Skullcandy INK'D Earbuds (Dark Grey)
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Manufacturer: SkullcandyModel: SC-INK'D/DkGry/2
Color: Dark Grey
Product features:
- 11mm speaker diameter
- 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz frequency range
- 1.3-meter cable with 3.5mm gold plated plug
- Stylish in-ear design blocks outside noise
- Includes 3 different sizes of silicone ear tips
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Customer Review: Skullcandy Ink'd vs JVC Marshmallow Budget headphone comparison.
Summary: 4 Stars
JVC Marshmallow vs Skullcandy Ink'd Budget headphone comparison.
I use the headphones with Ipods. A Touch, a Nano, and a Shuffle. My standard headphones for the last couple of years were Sony EX51LP which are no longer made. The Marshmallow and the Ink'd headphones are somewhat similar in specifications ie sub 10HZ low end and greater than 20KHZ top end and a ~100db/mw sensitivity. They are less expensive than the Sony's, typically being offered between 10$ on sale and 25$ list. All of these are in the ear canal type buds as compared to the hockey puck type between the ear lobe type original Ipod type (And the Sony MDR828LP type also mentioned) To be helpful I will try to avoid repeating the OEM (manufacturers) information and what other reviewers have said. I listen mostly to Indie Rock, Alternative, and some Pop.
First the Ink'd (better specs and lower price than Smokin' by the way). Wow, what a surprise. Physically they are a bit longer (1/8") than the Sony, at 7/8", which makes them less comfortable in your ear as they stick out a little more, should you ever fall asleep with them on. The cord is medium thick, between the very thin Sony and the somewhat thick JVC, probably optimum for durability vs flexibility. 36" before the split and 15" after the split. The in the ear driver units are on the large side (bigger than Sony, same as JVC), and are not labeled Right or Left. With the Skull candy Logo at the split facing front, the right piece will be on the right side. If it is important to you, take a red Sharpie and mark the right one with a Red dot for Right (a drop of red nail polish works even better). The plug is straight (I prefer the angled type).
Now the sound, and this is a pleasant surprise. Although get ready for something strange first. The Ink'd must have a really tight seal combined with a airtight driver diaphragm. When you first insert them in your ears and push in slightly, they make a whole bunch of clicking sounds as the diaphragm flexes back and forth (same if you tap them later on). Other than noise coming from rubbing on the cord, none of my other headphones do this. When the music starts, be ready to turn the volume down (two or three click on the Ipods), they are significantly more efficient, I would estimate 105db/mw( not as high as the Sony 828LP, but significantly better than EX series or the JVC). The sound itself is pretty well balanced. The low bass is emphasized (heaviest of all the buds mentioned here), especially with the tight seal provided by one of the sizes of silicone ear pieces (by the way the Sony and the Skullcandy earpieces are interchangeable). The vocals hold their own, with a very very slight nasal quality.
Now the JVC Marshmallow. These utilize a memory type foam earpiece inserts rather than a soft silicone rubber. Unfortunately the memory foam forgets rather quickly. You roll the inserts between your fingers and then quickly attempt to insert the pieces in your ears before they expand to provide a tight seal. You get two sizes, but I was not quick enough on either one, and had to wiggle the earpieces in for about a minute afterwards to get a good seal. The cord is thick, heavy duty and somewhat hard to roll up. The pre split is 27" and the post split part is 15". The plug is the straight in type. Efficiency wise they are on par with Sony, and quite a bit less so than the Ink'd. The sound is very good, but less balanced. Plenty of bass, though very dependent on how well you insert the foam piece, but it is somewhat muddy, not tight. There is a lot of crisp high end, almost to the point where it overwhelms the midrange. Great low priced headphones, much better than their Gummy line.
In summary I still like the Sony EX series best (4.5 stars) , followed very closely by the Skullcandy Ink'd (4 stars) and finally the JVC Marshmallow (3 stars ).
By the way, yes any of them sound better than the original Ipod headphones, and for me they stay in the ear much better as well.
Description of Skullcandy INK'D Earbuds (Dark Grey)
Anything you wear on your head affects your appearance. As an interim step toward face tattoo, consider grooving to the beat of your own drum with Skullcandy INK'D Earbuds. They combine stylish good looks with great sound--all at a great value. The 1.3-meter cord gives you the freedom you need without becoming cumbersome, and the high quality 3.5mm plug is gold plated to resist corrosion. Skullcandy INK'D Earbuds also include 3 different sizes of silicone ear tips to customize your listening experience.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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