Skullcandy 50-50

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 7 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

0
Average:

4
Bad:

2

Pros:

Provides lots of bass (if that's what you're looking for), Easy to fit in your ears.
The Skullcandy 50/50 earbuds come in a variety of colors and offer plenty of bass. They feature an inline mic as well as playback and volume controls for the iPod/iPhone.
Affordable. Deep bass response. Secure fit. Some passive noise reduction. Built-in iPhone/iPod controls.

Cons:

Microphone performance below average, Bass can be overwhelming
Bold design is not for everyone. Although secure, earpieces may need to be adjusted to improve audio performance.

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Last revision on March 6, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Provides lots of bass (if that's what you're looking for), Easy to fit in your ears
The Skullcandy 50/50 earbuds come in a variety of colors and offer plenty of bass. They feature an inline mic as well as playback and volume controls for the iPod/iPhone
Affordable. Deep bass response. Secure fit. Some passive noise reduction. Built-in iPhone/iPod controls

Reviewers Didn't Like

Microphone performance below average, Bass can be overwhelming
Bold design is not for everyone. Although secure, earpieces may need to be adjusted to improve audio performance

Expert reviews and ratings

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By Onheadphones on June 27, 2011

A comfy, lightweight pair of earphones with fantastic low-level response, but overall audio performance could be...

By Pocket-lint on May 05, 2011

The 50/50s inject a welcome dose of colour as the pair on test are bright red. They come with a small nylon carry case, and include an in-line volume control and mic. But, for all their aesthetics and the added functionality, they’re lacking in...

By What Hi-Fi? on August 12, 2010

Despite finding its bass to be often overwhelming, we think the Skullcandy 50/50 is a nice headset for certain audiences. We know there are plenty of listeners out there - particularly those who listen to electronic music and hip-hop, and those who...

By PC Advisor on July 28, 2010

Until recently I hadn’t paid much attention to Skullcandy’s headphones and headsets—the company’s focus on extreme sports, punk- and hip-hop-inspired aesthetics, and too-clever product names (case in point: “Smokin’...

By Macworld on July 27, 2010

The Skullcandy 50/50 earbuds offer big bass and useful features for a reasonable price--just don't expect top-notch...

By cnet on June 17, 2010

Priced at just under $50, Skullcandy's 50/50 earphones are a solid low-cost choice for extreme bass lovers with...

By PC Mag on March 16, 2010