Gadgenista Review: Skullcandy LowRider Headphones Will Make You Giddy!
July 24, 2008 by Lia Espina
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I’ve been lusting after Skullcandy headphones since last year and I’m so happy that it has finally, and officially reached the Philippine shores.
And I’m even happier that I’ve FINALLY succumbed to buying one for myself yesterday!
I’ve been seeing Skullcandy headphones in Apple stores recently and it has taken ALL of my willpower not to buy one. I wasn’t so sure if it was going to be a joy purchase that I might end up regretting.
But a new clothes store opened up near our office and they carry Skullcandy headphones. I pass by it every single day and I guess my willpower just wore out, hahaha.
Anyway, on to the review!
Looks
There’s no doubt that these headphones are the sweetest looking, most fashionable headphones I’ve ever since. I don’t know how they did it, but you just want to own one when you look at the headphones. They have a wide variety of designs, too. You can check them out at Skullcandy. I wanted a pink one (why am I not surprised!?!) but they didn’t have stock. Anyway, purple is one of my favorite colors, too!
Comfort
I was testing the headphones out yesterday and I probably wore them for around 4 hours straight. No painful ears! Very comfortable! And this coming from a girl who absolutely hates the feeling of anything squishing her head or her ears.
Sound Quality
For Php 2,000 (that’s around $45.00), the sound quality isn’t so bad. The quality is actually above average. But if you’re going to compare it to any Bose or JBL headphones, then you will be extremely disappointed. But he-llo, that comparison is just simply ridiculous! That’s like comparing a Honda to a Mercedez Benz! (No offense to Honda fanatics, hehe)
Anyway, I tested out the bass using Trance Bass – THX Ultimate Subwoofer Test (it’s an mp3 file, just google it or search over Lime Wire). I played the song at max volume and I’m happy to say that the bass didn’t crack at all! But in my opinion, the bass could still go lower.
I also tested the clarity using Virtual Barbershop and I actually cringed when “he was snipping near my ears”, haha. So I guess that’s a good thing!
So all in all, I’m pretty much happy with my purchase! I’m actually still giddy about it actually, haha!
Where to buy: Skullcandy
Me, me, me! I want one! Pwede kaya sa iPhone ‘to, because my current white ones are just falling apart!
i think it’s compatible with any gadget
Wow, those cost half the price here in the US. I don’t have that model but the cheaper earbuds. Word of warning tho, I’ve only had my earbuds for 3 months and they are starting to go out on me.
I usually buy Sony/JVC/Panasonic earbuds/headphones but decided to try Skullcandy as it’s a cute brand.
It’s $39.95 in the skullcandy website… so that would be around Php 1,700… that would make +300 for shipping here, haha
I’ll let you know how long the headphones last for me, haha!
By the way, it’s supposed to have “limited” lifetime warranty, u might wanna contact skullcandy for a replacement or something
They charge that much on their own website? In stores, it’s on sale for $24.95 and sometimes at $19.99!
Ah, I threw away all the packaging which contained the warrenty. It’s ok, they only cost me $7 so it’s really no big loss. I’ll just replace them with another pair from a different brand.
i’ve been wanting this since i first saw them.
but i got the Smokin’ Buds since this isn’t very practical for everyday commute and what-nots.
harhar.
i still am aiming for one when i get another windfall.
love purple! ^_^
Dagnabit, you beat me to owning a set of Lowrider Skullcandy XD I want the pink set too. It’s just that Powermac’s warranty is only good for seven days so I am thinking of looking for other sources with better warranty. Waaah! You make me want them all the more ;_;
wer did u buy dis?? txt me namn 0917/09228555692. . tnx
hi! i just want to ask where did you bought your skull candy? what store? tnx =)
hi! i just want to ask where you bought your skullcandy
WHOA!! I ALREADY BOUGHT A PINK ONE LAST AUGUST HAHA. WHEN I SAW IT IN AN APPLE STORE I ALREADY BOUGHT IT THE NEXT DAY HAHA. IT’S MORE DURABLE THAN THOSE OF APPLE’S EARPHONES HONESTLY HAHA. COZ THE LATTER IS EASILY BREAKABLE SO THE TENDENCY IS YOURE GOING TO BUY ANOTHER WHICH IS MUCH EXPENSIVE =] SKULLCANDY IS CUTE, DURABLE AND OF COURSE, IT HAS A GREAT SOUND QUALITY AND THEY ARE NOT HEAVY! HAHAHA! MY HEADBANDS ARE TIGHTER THAN MY SKULLCANDY! LMAO. IN ADDITION TO THAT, IM THE ONLY WHO HAVE SKULLCANDY HEADPHONES IN OUR SCHOOL. HAHHA. WAY TOO COOL HUH! LOL
my skull crasher only last 2 weeks huhuhuhu too bad for me it cost me 3500 ph…. damn maybe i’ll try hesh or g.i next time…
skull crasher is the one with subwoofer
i got myself a pair of skullcrushers yesterday, while my girlfriend got a lowrider (same color as yours, lia, hehehe). we both got it at alabang.
sound-wise, without a doubt, both are clear and resonant. however, bass-wise, the skullcrushers are a notch up than the lowrider; you can really feel the bass when matched with rock tracks or electronica. =) hence, if you’re after the “kick”, go for the skullcrushers.
this is my advanced christmas gift to myself. weeheeheehee! =)
i bought mine at mobile 1, glorietta 3. it has 2 years warranty.
don’t ever buy a skullcandy !!
I had a skullcandy for 2 days.
after 2 days he whas broken; !!
hey im new to this and i want to buy a pair of lowriders in pasig city philippines could u tell me where to get them or if not in pasig at least with iin the vicinity
Hi cassie, you can try checking out any stores that sell Apple accessories. They usually carry them
Wow I just got my LOWRIDERS Today and They are Absolutly AMAZING! I’d Defiantly RECOMAND IT
the sound quality os out of this world 
san ba nakakabili ng skullcandy lowrider?
these headphones are sick as hell, but ya they break really easily, mine broke after like 2 weeks and now music only comes out of the left ear….it sucks