Over-Ear
Sennheiser HD 650
85Outstanding
$380
Full review dataSennheiser HD 650 vs Skullcandy Crusher® ANC 2: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sennheiser HD 650 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sennheiser HD 650 - Outstanding overall at around $380.
Over-Ear
Skullcandy Crusher® ANC 2
68Good
$229
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Sennheiser HD 650
Sound9.0
Value7.5
Skullcandy Crusher® ANC 2
Sound6.5
Noise cancelling6.0
Battery9.0
Calls6.5
Value6.5
Specifications
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 650 | Skullcandy Crusher® ANC 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $380 | $229 |
| HearWiki score | 85 / 100 · Outstanding | 68 / 100 · Good |
| Released | - | 2023 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | 40mm dynamic |
| Driver size | 42 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 10Hz-41kHz | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 300 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 99.8 dB/mW | 100 dB/mW |
| Sensitivity (dB/Vrms) | 103 | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | - | 5.x |
| Bluetooth version | - | 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 | buttons |
| Voice assistant | - | voice assistant support |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 260 g | 332 g |
| Water resistance | - | none |
| Foldable | No | - |
| Detachable cable | Yes | - |
| USB-C | No | Yes |
| Balanced connection | Yes | - |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 4 |
What reviewers said
Sennheiser HD 650
The Sennheiser HD 650 is a wired, open-back dynamic headphone built for serious home listening. It delivers a natural, detailed sound with a comfortable fit, though its sub-bass rolloff and bulky design limit it to stationary use rather than portable or active scenarios. Its replaceable cable and balanced connection option add to its appeal for audiophiles.
- Pro:Excellent clarity and natural tonal balance
- Pro:Very comfortable for long listening sessions
- Pro:Detachable cable and balanced output support
- Con:Noticeable sub-bass rolloff
- Con:Not portable or suitable for active use
- Con:High impedance requires a dedicated amplifier
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
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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