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Skullcandy Proletariat NC

Skullcandy Proletariat NC

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The Skullcandy Proletariat NC ($129.95 direct) is a pair of full-size noise-canceling headphones that fold up into a nice, small package for traveling. They also come with Skullcandy's Link system, which is basically a Y-cable that integrates a microphone, in-line volume control, and a switching button so you can use the headphones with your cell phone. Although these comfortably snug headphones sound very good and provide effective noise cancellation, the cell-phone features are a crapshoot. The function button on the Link module works differently with different phones. Also, I'm just not convinced that I want to tie my phone and MP3 player together with a cable.

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Company

Skullcandy

http://www.skullcandy.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $129.95 Direct
  • Type: Circumaural
  • Sealing: Sealed
  • Noise-canceling: Active
  • Impedance: 32 ohms
  • Weight: 7.7 oz

Bottom Line

For the price, these are good noise-canceling headphones that give you the option—albeit a somewhat kludgy one—of using them with your cell phone.

Pros

Good sound quality and noise cancellation. Works well even without power. Comfortable.

Cons

Cell phone connection is kludgy. Function button is unpredictable. Others can hear music if you leave it on while talking.

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