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We're not going to lie: we sometimes wish our giveaways could extend out to us as employees. Skullcandy just released its latest lineup of new gear, and the Supreme Sound Hesh -- billed as a mid-tier on-ear headphone that has the sound of sets twice its cost -- looks pretty tempting. The Hesh aims to enhance the bass, natural voice and precision highs, regardless of what you're listening to (we know you enjoy the occasional Air Supply, no need to be ashamed). As always, just read the rules and hook us up with a comment below to enter. There's five sets of headphones to be won this time around!

Update: due to some technical difficulties, we're extending the deadline for submitting your comment to 11:59AM on May 9th. Thanks!

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Engadget Giveaway: win one of five pairs of Skullcandy Hesh on-ear headphones! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 May 2012 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>contestengadget giveawayEngadgetGiveawayfreegiveawayheadphonesheshhesh 2.0Hesh2.0mobilepostcrosson-earon-ear headphonesOn-earHeadphonesskullcandyskullcandy heshskullcandy hesh 2.0SkullcandyHeshSkullcandyHesh2.0Mon, 07 May 2012 11:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Skullcandy Fix versus Yurbuds Ironman ... battle of the in-ear headphones! (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/08/skullcandy-fix-versus-yurbuds-ironman-battle-of-the-in-ear-h/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/08/skullcandy-fix-versus-yurbuds-ironman-battle-of-the-in-ear-h/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/08/skullcandy-fix-versus-yurbuds-ironman-battle-of-the-in-ear-h/#comments
Skullcandy is hitting CES with a characteristically bold claim: its new Fix in-ear headphones are touted as the first to never fall out of your ears, irrespective of the intensity of your physical activity. We've matched them up against the Yurbuds Ironman Series, a rather larger pair of in-ear speakers, which makes the exact same assertion. Both companies have patented their particular technology and both claim to be the one and only true solution. Obviously targeting runners, vigorous exercisers and discreet headbangers, they're priced at $70 for Skullcandy's Fix and $50 for the Yurbuds Ironmans. We've had a pair of each to play around with for a few hours here and sound quality is generally satisfactory on both. The Ironmans are much punchier in the bass range and offer significantly better sound isolation -- a lot of external noise leaks in through the Fix's seal, but the oversized Ironman buds netralize the vast majority of it. Both sets feel comfortable in the ear and shouldn't cause any grief if you opt to wear them for prolonged jogs outdoors ... or impromptu indoor moshing sessions.

Gallery: Skullcandy Fix hands-on


Gallery: Yurbuds Ironman Series hands-on

Skullcandy Fix versus Yurbuds Ironman ... battle of the in-ear headphones! (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Jan 2011 13:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While they may not exactly look like it, these new Roc Nation Aviator headphones are fairly understated compared to some of Skullcandy's other offerings, and it looks like you have Roc Nation co-founder Jay-Z to thank for that. Available in your choice of three different colors, the Aviators sport a foldable design and an "optics-inspired" polycarbonate speaker housing, along with a pair of 40mm full-range mylar drivers with neodymium magnets, and a tangle-free nylon cable complete with an in-line mic and controls. Still no word on a price just yet, but Skullcandy says the headphones will be available sometime in June. Oh, and envy had absolutely nothing to do with the creation of these.

Skullcandy debuts Jay-Z-approved Roc Nation Aviator headphones originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 May 2010 14:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We thought that Skullcandy might not be able to top its Special Edition Metallica Death Magnetic headphones in terms of aesthetic loudness, but we were apparently mistaken. The company's just launched its vast Decibel (dB) Collection, a wide range of wildly styled, Limited Edition "high performance" cans that take design up to eleven, to say the very least. With customizable lines including Big Slick, Vibe, Dream Team, Lurker, Catfight, Audiophile, and Illustrative, it's safe to say that Skullcandy will probably have whatever it is you're looking for in headphones... as long as what you're looking for is truly insane. Hit the read link to check out the myriad designs.

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Skullcandy intros Decibel Collection headphones for the young, hip, and colorblind originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 May 2009 17:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Now isn't this tie-up worthy of all the "awws" you can muster? The poster child for anti-Napster propaganda has teamed up with Skullcandy to deliver a pair of cans to commemorate the band's ninth (and surely most awesome) studio album, Death Magnetic. Two limited edition models will be made available -- the $69.95 Hesh and $49.95 Lowrider -- and those prices include "free" downloads of the aforementioned disc. The Hesh cans (pictured) possess a fatter, more comfortable headband with 50mm drivers, while the Lowrider includes 40mm drivers and a fold-up headband for portability. No telling how long it'll be before these disappear, but we're hearing this strange rumor that pre-loaded clips of Hetfield play underneath your tunes to subconsciously encourage you to uninstall your BitTorrent client. Not like that's even fathomable or anything.

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Skullcandy and Metallica team up on Death Magnetic headphones originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember that Freestyle Audio player that was supposed to blow folks away with its integrated color mirasol display? Yeah, that one that still hasn't shipped? Qualcomm is apparently uninterested in that tiny little factoid, as it's proudly pumping the MFM Pro headphones as the "second color mirasol-enabled design for the US market." According to Jim Cathey, vice president of business development for Qualcomm MEMS Technologies, the deal with Skullcandy is being made to "move mirasol displays into the hands of more consumers," but considering just how long we've been waiting for the aforementioned DAP, we'd say the burden of proof is squarely in its court. Oh, and the ship date for these cans? There isn't one.

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Skullcandy to cram color mirasol display into MFM Pro headphones originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's not like we haven't seen MP3-playing headphones before -- heck, we've even seen 'em from SkullCandy itself -- but the latest pair from the aforementioned firm simplifies things quite a bit. Quietly showcased at CES, the Double Agent cans sport a built-in SD slot and the typical assortment of controls on one earcup in order to take the external DAP / PMP out of the equation entirely. 'Course, we wouldn't recommend this to those who aren't fond of just shuffling through their tracks, but if you're aiming to consolidate, you can get one step closer to doing just that when this ships in March / April for a currently undisclosed price.

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SkullCandy shows off MP3-playing Double Agent headphones originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Camelbak teams with Skullcandy on speaker-packed Hellion hydration pack originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Feb 2007 13:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Ericsson rolls pink camo Z530i originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Dec 2006 14:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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