Legendary sensory bass, now with Sound by Bose technology. Here's why Crusher 1080 ANC is the headphone to beat this year. 

We brought our patented sensory Crusher Bass and handed the quiet, the calls, and the spatial audio magic to Bose. The result is the Crusher 1080 ANC ft. Sound by Bose technology at $279.99, out now. Here's the quick rundown. 

1. Premium Bose audio technologies in a non-Bose headphone 

This is a genuine flex. The Crusher 1080 ANC features first-to-market Bose-licensed audio technologies: QuietControl ANC, TrueSpatial, and WaveForm Audio Engine — HypeBeast called the drop a way to "bring high-end noise cancellation and spatial audio to the bass-focused line." 

2. Flagship ANC for $170 less 

You get Bose QuietControl ANC — a six-microphone array that adapts to the noise around you in real time — at $279.99. Bose's own flagship QuietComfort Ultra headphones? $449. Same pedigree, smarter price. 

A six-microphone array that dynamically adapts to surrounding noise levels.  — HypeBeast 

3. Bass you can actually feel 

Crusher 1080 ANC’s sensory dual-bass drivers pair 36mm full-range drivers with dedicated bass units for a physical rumble in your chest. Dial it up or down on the ear cup or in the app — your song, your intensity. 

4. Cleaner mids, less distortion 

A stiffer, distortion-reducing diaphragm moves more pistonically to cut the mid-range muddiness that you may have noticed in earlier Crushers. Per HypeBeast, the redesign was built "to clean up mid-range muddiness" — so your lows stay huge and your mids stay clean, even at max volume. 

5. Spatial audio that opens up your music 

Bose TrueSpatial audio with head tracking simulates a front-facing speaker setup, so stereo tracks feel wide and immersive instead of trapped between your ears. The Bose WaveForm Audo Engine keeps vocals crisp through it all. 

6. 60 hours of battery with a 10-minute rescue 

Up to 60 hours of playtime with ANC off (50 with it on), plus a quick charge that delivers four hours of playback from just 10 minutes of charging.  

7. Modern connectivity, zero fuss 

Foldable design, Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio and Auracast, multipoint pairing, Google Fast Pair, and auto wear-detection that pauses the second you take them off. It just works. 

The Verdict?

The Crusher 1080 ANC is the next evolution of the Crusher ANC 2, and it's not a small step. Add top-tier Bose noise cancellation, spatial audio, and cleaner mids on top of the sensory bass you already know, and you get the most advanced Crusher ever made. Available now at Skullcandy.com.

The lineup 

1. Price: $279.99 USD 
2. Colors: True Black, Candy, Primer, Cement 
3. Availability: Now, at Skullcandy.com

FAQ 

Is the Crusher 1080 ANC worth it over the Crusher ANC 2? 

If you want top-tier noise cancellation, spatial audio, and cleaner mids on top of the signature sensory bass, yes — this is the most advanced Crusher yet. 

How does the price compare to Bose? 

At $279.99 it's about $170 cheaper than Bose's flagship QuietComfort Ultra ($449), while carrying licensed Bose active noise canceling and spatial audio technology. 

Can I turn the bass down? 

Absolutely. The sensory bass is fully adjustable via the ear-cup dial or the Skullcandy app. 

What's the battery life? 

Up to 60 hours (ANC off) or 50 hours (ANC on), with a 10-minute quick charge for four hours of playback.