These Skullcandy ANC Headphones Have Dropped by $100 for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
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The Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC wireless headphones are down to $199.99 for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, a $100 drop from their usual $299.99 and the lowest price so far, according to price trackers.
These are large, mostly plastic over-ear headphones with a design that leans into the original Aviator look. They weigh about 290g or 10.2 ounces, so you’ll notice them on your head, but the thick padding helps offset that during long listening sessions. Noise canceling is decent, but not on par with top-tier models from competitors. It cuts down a large portion of ambient noise, but higher-pitched sounds like traffic or metal screeches still come through. The bigger compromise is sound quality. The default tuning leans heavy on bass, which can make modern tracks (electronic and hip-hop) feel punchy but can also overshadow vocals and mids. Some higher frequencies can also come across as sharper than expected, especially at louder volumes.
As for its controls, instead of touch controls or relying on an app, there’s a joystick on the right earcup that handles playback, EQ presets, and navigation, paired with a small display that shows what you just changed, so you are not guessing your inputs. On the left side, a textured wheel switches between active noise cancellation and transparency mode. It’s a system that feels different at first, but can be more intuitive once you get used to it.
Beyond that, you also get features like THX spatial audio, customizable EQ, a built-in hearing test, and Spotify Tap for quick playback. On the connectivity side, Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint support makes it easier to switch between a laptop and phone without re-pairing, and there’s a 3.5mm jack for wired listening. Battery life is strong, rated at up to 60 hours without ANC and around 50 hours with it enabled, though your mileage may vary depending on usage.