Skullcandy Fix

Skullcandy FIX In-Ear

Let's face it: Skullcandy is cool. The stylized skull logo, emblazoned on nearly all of its products, is sharp, and the branding, which seems to involve extreme sports athletes and rock stars, is meant to align its consumers with a badass lifestyle. It's easy to be skeptical of the actual audio quality behind such successful marketing, but the Skullcandy FIX In-Ear is an example of quality earphones in a price range that often lacks such a thing. The $69.95 (direct) earphones get their name from their secure fit, and they do not disappoint. While the FIX In-Ear is not quite as secure as the Bowers & Wilkins C5 In-Ear Headphones ($179.95, 4.5 stars)—our high-end Editors' Choice, it definitely fits better than most in-ear pairs, especially in this affordable range. Some distortion issues at high volumes hold the FIX In-Ear back a bit, but for the price, they're worth a listen. DesignFrom a distance, the FIX In-Ear's design could seem subtle, but up close, the silver skull logo stands out against the black background of the earpieces—at least it did on our review unit, which was black and silver (the other options are silver or red with silver).