SQ, ANC, price, bass, comfort, etc.

[@MikeHogstad]

@gearupaaron I want a headset with good bass, but not if it comes at the expense of "better sound" overall. how big is the difference between them?

[@oMeGa0122]

I have both of them the ANC 2 and the Evo. And the Evo, yes the older one, is better

[@carlosagustinherrera4166]

Thanks

[@gearupaaron]

Thank YOU 👍

[@justintardif9527]

I had the og crushers wired and you needed 2 double a batteries to work the drivers they definitely have come a long way!

[@gearupaaron]

Indeed! 🔥

[@savan663]

Pls reply! Crusher EVO or CRUSHER ANC Which one is good for Music/Bass Which should worth buying?

[@gearupaaron]

Have you seen this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bonJaX9mecZkkJY

[@lavariomiller4406]

The Crusher 😂

[@feliry]

How are they comparing with soudncore life q45? I own q45 and they sound amazing, and with an good eq you can crack the bass very high without loosing a lot of mids and highs... I'm a bass heavy but I still want to hear high and mids nivce and clear, i tested in the past the skullcandy crusher evo and they sounded horible campared to q30(I own them too) just because it had trash mids and high( 20$ headphone quality)..

[@RagnarEldur]

I would love watching Star Wars or play Battlefield BOOM BOOM POW

[@mikeevans7381]

Thank you Aaron great review very enjoyable. Doesn't the dial on the ear cup adjust the percentage of the bass from 20 to a 100%? Maybe you mentioned that I might have missed it. Thanks again much appreciated. 💯🙏🇺🇸

[@gearupaaron]

Yup, mentioned it a couple of times, I think. It's better than the slider toggle on the Crusher Evo, IMHO. Thanks again for being here, Mike! 💯

[@hellboy-xo9ho]

I got these at 140$. My main problem is how they can't stay in your head while working out. If you are buying them for the bass and loudness

[@ChetChannel]

I returned the EVO because they have a hissing noice with the aux in and power on. Was a deal breaker for me. Can you test if the ANC 2 with an aux cable and power on to see if you hear the hissing/syatic noice?

[@gearupaaron]

Unfortunately this is a very subjective thing. I do hear the hiss you're referring to on the ANC 2, but it's so slight, it doesn't bother me. And who knows, in this case, it might not bother you either.

[@miguelangelchepan4708]

I always saw the skullcandy as s brand for youngsters (im not so old my self, but sill) to listen to reguetón. However, now i want to tried them at lesst once. I have never owned a good pair of headphones so... Which ones would you recommend as a first good pair for someone who wants decent ANC and good transpqrency to look over the child and loves rock and metal but also enjoys other genres except for reguetón or corridos tumbados lol. Great review pal, very enjoyable, ill be waiting for the next video. Edit: i forgot to mention , that the headphones should cost 150 bucks o less😅.

[@gearupaaron]

Well, a Soundcores Q30/Q35 would be a good start. I've had no problems with certified refurbished gear, so like a refurbished XM3 or Bose. I'm not sure what it goes for nowadays, but the Jabra 85H is one of my all time favorites.

[@miguelangelchepan4708]

@@gearupaaron wow I was already eyeing towards the soundcore q30, then the q35 have smart pause if my memory is right but then, the q45 seem great and are at a good discount from time to time through AliExpress. I also took a look at your review of the Jabra and got hooked, but they are still too expensive nowadays, I wonder how they compete against the current headphones (space Q45, sonoflow, edifier 950 etc), just curious. Thanks for your recommendations. Que estés bien compadre.

[@ProjectPewgf]

​​​​​@@miguelangelchepan4708I would recommend q35 over q45 as q45 lacking bass Otherwise second hand Xm3 / Bose or new Taoutronic bh085/ Ankbit/1mii E700 or Edifier w820nb

[@BIGGELATO]

Just got my Crushers 2 days ago. I've never heard headphones with this much bass. It feels like I have 2 12s, sitting on my ears, just rattling my whole head. Even my cheeks shake. The moment I put them on and lower everything down just so nothing breaks first thing... I played some tracks and the bass even with the bass at the lower volume had me stoked as hell. But once I cranked that mf up 20%, 50%, 80% bruh... There is NOTHING out there alike. I keep the sensory bass at 20%, with the volume being at about 70% for music. And had them at 50% when I got them. I charged them fully, and been using them for the past 14 hours listening to comedy, movies, and music (with 20 to 30% bass, at 70-80% volume) and it only dropped 20% battery. And I'm talking, I had bass heavy music. I expected these to be dead already. Which btw, If you're a hip-hop/rap fanatic, or just love upbeat, bassy music, rock, and whatever, and you happen to need headphones, bruh... Just get the crushers. I wouldn't have hesitated a second to buy them if I knew they were this good. I have it connected to my iPhone and MacBook Air. You can have 2 things playing at the same time, like music, podcasts, movies, and scrolling on social media on your phone. Sick!

[@gearupaaron]

👍👍 What he said!

[@BIGGELATO]

@@gearupaaron Idk why I sound like a little kid in that first comment but the last time I had this much fun was during christmas 2 decades ago 😂 so it brought up some fun emotions haha 😅 anyway, felt like I deserved to finally treat myself with something nice and the crushers dont disappoint. Love the review btw, thanks for taking the time to put it together!

[@user-em9ll4nt8i]

I got mine for 140 at best buy and now i look at the prices i got them for a steall 😂

[@gearupaaron]

Lol, awesome!

[@grndzro777]

My next goal in life is to play Light it up on a loop with these

[@gearupaaron]

Indeed 🤙

[@vlay4274]

is this worth over the crusher evo, if i don t care about the anc aspect (just sound quality wise ) price beeing double (110 euro for evos and 220 for the anc s 2)?

[@gearupaaron]

For the huge price difference, definitely not worth it. SQ is not drastically different aside from a much more refined Crusher sub in the new version.

[@walidi-1754]

skullcandy crusher ANC 2 How do I change the ear pad for the earphone?

[@gearupaaron]

It's a slip-off slip-on type that's similar to the EVO's.

[@destructionaire4877]

How does the crusher ANC 2 SQ compare to crusher Evo’s especially with the bass turned up

[@gearupaaron]

I'll have a short review coming out soon for the EVO specifically because I've gotten so many questions exactly like yours 😁

[@avneetprahladi4943]

are these cans all about the sensory bass? what about high's and clarity?

[@gearupaaron]

Ha-ha, I realize that in the video I seemed to yammer on about the low end, but in there somewhere I hinted that the high end is better than the first gen, with mids a little recessed. Hope that helps some!

[@tonyslander1]

Earpads can be replaced?

[@Mr-N0body]

do u think the cushion will last longer?

[@gearupaaron]

They've been solid so far (and I use them almost every other day). Hope that helps some!

[@nicolealzamora2360]

Does anyone know if they come with Spatial Audio?

[@gearupaaron]

Unfortunately they don't.

[@apkosalam2008]

Can you please share how is anc compared to sony XM4?

[@gearupaaron]

Thanks for your question! These are not even close... That's what I complained about in the negatives.

[@apkosalam2008]

@@gearupaaron can you share if anc is better than the previous model? And how about soundcore Q45 can the ANC be compared with those? Actually I was looking for both crusher with better ANC.

[@dirkcoetsee5782]

Can you compare these to the crusher evos?

[@gearupaaron]

Short review coming soon! Thanks for your suggestion 😁

[@ishmoneboles4239]

Do you prefer the Anc2s over the evos?

[@gearupaaron]

ANC 2 is more potent all round. Evos has boomier bass but lacks composure comparatively.

[@Firepanda-gb1rm]

Im very disappointed with the anc2 too loud not good with certain base unlike the evos like when u wire a sub then detach and attack a wire and it jumps it feels like its gonna break the build quality is nice I like the instant response the buttons have that dont take 3 seconds too work like the evos If u want super loud headphones and not balanced headphones like the evos I recommend

[@gearupaaron]

If Skullcandy can combine the best of both worlds (Evo's more neutral tune) and all the mod-cons of the ANC 2 at the same price, it'd be a bomber.

[@Firepanda-gb1rm]

@@gearupaaron Agreeable

[@lavariomiller4406]

The fact that it has an additional driver is wonderful. The sound quality should be superb.

[@gearupaaron]

Well, superb would be the older Crusher Evo that has better overall SQ, but this one has more bass thump!

[@lavariomiller4406]

@@gearupaaron I have always loved the extra bass. You're the pro sound quality analyst 👍🏾, I will take your word. 😎

[@gearupaaron]

@@lavariomiller4406 I'm FAR from being that - just an enthusiast with an overly analytical/inquisitive mind. 😝

[@lavariomiller4406]

@@gearupaaron In your own right. 😂... You have the experience. I have owned or tested about 13 audio products including headphones and or earbuds. That's why I watch your content I really love your honesty @gearupaaron.

[@tpn8402]

​​@@gearupaaronWhat would you say are the qualities that make the Crusher EVO SQ superb? Also, you said with the bass dial turned all the way down, the main drivers are weak sauce under 100hz? That seems strangely anemic... is most of the bass below 100hz just haptics?

[@salgymbro7624]

How is the volume on this headphones?

[@gearupaaron]

Loud and with Crusher on at max, it'll hurt your head.

[@salgymbro7624]

@@gearupaaron thanks for the response and great job with the reviews brother

[@wildnotmild8586]

EVO>

[@Noob-jt4ju]

I’ve heard the Evos are harder then the ANC2s

[@gearupaaron]

I did a quick comparison test and this is what I found 😁... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bonJaX9mecZkkJY

[@PACKERMAN2077]

So far has anyone discovered a difference between the AMC 2 and the ANC XT2?

[@gearupaaron]

Both are technically and physically identical, except XTs are sold at Walmart only.

[@PACKERMAN2077]

@@gearupaaron there's a $30 difference in price I don't know I could see them justifying Walmart exclusive for a discount that could net Walmart some kind of profit from increased foot traffic but there's no Walmart branding on it whatsoever I don't know I have no idea what they're thinking

[@gearupaaron]

@paktraproductions6863 Didn't realize the price bump. Not cool. 👎

[@glenng.6041]

@paktraproductions6863 walmart sells everything for less....no difference in headphones.

[@yes_man212]

@@gearupaaronWalmart I paid 218 on the website they’re close to 300 so Walmart has the better deal than the actual skullcandy site

[@reklovjj]

Which one would you pick: XM4 at $229.00 Crusher ANC2 at $138.00 So close… Thanks

[@gearupaaron]

Depends on if you like your bass 😁

[@reklovjj]

@@gearupaaron oh yes but XM4 is no slouch either! Rarely do I push Crusher past 20%; to me XM4 is the better device overall but $90.00 more… tough! And to make things harder XM5 is at $249.00… So which one?

[@dsgaming9893]

​@reklovjj I wanted the XM5s but they are expensive for my budget, but later on I'll wait for the XM6s to come out and buy those!

[@angelr3812]

What the difference between anc 2 and anc xt 2?

[@gearupaaron]

XT is the Walmart variant - no differences other than name.

[@angelr3812]

@@gearupaaronthank you very much. Subscribed

[@gearupaaron]

@angelr3812 Thank you for your support! 😁 And if you could, please share GearUP with people you know - that'd help a lot!

[@glenng.6041]

Is there any way to change tracks using just the buttons? I bought these for mowing the lawn and the voice control does not work over the sound of the lawn mower. Thanks.

[@gearupaaron]

IIRC, it's either double or triple tap by default, or you could modify that in the app.

[@glenng.6041]

@@gearupaaron Thanks for the reply. The volume up and down buttons double tap was theoretically supposed to do it, but I could not get it to work. I did go into the app a few minutes ago and set the middle button (aka Spotify button) to control the tracks with double for skip and triple for previous. So happy, now I don't have to return them! Thanks again.

[@gearupaaron]

@glenng.6041 Glad to hear it worked out. Perhaps the functions for the two buttons were disabled?

[@glenng.6041]

. @gearupaaron I'm not exactly sure but the volume buttons were not changing tracks at all..

[@glenng.6041]

@gearupaaron Correction to my previous reply: Long pressing volume up and volume down were supposed to do track up and down, not double tap.

[@mightynemesis94]

$200 at walmart rn

[@gearupaaron]

Thanks for the tip! 👌

[@BryKriTri]

its ass compared to crusher evo, only thing better is battery life and thats it. the noise cancellation is alr

[@gearupaaron]

If Skullcandy can refine the ANC and combine the best of the Evo and this, they'd have a winner. Thanks for your thoughts!

[@jasonMB999]

Yeah. You'll get tired of that bass.

[@gearupaaron]

Thankfully there's an on/off switch 😝

[@jasonMB999]

@@gearupaaron and without the haptic bass there is no point using it. It doesn't sound good, not to mention the natural bass has no depth

[@ShivaProplayer]

Bro please give away any headphone please i am not able to afford it please help me bro my phone rechaarge is going soon please reply ☺☺☺☺☺ Lots of luv