Bottom Line
A classic design, with revolutionary sound, the Skullcandy Hesh 2.0 make a very bold statement. Terrific sound accompanies the iconic rebel-look that have made Skullcandies famous.
Comfort, Blocks Ambient Noise, Detachable Cable, Sound Isolating Design, Terrific Crisp Vocals, Fabulous Design and Construction, Massive 50mm Driver
Nothing we can think of… maybe the Skullcandy logo could be…umm… bigger ( umm… less glossy?)
The Specs
Driver Diameter: 50mm
Magnet Type: Neodymium
Frequency: 20-20000Hz
Impedance: 35 Ohms
Max Input Power: 400mW
Sound Pressure: 105db ( 1mW/500Hz)
Sound Isolating: Yes
Skullcandy Supreme Sound: Yes
Ear Cushion: Leather
Folding: No
Coil Cord: No ( Cord is Detachable)
What’s in the Box: Satin bag, manual, detachable cord, headphones
Plug Type: 3.5mm gold-plated plug (1/8”)
Model Number: Skullcandy Hesh 2.0 S6HSDZ-161
How it Tested
The Hesh 2.0 is one special set of headphones that every DJ should own. Here’s how it tested:
- Sound in Surround Sound : Deep Bass and Precision Highs
- Sound in Rock Music : Clear, Crisp Vocals; Terrific Highs
- Sound in Rap Music: Crisp Vocals, good Bass Balance; Rich Treble
- Sound in Pop & RB: Clear and Crisp Vocals; Rich Acoustics
Test Cautions:
Be advised that to achieve optimal sound you will have to raise the volume of your device ( see under More Info)
The Hesh 2.0 work best with rich, 256kbs or higher bit rate music. Low-quality sound will perform poorly with these headphones.
More Info
Something we should point out: Because the Hesh 2.0 use a large impedance, you will have to turn up the volume of your device higher than normal to achieve optimal sound. This is simply because the Hesh sport a 35 Ohm impedance… this is normal and should not be a problem.
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