The headphones in question look like a behemoth compared to your typical Skullcandy earphones or the smaller Lowrider line of headphones, but is bigger better in this case? Well, the Skullcandy Hesh is pretty popular for its affordability and style, and its decent sound quality doesn’t hurt its reputation either. Let’s see what these headphones from Skullcandy have to offer.
Bigger = Louder
The Skullcandy Hesh has the hardware to pump out the volume: 50 mm neodymium iron ferrous (NdFeB) magnet power drivers. Among the loudest in the Skullcandy headphone lines, the Hesh line’s dome-shaped earcups also have a hand in amplifying the sound output. The Hesh also features a frequency response that ranges from 20 to 20,000 Hz, an impedance of 32 Ohms, and a max input power of 100 mW. According to tech and customer reviews, the Skull candy Hesh retains its sound quality even at high volume levels (though it’s not advisable to crank it up to full volume as you will damage your hearing). Also, the frequency response on the Hesh is about average, so these headphones will play your music just fine regardless of genre.
Options
The Hesh line has a pretty recognizable look with its dome earcups and thickly padded headband, and like most Skullcandy lines, the Hesh is available in a wide range of designs. You can get one that has a simple colour design, or choose among the NBA and Paul Frank designs. The Skullcandy Hesh also comes with or without an in line microphone. The NBA, collegiate teams, and Paul Frank Hesh models come with the in line mic feature, while the basic ones don’t.
Additional Notes Like most Skullcandy headphones, the Skullcandy Hesh has a gold-plated 3.5 mm jack and is made with a moulded plastic frame padded in leather and cloth. The gold plating on the plug allows for better conduction and protects it from oxidation while the plastic frame gives the headphones more flexibility. The leather and cloth cushions give users enough padding for comfortable use. Skullcandy Hesh headphones vary in price, though they are usually under US$ 60.
Some Skullcandy Hesh reviews note though that the headphones do leak sound a little and don’t completely block out ambient noise. However, these cons are easily outweighed by the decent sound quality and the affordability that these headphones have to offer.