Skullcandy’s Smokin’ Buds

I’ve been accused of consuming ear buds like candy. How can I help it? Since the explosion of portable media devices, the use of in-ear headphones as grown enormously. With each new ear bud purchase I take the gamble that what I’m buying is going to have a shorter shelf life than produce. I’m often asked what I actually “do” to the ear buds to make them so breakable. Rather than being rough or winding and unwinding the cord, I’m very gentle to my headphones. I know some are designed for light use, but I’m a person that uses them often and for many purposes. It always seems as if one earphone dies, the cord becomes ratted, or even the internal wire snaps. Is my only option a custom created high-end headphone exceeding hundreds of dollars? Luckily I have found an alternative.

After reading an article in a business magazine I discovered the Skullcandy brand. Skullcandy is an emerging producer of MP3 players and accessories. Taking a note from Apple, they’ve developed a lifestyle brand that speaks to the youth market and has been embraced by  snowboarders, Mac fanatics, and music-philes alike. They have a wide range of headphones, including their Full Metal Jacket ear buds, which are designed for maximum sound quality, and even wooden (yes, I said wooden) Holua buds created to be eco-friendly with unique acoustics. They also have several other brands marketed specifically for athletes and DJs.

Being both cautious with quality and brand, I’ve opted to try the Smokin’ Buds, which come in a variety of colors and include a switch near the intersection of the cord to adjust the bass. While I’m not someone that listens to music with the bass turned up on high, I was able to appreciate the feature when listening to some very treble-heavy songs. Considering these are their lower end product, they were on par with Apple’s offerings and even had a longer cord. So far, the in-ear isolation and form factor have worked in their favor to keep them from falling out during a treadmill run. Have you tried Skullcandy headphones? What are your experiences with them?

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