Skullcandy hails from Park City, Utah and makes a wide range of audio products for sports and gaming. Their distinctive logo and vibrant color combinations started a wave in the industry and the company still remains iconic with the boarding and biking crowd. Skullcandy’s Mix Master product cruises up to $350. But of course, we didn\u2019t test that offering. Instead, we gave the bargain-priced Skullcandy Chops a try, and opted for the cool yellow and gray combo. <\/p>\n
At less than $20 MSRP for the ear bud version, the Chops represent the very bottom of Skullcandy\u2019s line up. We chose to test these instead of Skullcandy\u2019s more expensive Fix ear buds. Although we like the Fix for everyday use, they just don\u2019t live up to their marketing claims. I\u2019m sorry to say that Skullcandy’s design didn’t “fix” the problem and rigorous exercise still caused them to fall out of our ears. That issue was not evident at all with the Chops which are an over-the-ear model. <\/p>\n
Specs<\/strong>
\nSpeaker diameter: 15 mm
\nDynamic range: 18 Hz to 20,000 Hz
\nCable length: 47 in <\/p><\/blockquote>\nAs you\u2019d expect from a low-cost option, the feature list is pretty spare. There\u2019s no inline mic or volume control. There\u2019s no foam covers for the buds nor are there extra rubber nibs for different size ears. But the quality of construction is solid and materials have a high-end feel to them. The cable is plenty long, and is made from a supple plastic as are the over-ear hangers. Sound quality is good with slightly better frequency range than the other products in this test and the speakers \u2013 since they sit outside the ear \u2013 allow for good ambient sound penetration.<\/p>\n
Rounding out the Chop package is a small drawstring satin bag for storage.<\/p>\n
Fit<\/h2>\n
The Skullcandy Chops hangers drop over the top and behind the ear. The soft plastic holds snuggly and the buds can swing away or up close to the ear. We liked the fit and the fact that we never had to worry about the buds falling out of our ears. <\/p>\n
Final Verdict<\/h2>\n
For just under $20, the Skullcandy Chops are a total bargain. The over-the-ear fit isn\u2019t for everyone, but we like it a lot. There\u2019s never any question that these buds will stay put. If you need a pair of earphones for running or other outdoor sports, the Skullcandy Chops are definitely worth considering.<\/p>\n
Thanks for reading another outdoor gear review from GearGuide. And thanks to Skullcandy and (a)zione for providing product for this review. <\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
First Impressions <\/p>\n
Skullcandy hails from Park City, Utah and makes a wide range of audio products for sports and gaming. Their distinctive logo and vibrant color combinations started a wave …
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