Skullcandy Crusher 1080 Review: Haptic Bass Meets Whisper-Quiet ANC
Reviews Skullcandy has spent years carving out its own niche in the headphone market. While brands like Sony, Bose and Sennheiser were fighting over which had the best sound quality and noise cancellation, Skullcandy leaned into its reputation on one thing above all else: bass. The Crusher line, with its signature haptic bass system, has always been unapologetically over the top and front and center for the brand. But times change, and there are hints that the company wants to grow out of that niche. The new flagship Crusher 1080 headphones come with audio credentials borrowed from Bose. Specifically, they carry Bose's QuietControl active noise cancellation (ANC), TrueSpatial directional audio and WaveForm tuning. This isn't the first Skullcandy headphone to be part of the Bose Sound program, but it's the first with such deep integration. At around $270, though, Skullcandy is entering a fiercely competitive segment where Sony, Bose and Sennheiser already have pricier, well-established favorites. That means the Crusher 1080 has to be more than just fun — it has to be genuinely good. Thankfully, for the most part, it is.
Published: July 16, 2026 1:00 am
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