That said, the rest of the build quality is top-notch; Skullcandy goes the extra mile to reinforce the cable connection that's notorious for headphone hardware failure, and the tough polycarbonate frame forms a protective skeleton for the vinyl-lined headband. I’ve used several headphones that have these features, but I felt they were laid out and executed very well on the Roc Nations. The company's demo skews young, and we all know the kids don't necessarily care if their music sounds good, as long as it's loud. You've probably seen its krazy-kool neon and graffiti-splattered cans stacked up for sale in mall kiosks, or clamped to the dome of some young'n on a skateboard as he whisks by and spills your latte all over your Haggar slacks. Bought for recent international travel, wanting something that would be durable and comfortable for extended travel times.

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I’m a radiohead/cat power slow music listener and i find they are perfect for music listeners like me. It successfully blocks out exterior noises, but the shortness of the cord made it necessary to add an extension so she could sit in her chair and listen, I do not use this item, but she is happy with it. Finally, the cord terminates in a straight and narrow plug to fit a universe of existing devices and cases.

The mids are more inline with the rest of the sound which can be good or bad depending on your taste. I will say this – if you’re looking to drown out those around you, you’ll either need to crank up the volume, or reach for a different set of headphones. Cushion has very soft leather with very extremely soft foam inside, molds nicely to whatever shape you are. We're also assured that the Aviators will withstand a beating thanks to the nylon-braided cable that extends 1.

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The soundstage is not actually very wide in open standard, but for a small closed portable, it’s pretty impressive. Skullcandy hooks up with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation entertainment company, birthing the ultra-cool Roc Nation Aviator headphones (promo video posted below). But the plastic cup and rims are cheap slimy fingerprint magnets with one drop scratched the brass rims and opened a gap between the seam and the cup.One of the first titles I play nowadays to find out how I’m going to feel about a set of speakers is He Won’t Go by Adele.