Active Noise Canceling Earbuds with Sound by Bose

Method® 540 ANC

Method® 540 ANC

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PREMIUM SOUND, SMART TECH, SLEEK STYLE

Method 540 ANC brings together premium Bose sound, adaptive ANC, and a slimmer, lightweight, clip-anywhere case for maximum portability. Plus, it’s Skull AI compatible – your gateway to hands-free help and smarter listening, free 90-day trial.

Additional Features

  • Skull AI Voice Assistant Compatible - 90 Day Free Trial *Trial may end early if usage limits are reached
  • Adjustable 4-Mic Active Noise
    Canceling
  • Adjustable Stay-Aware Mode
  • Up to 32 Hours of Battery with ANC On
    (9 hours in earbuds, 23 hours in case)
  • Up to 40 Hours of Battery with ANC Off
    (11 hours in earbuds, 29 hours in case)
  • Rapid Charge (10 min = 2 hrs)
  • IPX4 Sweat and Water Resistant
  • Adjustable Stay-Aware Mode
  • Skullcandy App Compatibility
  • Multipoint Pairing
  • Clear Voice Smart Mic
  • Customizable 5-Band EQ Mode
  • 3 Preset EQ modes (Music, Bass Boost
    and Podcast)
  • Natural Voice Sidetone for Calls
  • Google Fast Pair
  • Call, Track, and Media Controls
  • Customize Button Functions
  • Use Either Bud Solo
  • Auto On/Connect
  • Bluetooth® (v5.3)

Technical Specifications

  • Product Type: True Wireless Earbuds
  • Connection Type: Bluetooth® 5.3
  • Impedance: 16 Ohm
  • Driver Diameter: 12mm
  • Sound Pressure Level: 97.1 ± 4dB
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20KHz
  • Weight: Buds 11g each, Case 72g

What's in the box:

  • Method 540 ANC True Wireless Earbuds
  • Charging Case
  • Ear Gel sizes: S, M, L
  • Fit Fin sizes: S, M, L
  • User Guide
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ENABLE AI-VOICE WITH THE SKULLCANDY APP

Unlock Method 540 ANC’s full potential with the Skullcandy App. Access Skull AI, a voice-activated assistant enabled by Bragi with OpenAI. Choose one of 3 preset EQ’s or customize your own, reconfigure the button functions, adjust ANC and Stay-Aware hearing modes and more.

SLEEK CASE DESIGN

Slimmer, sleeker, sharper. Method 540 ANC’s case is built to clip it and rip it. Lightweight, stylish, and always ready for the ride.

FAQ

What is Sound by Bose?

With Sound by Bose, Skullcandy has partnered with the audio experts at Bose to deliver a truly premium listening experience.

Skullcandy earbuds with Sound by Bose come with Bose's state-of-the-art audio, ergonmic fit, and customizable ear gels.

Add in Skullcandy's signature look and a too-good-to-be-true price point, and you get the perfect mix of style, sound, and affordability.

What gives Skullcandy + Sound by Bose earbuds superior sound quality?

Method 540 ANC are powered by Bose audio, delivering the best sound quality of any Skullcandy earbud.

Sound by Bose audio drivers give Method 540 ANC clearer, richer, higher quality sound from the deepest bass notes to the highest trebles.

Better yet, the secure fit, custom ear gels, and next-level noise canceling means you can block outside noise. That way, you to completely immerse yourself in the mind-blowing sound of Method 540 ANC.

What gives Method 540 ANC earbuds superior noise canceling?

Method 540 ANC earbuds include active noise canceling (ANC) to block outside sound.

Active noise canceling uses built-in microphones to detect the sound around you and create negative soundwaves that cancel out ambient sound.

The result? You can leave the outside world behind and get lost in the audio of your favorite tunes, podcasts, and videos.

How do I use Method 540 ANC's built-in AI assistant?

Method 540 ANC earbuds are compatible with Skull AI: Skullcandy's own built-in AI assistant, controlled by your voice and powered by Bragi with OpenAI.
You can try Skull AI for free. Download the Skullcandy app and enable Skull AI for a 90-day free trial. Then just say, ""OK, Skully"" for headphone/audio controls as well as general questions and information. After the free trial expires, you can continue using Skull AI by subscribing in the app.

How long is the battery life for Method 540 ANC earbuds?

With ANC enabled, Method 540 ANC earbuds have 32 hours of battery. That includes 9 hours of listening time for each earbud, plus 23 hours of additional battery in the charging case.

With ANC disabled, total listening time goes up to 40 hours, with 11 hours of battery in the earbuds, and 29 hours in the charging case.

Need to recharge quickly? With our rapid charge feature, your earbuds will get 2 hours of battery after just 10 minutes in their case!

Overall rating: 4.6666665 / 5 from 9 reviews.

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Reviews

Good, but not as good as the 360

"I had these as a warranty replacement for my skullcandy anc 360. They're good and the case is far better and more compact than the 360. Only issue is the earbuds themselves, although they look the same, they're not. I wear these a lot whilst working, and whenever taking phonecalls with them, I regularly get told that the background noise is very loud, where as the anc 360 earbuds was able to block out the all of the background noise."

Adam W. (5/5)

The sound quality and ANC

"The sound quality and ANC are better than the Method 360, and Skull AI works fairly well when I tried, but there are a few problems with it. Firstly, Skull AI can unexpectedly trigger when I say something similar to "OK, Skully", and it tries to respond when I don't want it to. Second, there's no way of cancelling it when you're done talking to it without going into the Skull-iQ app. And third, there's no option to change its voice. The only voice it has is an American male one. I don't mind the fact that it's only American for now, but I do mind that there's no female voice option. Until there is, I've stopped using Skull AI. Other than the Skull AI problems, as I said, the sound and ANC are better than the Method 360, and the fact that case now recognises it's open and closed is a plus too."

Reece F. (4/5)

The sound is good. The

"The sound is good. The fit is good, also secure. Battery life is good. There is no volume control on the earbuds. The case is weird, you have to hold it upside down to have the L/R docks on the L/R sides. Your ergonomics guys need to explain that choice. The rubber collars slide out of place frequently which prevents charging. The app appears useful but actually does nothing. Ideas for improvement - improve rubber collar retention - improve charging case layout - add functionality to the charging case, volume buttons? - add functionality to the app (hearing test, tailored eq, maditation app), copy soundcore theirs is great. - add voice control on as default as an option. Requiring me to use my phone before I can use voice control is an obvious oversight."

Owen B. (3/5)

Bose ear buds

"Extremly happy so far but it’s premature to give a full review becase it’s only fair if Skull Candy would’ve sent another ask for review after one year at least to be able for us to test everything regarding this item in full like: battery life, sustainable conection after time, quality sound after time and stress levels , case durability, etc… Like I’ve said , it’s premature to recieve a product review so early. . but overall I think it’s a very good product from my previous experience specially comparing price vise to Apple. . Apple who’s extremlly over pricest. Thank you!"

CLAUDIU C. (5/5)

Class bit of kit. Fit

"Class bit of kit. Fit really nicely. Sound quality is brilliant and love the bud holder. They look really good too."

Edward V. (5/5)

"great headfones"

Abbas (5/5)

Amazing

"Amazing"

Ajay D. (5/5)

"Great but lost the medium fit fin and cant find replacements other than that it works amazing"

Jacques (5/5)

Great sound and comfort

"Great sound and comfort"

Callum T. (5/5)

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