When I first pulled Skullcandy's Ink'd Wireless neckband-style Bluetooth headphone out its box, I had pretty low expectations. Frankly, it looks and feels a little cheap. And, to be fair, it is: it lists for $50, and we've already seen at least on sale at Best Buy (since ended) where it was selling for $40. Show The first thing you'll notice about the Ink'd Wireless is that it's very lightweight. If you have a collared shirt on, you'll barely feel it around your neck. The band's got some flexibility to it, which is good, and while the cords that run from the neckband to the earbuds seem a little thin, some of LG's Tone headphones have very thin cords (they're retractable on some models) and I haven't had a problem with them breaking or fraying over time.
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We got the plain black version, but the Ink'd Wireless is also available in other color options. Sarah Tew/CNETYou'll find the integrated remote on the left side of the neckband. I liked that the controls were large and easy to operate by feel. There's a pause/play button that also doubles as a call answer/end button and volume controls that double as track control buttons. You hold down the volume up button to advance a track forward and hold the volume down button to skip back a track. The buds themselves are all plastic -- they're very lightweight -- and the headphone ships with two sizes of silicon eartips. With the larger "default" set, I was able to get tight seal and surprisingly secure fit. It's very important to be able to get a tight seal or sound quality will suffer, particularly the bass performance. About that sound quality -- it exceeded my expectations. You don't get the treble and bass push you get from a lot headphones these days (the sound is pretty balanced). And while there isn't a ton a bass -- Chairlift's "Show U Off" sounds fairly subdued, for example-- so this isn't going to be the greatest headphone for hip hop and club music. But it offers decent clarity in the treble and midrange and measures up well against neckband-style Bluetooth headphones that I've tested that cost almost twice as much. (Don't expect the world from the sound, but most people should be happy with it for the price).
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Close up of the eabuds. Sarah Tew/CNETUsed as a headset, call quality was also decent. It's not going to be perform as well as something like the Jabra Halo Smart, which is specifically designed to be used as a headset and features noise reduction technology, but it performed well enough in quieter environments. Battery life is rated at 7 hours at 75 percent volume. That's about in line with what other neckband-style Bluetooth headphones offer. Skullcandy doesn't mention anything about the headphone being sweat resistant, but it's a headphone you should be able to use for light workouts without a problem. You may be able to run with it, but I can't tell you if the earbuds will stay in your ears if you sweat a lot -- or how well the headphone will hold up over time.
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The integrated remote control. Sarah Tew/CNETThe long and short it is I wasn't expecting much from the Ink'd Wireless. I thought I'd like it less than the its earlier Smokin' Buds 2 neckband-style Bluetooth headphone, which I didn't think was anything special. However, the Ink'd Wireless grew on me as I used it. Yes, it looks a little cheap. And it's missing extra features like magnetized buds. Also, there's no way to adjust the cord lengths. But the sound is decent, and it's comfortable to wear. If Skullcandy could get the price down closer to $35, which is what some entry-level LG Tone headphones cost online, I'd call it a great bargain Bluetooth headphone. Now it's just just a good one. Score BreakdownDesign 8Features 7Sound 7Value 7
Only Skullcandy headphones are custom-tuned to deliver music you can feel. From the lyrics in your soul to the bass in your bones. “Liked the original, but these rock!” Michelle What's Included Indy™ Evo True Wireless Earbuds Tech Specs Headphone Type: True Wireless In-Ear ReviewsIndy™ Evo True Wireless Earbuds Notify MeEnter your email and we will let you know when Indy™ Evo True Wireless Earbuds in undefined is available. Skullcandy Logo icon-user icon-user-logged-in icon-cart icon-search Email Us icon-br icon-ca icon-de icon-es icon-fr icon-eu icon-in icon-jp icon-mx icon-uk icon-us Play Video Are Skullcandy earbuds high quality?Despite its faults, the Skullcandy Indy is a solid pair of true wireless earbuds. The IP55 sweatproof rating, good fit, and clear mids and highs make it a great choice for exercising or listening to podcasts.
Which earbud is best for music?The best wireless earbuds in 2022. Sony WF-1000XM4. Best overall wireless earbuds. ... . Jabra Elite 3. Best earbuds under $100. ... . Bose QuietComfort Earbuds. Best noise-canceling earbuds. ... . Beats Fit Pro. Best earbuds for working out. ... . Apple AirPods Pro. ... . Samsung Galaxy Buds 2. ... . Google Pixel Buds Pro. ... . Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3.. How is the sound quality of Skullcandy earbuds?The Skullcandy Dime earphones were loud, and the in-canal fit and engaging nature of the sound made for a pleasant listening experience on the whole. Although I largely used these earphones indoors, the occasional trip outside didn't affect sound quality too much despite the lack of active noise cancellation.
Is Skullcandy better than Apple?Side-by-Side Comparison
The Apple AirPods (2nd generation) Truly Wireless and the Skullcandy Indy Truly Wireless have different strengths. The Apple have a better build quality and recharge much more quickly. They also have a more neutral sound profile, which some may prefer, although it lacks low-bass.
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