Skullcandy SLYR Review

slyr gaming headphones 1Headphones revolutionized the way people listen to music. These devices provided music enthusiasts various ways to express themselves, with the design, color, and brand that they choose. With the rise of technology today, headphones are not only used for listening to music anymore, but are now also being used to experience and feel the intensity of the gaming world.

Skullcandy, a company dedicated to providing music lovers a listening experience like no other, is also delving into the gaming world with designs that cater to the needs of gamers and quality that lets you experience the best. With the rise of demand, the company introduces the SLYR Gaming Headset.

The SLYR is set to let your gaming experience flourish with its ability to perform in various platforms. Including the Xbox 360, Xbox One, Playstation 3, Playstation 4, and PCs, this headphone will give any gamer flexibility whether they want to play in any of the mentioned platforms.

No need to switch headphones! This is sure to give you quite the ride.
This headset is wired to make sure it provides you with accurate and powerful bass when the situation calls for some intense sounds! Surely, this would give you quite the experience with its audio quality.

As gamers usually experience ear fatigue after lengthy periods of time, the SLYR provides ear cushions that eliminates fatigue and will let you play for as long as you want without any discomfort at all. The headphone also lets you play with intense audio even in noisy environments.

Conveniently placed switch and controls make communicating with other players easy with this headphone. You can adjust the volume, initiate in-game chats, and toggle the settings with the controls set for your standards! It also has a Flip-up Boom Mic that lets you input your voice conveniently without getting in any background noise and switch the controls on or off as conveniently as you want.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES & HIGHLIGHTS

slyr gaming headphones 2The Skullcandy SLYR is an impressive headset designed predominantly for gaming. It is compatible with most consoles and devices, including - Xbox 360, PS3, PC as well as most mobile phones, tablets and MP3 players. Its main technical features are as follows:

  • Impedance - 32 0hms
  • Sound Pressure Level - 104 db
  • THD - less than 0.05%
  • Weight 270 grams
  • Cable -TPE - highly durable
  • EQ3 Equilizer modes - which enable you to change the sound equalisation settings, for games movies and music
  • Ez stash microphone that quickly stashes away for stealth-mode

OUR VERDICT

Our view is that the Skullcandy SLYR is one of the top headsets for gaming in the market place, and scores very high in durability and overall robustness, quality of sound, and its additional features, such as its quality detachable microphone make a difference. Last but not least, at a price below $45, the Skullcandy Slyr offers outstanding value for money.

 

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PROS CONS
  • Simply the best headphones for online gaming
  • Multi-platform quality headphones for convenience in switching from one game to another without the need for buying another set for another platform
  • An over-ear design that cushions your ear so that an unlimited and comfortable gaming experience would prevail
  • GMX in-line mixer that lets you input voice commands without being obstructed by outside noise
  • Users may find the wires too long and hard to deal with especially when using a PC
  • Best used by “gamers”