Skullcandy Hesh ANC Headphones are available now for $129.99. They come with a short USB-C to USB-A charging cable, a drawstring travel pouch, and Tile built in. The headphones have an impedance of 32 ohms and a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz. ..
The ANC circuitry in these headphones does an excellent job of cancelling out noise, but it can be a bit noisy at high volumes. Additionally, the highs on these headphones seem to escape the circuitry and may be louder than what you’re used to.
ANC produces a high-frequency hiss that is common in inexpensive noise-cancelling headphones. It’s most noticeable in a quiet room, where noise actually gets a bit louder with ANC enabled. You can also hear a bit of hiss, but that’s also normal and not a deal-breaker for this price. Beyond that, ANC also seems to have a noticeable impact on audio performance. When it’s off, there’s a bit more sub-bass depth, and when it’s on, things sound a bit brighter.
The ANC feature on the headphones is a good thing, as it allows you to hear your surroundings without having to remove the headphones. The sound quality is also good, with powerful low-end response on tracks with strong sub-bass, such as “Silent Shout” by The Knife. The bass depth still sounds powerful even at moderate volumes. ..
