Skullcandy’s bass-boosting Crusher headphones now come with Bose’s ANC

Skullcandy launched the Crusher 1080 ANC, a $279.99 wireless headphone that combines its signature bass-boosting dual-driver design with Bose technologies. The new model adds QuietControl ANC and head-tracking spatial audio, aiming to improve sound quality when bass is heavily boosted.

The partnership shows Skullcandy trying to move its Crusher line beyond niche bass appeal by borrowing premium features associated with higher-end headphones. It also reflects a broader trend of audio brands using ANC and spatial audio as table-stakes features in midrange products.