How do the Premium Headphones compare to the Skullcandy range?

R-KivE · 06-12-2008, 03:06 AM

I have ordered a 80gb Zune and it should be here tommorow.

I am wondering about the sound quality of the Premium headphones it comes with compared to the Skullcandy range.

Its just Im going travelling around europe in a week or so and want to make sure I have good sounding/looking phones.

The skullcandy range catches my eye and Iv heard that the bass can be very good.

Does anyone know how the following models might compare to the Premium Zunes?

Full Metal Jacket
Lowrider
Hesh
G.I

Thanks.

HipHopScribe · 06-12-2008, 10:29 AM

Skullcandy is a very mediocre brand, if you want good sound they're to be avoided, their products are fashion accessories, not serious headphones. The Zune Premium's are also mediocre compared to others in their price-range when sold separately (for included earphones, they're better than most, I'm told Sony has the best included earphones for some of their players).

Tell me the price range you're looking in, and the kind of headphones you want (in-ear, portable/street headphones, open cans, closed cans, etc.), and I can make better recommendations.

Dougiebaby · 06-12-2008, 12:24 PM

I have Skullcandy FMJ (9mm) and I like them ... but I don't think they are any better than the premium headphones you will receive with your zune 80. You will probably like the premiums, so I would just save the cash to purchase the Skullcandy and use it for something else on your trip.

rpgoof · 06-12-2008, 06:31 PM

I haven't used the skullcandy, but I have a pair of these: http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...5138&langId=-1
$20 off of amazon and sound pretty gnarly. Idk how the Zune premiums compare

R-KivE · 06-13-2008, 01:40 AM

Cool, Ye I was looking at the FMJ's actually.

Have any of you had experience with V-Moda Vibes? they do a real nice looking Red ear phone that would suit my Zune perfectly.

Heres a link, let me know if they would be an improvement over the Premiums.

amazon.com/V-MODA-Vibe-Earbuds-Red-Roxx/dp/B000MS0528

HipHopScribe · 06-13-2008, 04:56 AM

The Vibes should be an improvement over the premiums, but they're still not really a good value, only the first generation of Vibes are really good, the later generations are kind of mediocre. Around that price, this would be my suggestion

Amazon.com: Denon AH-C551K In-Ear Headphone:...

R-KivE · 06-13-2008, 07:41 AM

Cool cheers for that link.

I am kind of looking for some red ones so they match with my Zune, are there any red ear phones you can reccomend?

Thanks

HipHopScribe · 06-13-2008, 07:51 AM

I don't know much about these, but I've used some of the lower JVC models and they're good for the price, so these should be pretty good

Amazon.com: JVC HAFX300R In Ear Headphone:...
There's also these, but I'm sure they're far more then you want to spend, thuogh they're supposed to be excellent
http://www.soundearphones.com/produc...7ffee25aef3073

EDIT: I looked around for some opinions on the JVC pair, and they seem pretty positive, so that should be a good buy.

MackinawTJ · 06-13-2008, 10:11 PM

Sorry, I don't know much about skullcandy ones. But I can tell you that I think the included premium headphones are awesome- the quality is great and they seem very durable. They look cool and they are magnetic, which is a nice touch. So I say check out the premium ones they come with and see if you like them first, then if not check out some other ones.

R-KivE · 06-14-2008, 03:08 AM

I found a another red pair if you guys could give me feedback.

noisefreeheadphones.com/OTTOV35-1003R.htm

R-KivE · 06-14-2008, 03:16 AM

And these look pretty good,

global.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/code-c/section-electronics/pid-1005106501/

HipHopScribe · 06-14-2008, 04:32 AM

I can't find much on the Otto's, I'd probably avoid them if I were you, but the Audio-Technica are probably a good option, that's usually a pretty good brand. I'd suggest either those or the JVC I posted earlier if you want red earphones, the JVC a little more since I've been able to find more opinions on them. It also seems the Audio-Technica pair might take a while to get to you if ordered from that site, while you can rely on quick shipping from Amazon for the JVC's.

adamburns123 · 06-14-2008, 05:35 AM

i had skull candy's and ihave the premium headphones now i enjoyed the candy's more

adamburns123 · 06-14-2008, 05:37 AM

the skull candy's ihad were like 10 bucks and the premiums that came with my 80 are already falling apart after 2 days they suck go with cheaper candy's the sound is a lot better i think sorry

pokai · 06-14-2008, 05:50 AM

If you are looking for bold headphones I cant help you there, but if you want one that can perform then I recommend this. I have been using them for a while now and they are great.

newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826106178

R-KivE · 06-15-2008, 09:04 AM

Right I think I have cut the selection down to 2 phones.

Either the Q-Jays or Ultimate Ears Super Fi Pro 5's. Or the Pro 5 Extended bass.

I would like to know which would be best for my music style.

I do like bassy music, such as Drum & Bass, Dubstep and Hardstyle, but I also like other stuff like rock etc.

Can anyone tell me which would be best?

Cheapliquid · 06-15-2008, 09:12 AM

i like my skull candys they were on sale at fye, the thing i like about em, is they have good sound quality, and they block out the outside noise, allowing for you to not have to put your volume up on ur headphones if u want to enjoy the music without letting the world hear it and without hearing the world, i like em.

soccerfreak24 · 06-15-2008, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R-KivE

Cool, Ye I was looking at the FMJ's actually.

Have any of you had experience with V-Moda Vibes? they do a real nice looking Red ear phone that would suit my Zune perfectly.

Heres a link, let me know if they would be an improvement over the Premiums.

amazon.com/V-MODA-Vibe-Earbuds-Red-Roxx/dp/B000MS0528

I have a pair of vibes, and their pretty nice. Then again, I don't have much to compare em to since their my only nice pair of earbuds ever, but they got pretty good reviews over at Cnet.

HipHopScribe · 06-15-2008, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R-KivE

Right I think I have cut the selection down to 2 phones.

Either the Q-Jays or Ultimate Ears Super Fi Pro 5's. Or the Pro 5 Extended bass.

I would like to know which would be best for my music style.

I do like bassy music, such as Drum & Bass, Dubstep and Hardstyle, but I also like other stuff like rock etc.

Can anyone tell me which would be best?

The Q-Jays have good bass, but not a lot in terms of quantity. The SF5 EB's are on the other end of the spectrum, bloated, overpowering bass, it will be too much, especially with the Zune's kind of warm sound signature. Between the 3, I'd say the regular Super Fi's will probably give you the sound you desire, I've heard they're pretty uncomfortable to wear though.

I have one more pair you should consider, I thought you were interested in a lower price range, or I would have suggested them earlier, the Future Sonics Atrio series, they should offer you the bass you want, as well as the great mids necessary for rock
http://www.anythingbutipod.com/archi...-m8-review.php

R-KivE · 06-15-2008, 01:19 PM

Thanks a lot for the help dude,

Ive gone with the UE Pro 5's in black, they seem to be the best option out of the 3 as you say.

Il report back and let you know how they are

.

Ive heard that some phones need running in/breaking in, will these need to be?

If so is there a guide which explains the proper way to do it?

Thanks again.

06-12-2008, 03:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
R-KivE Squirt Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 13 Reputation: 10 $zB: 13 Donate	How do the Premium Headphones compare to the Skullcandy range? I have ordered a 80gb Zune and it should be here tommorow. I am wondering about the sound quality of the Premium headphones it comes with compared to the Skullcandy range. Its just Im going travelling around europe in a week or so and want to make sure I have good sounding/looking phones. The skullcandy range catches my eye and Iv heard that the bass can be very good. Does anyone know how the following models might compare to the Premium Zunes? Full Metal Jacket Lowrider Hesh G.I Thanks.

06-12-2008, 10:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
HipHopScribe Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 360 Reputation: 41 $zB: 348 Donate	Skullcandy is a very mediocre brand, if you want good sound they're to be avoided, their products are fashion accessories, not serious headphones. The Zune Premium's are also mediocre compared to others in their price-range when sold separately (for included earphones, they're better than most, I'm told Sony has the best included earphones for some of their players). Tell me the price range you're looking in, and the kind of headphones you want (in-ear, portable/street headphones, open cans, closed cans, etc.), and I can make better recommendations. Last edited by HipHopScribe : 06-12-2008 at 10:34 AM.

06-12-2008, 06:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
rpgoof Experienced Zuner Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 138 Reputation: 10 $zB: 117 Donate	I haven't used the skullcandy, but I have a pair of these: http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...5138&langId=-1 $20 off of amazon and sound pretty gnarly. Idk how the Zune premiums compare __________________ SIRTET HIGH SCORE: 48600 Levels 0-9 (ver .2)

06-13-2008, 07:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
HipHopScribe Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 360 Reputation: 41 $zB: 348 Donate	I don't know much about these, but I've used some of the lower JVC models and they're good for the price, so these should be pretty good Amazon.com: JVC HAFX300R In Ear Headphone:... There's also these, but I'm sure they're far more then you want to spend, thuogh they're supposed to be excellent http://www.soundearphones.com/produc...7ffee25aef3073 EDIT: I looked around for some opinions on the JVC pair, and they seem pretty positive, so that should be a good buy. Last edited by HipHopScribe : 06-13-2008 at 08:02 AM.

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Cheapliquid Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 341 Reputation: 22 $zB: 197 Donate	i like my skull candys they were on sale at fye, the thing i like about em, is they have good sound quality, and they block out the outside noise, allowing for you to not have to put your volume up on ur headphones if u want to enjoy the music without letting the world hear it and without hearing the world, i like em. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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06-12-2008, 12:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dougiebaby Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 319 Reputation: 26 $zB: 12 Donate	I have Skullcandy FMJ (9mm) and I like them ... but I don't think they are any better than the premium headphones you will receive with your zune 80. You will probably like the premiums, so I would just save the cash to purchase the Skullcandy and use it for something else on your trip.

06-13-2008, 01:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
R-KivE Squirt Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 13 Reputation: 10 $zB: 13 Donate	Cool, Ye I was looking at the FMJ's actually. Have any of you had experience with V-Moda Vibes? they do a real nice looking Red ear phone that would suit my Zune perfectly. Heres a link, let me know if they would be an improvement over the Premiums. amazon.com/V-MODA-Vibe-Earbuds-Red-Roxx/dp/B000MS0528

06-13-2008, 04:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
HipHopScribe Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 360 Reputation: 41 $zB: 348 Donate	The Vibes should be an improvement over the premiums, but they're still not really a good value, only the first generation of Vibes are really good, the later generations are kind of mediocre. Around that price, this would be my suggestion Amazon.com: Denon AH-C551K In-Ear Headphone:...

06-13-2008, 07:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
R-KivE Squirt Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 13 Reputation: 10 $zB: 13 Donate	Cool cheers for that link. I am kind of looking for some red ones so they match with my Zune, are there any red ear phones you can reccomend? Thanks

06-13-2008, 10:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
MackinawTJ Experienced Zuner Join Date: May 2008 Location: Up here in my tree Posts: 222 Reputation: 17 $zB: 193 Donate	Sorry, I don't know much about skullcandy ones. But I can tell you that I think the included premium headphones are awesome- the quality is great and they seem very durable. They look cool and they are magnetic, which is a nice touch. So I say check out the premium ones they come with and see if you like them first, then if not check out some other ones.

06-14-2008, 03:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
R-KivE Squirt Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 13 Reputation: 10 $zB: 13 Donate	I found a another red pair if you guys could give me feedback. noisefreeheadphones.com/OTTOV35-1003R.htm

06-14-2008, 03:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
R-KivE Squirt Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 13 Reputation: 10 $zB: 13 Donate	And these look pretty good, global.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/code-c/section-electronics/pid-1005106501/

06-14-2008, 04:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
HipHopScribe Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 360 Reputation: 41 $zB: 348 Donate	I can't find much on the Otto's, I'd probably avoid them if I were you, but the Audio-Technica are probably a good option, that's usually a pretty good brand. I'd suggest either those or the JVC I posted earlier if you want red earphones, the JVC a little more since I've been able to find more opinions on them. It also seems the Audio-Technica pair might take a while to get to you if ordered from that site, while you can rely on quick shipping from Amazon for the JVC's.

06-14-2008, 05:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
adamburns123 Jr. Zuner Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 34 Reputation: 10 $zB: 31 Donate	i had skull candy's and ihave the premium headphones now i enjoyed the candy's more

06-14-2008, 05:37 AM	#14 (permalink)
adamburns123 Jr. Zuner Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 34 Reputation: 10 $zB: 31 Donate	the skull candy's ihad were like 10 bucks and the premiums that came with my 80 are already falling apart after 2 days they suck go with cheaper candy's the sound is a lot better i think sorry

06-14-2008, 05:50 AM	#15 (permalink)
pokai Zewbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9 Reputation: 13 $zB: 7 Donate	If you are looking for bold headphones I cant help you there, but if you want one that can perform then I recommend this. I have been using them for a while now and they are great. newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826106178

06-15-2008, 09:04 AM	#16 (permalink)
R-KivE Squirt Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 13 Reputation: 10 $zB: 13 Donate	Right I think I have cut the selection down to 2 phones. Either the Q-Jays or Ultimate Ears Super Fi Pro 5's. Or the Pro 5 Extended bass. I would like to know which would be best for my music style. I do like bassy music, such as Drum & Bass, Dubstep and Hardstyle, but I also like other stuff like rock etc. Can anyone tell me which would be best?

06-15-2008, 01:19 PM	#20 (permalink)
R-KivE Squirt Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 13 Reputation: 10 $zB: 13 Donate	Thanks a lot for the help dude, Ive gone with the UE Pro 5's in black, they seem to be the best option out of the 3 as you say. Il report back and let you know how they are . Ive heard that some phones need running in/breaking in, will these need to be? If so is there a guide which explains the proper way to do it? Thanks again.

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