Experience with Skullcandy's latest Crusher 540 Active workout headphones left my head vibrating profoundly
The Beats headphones Crusher 540 Active, a new addition to the Skullcandy family, have hit the market with promises of gym readiness and improved sweat resistance. A reviewer from T3 recently put these headphones to the test, assessing their performance during workouts in August before the product's official release.
Made of plastic, the Gymshark Crusher 540 Active headphones feel well-put-together and lightweight. They boast a claimed 'moisture-fighting nano-coating' and breathable ear cushions, making them suitable for intense gym sessions.
However, during the review, it was found that the headphones do not deliver on the adjusted clamp force claim. Despite being designed for those who work out with weights, they kept falling off during bench presses.
The Beats headphones Crusher 540 Active offer decent sound performance, with the treble, lows, and mids being described as nice, bubbly, sonorous, and well-balanced, respectively. The headphones also feature massive 40 mm drivers that help keep distortion under control, even when the bass is turned up, resulting in excellent bass performance, especially when the slider is turned up a notch.
The headphones are priced at £170/ $210 (~AU$315.61) and are available at Skullcandy UK and Skullcandy US. They come with a fabric pouch, making them portable and easier to carry in a gymshark bag or backpack.
It's worth noting that the Beats headphones Crusher 540 Active do not have active noise cancellation (ANC) and rely on passive noise cancellation through earcups. They are comfortable to wear, even with glasses, due to the lack of clamp force. However, this may not be ideal for gym workouts and other types of exercise, such as running, where a secure fit is essential.
Long-term testing is required to confirm if abusing the slider might result in the drivers giving up the fight prematurely. Despite this potential issue, the Beats headphones Crusher 540 Active are a decent mid-range option for those seeking gym-ready headphones with good sound performance and improved sweat and moisture resistance compared to previous models.
The reviewer's favorite Beats headphones remain the Crusher Evos, which went viral due to their insane bass output and added active noise cancellation in the second iteration. Nevertheless, the Beats headphones Crusher 540 Active offer a solid alternative for those seeking gym-ready headphones without active noise cancellation.
In summary, the Beats headphones Crusher 540 Active are a decent mid-range option with good sound performance and improved sweat and moisture resistance. While they may not be the go-to headphones for the gym due to the lack of clamp force, they are gym-ready, featuring a lighter-weight design, sweat and water resistance, noise isolation, and up to 40 hours of battery life with Rapid Charge.
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