With the Venue, Skullcandy promises a very complete mobile model, benefiting from true Bluetooth ergonomics and active noise reduction, but also fast charging or even the location of the headphones thanks to an integrated Tile beacon.
As far as its promises are concerned, Skullcandy is without fault: the use of wireless, the active noise reduction, the autonomy and the location of the headphones are all successes, as is the good quality of the hands-kit. free, the naturalness of listening to the environment and the highly convenient multipoint connection. On the other hand, notable ergonomic and sound defects considerably tarnish the table, lowering the rating to 3 stars.
Strong points
- Multipoint connection.
- Good autonomy.
- Effective active noise reduction.
- Listening to the natural outside environment.
- Intelligibility of voices.
- Good hands-free kit.
- Tile tag.
Weak points
- Wind-sensitive microphones (RBA or listening from the outside).
- Comfort leaving something to be desired.
- Frequency imbalance.
- Lack of sound precision.
NB: The reported price drop is calculated by comparing the lowest price of the day with the average of the lowest prices charged by all merchants for the product last month, with security rules to exclude prices from shops whose the VAT policy is not clear (known as “grey” shops, typically in the case of imports from China).
Alternatively
The Backbeat Go 810 is a good choice if you’re looking for an active noise-canceling wireless listening companion under the $150 mark…especially if you’ll be using it primarily that way. Indeed, the sound reproduction is really interesting only in this use. Apart from that, it remains a complete and pleasant model to use. If you are unsure, take a look at the equally interesting HD 4.50 BTNC, or simply the Backbeat Pro 2 since it is now close in terms of price.