Skullcandy, NC headphones "Crusher ANC" where you can enjoy your own sound

Skullcandy Japan will release "Crusher ANC", the top model of wireless headphones equipped with active noise canceling (NC), from October 25th. The tax-excluded price is 36,300 yen.

The top-of-the-line Bluetooth headphones of the Crusher series with enhanced bass reproduction and vibration. It comes in three colors: Black, Moab Red, and Black/Tan.

It was announced at IFA2019 and was scheduled to be released in the United States this fall, and the release date, price and product details in Japan have been released.

Equipped with a 40mm driver. Adopts Qualcomm's Bluetooth audio SoC "QCC5124" and is compliant with Bluetooth 5.0. In addition to SBC and AAC codecs, it also supports aptX HD, which enables high-quality transmission of up to 48kHz/24bit in combination with compatible devices.

The feature of the Crusher series, which trembles in response to the bass of music, has been greatly enhanced. The sensory base (vibration unit) installed in the Crusher ANC has been redesigned, expanding the range of response from 10Hz to 200Hz (conventional Crusher Wireless is 47-75Hz, Crusher 360 is 20-100Hz). By combining a metal spring and a silicon spring in the damper, it is possible to create powerful vibrations without distortion even when the volume is increased. The strength of the vibration can be adjusted steplessly by operating the slider under the left ear cup, and turning it off when it is lowered to the bottom.

Equipped with a new digital hybrid NC function. Microphones are mounted on the outside and inside of the housing, and a signal that cancels out the captured sound is generated by the NC method that combines the feedback type and the feedforward type, reducing noise. Improved quietness when NC is on. By tapping the side of the ear cup, you can use the monitor mode that allows you to listen to the outside sound while wearing the headphones.

This is the first Skullcandy headphone to adopt a personalization function that corrects each range according to the user's listening style and adjusts to the optimal listening balance. Use in combination with the "Skullcandy" app (free) for iOS/Android. The created profile can be saved on the headphone side, and you can enjoy personalized sound with various devices.

The Skullcandy app incorporates the technology of the Swedish-based startup Audiodo, which enables sound personalization. Wearing headphones and listening to the beep sound like a hearing test in the ear in a quiet place, the measurement is performed. It takes about 3 minutes.

The NC effect of headphones with the profile applied is high. When I put it on my ears in the office when there was no music playing, I could barely hear the air conditioning, the voices around my desk, and the sound of typing on the keyboard, which helped me write my manuscript.

Crusher ANC is also equipped with a loss prevention tag "Tile" function. Even if you lose your headphones, you can check the location where you last communicated with the headphones on the map screen of the dedicated app, and narrow down the lost location to some extent.

Materials made by DuPont in the United States are used for the main body, and Hytrel is used for the upper part of the headband. The combination of rubber elasticity and strong plastic enhances durability. Delrin material is used for the headband slider and hinges, enabling smooth adjustment. The rest of the headband uses crustin to enhance chemical resistance and resin. The slider that adjusts the length of the band is PVD coated, and the Skullcandy logo is mirror-finished.

Battery lasts up to 24 hours. The playback frequency band is 20Hz-20kHz, and the impedance is 32Ω. Wired use is also possible with the included audio cable. It vibrates when there is a battery remaining, and does not vibrate when there is no remaining battery. The charging terminal is USB Type-C. It weighs 308g. A special semi-hard pouch is included.

New colors "Moab Red" and "Moss Olive" for Crusher Wireless

In addition, the headphones "Crusher Wireless" released in 2017 have new colors "Moab Red" and "Moss Olive". Two colors of "Olive" will be added, and four colors will be developed together with the existing colors. The tax-excluded price is 17,800 yen each.

The upper part of the headband is covered with corduroy material, which enhances fashionability when not worn on the ears.