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Skullcandy Venue Wireless ANC Over Ear Headphone Black
Last Updated: May 1, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.9
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/10
Total Reviews
264
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Review Analysis - 214 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Sound
62cancelling, cancellation, volume, canceling, loud
+89%
-11%
" ... The only thing Bose does better at is the noise cancellation. ... "
" ... Great sound, no distortion at high volume ... "
" ... Good thing about this since I could hear myself talking, was my speaking volume was normal. ... "
" ... Great for cancelling noise around. ... "
" ... The active noise cancelling isn't great, I can't still hear notifications from my computer while I have anc on and sound playing. ... "
" ... The active noise canceling is great. ... "
" ... The sound is amazing and the noise cancelling feature is easy and convenient. ... "
" ... The noise canceling isn’t as effective as the Bose or Sony counterpart, but for the price it’s hard to beat. ... "
Body
60comfortable, ear, ears, wear, plastic
+73%
-27%
" ... Pretty comfortable after using for hours on a long flight but removed about 5 minutes every hour just to prevent potential discomfort. ... "
" ... They're also comfortable enough that they can be worn all day. ... "
" ... They are light weight and very comfortable. ... The build quality is pretty solid. ... The headphones come with a nice firm carrying case, aux cable, and USB charging cord. ... "
" ... Adjustable for my large head. ... "
" ... Lightweight and comfortable, although I have small ears. ... "
" ... The case is a nice addition. ... "
" ... These have amazing sound and great comfort. ... "
" ... it'a my first time trying skullcandy headphones & they sound great, i can't wear them too long though because they make the area around my ear ache but as far as sound go, if they turn down the bass just a tiny bit plus make them foldable like the other kind & maybe do a few more colors, then it's lit. ... "
Sound / Noise Cancellation
58cancelling, cancellation, canceling, sound quality, headphones
+95%
-5%
" ... Sound cancelling is pretty good overall . ... "
" ... I work in a cubicle farm and bought them to cut out the background noise and chatter. ... The noise cancelling helps cut out chatter from coworkers quite a bit, turn up the music a little and that takes care of the rest. ... "
" ... With active noise cancelling (ANC) on, the audio quality takes a slight dip, but it still sounds great. ... I expected a bit more noise cancellation but for this price range, I would say they are about right. ... "
" ... The noise canceling is really good but not 100% don't get me wrong they cut out a lot of noise but I can still hear some noise while in my living room and the dogs are playing. ... "
" ... I asked him and his dad about the battery life, noise cancellation and sound quality. ... "
" ... The active noise cancelling isn't great, I can't still hear notifications from my computer while I have anc on and sound playing. ... "
" ... They are high quality from the packaging to Sound quality and noise cancellation features. ... "
" ... They cancel out most noise. ... "
Body / Comfort
50comfortable, ear, ears, wear, fit
+76%
-24%
" ... I would also like to comment briefly in the comfort, I was skeptical when thinking I would wear these for 8-12 hour + a day. ... They are very light, comfortable, and no stress on the neck. ... "
" ... My son uses them constantly and like them better than his earbuds. ... "
" ... Also I have a pretty big head and these fit very comfy lol! ... "
" ... Headphones are awesome and very comfortable to wear ... "
" ... Pros: best sound and quality for a pair of 180$ headphones,Feels real good on the head,The ANC mode is better then Low budget costing anc headphones and are really comfortable ... "
" ... They're light and comfortable to wear for short periods of time but the medium-sized ear muffs will start to make your ears soar after multiple hours of use. ... "
" ... This product instantly felt comfortable and had a lot more room for adjustment in the band. ... I have a large head and I am still able to wear these headphones comfortably for a full 8 hours at my job. ... This is my first noise canceling product to use, at first they made my ears and head feel weird but quickly got used to it. ... At first I was amazed at the noise canceling, but once I got used to it and it quit making my ears and head feel weird I am less impressed with the noise canceling. ... "
" ... They're also comfortable enough that they can be worn all day. ... "
Price
29headphones, money, price point, especially, bose
+97%
-3%
" ... I have other Bose products currently and the quality is generally very good but I cannot say that I ever felt that the price point was commensurate with the value of the product. ... "
" ... Amazing product for the price tag ... "
" ... If you find them on sale, go for it. ... "
" ... Actually a really good one at this price point I must say. ... "
" ... Better quality than Beats and way less expensive ... "
" ... I got these for around $130 and they definitely met expectations. ... "
" ... Amazing price ($130) for these headphones. ... "
" ... Great headphones especially for the price. ... "
Usage
20gaming, buttons, noise, button, easy
+90%
-10%
" ... Better quality (i.e., expensive) headphones have a better upper end and voice clarity. ... "
" ... The headphone buttons are pretty straight forward and you will get a handle on them after a few minutes. ... "
" ... It’s easy to figure out the button after using them a few times and the case they come in is great so they stay nice. ... "
" ... Easy user friendly controls but the sound . ... "
" ... One touch of the button restores cancellation and audio. ... "
" ... The Bluetooth function is easy to activate and I can hear calls pretty well. ... "
" ... Well thought out design and easy to locate and operate controls versus other brands where buttons are tiny and indistinguishable from one another. ... "
" ... The controls are intuitive and responsive. ... "
Sound / Volume
14loud, music, right, hear, anc
+36%
-64%
" ... Could barely hear the mower but the wind was loud. ... "
" ... Product cannot handle its own Mac volume , ... "
" ... Also when the volume goes past a certain level they don't sound so good. ... "
" ... One could hear loud statics and the right earphone had a constant crackling noise, which was very annoying. ... "
" ... I bought this in April and the right speaker started hissing so it was replaced, AWESOME!! ... "
" ... Sound is not very loud. ... "
" ... The ANC is a little loud and there is some hiss from time to time that is noticeable depending on what you are listening to, but for the price this is somewhat expected. ... "
" ... It plays well on low to meduim volume but pushing the headphones a little and the speaker can't handle it . ... Speaker will not make it . ... "
Body / Build Quality
14build quality, headband, cheap, venue, rattling
+57%
-43%
" ... They feel nice and have great parts and components that I can tell. ... "
" ... This is amazing buy I had Bose they are as close as it get to Bose love the build quality love the sound love the case. ... "
" ... -The carrying case is also really nice and the headphones feel well protected. ... "
" ... They're lightweight and I wasn't sure how sturdy they'd be, but they actually are really solid. ... "
" ... Came with nice case also. ... "
" ... I found the Venue's to be sturdy feeling and was not put off by the look or feel. ... "
" ... The build quality is pretty solid. ... The headphones come with a nice firm carrying case, aux cable, and USB charging cord. ... "
Usage / Controls
9button, controls, cancellation, venue, turns
+89%
-11%
" ... They have the coolest feature where you can hear your background noise with a press of a button. ... "
" ... The controls are intuitive and responsive. ... "
" ... Well thought out design and easy to locate and operate controls versus other brands where buttons are tiny and indistinguishable from one another. ... "
" ... This offers the benefit of assigning a virtual assistant to a button. ... Venue's on the other hand come with easy instructions and clear easy to use function buttons. ... "
" ... It’s easy to figure out the button after using them a few times and the case they come in is great so they stay nice. ... "
" ... One touch of the button restores cancellation and audio. ... "
" ... The headphone buttons are pretty straight forward and you will get a handle on them after a few minutes. ... "
Product Reliability
8months, two, started, already, use
+13%
-88%
" ... This is the third pair i got and the same problem happened to all three. ... "
" ... This product has already failed it quit working after less than two months of use, it will not charge, it will not connect to anything wireless, very disappointed in this product, and a 1 month return window is absolutely ridiculous. ... "
" ... Not even 2 months old! ... "
" ... Product only 2 months old and already giving problems with the right speaker . ... "
" ... However, after a little more than 4 months they started coming apart. ... Basically I can no longer use them. ... "
" ... Eventually it broke. ... "
Usage / Calling
7noise, call, volume, music, calls
+71%
-29%
" ... I am now able to hear more sounds than I ever could . ... "
" ... Better quality (i.e., expensive) headphones have a better upper end and voice clarity. ... "
" ... Good thing about this since I could hear myself talking, was my speaking volume was normal. ... "
" ... The Bluetooth function is easy to activate and I can hear calls pretty well. ... "
" ... The battery life is amazing and I haven't had any connection issues either though I've never used these on an actual phone call. ... "
Connectivity
7music, walking, laptop, devices, computer
+71%
-29%
" ... TOP PERFORMERS OVER MOST FOR THE MONEY AND PC LAPTOP, i-PAD AND SMARTPHONE FRIENDLY! ... "
" ... Paired quickly to all my devices. ... "
" ... The connection is weird but for music they are great. ... "
" ... These connect faster than any bluetooth headphones I've ever had. ... Soon as you power them they'll say "connected". ... Just music on my other iPhone. ... "
" ... The headphones come with a nice firm carrying case, aux cable, and USB charging cord. ... "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
6music, walking, laptop, devices, computer
+67%
-33%
" ... TOP PERFORMERS OVER MOST FOR THE MONEY AND PC LAPTOP, i-PAD AND SMARTPHONE FRIENDLY! ... "
" ... Paired quickly to all my devices. ... "
" ... The connection is weird but for music they are great. ... "
" ... These connect faster than any bluetooth headphones I've ever had. ... Soon as you power them they'll say "connected". ... Just music on my other iPhone. ... "
Usage / Ease of Use
5venue, controls, instructions, function, buttons
+100%
" ... The controls are intuitive and responsive. ... "
" ... Easy user friendly controls but the sound . ... "
" ... Venue's on the other hand come with easy instructions and clear easy to use function buttons. ... Considering the quality I am finding in the Venue's and at 1/2 the price of the Bose, for me it's an easy decision. ... "
" ... easy to hook up to computer. ... "
Usage / Gaming
4use, phone, mics, mic, calls
+100%
" ... And these work great for gaming. ... "
" ... This does, however, make them pretty light, which is a nice switch from my Logitech gaming headset. ... "
" ... For gaming it all depends on your setup. ... These work great for that but there isn't a mic function that will allow you to use these for gaming that way. ... "
" ... My daughter uses these for gaming and film editing. ... "
Service / Returns
3return, que
+33%
-67%
" ... seller didnt respond to any emails and had issues returning the product to seller. ... "
Service
3return, que
+33%
-67%
" ... seller didnt respond to any emails and had issues returning the product to seller. ... "
Body / Design
3venue, metal, little, color
+100%
" ... The case is a nice addition. ... "
" ... It is painted metal and it matches the color (I have black) very well so I can see why they believe this but you can feel the cold metal. ... "
" ... I found the Venue's to be sturdy feeling and was not put off by the look or feel. ... "
Body / Color
3metal, feel
+100%
" ... They look good all around, though, the 'crimson' ascents are more of a reddish plum color. ... "
" ... It is painted metal and it matches the color (I have black) very well so I can see why they believe this but you can feel the cold metal. ... "
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