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Skullcandy ANC 2 Grinder Review
The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Noise Canceling Headphones ($229.99) cost less and last longer than their predecessors, but the main draw here is the insane amount of bass they can pump out. If that’s the type of signature sound you’re looking for, and you appreciate a comfortable, sleek design, you can end your search here. Just keep in mind that competing headphones like the $329 Bose QuietComfort 45 offer much better active noise cancellation (ANC). Understated style Available in matte black, the Crusher ANC 2 over-ear headphones are refined and modern. They feel comfortable during long listening sessions thanks to the generous memory foam padding in the ear cups and…
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Shure Aonic 40 review: Powerful ANC and solid audio performance
In one look Expert rating Benefits ANC level can be adjusted to match your environment Excellent call quality Does not require power to work with 3.5mm cable Extensive EQ control in the Shure Play app The inconvenients Highest ANC setting causes eardrum suction No LDAC support Our opinion The Shure Aonic 40 is a worthy competitor to the more expensive wireless headphones from Sony and Bose. Price when reviewing $249.00 Best Price Today: Shure Aonic 40 $249.00 $249.99 The Shure brand might make you think of professional audio gear more than consumer electronics, but the Shure Aonic 40 noise canceling headphones are worth comparing to what market leaders Bose and…