Skullcandy Hesh ANC Review
While we've been seeing an influx of noise-cancelling true wireless headphones below $150, the same can't be said for over-ear noise-cancelling headphones, which tend to cost $200 or more. Thus, Skullcandy's Hesh ANC headphones are automatically notable for their $129.99 price. Sonically, they deliver a bass-forward, highly sculpted sound signature. The ANC (active noise cancellation) performance is about what we expect for this price—nothing groundbreaking, but effective against deep low frequencies. Ultimately, the price is the most appealing feature here, though you can also find stronger options like the Sennheiser HD 450BT discounted to a similar amount.A Simple Design and Few Features The Hesh ANC headphones are available in black, gray, or white, with circumaural earcups generously padded with memory foam and a leather-like lining. The underside of the headband is also well-padded, and the headphones feel comfortable even over long listening sessions. The controls along t...
The wireless Skullcandy Hesh ANC headphones deliver powerful audio performance in a comfortable design, with decent active noise cancellation for the price.
Bass-forward, sculpted sound signature; Comfortable fit; Competent noise cancellation
No ANC or EQ controls; Noise cancellation affects audio to a degree