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Skullcandy releases a new headset: the Venue. It is equipped with ANC technology, for noise reduction like most of its competitors. Except that he intends to pull out of the game thanks to an original system allowing him to ring it from a distance to find it more easily. Release date, price, features, value for money, you will know everything through this comprehensive Review.

• Mark : Skullcandy

• Model: Coming

• Category: wireless smart health connected headphones

• Connection: Bluetooth 5.0, jack 3.5

• Autonomy: 24h

• Compatibility: Android and iOS

• Venue Skullcandy price: 179 euros

• Availability: available for sale in 2 different colors

• Tested with: Samsung s5

With Venue, Skullcandy hopes to attract a very specific target audience. Audiophiles and the dizzy. With ANC technology, it allows you to listen to your music in peace. Regarding heads up, Skullcandy had the great idea of ​​teaming up with Tile to integrate a Bluetooth tracker to easily find their helmet. Hidden under his bed or under a pile of dirty clothes, you will always find the path that leads you to this new Venue. Available now, it is compatible with Android and IOS. You can get it for 179.99 euros.

Unboxing de Venue the new helmet from Skullcandy

The helmet is delivered in a fairly solid cardboard box. She is simple and refined in the same style as the headphones.

When you open the box, the rigid pouch is on the right, the instructions on the left. The cover is gray with the small Skullcandy logo at the bottom. It is a little big, it is difficult to store in the bag. However, the fabric that surrounds it is very good quality. Similar to the one found on Google health home. Perfect for protecting the Venue from bumps and knocks.

Once the pouch is open, you can see the helmet tidy with its earphones turned inwards 90 degrees. In addition, there is a Jack cable as well as a USB cable to charge it.

Skullcandy Venue design and ergonomics

In terms of design, the Venue has remained in the simplicity. Few changes have been made at this level compared to its predecessor, the Skullcandy Crusher Wireless. Available in two colors, solid black or white and red. We tested the black model. The barely visible logo reinforces the minimalist style of the product. It is more noticeable on the white / burgundy model. If the black model is very “go-anywhere”, the latter will differentiate you from the mass of Sony, Sennheiser, Bose headsets… which all look the same.

It has imitation leather pads, which isolate noise well even when there is no sound. The upper arch has one too. Which improves listening comfort. he adapts well to the ears. However, after prolonged use, a small discomfort may be felt.

Its two headphones are mobile, but only 90 degrees. Helmet don't fold in on itself. This is a problem for transportation. Especially if you don't want to use the house.

The helmet has buttons on its two speakers. On the right, we find the on / off and the ANC. On the left, the volume, the pause button and the microphone. The buttons are not well placed and not very intuitive. Adaptation time is necessary. During the first uses, remove the helmet to find the buttons you want.

Using this new Skullcandy helmet

Bleutooth

Its Bluetooth option allows you to free yourself from the wire andgain freedom of movement. A wire is still provided, handy when the battery is flat. Using the buttons with this mode is pretty handy once you get used to it. It offers the possibility to change music easily and quickly.

However, the buttons do not have the same utility when they are smart health connected to the cable or Bluetooth, so we can sometimes mix.

Calls

The calls are the big defect of this helmet. With ANC, phone calls are done fairly well. However, as soon as you take it off, the caller hears nothing. The surrounding noise becomes ubiquitous and the calls get really tough. The ANC acts as a sound booster. As soon as it is removed, the quality deteriorates considerably.

Sound quality

The sound quality is acceptable. It offers a clean sound that spreads well. The bass is well worked and very present. Moreover, the integrated vibrations the bass gives immersive listening. Music that uses bass well is recommended with this type of headphones. A product that will be appreciated by fans of rap or techno. Integrated vibrations allow feel the sounds better. However, they become disturbing once the volume is pushed to the maximum.

The features of the Venue helmet

L’ANC, which, remember, corresponds to noise reduction, is an increasingly present function on audio devices. Skullcandy is no exception to the rule, but does not master this technology. When the button is on, the volume increases significantly. A voluntary markdown of the brand, which the most backbiting will describe of misery. he correctly isolates surrounding noise. So why did you add this “sound boost”? A more than suspect choice on the confidence that Skullcandy places in the quality of its noise attenuator.

Positive. Skullcandy has stood out from the competition thanks to a surprising partnership. Indeed, thanks to a Tile device, in a few minutes you can connect your headphones to an application. If you lose it, you can ring it and locate it its last position on the map. The Tile is integrated directly headphones. This innovative feature saves a lot of hassle.

The helmet has a 24h autonomy, which is great. It is rare to have to charge it. It incorporates a modede fast charging. Ten minutes is enough to have five hours of listening time. This feature is extremely useful for people in a hurry or for those who forget to plug in their headphones before going to bed.

A new Venue facing the competition

Come to a very good report quality / price level. Its Bluetooth connection and its ANC device make it a very good headset. Here you can find all our comparison of wireless headphones. But when does it face the competition?

Bose is known for the quality of its helmets and the Bose Quiet Comfort 35 is no exception to the rule. This helmet is the best ANC offer on the market. It offers the same functionality, but in a range above. However, its price is also much higher, count 300 euros to get it for you.

Another well-known brand in the audio world, Beats by Dr. Dre. Their new headphones recently released Beats Studio 3 Wireless are also in the high priced audio devices.

In the same price range, we find the Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2. It offers the same functionality, at the same price as the Venue. There remains the hard-wearing helmet on the market in terms of price, sound quality, solidarity, etc.

The first prize for ANC helmets is Soundcore Space NC. Not having the best reduction, it remains correct, however. Small wallets will still appreciate its tranquility.

Conclusion

As a whole, the Coming from SkullCandy is a comfortable helmet. It offers cool features which can compensate for certain defects in design or quality of the ANC. It offers what is required of a basic helmet. These headphones will appeal to minimalists and individuals who often tend to forget things, lose them or forget to charge their devices.

Good points

• Good battery life and very practical quick recharge

• A Tile application that can be very useful

• Good bass

• A correct quality / price ratio

Negative points

• A little simplistic design

• Poor quality calls

• A somewhat large protective cover

• Misplaced buttons

• An ANC that leaves something to be desired

Design and ergonomics – 7

Use – 6

Functionality – 8

Value for money – 7

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Design and Ergonomics : Despite a somewhat simplistic design, the box like the helmet is still clean and pleasant.

Features : ANC, the Tile and fast charging are useful and appreciated. Even if a slightly weak ANC is still to be deplored.

Ease of use : The buttons are in the wrong place and it takes some getting used to.

Quality / Price ratio : Good value for money. Even if the Soundcore NC is at an equivalent price and in the range above.

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