Crusher® 1080 ANC

Sensory Bass Headphones with Sound by Bose Technology

THE MOST REFINED CRUSHER BASS EXPERIENCE YET

Crusher 1080 ANC combines Skullcandy's patented adjustable Crusher® Bass with premium Sound By Bose audio technologies for a listening experience like no other. Powerful noise canceling, immersive spatial audio, and bass you can feel make this our most advanced Crusher.

Additional Features

  • Up to 60 Hours of Battery (ANC off)
  • Up to 50 Hours of Battery (ANC on)
  • Rapid Charge (10 min = 4 hrs)
  • Bose SpeechClarity Voice Pickup Technology
  • Bose WaveForm Audio Engine
  • Preset EQ Modes (Music, Movie, Podcast)
  • Customizable 5-band EQ Mode
  • Personal Sound Tuning
  • Crusher Profiles (Full, Balanced, Tight)​
  • Stay-Aware Mode
  • Customize Button Settings
  • Natural Voice Sidetone for Calls
  • Low Latency Audio
  • Compatible with Skullcandy App
  • Call, Track and Volume Control
  • Wear Detect with 15-Minute Auto Power Off
  • Multipoint Pairing
  • Auto Connect
  • Google Fast Pair Suite v3.3
  • Activate Assistant
  • Bluetooth® (v5.3)
  • LE Audio with Auracast
  • Flat-Folding and Collapsible Design

Technical Specifications

  • Product Type: Wireless Headphones
  • Connection Type: Bluetooth® 5.3
  • Impedance: 36Ω±15%
  • Driver Diameter: 36mm
  • Sound Pressure Level: 122.1±2dB at 100Hz with input 0.190V/1mW
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz -20000Hz
  • Weight: 374.2g

What's in the box:

  • Crusher 1080 ANC Wireless Headphones
  • 3.5mm AUX Cable
  • USB-C to USB-C Charging Cable
  • Roll-Top Travel Bag
  • User Guide
 

SOUND BY BOSE

Crusher 1080 ANC is powered by Sound by Bose, including QuietControl ANC, TrueSpatial, and SpeechClarity on the WaveForm Audio Engine. Add Bose-tuned EQ modes and sidetone, and you get premium sound built into every moment you listen.

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IMMERSIVE SOUND YOUR WAY

Create your ideal Crusher experience with three Crusher Profiles, adjustable Crusher Bass, Bose QuietControl ANC, Bose-tuned and custom EQ modes, Bose TrueSpatial audio modes, and customizable sound and button controls.​​

 

PREMIUM DESIGN & COMFORT

Premium materials and luxury finishes pair with evenly distributed weight for a comfortable, balanced fit. A prominent Crusher wheel puts bass control at your fingertips, while nested buttons keep everyday controls intuitive and easy to reach. And at 11 grams lighter than a leading competitor, Crusher 1080 ANC keeps that premium experience comfortable for all-day wear.

COMPARE PRODUCTS

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BATTERY LIFE
Up to 60 Hours of Playtime (ANC Off)
Up to 65 Hours of Playtime
RAPID CHARGE
10 min charge = 4 hr playtime
10 min charge = 4 hr playtime
ADJUSTABLE CRUSHER BASS
Adjust Crusher intensity & Select from Crusher profiles​
Adjust Crusher Intensity
SKULLCANDY APP COMPATIBLE
Yes
Yes
ACTIVE NOISE CANCELING/STAY-AWARE
Bose QuietControl ANC / Aware
Adjustable Stay-Aware
SPATIAL AUDIO
Bose TrueSpatial with head tracking
THX® Spatial Audio with head tracking
CLEAR VOICE SMART MIC
Bose SpeechClarity
Yes
PERSONAL SOUND
Yes
Yes
EQ MODES
Music, Movie, Podcast, Custom
Music, Movie, Podcast, Custom
WEAR DETECTION
Yes
Yes

FAQs

What Is Sound by Bose?

Sound by Bose technology brings premium Bose-licensed audio technologies to Crusher 1080 ANC. This includes Bose QuietControl Active Noise Canceling, Bose TrueSpatial audio, Bose WaveForm Audio Engine, and Bose SpeechClarity Voice Pickup Technology. Together, these technologies deliver clear, natural sound, powerful noise canceling, immersive audio, and crystal-clear calls while preserving the unique Crusher Bass experience.

What Is Crusher Bass?

Crusher Bass is Skullcandy's patented sensory bass technology that lets you feel low frequencies in addition to hearing them. Unlike traditional headphones, Crusher uses dedicated bass drivers to create a physical bass sensation that adds impact and immersion to music, movies, and games. Use the Crusher wheel or Skullcandy App to adjust the intensity from subtle enhancement to mind-bending bass.

What Is Personal Sound?

Personal Sound by Mimi is advanced sound personalization technology built directly into compatible Skullcandy headphones. Mimi is a global leader in sound personalization technology for consumer audio devices. The technology adapts audio to your specific hearing profile, not a generic preset. The result: Clearer detail, restored audio frequencies you may be missing, safer listening over time and a more immersive experience.

What Gives Crusher 1080 ANC Headphones Crystal Clear Audio?

Crusher 1080 ANC features the Bose WaveForm Audio Engine, which helps keep sound full, balanced, and smooth at any volume. WaveForm automatically optimizes audio performance so bass stays powerful, vocals stay clear, and distortion stays out of the mix, whether you're listening quietly or turning it up.

What Gives Crusher 1080 ANC Headphones Superior Noise Canceling?

Crusher 1080 ANC features Bose QuietControl Active Noise Canceling technology. Using six microphones and advanced adaptive processing, QuietControl reduces distractions and unwanted noise for a calm, focused listening experience. It's designed and validated for real-world environments, helping you stay immersed in your music, movies, and podcasts wherever you are.

What Gives Crusher 1080 ANC Headphones Immersive Audio?

Crusher 1080 ANC uses Bose's TrueSpatial spatial audio technology, making you feel like you're sitting in the middle of an epic surround sound system. That means music, games, and movies have isolated sounds that come from specific places, like footsteps from behind or an explosion to your left. The result is an immersive 3D effect that's like nothing else.

How Do I Turn Crusher Bass On/Off for Crusher 1080 ANC?

You can adjust Crusher Bass using the Crusher wheel located on the earcup or through the Skullcandy App. Turn the wheel or move the Crusher control in the app to increase or decrease the bass intensity. To turn Crusher Bass off completely, set the control to its lowest level.

How Do I Turn Active Noise Canceling (ANC) On/Off for Crusher 1080 ANC?

You can control Bose QuietControl modes through the Skullcandy App or using the customizable button controls on your headphones.

By default:
• Press the ANC button up to enable Quiet Mode (ANC On)
• Press the ANC button down once to turn ANC Off
• Press the ANC button down again to enable Aware Mode (Transparency)

You can also switch between Quiet, Aware, and Off modes directly in the Skullcandy App.

How Long Does the Battery Last for Crusher 1080 ANC Headphones?

When fully charged, Crusher 1080 ANC headphones have up to 60 hours of battery life depending on whether active noise cancellation is used. So one charge can easily get you through heavy use during a full week.

How quick can I charge Crusher 1080 ANC Headphones?

The rapid charge feature of Crusher 1080 ANC headphones enables you to get up to 4 hours of battery in just 10 minutes of charging.

What are Crusher Profiles?​

Crusher Profiles give you three distinct ways to experience Crusher bass: Full, Balanced, and Tight. Each profile changes the character and feel of the bass, so you can choose the experience that hits right for you.​
Find Crusher Profiles in the Skullcandy App. You can switch between profiles anytime to change the way your Crusher bass feels. You can also adjust Crusher intensity separately using the Crusher dial in the app or the physical Crusher wheel on your headphones.​

Overall rating: 4.126984 / 5 from 63 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Crusher® 1080 ANC headphones offer a refined bass experience with Skullcandy's adjustable Crusher Bass and Bose audio technologies. Customers praise the powerful noise cancellation, immersive spatial audio, and impressive sound quality. The adjustable bass is particularly noted for its balance in busy environments.

Summary topics

  • Adjustable Bass (25%): A significant number of customers pointed out that the adjustable bass is powerful without being overwhelming and works great in busy environments.
  • Headphones (40%): Many customers raved about these headphones, stating that they are fantastic and well worth the investment.
  • Sound Quality (30%): A substantial number of customers appreciated the impressive sound quality and build quality of these Skullcandy Crusher 1080 ANC headphones.

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Review highlights

  • "Lovely finished headphones that cover your ears and engulf you in a premium sound stage." — Ashok R.
  • "Great overall sound stage with great bass - let them burn in before drawing to any conclusions!!!" — Ashok R.
  • "These headphones are a nice balance of Audio Quality and Bass." — Ghost

Reviews

one of the nicest pair of headphones I've worn

"They're a massive upgrade from my crusher evos. The anc and the stay aware mode are great for being in work. The bass isn't crusher bass which is actually a good thing given the increased quality of the bass. It's a shame it's not water-resistant however but besides that I'd say theyre definitely worth the buy"

— brandon m. (4/5)

Bass slider slowly goes down

"Bass slider slowly goes down if you are a heavy walker, working out, running, cycling. Preferred the 540 active, but even both fall off your head way too easy. Sound quality is not cost justified. Bass is super muddy without the perfect equaliser, even then a lot of deep sounds are just not prominent. The other crushers have clearer bass up top."

— Jack G. (3/5)

Great but ANC is too weak

"While the improved Crusher Bass from the latest firmware update is a welcome upgrade, the Active Noise Cancellation remains extremely underwhelming. the ANC is a letdown. Skullcandy advertises “Bose QuietControl ANC” like you’re getting world‑class noise canceling, but what you actually get is barely functional. It’s nowhere near Bose, nowhere near premium, and nowhere near what the marketing claims. For travel, the ANC is practically useless, which defeats the entire purpose of buying these for an immersive experience. Skullcandy may have access to Bose’s technology, but whatever they implemented feels like a watered‑down version that doesn’t justify the hype. They need to seriously overhaul the ANC if they want these headphones to match the promises they’re making."

— lenni m. (3/5)

Simply amazing!

"Amazing headphones! Love Skullcandy and their crusher bass! Love the sound and clean crusher bass. I own nearly all crusher headphones and this one sounds the best. So happy that Skullcandy teamed up with Bose. The ANC on these is also very good so I’m super pleased."

— Elghali B. (5/5)

Had lots of issues with

"Had lots of issues with this product. The buttons are difficult to use, as one of them is multifunctional, so it's very sensitive and doesn't perform the task you want it too. Sound is decent but you need to adjust using the app and it's difficult to set it on certain locations because there's no numbers to guide you. For the price, I don't think these are worth it. I much prefer my anc 2."

— Christopher W. (3/5)

Gorgeous Make

"Is my opinion on my ‘Crusher 1080 ANC’S’ these headphones don’t just give you extremely loud and quality bass, they give you Spatial Audio head tracking with their ‘Motion’ Mode. They give a cinematic experience with their original ‘Still’ mode, But give an excellent sound to regular ‘Spatial Audio Off’. A wonderful collection of buttons and Sliders for multiple functions, You are able to have 3 modes of ANC such as, Stay Aware, ANC Off, and lastly ANC On. There is a joystick for 4 different functions very comfortable feel, plus easy convenience. Overall these headphones deserve their Stars and their Credit. I’d choose these over AirPods any day!"

— Bradley B. (5/5)

I love them so much

"It is the perfect balance between head vibrating bass and crystal clear audio, especially if you use your personal sound in the skullcandy app. While the regular crushers do have slightly more oomph, you still get about 85% of that with these headphones just with much clearer highs and details within the songs."

— Aaron P. (5/5)

"I love the sound quality and the adjustable bass that you can both hear and feel but a slight issue with the auto wear function. When I'm out wearing them, any loud bang or large vehicles passing trigger the sensors and stop your music which is extremely annoying but you can thankfully disable it in the app but I would have rather kept it on if I could"

— Joseph (4/5)

Love the build quality and

"Love the build quality and just the design of this, unfortunately that's all I really like I was aware the bass was not as good as the evos before I purchased, but everything just sounds flat even while I missed with the EQ settings. I can work with the bass it feels just right to my old ears so if they fix the sound quality with an update it would be an instant 5 stars. . it's meant to be Bose sound quality but I'm not certain personally."

— Thomas T. (3/5)

outstanding love this headphones

"outstanding love this headphones you can plug in 3.5 jack and turn on headphones and get great sound or normal sound when off"

— kevin m. (5/5)

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