Skullcandy G.I. Review
I know, I know, Skullcandy is to headphones as Apple is to computers. Fancy, overpriced, form way over function. But let’s be objective here and find out for real what these cans have to offer. I have searched for reviews from online sellers, and the sad truth is bad reviews really out number the good ones.
The bad
“What a disappointment. I bought these headphones thinking they looked cool and unique. That is about the only praise i have. The overall sound quality was mediocre at best, and there was next to no outside noise muffling. They couldn’t get very loud for their size and they were loose and slid off my head. Within a week they started to break. If you want pretty looking headphones and care nothing about sound quality, these are the headphones for you.”
“Terrible sound. Headphone speakers is not mounted properly—they move inside the shell. It comes with a screwdriver set that does not fit any of the screws on the phones. It’s like listening to headphones through toilet roll tubes. Not made from a sturdy plastic.”
“Great looking and comfortable but the bass is a disappointment. The product has much better highs and lows compared to the Skullcrushers but the Skullcrushers blow the G.I away with the bass.”
The good
“Skullcandy GI DJ Stereo Headphones offer a low cost option for a full-sized headphone. The sound quality is okay for simple mp3 playback. I would like to see more bass out of the 40mm drivers, but what do you expect for $30? The in-line volume control is a nice feature, I use it often. Also the extra ear cups in black was a welcome surprise, as I’m not a fan of camouflage. Skullcandy also included a nice black leather storage pouch for the GI.”
“These are a sick pair of headphones, I recommend them to anyone who doesn’t leave the house without a music player. They are comfortable and stylish, though they are not the most compact headphones on the market.”
“If you’re looking to listen to high bit-rate audio, then the GI’s are not for you. If you are in need of a low cost general use pair of full size headphones (use, abuse, then loose) the SkullCandy GI is for you!”
The Skullcandy G.I. retails for $69.95 and sells for as low as $48.93 on some retailers.
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