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Skullcandy and Bose reunite for a headphone full of firsts
The $279.99 headphones add Bose noise canceling, spatial audio and a 60-hour battery as Skullcandy tries to improve its audio reputation.
- On Wednesday in New York City, Skullcandy unveiled the Crusher 1080 ANC wireless headphones, marking the brand's deepest integration of Bose audio technologies to date.
- Seeking to shed its reputation as a lifestyle-focused brand, Skullcandy has spent the past year prioritizing engineering improvements and expanding its partnership with Bose.
- The $279.99 headphones feature Bose's QuietControl adaptive noise cancellation and TrueSpatial audio, with a stiffer diaphragm material designed to reduce distortion while maintaining the signature haptic bass.
- Offering 50 hours of battery life with noise cancellation active, the headset supports Bluetooth 5.3 and Auracast, positioning Skullcandy against premium rivals like Sony and Sennheiser.
- Skullcandy CEO Brian Garofalow described the experience as "akin to standing front row at your favorite concert," signaling the company's intent to capture a more audiophile-focused audience.
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/PRNewswire/ -- Skullcandy released Crusher 1080 ANC, the most advanced headphone in the brand's history and a groundbreaking evolution of its fan-favorite...
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