Skullcandy Smokin' Buds headphones (Rasta)
Manufacturer: Skullcandy Part number: S2SBDZ-058
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- Bottom Line:
- Although sound quality isn't the greatest, the Skullcandy Smokin' Buds provide a funky design and some compelling features for the price. They're a solid budget option for music phone owners.
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CNET editors' review
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds headphones (Rasta) price range: $14.99 - $29.99
- Reviewed by: Jasmine France
- Reviewed on: 11/02/2009
The good: The Skullcandy Smokin' Buds earphones come in a wide variety of color combos, and the cloth-covered cable is thick and seems durable. They're affordably priced and offer some compelling extras, such as an inline mic.
The bad: The sound quality of the Skullcandy Smokin' Buds is not great, and the earbuds are not particularly comfortable.
The bottom line: Although sound quality isn't the greatest, the Skullcandy Smokin' Buds provide a funky design and some compelling features for the price. They're a solid budget option for music phone owners.
Skullcandy has made quite a name for itself in the headphone world, thanks largely to its focus on funky fashion and durable designs aimed at extreme-sports enthusiasts. Indeed, the company is known for a variety of things, and we seriously doubt you'll find subtlety among them. If ever a product could illustrate this point, it's the Skullcandy Smokin' Buds earphones ($30), with an in-your-face name worthy of their loud design. As we've come to expect from the company's earbuds, these 'phones aren't terribly impressive in terms of sound quality, but they do offer a solid array of compelling features for the price. Teens and tweens will no doubt be more than satisfied with this set.
To be frank, the Smokin' Buds wouldn't be Skullcandy earphones if they didn't come in a plethora of crazy color combos. Here, you can choose from 22 varieties, including a relatively mild all-black version, a Jamaican flag-worthy Rasta configuration, and an ever-so-slightly marked-up ($32) Paul Frank model with a dual-toned cable. It's worth noting that the cords are cloth-coated and exceptionally thick, earning the earphones points in the durability arena. A short way down the left cable, you'll find an integrated mic with a call answer/end button for use with the iPhone or other music phones. Skullcandy also includes a volume slider farther down the cord, which is another nice offering at this price point. There's also a drawstring pouch in the package for storing the earphones.
The earpieces of the Smokin' Buds are fairly typical: rather small and made of cheap plastic, with a "C" hook that attaches the 'buds to the arm. One 'bud features a skull logo, while the other spells out the brand name in its entirety. Skullcandy includes three silicone ear sleeves in a variety of sizes to help with fit, but we had some problems there. The smallest size didn't form enough of a seal with our ear to produce the desired low-end response, and the medium size was too large and didn't fit comfortably.
As for audio quality in general, the Smokin' Buds aren't going to blow you away. Clarity and high-end detail suffer the most, and while the midrange has reasonable warmth to it, it's far from the rich response we really crave. The standout is the bass, and even that is mostly underwhelming, at times suffering from distortion. Still, these earphones are only $30, and they do sound better than stock earbuds. Plus, they offer a durable, funky design that's suitable for their teen audience, specifically those who are constantly active. And we applaud Skullcandy for offering a built-in mic at this price range.
User reviews
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TOOOOO fragile and worst customer service (warantee)
by foodwatermusic on January 22, 2011
Pros: The sound is not bad and cool designs with ok price
Cons: whats the point if it sounds and looks good if it breakins in a few months?
Custormer Service is horrible.Summary: Basically, you buy the headphones/earphones because they do look good and have an ok audio system. The price is fine but whats use is it if its gonna break ...
Summary: Basically, you buy the headphones/earphones because they do look good and have an ok audio system. The price is fine but whats use is it if its gonna break right away? So you break your headphones ($70) after you use them for less than two months so you go to the store and ask for a new set since they do have a one-year guarantee but these people will do their best to find the an excuse for the and blame the breaking on you. Then they give you a cheap offer. Buy another one that is the same price as the one you had bought for half the price. Finally you feel like you can take good care of this one so you buy it and waste 35$ buying another one that the people say is the strongest one and will most likely not break. Then you use your headphones/earphones for another month or so with good care until now it didn't break but instead the cords suddenly won't work and or the whole thing won't play the music unless you press in the plug in a certain angle and keep it there which is impossible. So now you've just wasted around $105 for some music to last around 2 and a half months.
My suggestion: Unless you're into breaking headphones/earphones, i dont recommend buying this.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Worst customer service / warantee I've ever seen!
by rnkmorin on May 6, 2010
Pros: None! The quality is bad and the warantee and customer service is even worse!
Cons: Very poor customer service and warantee service.
Summary: We bought a pair of $75 Skullcandy headphones for my son for Christmas. They didn't work well, so we contacted them for an RMA to return them for either ...
Summary: We bought a pair of $75 Skullcandy headphones for my son for Christmas. They didn't work well, so we contacted them for an RMA to return them for either repair of replacement. We sent them back, and after not hearing anything for a month, tried to contact them to see what was going on. We sent repeated emails, with no reply from them. We tried calling their toll free number, and got put on hold for about an hour, only to be hung up on after they finally answered. After repeating this several times, they finally answered and said they would send out a replacement pair right away. Another month went by with nothing, so we tried to contact them again, going through the same hurdles to get through. When we finally got through, they told us that that particular model was no longer available, and we would have to pick something else. We told them we paid $75 for them, and they could send something comparable (it was a headphone / microphone combo). Another month went by, and still nothing. We contacted them again (again having difficulty getting through), and they told us that we had to pick a color. We told them to just send a black pair. Again, another month goes by, and nothing. We contacted them again and threatened to report them to the Better Business Bureau. In mid May, we finally received a replacement for the pair we sent to them in December. We opened up the package to find they sent us a pair of $30 ear buds!!! Very disappointing experience, and I will NEVER buy another pair of Skullcandy headphones ever again.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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A very poor quality product
by jon214thab on February 28, 2012
Pros: -"low" price
Cons: -Below average sound
-FragileSummary: Owned 2 separate pairs of these and both times they broke within weeks. One the first pair I had one of the buds stop giving sound as well. I enjoy ...
Summary: Owned 2 separate pairs of these and both times they broke within weeks. One the first pair I had one of the buds stop giving sound as well. I enjoy good audio quality and was not impressed at all with these. A fashion accessory and not really designed for someone who enjoys their music.
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Good ear buds but nothing like my old skullcandy's.
by HomesteadApache on January 6, 2012
Pros: They are really cool looking, and for me are very comfortable. They are also really affordable.
Cons: Well, the sound quality is not that great and sometimes the earbud can fall out of your ear.
Summary: They are good headphones/ear buds for the price, but other skullcandy headphones/ear buds are better.
Summary: They are good headphones/ear buds for the price, but other skullcandy headphones/ear buds are better.
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Love the "Cantangle" technology! See below..
by power90801 on November 29, 2011
Pros: They sound decent for the money. The variety of rubber ear pieces is a nice touch as well...
Cons: See Summary...
Summary: I have to compliment Skullcandy on their patented technology called "Cantangle". This ground breaking technology refers to the Ear Bud style headphones which if they "can tangle they will tangle". ...
Summary: I have to compliment Skullcandy on their patented technology called "Cantangle". This ground breaking technology refers to the Ear Bud style headphones which if they "can tangle they will tangle". Look at them wrong and their tangled. Enjoy the moments of unraveling the spaghetti otherwise known as the wiring for these things as you scramble to answer that call. Now don't get me wrong once you are good to go and have them nicely in place they work just fine. But remember, they are so very temperamental so tread lightly and give them the respect they demand or they will drive you crazy...
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quite good sound quality, but terrible quality overall
by talamalopilis on May 31, 2011
Pros: deffinatly not poor sound quality but nothing impresive, good price.
Cons: ive had 3 pairs of these so far and my last two only lasted 2 months each, the price seems fair at the time but considering how easily they break its not worth it.
Summary: BUT, it is not like they are fragile, no its more like an inevitable break. You can accidentally step on them and they'll be ok (depending) but youll find ...
Summary: BUT, it is not like they are fragile, no its more like an inevitable break. You can accidentally step on them and they'll be ok (depending) but youll find yourself listening to them one day and then one side goes out... forever.
and its very frustrating because you cannot put a fault on how they broke. i will never buy another pair of these because there is nothing i can do to not have these break. -
Don't buy them, they are not comfy, look elsewhere.
by roberthughwells on May 6, 2011
Pros: None I can think of.
Cons: They fell out every time I had them in and moved. They damaged my ears by making them red and caused sores on the canal.
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Quality isn't bad, but it won't last more than 2 months
by eighteendumb on January 24, 2011
Pros: - the sound quality isn't bad, gets the bass across for the majority of my electronica, electro-heavy songs.
- they get compliments because the rasta colored ones look goodCons: - this is my third pair of these earbuds, and not a single pair has lasted me more than 2 months. Either they short out, or one of the earbuds just stops working (such as my most recent pair).
Summary: Although the quality of these are pretty good, they are nothing more exceptional than other in-ear buds, and their lifespan makes them a very unwise buy. For the money you ...
Summary: Although the quality of these are pretty good, they are nothing more exceptional than other in-ear buds, and their lifespan makes them a very unwise buy. For the money you spend, its WAY more cost effective to get a good pair of klipsch's, bose or even sony's that will last 4 times the length.
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Sound was good, but it might not last more than a year.
by shaniwrites on June 7, 2010
Pros: Looks good, I like the Rasta/Caribbean look. Easy to adjust volume control.
Cons: The construction wasn't up to par with the Skull Candy standard.
Summary: The green rubber peeled off and the wire began to show, although this may have been part my fault, because I'd never use the case, instead I wrap the ...
Summary: The green rubber peeled off and the wire began to show, although this may have been part my fault, because I'd never use the case, instead I wrap the headphones and throw them in my backpack. Nice look, but it might not last and I wish the wire was wrapped in a rubber rather than a plastic.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Skullcandy
- Part number: S2SBDZ-058
- Description: When all you want to hear is your music, Skullcandy's exclusive noise eliminating sleeve makes it happen. Smokin' Buds deliver the frequency range and fast response found in full-size headphones in a direct-to-ear package all the while isolating you from external haze.
General
- Product Type Headphones
- Color Rasta
- Recommended Use Portable audio system
- Additional Features Gold-plated plug
Headphones
- Headphones Type Headphones - Binaural
- Headphones Form Factor In-ear ear-bud
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Response Bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Diaphragm 0.4 in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x Headphones cable - Integrated - 4 ft
- Included Accessories Travel bag
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support Limited lifetime warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Lifetime
Product series
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Skullcandy Smokin' Buds headphones (Rasta)
Manufacturer: Skullcandy
Specs: Headphones - Binaural,
Headphones,
In-ear ear-bud,
Rasta,
Stereo,
Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
Gold-plated plug,
Limited warranty - Lifetime -
Skullcandy Smokin Bud In Ear (Rasta)
Manufacturer: Skullcandy
Specs: Headphones - Binaural,
Headphones,
In-ear ear-bud,
Rasta,
Stereo,
Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
Gold-plated plug -
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds headphones (Purple)
Manufacturer: Skullcandy
Specs: Headphones - Binaural,
Headphones,
In-ear ear-bud,
Purple,
Stereo,
Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
Gold-plated plug -
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds headphones (Black/Pink)
Manufacturer: Skullcandy
Specs: Headphones - Binaural,
Headphones,
In-ear ear-bud,
Pink,
Stereo,
Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
Gold-plated plug -
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds headphones (White)
Manufacturer: Skullcandy
Specs: Headphones - Binaural,
Headphones,
In-ear ear-bud,
White,
Stereo,
Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
Gold-plated plug -
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds Headphones (Black)
Manufacturer: Skullcandy
Specs: Headphones - Binaural,
Headphones,
In-ear ear-bud,
Black,
Stereo,
Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
Gold-plated plug -
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds headphones (black/chrome)
Manufacturer: Skullcandy
Specs: Headphones - Binaural,
Headphones,
In-ear ear-bud,
Black,
Stereo,
Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
Gold-plated plug -
Skullcandy Smokin Buds headphones (Yellow)
Manufacturer: Skullcandy
Specs: Headphones - Binaural,
Headphones,
In-ear ear-bud,
Yellow,
Stereo,
Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
Gold-plated plug -
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds headphones (Red/White)
Manufacturer: Skullcandy
Specs: Headphones - Binaural,
Headphones,
In-ear ear-bud,
White,
Stereo,
Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
Gold-plated plug -
Skullcandy Smokin' Bud headphones (mint/black)
Manufacturer: Skullcandy
Specs:
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Skullcandy Smokin' Bud headphones (lime/white)
Manufacturer: Skullcandy
Specs:
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Skullcandy Smokin' Buds headphones (red/white)
Manufacturer: Skullcandy
Specs: Headphones - Binaural,
Headphones,
In-ear ear-bud,
White,
Stereo,
Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
Gold-plated plug,
Limited warranty - Lifetime -
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds headphones (White/Chrome)
Manufacturer: Skullcandy
Specs: Headphones - Binaural,
Headphones,
In-ear ear-bud,
Stereo,
Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
Volume control,
Limited warranty - Replacement - Lifetime -
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds headphones (Mint/Black)
Manufacturer: Skullcandy
Specs: Headphones - Binaural,
Headphones,
In-ear ear-bud,
Black,
Stereo,
Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
Gold-plated plug,
Limited warranty - Replacement - Lifetime -
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds headphones (Black/Red)
Manufacturer: Skullcandy
Specs: Headphones - Binaural,
Headphones,
In-ear ear-bud,
Red,
Stereo,
Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
Gold-plated plug,
Limited warranty - Lifetime -
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds headphones (Pink)
Manufacturer: Skullcandy
Specs: Headphones - Binaural,
Headphones,
In-ear ear-bud,
Pink,
Stereo,
Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
Gold-plated plug,
Limited warranty - Replacement - Lifetime -
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds Headphones (Black)
Manufacturer: Skullcandy
Specs: Headphones - Binaural,
Headphones,
In-ear ear-bud,
Black,
Stereo,
Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
Gold-plated plug,
Rubberized,
Limited warranty - Replacement - Lifetime
Manufacturer info
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- Address:
5990 Trailside Loop, Park City, Utah 84098 - Phone: 435-940-1545
- Email: cris@skullcandy.com
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