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Skull Candy Hesh

Electronics > HeadphonesRated: **** by 43 reviews.

Backcountry.com Outlet

Blissfully contribute to the demise of your hearing as you blast your music through the Skullcandy Hesh Headphones. The Hesh Headphone's earcup uses a monstrous 50mm power driver and a sound-boosting dome shape to produce studio quality sound at an affordable price. A soft leather headwrap and earpads make non-stop rocking comfortable, or at least until you need to recharge your iPod. When you're on the subway, adjust your music's volume with the in-line control to hear what stop you're at—whether you understand what the garbled voice says over the intercom is another matter.

Backcountry.com

Blast the few brain cells you have left with the Skullcandy Hesh Headphones. Skullcandy gave these 'phones an eardrum-pounding 50mm power driver and a sound-boosting dome shape for skull-shattering clarity at a ridiculous price. The supple leather headwrap and earcups make the demise of your hearing a soft and pleasurable experience. Adjust the in-line volume control to hear what the old dude babbling to himself on the back of the bus is saying, then turn the tunes back up when you realize his end of the world routine is a little stale.

This description was also provided by: Dogfunk

Zappos.com (2009)

Don't let this party stop! It's the ultimate sound experience and you are on the VIP list! Features
U0 mm power drivers, because bigger sound is better.
Dome shaped earcups offer superior sound and fit.
Soft leather touch earpads for added comfort.
Classy leather headwrap.
In-line volume control.
Includes a travel bag for on-the-go bumpin'.
U0 mm speaker.
Frequency range: 100 – 18K Hz.
Impedance: 32 ohms.
Max input power: 100 mW.
Cable type: OFC.
Cable length: 1.2 meters.
Plug type: 3.5 mm gold plated. Included
Hesh headphones.
Travel bag.
8.00 oz.


Al's Sports

Fisticuffs with the boss could potentially be confused by some at the office as a sign of insubordination. Vigorous dancing on his desk with exotic facial contortions and frequent airborne double-bird fist pumping hand gestures while wearing Hesh headphones is probably a more diplomatic way of saying, "Leave me alone so I can rock again."

Features:

  • Cable Length:  1.2m
  • Cable Type:  Nylon Braided
  • Frequency range: 18 -20K Hz
  • Impedance: 32 ohms
  • Magnet Type:  NdFeB
  • Max Input Power:  100mw
  • Plug Type:  3.5mm Gold Plated
  • Speaker Diameter: 50mm
  • Style number SC-HESH

Evogear

Skullcandy Hesh Headphones: Skullcandy, it’s in the name, and made to provide you with one thing, and the Hesh Headphones by Skullcandy do just that. This set of headphones feature highly explosive power drives that are made to pump tunes to your skull with intensity. The Skullcandy Hesh features the biggest power driver you can get coupled with sound-boosting parabolic ear-cup, producing studio quality sound in an affordable package. Now I’d say that’s worthy of a status update.


Altrec

With 50mm drivers the Skullcandy Hesh Stereo Headphones roar like a sea monster whupping Batman's ass. Torture if inflicted upon you by someone else with bad taste in music.

Features:

  • 50mm speaker
  • Cable length: 1.2 M
  • Cable type: OFC
  • Frequency range: 100 – 18,000 Hz
  • Impedance: 32 ohms
  • Includes travel Bag
  • Max input power: 100mW
  • Plug type: 3.5mm gold plated

TetonVillageSports.com

With 50mm high explosive power drivers, the Skullcandy Hesh will pump sound into your skull with an intensity found in no other headphone. The Hesh features the biggest power driver you can get coupled with sound-boosting parabolic ear-cups to produce studio quality sound in an affordable package.


RememberDelaware.com

Hessians are known for their aggressive nature, The SkullCandy Hesh is also known for being quite aggressive, but probably won't tear your face off. This is a good thing. You need a face sometimes.


Tillys.com

With 50mm high explosive power drivers, the Skullcandy Hesh will pump sound into your skull with an intensity found in no other headphone. 3.5mm gold-plated plug. Cord length: 1.2 M. Imported.


eBags.com

Loud in your face sound and colors, with DJ style movements

Cord Length:4ft (1.2m)
Country Of Origin:China
Driver:50mm
Input Connection:3.5mm gold-plated & 6.3mm adapter
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Material:[Headwrap] leather; [Earpads] touch leather
Recommended Use:Your listening pleasure, going deaf
Warranty:Lifetime
Weight:1 lb , 6 oz

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Brown
Brown
44.9549.902 More...
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24.9549.95
Black / White
Black / White
49.9049.9049.95
Black/ White
Black/ White
49.95
Cmyk
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49.99
Cyan Print
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49.9049.9049.95
Gray / Black
Gray / Black
49.9049.9049.95
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Gray/ Black
44.9549.95
Viking Illustration
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49.9049.9049.95

Legend

  •     - Tillys.com
  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - Dogfunk
  •     - Zappos.com (2009)
  •     - Evogear
  •     - Backcountry.com Outlet
  •     - Altrec

Notes:

Al's Sports offers this product at $34.99, but does not provide any color/size information.

TetonVillageSports.com offers this product at $44.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

RememberDelaware.com offers this product at $44.96, but does not provide any color/size information.

eBags.com offers this product at $49.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

Skull Candy Hesh Reviews Summary:

RatingNumber
of Reviews
*****21
****11
***6
**3
*2
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Positive Reviews:

If you like the style, get 'em.

Rating:****

I dug around online, and this is the cheapest you can get these headphones (the exception being the ugly tiger stripe ones, which I found for 30) with no shipping (as long as you buy something else for >$10). They actually sound pretty great, especially with bass-heavy music. Also, when you take 'em off and turn the volume all the way up they actually sound really good... like better than my laptop's speakers. They're a tiny bit uncomfortable if you wear them for a long time, but it hasn't been a problem for me, though I have heard other people complain hard about the comfort issue. If you like the style, I'd pick them up. If you think they look ugly, you can find ones with the same sound quality that are a little more comfortable for the same price.

jay3310104 at Dogfunk on 10/22/2009

Sick. In a good way.

Rating:*****

I was kinda skeptical buying these, but for the major discount I got on Brociety.com I couldn't resist.
I've been through several sets of various kinds of headphones at my job, and the Heshes are easily the best. They cover my entire ear and pretty much drown out any outside noise, which is impressive as I sit on a riding lawnmower alot. usually I don't pump up the volume too much (because I don't need to in order to easily understand my tunes, even over the grrrrring of the mower) but I know that I can without worrying about blowing out the speakers.

Fantastic buy, unless you want some ear buds. these are definitely not for the incognito.

spe2696356 at Dogfunk on 07/08/2009

good for the money

Rating:****

One thing to consider is that skull candy was created to fill a nitch market that generally likes hip-hop, rap, and small budgets. Sound quality is good but a lot can be disguised with smoke and mirrors. All their gear looks great and sounds good, but unless you are willing to shell out a hundo or more don't expect hi end Ultrasone quality, it is really impossible to build high quality electronics with cheap materials. Don't forget that skullcandy has a lifetime warranty that is very good. In short: good sound quality great looks, no company can make hi-def and sell it for under $100 so keep that in mind when buying personal audio gear from anyone.

cameron pack at Backcountry.com on 06/17/2009

Hesh Kicks Ass!!

Rating:*****

I bought the striped phones about a year ago and they've been completely worth the money. The sound quality is awesome, and they do a decent job in canceling surrounding noise. Also, they're fckn durable. I mean, these phones have made it out alive from each and every snowboard sesh i've taken them through, and on occasion have made it off the mountain in better condition than me. Only complaint was the extension cable. Mine broke about a month ago and skullcandy didn't do much in supporting my quest for a new one...i still haven't replaced it... =/ All in all, awesome set of phones and definitely at a good price.

a'kell at Backcountry.com Outlet on 03/24/2009

Love it, but...

Rating:****

Alright, first off, the sound quality is amazing, and the bass gets the job done. They go extremely loud, cancel noise well, and the in line volume is really nice for snowboarding. I have broken one pair so far, but that was from my brother throwing them against a wall. My only complaint is that if you extend the headphones too much and they bend a little too much, the edges of the plastic might crack, and break if you aren't careful. they still work fine, but I have to be careful not to extend them past a certain point.

Dylan at Backcountry.com Outlet on 02/27/2009

Sounds Great!!!! looks bad....

Rating:****

Sound is great, but I dont like the small hard to feel dial for volume. I prefer slide style controls. Also I got the black and white cause the pic showed it looking grey, but its really black and BRIGHT white. Ill post a pic to show you. I dont really like the color, but now right after I bought it, I see dogfunk got a shipment of actual grey, AND some sweet brown ones. Wish I would have waited a few weeks.... SIGH.... :( I posted a pic under the other Hesh listing.

Steezzzy-E at Dogfunk on 05/26/2009

Stoked...

Rating:*****

I have to say that after buying these, I am stoked on Skullcandy. I originally was afraid that I would be sacrificing style for quality, but I am impressed with the sound quality. I compared them to my brother in law's Sennheiser and they held their own and being a music junkie, that impressed me greatly. I bought the green and black ones and the kids that I take riding on a nightly basis all ask if they can borrow em... "nah brah, you gots to get your own."

danny_hair1989751 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 02/28/2009

Sounds Great!!!! look ugly....

Rating:****

Sound is great, but I dont like the small hard to feel dial for volume. I prefer slide style controls. Also I got the black and white cause the pic showed it looking grey, but its really black and BRIGHT white. Ill post a pic to show you. I dont really like the color, but now right after I bought it, I see dogfunk got a shipment of actual grey, AND some sweet brown ones. Wish I would have waited a few weeks.... SIGH.... :(

Steezzzy-E at Backcountry.com Outlet on 05/26/2009

A Great Buy

Rating:*****

I use these on the bus every morning and even with the engine noises and kids yelling all I can hear is my music. Its like a concert strapped to your head with these on. They get LOUD and have really high quality. Something you might want to look out for is that these things are big, they stick out like three inches from your head. I don't really care about the size though, the amazing bass and sound quality make these 5 stars.

sam2928814 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 02/18/2009

Great headphones

Rating:*****

I bought these a month and a half ago and love them. I use them everyday while at work to cut down on the noise around me. They have a great sound quality if you don't blast it too loud and keep out the outside noise extremely well. They're really comfortable once you figure out what length you need the band at. I would recommend these to anyone looking for a good quality headphone that isn't too expensive.

Aaron Roberts at Backcountry.com Outlet on 11/18/2008

Negative Reviews:

If you want some niceass bass,,,,,, PLEASE DON'T GET THESE!!!!!!

Rating:*

Im a bass junkie, and I was thinking abt getting either the scullcrusher or the GI's. Then I found out abt these hesh headphones. I started reading the reviews and found all of them had 3 common pros abt the hesh. they all say that the hesh has great sound quality, the looks are very sick and cool, and that these headphones have very nice bass. there was even one guy that said in his reveiw that these are better than his friends skullcrushers. I can't agree more abt the first two coments. it dos have nice sound quality and these do look tight. BUT the bass on these are TERRIBLE!!! overall these headphones are great, but I gave it a 2 out of 5 based on the bass quality. if ur lookin for some headbanggin crazyass bass, don't get these. get da crushers. I bought the hesh at bestbuy but I'm returning it and I'm plannin to get da skullcrushers.

DaMaN36 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 10/24/2008

Not a Fan

Rating:**

I bought these after a long time of waiting to purchase them. I was excited to have a decent pair of headphones to replace my falling-apart iPod earbuds with. I judged wrong.

Vocals and mids are fuzzy or muffled. Super high frequencies and bass are crystal clear and great. Basically, these headphones are nice if you're listening to rap or hip-hop. For anything else, they might as well be airline freebies.

jen2630982 at Backcountry.com on 06/09/2009

Bad

Rating:**

So, ordered these off of Whiskey Militia. They came and I was psyched...until I tried them 5 minutes later and found that they were already busted! leavin' me with one ear filled with sweet sweet tunes, and the other...empty. I'm sure they're great when they're not busted, but I think they break way too easily.

Nick Mazzali at Dogfunk on 08/25/2009

Save your money

Rating:**

These headphones look good but that is about all that is good. The sound is quality is very poor, bass washes out on most songs. and vocals sound like they are being sung in a can.

joc2955201 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 03/30/2009

DO NOT BUY

Rating:*

THIS PRODUCT IS HORRIBLE
it has broken on me many times and the company will not even honor its warranty.

DO NOT BUY.

very cheap and sound quality is just ok

Erik Wilson at Dogfunk on 08/15/2009

Neutral Reviews:

Get what you pay for...

Rating:***

I like Scullcandy headphones. Overall they are descent. They are overpriced on the retail level for what they are, but if you get them off of one of the many backcountry outlet/deal sites you can score a stylin' set of headphones that will make your hipster friends think that you are the bees knees.

These Headphones are a bit small and the top padding is minimal. If you have a medium large to large head I would avoid these. I was in pain after about 30 minutes of use.
The sound quality is on par with the marketed price. You get what you pay for. With scullcandy you pay for cheap Chinese headphones marketed by a small group of graphic artist in UT.

Taylored at Backcountry.com on 08/19/2009

Look Great, Muddy Sound

Rating:***

Meh. If you want to listen to anything other than New Boyz, you may want to keep looking. All you're gonna get is some muddy bass sounds, a bit of mid, and you can kiss hi's goodbye. After a half-day in the work cube, my ears and head hurt from pressure points. They do look awesome though. If you like your headphones blasting while they sit like a necklace on your shoulders...these are it! Catch 'em on sale for the style points.

Elias Littenberg at Dogfunk on 10/14/2009

Break Easily

Rating:***

The local Boathouse has had 6 of these returned because they have cracked/broken at the mid point between the speaker and the center of the headwrap. The cord length is good. I like it's length better than the SK PROs. My SK PROs are a lot more durable. I've had mine stepped on twice, they've been sat on countless times. They're invincible :P. Anyways, just thought the durability of these should come into question.

Robert Clendenning at Backcountry.com Outlet on 05/03/2009

Decent sound, but

Rating:***

I bought a pair of these a few years back. The padding over the speakers is completely round and my ears don't fit in them. The sound is ok and expected for the price but unless you have small ears, I wouldn't buy these. After wearing them for 20 minutes it starts getting a bit uncomfortable. Too bad they don't come with an alternative padding option.

Jan Higa at Backcountry.com

Break way to easly

Rating:***

had them for a month and then they brock in my back becaus i bumpt in a wall.

kni2534849 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 05/12/2009

Ok

Rating:***

These sound pretty great, but they look kind of uber steeze... i returned them for something else.

oberhaus9ish at Dogfunk on 10/18/2009