As for the design, it is kinda flashy. really shows off the brand. That's what you get from older (and some newer) Skullcandy merch. I do like the fact that they fold for portability.
My ears won't fit into many other headphones (either my ears are gigantic or headphones are just really small these days... Either way, these cans fit wonderfully. As for the plush ear pads, they feel great. My only complaint is that they get a little warm after an hour or so of listening (great in the winter months though)
They are a great value for a cash-strapped teenager who just wants decent headphones for his mp3 player and laptop. DO NOT buy at best buy, though. They have the price up by around $20 from the MSRP and what other stores sell them for.
Now, time to talk sound.
Depending on where the dial is set, you can have:
it takes a little bit of experimentation to find where it best fits for you, and is dependent on the music you are listening to, as well. I usually turn it down for things like dubstep/rock/rap and turn it up for things like pop/classical/audio books
As mentioned in some other reviews, the bass does bleed into the mid and high range frequencies, but (to my ears) not to the extent of some other, higher-end headphones
My ears won't fit into many other headphones (either my ears are gigantic or headphones are just really small these days... Either way, these cans fit wonderfully. As for the plush ear pads, they feel great. My only complaint is that they get a little warm after an hour or so of listening (great in the winter months though)
They are a great value for a cash-strapped teenager who just wants decent headphones for his mp3 player and laptop. DO NOT buy at best buy, though. They have the price up by around $20 from the MSRP and what other stores sell them for.
Now, time to talk sound.
Depending on where the dial is set, you can have:
a pair of tin cans
a nice, flat sound profile
strong bass
bass that makes your entire skull rattle and impairs your ability to see straight
it takes a little bit of experimentation to find where it best fits for you, and is dependent on the music you are listening to, as well. I usually turn it down for things like dubstep/rock/rap and turn it up for things like pop/classical/audio books
As mentioned in some other reviews, the bass does bleed into the mid and high range frequencies, but (to my ears) not to the extent of some other, higher-end headphones