Over-Ear
Austrian Audio Hi-X15
76Great
$150
Full review dataAustrian Audio Hi-X15 vs Skullcandy Crusher® ANC 2: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Austrian Audio Hi-X15 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 76. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Austrian Audio Hi-X15 - Great overall at around $149.
Over-Ear
Skullcandy Crusher® ANC 2
68Good
$230
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Austrian Audio Hi-X15
Sound8.5
Value9.0
Skullcandy Crusher® ANC 2
Sound6.5
Noise cancelling6.0
Battery9.0
Calls6.5
Value6.5
Specifications
| Spec | Austrian Audio Hi-X15 | Skullcandy Crusher® ANC 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $150 | $230 |
| HearWiki score | 76 / 100 · Great | 68 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | 40mm dynamic |
| Driver size | 44 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 12 Hz - 24 kHz | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 25 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB/mW | 100 dB/mW |
| Sensitivity (dB/Vrms) | 113 | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | - | 5.2 |
| Codecs | - | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | - | 60 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 50 h |
| Wireless charging | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| ANC type | - | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | - | Yes |
| Companion app | - | Yes |
| Custom EQ | - | Yes |
| Wear detection | - | Yes |
| Controls | - | buttons |
| Voice assistant | - | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 255 g | 332 g |
| Water resistance | - | none |
| Foldable | Yes | - |
| Detachable cable | Yes | - |
| USB-C | No | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 4 |
What reviewers said
Austrian Audio Hi-X15
The Austrian Hi-X15 is a wired over-ear headphone that brings studio-grade clarity and detail to a budget-friendly price point. Its lightweight, foldable build and low-impedance design make it a practical choice for on-the-go engineers, while the 44mm dynamic drivers deliver a balanced, revealing sound that suits tracking and mixing tasks. It offers impressive value for those seeking transparent monitoring without breaking the bank.
- Pro:Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Pro:Lightweight and foldable for portability
- Pro:Easy to drive with low impedance and high sensitivity
- Con:Lacks Bluetooth or multipoint connectivity
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Some technical specifications are not fully disclosed
Skullcandy Crusher® ANC 2
The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 is a wireless over-ear headphone built for bass lovers, with a haptic-driven low-end that can be adjusted to extreme levels. It offers a long 50-hour battery life, adaptive noise cancellation, and useful extras like multipoint Bluetooth and wear detection, but its ANC performance is only average and the sound signature is far from neutral. This is a niche pick that prioritizes fun, powerful bass over balanced audio or class-leading noise blocking.
- Pro:Extremely powerful and adjustable bass
- Pro:Excellent 50-hour battery life
- Pro:Comfortable fit for long listening sessions
- Con:Noise cancellation is only average, not top-tier
- Con:Sound signature is heavily bass-focused, not neutral
- Con:Supports only SBC codec, no AAC or aptX
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