Skullcandy unveils the Crusher 1080 ANC, a new over-ear headphone model emphasising powerful bass, advanced noise cancellation, and extended battery performance, blending its signature sound with Bose’s recognised audio features.
Skullcandy is leaning harder than ever into bass-first audio with the Crusher 1080 ANC, a new over-ear model that pairs the company’s trademark haptic bass with Bose-branded audio technology. What Gadget’s review frames it as the latest evolution of a long-running idea: keep the low end front and centre, but add more polish, better noise cancellation and a more capable call system than earlier Crusher models.
According to Skullcandy’s own product details and launch coverage from Gadgets 360, SoundGuys and Digital Trends, the headphones bring together Bose QuietControl adaptive active noise cancellation, TrueSpatial spatial audio with head tracking and a WaveForm Audio Engine. They are priced at $279.99 in the US and come in Black, Candy, Cement and Primer finishes, while What Gadget’s review lists the UK price at £219.99.
The design remains unapologetically chunky. What Gadget says the Crusher 1080 ANC weighs 374 grams, which may be noticeable in longer sessions, even if the reviewer found the fit acceptable in everyday use. The left ear cup houses the bass control dial and ANC switch, while the right side carries power, pairing and playback controls. The headphones fold flat and ship with a carry case, USB-C cable and 3.5mm lead for wired listening.
Battery life is one of the stronger points. Skullcandy says the headphones can last up to 60 hours with ANC off and up to 50 hours with ANC on, with a 10-minute charge providing around 4 hours of playback. What Gadget’s testing broadly backs up that claim, while also praising the Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, multipoint pairing and support for features such as LE Audio and Auracast.
The listening experience is clearly tuned for people who want impact as much as detail. What Gadget says the bass slider can make the sound feel excessive at maximum, but also notes that backing it off slightly can preserve clarity while keeping the signature low-end punch. Its review says active noise cancellation is noticeably improved over earlier Crusher models, though still short of Bose’s top-tier QuietComfort Ultra line, and call quality is strong enough to cut through office chatter, train noise and even street wind.
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