Skullcandy Lowrider Headphones (Metallic Red)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 3.5 x 13 inches ; 13.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0014JE61U
• Item model number: CH88-SKC29
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (81 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 1, 2008

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Designed for Active People

Since the beginning of 2003, Skullcandy has been creating the highest quality sport headphones for some of the world's top action-sport athletes. Known for their portability, durability and style, Skullcandy's sport headphones are great for use on the mountain, on your bike, on your boat, on your skateboard, on your computer or on your MP3 player. Founded in Park City, Utah, in the heart of the mountains, Skullcandy understands the needs of the outdoor enthusiast, and they bring the best in active sport headphone technology to the Skullcandy sport headphones. Their diverse and ever-evolving lines of sport headphones meet the demands of their customers all across the world—whether you're launching your snowboard off a 17-foot cornice, spinning vinyl in a late night club, or catching air on a motocross first place finish, Skullcandy's sport headphones will have you taking your music wherever you go, and you'll look good while you do it. They know how important your music is to you, so they have developed sport headphones that will keep your tunes in your head at all times.

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Great Sound with Urban Style

Available in a wide range of colors

Great for Travel

The Skullcandy Lowrider headphones are as loud as they are portable. With 40-millimeter speakers and an ability to fold in half, these headphones are favorites of travelers and athletes alike. The plush, leather wrapped earcups and leather headpads will keep your comfort level at an all time high with your seat back and tray table down or while you're bumpin' on the lift. A 47-inch cord gives you the mobility you need.

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Product Description

Skullcandy Lowrider Headphones pack a monster 40mm driver into a super-small chassis, providing you with big sound in a highly portable package. The 1.2-meter cord gives you the freedom you need without becoming cumbersome, and the high quality 3.5mm plug is gold plated to resist corrosion. With 90-degree swiveling DJ-style earcups and a unique fold-up headband, Skullcandy Lowrider Headphones are ready to roll whenever you need them.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pay Attention to how you put these on, June 23, 2009

By	R. Yuen "``<(>~<)>``" (California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Skullcandy SC-LOW/BG Lowrider Headphone (Black and Gold) (Electronics)

Most of us who use these types of headphones don't pay attention to how far we stretch the band when placing it over our head. It's really quite a lot of stress and stretch. If you pay attention then you won't have a problem.
You don't have to baby these headphones. The only weak point is the middle of the headband, which is connected by a metal screw bar.

If you pay attention to how you put them on (ie: adjust the side lengths and then slide them over your head); you'll be fine. Sound quality is good all around. Better than the earbuds you get w/ your Ipod.
Take care of this, don't wrap your cords too taunt, or fast and vigorously; this pulls the cords loose.

These are marketed as Sports Headphones on SkullCandy's website. I would say they're good for walking and maybe running. They're snug but not snug enough to stay on when bouncing, jumping, boarding etc. The best upside is that you get no "tapping" noise when touching or bumping the wires.

Pros:
- good sound
- comfortable
- Adjustable
- folds up and stores easily
- good for walking
- No wire noise

Cons:
- Not really Sports Headphones
- No Noise Reduction! (a tiny bit BETTER than regular Ipod earbuds)
only an issue when in a car or airplane
NOT an issue while walking or on the train
(tested only on BART in CA Bay Area)

- NOT for high bass listeners or hardcore music, heavy metal, Rap etc.
- A little awkward to wrap wires around the folded headphones when storing

- THE BIG ONE: head band is weaker than most NON-Foldable headphones; but still durable, provided care (what did you expect for foldys?)
bottom line: its delicate BUT NOT FRAGILE!

PS I bought the green/black from OneCall for $35. I would still trust all sellers of SkullCandy Lowriders

PSS
OH YEAH and wear these backwards ie(Right cup on Left ear). That way you can swivel the cup into your ear (much better isolation of sound). IDK why they overlooked this.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Let down, February 6, 2009

By	John L - See all my reviews

This review is from: Skullcandy Lowrider Headphones (Silver and Red) (Electronics)

I bought these headphones late august of 2008, thinking that they would be high quality sound for an affordable price, and a great look. Regretfully, these headphones' overall quality was decent at best. I had to bring my first pair back to the store three weeks in when the red plastic itself (not the metal hinge) snapped directly in half when I was puting them on one morning. I took them back for another pair, which broke about a month later when the right earphone stopped working. So I brought them in for Another return. Month and a half later: same thing happened. Finally I just brought back my fourth pair last week, after the same right earphone died like the other two, this time I refused to leave the store with another pair like they kept replacing mine with. So now ive got 60 bucks for best buy, and a distinct lack of headphones...

The the pros/cons:
-The headphones have decent sound quality at best, but nowhere near what I was expecting from a 40mm driver, which is in most professional quality headphones from other brands
-Cheaply made; the headphones always creak and feel like they might fall apart at any second (which in one case they did), and Im guessing that using them on higher volumes for periods of time will inevitably cause them to go faulty.
-Probabby the only pro to these headphones is their look. Very cool & sleek design/colors. These headphones got Alot of comments when I had them, but looks shouldnt really be your deciding factor in buying headphones if youre really into your music.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sound as Good as they Look!, March 18, 2008

By	Robin (New York USA) - See all my reviews

Sound as Good as they Look!

First off, these headphones are stylish! I have a red ipod nano and the red headphones match it very well.
I have had problems with my ipod earbuds coming out, which is why I wanted to get a set of full headphones. I have 3 "over the head" headphones now, and these are my favorites. I've been very happy with these. The padding on the top ensures that the 'headband' part never touches or squishes your head, and the ears are well padded as well. They're very comfortable and lightweight - so comfortable you can forget you are wearing them. I often listen to music while I sleep, and I am happy to say that you can sleep comfortably in these headphones.
For the price, these headphones provide exceptional sound quality. The first time I used them with my nano I was shocked -- I never knew my ipod music could sound so good! The sound is crisp and clear. As an adult in her 40's, I'd say they sound great. They also do a great job drowning out various annoying background noises in the city - from barking dogs to fighting neighbors.
The cord is 4 feet long. I use the headphones both when I am listening to my ipod and active, and when I am seated using my laptop. This is an ideal cord length for me, I have never had a problem with the cord length being too long or too short.
They are easy to transport too. They fold flat, and easy to store and pack. They fit into a backpack or laptop case with ease.
Overall, great sound for the price!