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At first glance, the Skullcandy Method 360 ANC earbuds might give you déjà vu — they're practically identical in shape and size to Bose's QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds. But the mould isn't Bose's only contribution here; Bose essentially provides the skeleton of these earbuds: the drivers, acoustic tuning, and licensed ear tips and fins from the QC Ultra. Skullcandy adds the skin, wrapping that foundation in lightweight, cheaper plastic and offering a range of bold color options.Skullcandy makes good use of Bose's ergonomic design. With three sizes of ear tips and fins included, I easily found a secure, snug fit that stayed put whether I was commuting, working out, or just lounging. Once fitted properly, the Method 360 ANC feels stable without causing ear fatigue. Control-wise, the touch sensors are intuitive and responsive, and my taps never disrupted the seal — a common frustration with budget earbuds. https://www.soundguys.c |
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Turning on the active noise canceling, I was wowed by just how much of the outside world these in-ears could remove, regardless of their affordable price. HVAC, lawn mowers, and even my 1-year-old's occasional joyous proclamations were no match for the excellent processing on board these buds. They don't quite reach the staggering levels of cancellation, at least to my ears, offered by the full-blown Bose models they're clearly copping their style and sound from, but they're truly not far off. Similarly priced favorites from Nothing, Google, Samsung, and others have what I'd call mediocre sound reduction by comparison.Sound quality is also excellent, with a surprising amount of sub-bass content (hard to do on earbuds with noise canceling) and a very wide stereo image. I was really noticing some of the panning choices on recordings like Sam Evian's "Rollin' In." The kick drum and bass really soaks through the bottom of the headphones without taking over the mid and high range, which can sometimes happen on cheaper earbuds. There is a real life to this listening experience in the midrange, with vocals, pianos, guitars, and other center-heavy instruments each occupying their own musical space. Even jazz sounds good on these, which I didn't expect. The brushes on cymbals in Ahmad Jamal's "Live at the Pershing" recordings sound smooth and clean, with the mumbles of the live audience and the clinking of glasses peeking through in the background just so. https://www.wired.com/review/skul...d-360-anc/ |
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At first glance, the Skullcandy Method 360 ANC earbuds might give you déjà vu — they're practically identical in shape and size to Bose's QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds. But the mould isn't Bose's only contribution here; Bose essentially provides the skeleton of these earbuds: the drivers, acoustic tuning, and licensed ear tips and fins from the QC Ultra. Skullcandy adds the skin, wrapping that foundation in lightweight, cheaper plastic and offering a range of bold color options.Skullcandy makes good use of Bose's ergonomic design. With three sizes of ear tips and fins included, I easily found a secure, snug fit that stayed put whether I was commuting, working out, or just lounging. Once fitted properly, the Method 360 ANC feels stable without causing ear fatigue. Control-wise, the touch sensors are intuitive and responsive, and my taps never disrupted the seal — a common frustration with budget earbuds. https://www.soundguys.c |
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Turning on the active noise canceling, I was wowed by just how much of the outside world these in-ears could remove, regardless of their affordable price. HVAC, lawn mowers, and even my 1-year-old's occasional joyous proclamations were no match for the excellent processing on board these buds. They don't quite reach the staggering levels of cancellation, at least to my ears, offered by the full-blown Bose models they're clearly copping their style and sound from, but they're truly not far off. Similarly priced favorites from Nothing, Google, Samsung, and others have what I'd call mediocre sound reduction by comparison.Sound quality is also excellent, with a surprising amount of sub-bass content (hard to do on earbuds with noise canceling) and a very wide stereo image. I was really noticing some of the panning choices on recordings like Sam Evian's "Rollin' In." The kick drum and bass really soaks through the bottom of the headphones without taking over the mid and high range, which can sometimes happen on cheaper earbuds. There is a real life to this listening experience in the midrange, with vocals, pianos, guitars, and other center-heavy instruments each occupying their own musical space. Even jazz sounds good on these, which I didn't expect. The brushes on cymbals in Ahmad Jamal's "Live at the Pershing" recordings sound smooth and clean, with the mumbles of the live audience and the clinking of glasses peeking through in the background just so. https://www.wired.com/review/skul...d-360-anc/ |
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