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General

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Series

Crusher1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Maker store lists the headphones in the Crusher Bass range.

1000X4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Explore the 1000X series and maker launch release.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

S6EVW-N740, S6EVW-N7442Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-sound.jsonRead 20 October 2026Store variant SKUs: S6EVW-N740 True Black and S6EVW-N744 Chill Grey.

YY29541Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide cover explicitly identifies the regulatory model.

GTIN / EAN

810015587249, 8100155872562Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-sound.jsonRead 20 October 2026Barcodes from the store variant data for True Black and Chill Grey.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

3 September 20207Press articlekissrichmond.com/3112889/skullcandy-unveils-its-newest-addition-to-crusher-lineup-the-crusher-evoRead 20 October 2026Reprint of the launch announcement dated September 3, 2020, saying the headphones are available on Skullcandy.com now at 199 USD in True Black and Chill Grey.

12 May 20225Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2022-05-12-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-New-Immersive-Listening-Experience-with-Newest-Industry-leading-1-Noise-Canceling-WH-1000XM5-HeadphonesRead 5 October 2026Dated manufacturer announcement. Its May 20 pre-sale wording is not used as first retail proof.

Status

Available2Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-sound.jsonRead 20 October 2026Maker store lists the product and sells True Black and Chill Grey. SoundGuys calls the model discontinued, but the maker store still sells it on the access date.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Sony WH-1000XM415Reviewengadget.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-160045478.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget calls the WH-1000XM5 the follow-up to the WH-1000XM4.16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-WH-1000XM5-Revised-WH-1000X-headphones-arrive-nearing-the-US-400-mark-with-better-noise-cancellation-more-microphones-and-a-bulkier-design.619279.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the WH-1000XM5 the new generation of WH-1000X headphones and an upgrade over the WH-1000XM4.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Sony WH-1000XM617Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 23 October 2026What Hi-Fi calls the WH-1000XM5 the previous flagship before the WH-1000XM6.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$199.995Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-crusher-evo-review-39657Read 20 October 2026Review box gives MSRP 199.99 USD. Launch coverage by Hip-Hop Wired and Gearbrain agrees. The current store price of 209.99 USD is not a launch price.8Reviewgearbrain.com/amp/skullcandy-crusher-evo-headphones-review-2647439841Read 20 October 2026Review gives 199.99 USD at the September 2020 launch.

$399.995Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2022-05-12-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-New-Immersive-Listening-Experience-with-Newest-Industry-leading-1-Noise-Canceling-WH-1000XM5-HeadphonesRead 5 October 2026Pricing and availability: US MSRP 399.99.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€169.996Reviewcomputerbase.de/2020-12/skullcandy-crusher-evo-kopfhoerer-testRead 20 October 2026Review gives a manufacturer recommended price of 169.99 EUR for Germany, including VAT.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE6Reviewcomputerbase.de/2020-12/skullcandy-crusher-evo-kopfhoerer-testRead 20 October 2026US from the maker store, DE from the German review price.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

True Black, Chill Grey2Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-sound.jsonRead 20 October 2026Only the two launch colors are stored. The store also sells Primer, Realtree APX Black/Orange and Bone (S6EVW-T987, S6EVW-T991, S6EVW-S951). The store page says breathable ear cushions and a moisture-fighting coating belong to Active Colors only, so those colorways are not assumed to match the stored ear pad value.

Black, Platinum Silver, Midnight Blue, Smoky Pink8Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sonys-1000x-series-now-available-in-smoky-pinkRead 5 October 2026September 18, 2024 release explicitly distinguishes WH headphones from WF earbuds. WH has Black, Platinum Silver, Midnight Blue and newly available Smoky Pink.

Segment

Music1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Maker sells it as a Bluetooth over-ear headphone for music and everyday listening, tagged all-day-listening and style-over-ear in the store. It is not marketed as a gaming headset.

Music4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Maker music-listening headband headphone category.

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Technical Specifications row: Product Type Bluetooth Over-Ear.

Over-ear3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. General features: wearing style Over Ear.

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Closed6Reviewcomputerbase.de/2020-12/skullcandy-crusher-evo-kopfhoerer-testRead 20 October 2026Spec table: Bauform geschlossen (closed).

Closed3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. Headphone type Closed, dynamic.

Wearing style

Headband1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Over-ear headphones with a headband. The store describes a flat-folding, collapsible design with clamp force fit.

Headband1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls, pages 11-12, labels headband and left/right units.

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

Flat and inward6Reviewcomputerbase.de/2020-12/skullcandy-crusher-evo-kopfhoerer-testRead 20 October 2026Review: ear cups can be rotated, swiveled and folded in, and both can lie flat forward or backward. Maker says flat-folding and collapsible.

Flat11Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/wireless-headphones/quick-you-can-save-over-usd120-on-these-five-star-sony-headphones-in-this-limited-time-dealRead 8 October 2026Exact WH-1000XM5 reviewer describes cups folding flat into the carrying case, but not folding into a ball. Flat cup rotation only. This does not transfer the inward hinges of XM4 or XM6.

Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

Yes5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-crusher-evo-review-39657Read 20 October 2026Ear cups rotate a full 180 degrees.

Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Noiseless design explicitly names seamless swivel.

RGB lighting

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Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic6Reviewcomputerbase.de/2020-12/skullcandy-crusher-evo-kopfhoerer-testRead 20 October 2026Spec table: dynamic, 40 mm. A second, loosely suspended driver produces the Sensory Haptic Bass vibration. SoundGuys lists a driver count of 4, which is not stored.

Dynamic3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. Headphone type Closed, dynamic.

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

40mm1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026

30mm3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. Driver unit 30 mm.

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

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Diaphragm material

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Magnet

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Neodymium3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. Magnet Neodymium.

Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Technical Specifications row: 20Hz - 20KHz. No test standard or power state is given.

Min4 HzMax40 kHz2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 143: 4 Hz to 40 kHz JEITA, cable connection with power on. Passive acoustic range is not separately proved.

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications: A2DP transmission range at LDAC 96 kHz and 990 kbps. 44.1 kHz transmission is 20 Hz to 20 kHz. This is not acoustic driver response.

Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

32Ω1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Technical Specifications row: 32 ohm +/-15%. Power state not stated.

16Ω2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 143: cable connection with headset off, 16 ohms at 1 kHz. Powered impedance is 48 ohms.

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

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100dB2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 143: headset off, 100 dB/mW. Powered sensitivity is 102 dB/mW.

Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

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Per 1 mW2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 143 explicitly publishes dB/mW.

THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

1%1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Published as less than 1 percent at 1 kHz. Test level not stated.

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Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

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Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

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DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

Yes1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Hearing test in the Skullcandy app creates a Personal Sound profile.

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Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

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Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026App section explicitly says custom EQ saves directly to headset. Bluetooth active connection, not claimed for passive cable.

Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

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513Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/audio/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm5-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact WH-1000XM5 review audio/app section explicitly describes a five-band custom equalizer. No preset count is inferred because named factory tunes are not individually enumerated.14Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/articles/00286844Read 8 October 2026Readable current maker general EQ guide names five frequency controls plus a separate Clear Bass control, and warns menus vary by model. Exact WH-1000XM5 five-band scope is established by the independent own-model Android Central review. Generic preset list is not transferred.

EQ presets

Music Mode, Podcast Mode, Movie Mode3Maker product pageskullcandy.ca/blogs/product-help/crusher-evoRead 20 October 2026FAQ names Music Mode (default), Podcast Mode and Movie Mode in the Skullcandy app. The maker comparison chart also lists a Custom EQ, which is not a preset.

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

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360 Reality Audio2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 107: app-supported 360 Reality Audio ear analysis and playback on supported services. Not a bundled paid licence.

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Head tracking

No1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Comparison chart lists Spatial Audio as No. Head tracking belongs only to the Crusher 720 column.

Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026App section: spatial audio head tracking after software update, Android 13 or later. Not original launch firmware.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Maker comparison chart against the Crusher 720 lists Active Noise Canceling / Stay-Aware as No. The headphones are described as noise-isolating over-ear.

Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Advanced noise cancelling section.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

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Hybrid4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Manual pages 11-12 identify both internal and external ANC microphones.

ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

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84Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Multi Noise Sensor technology: four per cup, eight controlled ANC microphones total.

Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

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Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Auto NC Optimizer adapts cancellation to fit and environment.

ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

No1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Same comparison chart row (Stay-Aware) is No.

Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Speak-to-Chat and NC/AMB ambient playback sections.

Adjustable transparency

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Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Manual page 107 explicitly supports adjusting Ambient Sound Mode.

Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Speak-to-Chat: starts ambient mode and pauses music when the wearer speaks.

Wind noise reduction

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Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Advanced call quality: physical wind noise reduction structure around voice microphones.

Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

With the bass slider at its minimum the response is fairly flat, with a slight bump over the whole low end and a dip near 1.1 kHz. The bass slider raises the bass strongly.5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-crusher-evo-review-39657Read 20 October 2026Old SoundGuys test system (before the B&K 5128 fixture). Notes describe the response with the bass slider at minimum. Dip around 1100 Hz is from the review text.

Bass and treble are emphasized relative to the source target. The midrange from 300 Hz to 1050 Hz is lower.7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026Objective measurement section uses B&K 5128 artificial head and source target. No numerical bass/treble error is inferred from the plot.

Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Microphone response has a bump around 100 Hz that adds weight to low voices. Readers rated the sample between okay and good.5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-crusher-evo-review-39657Read 20 October 2026Non-standardized microphone demo from the old test system. Reader rating from 4761 votes sits between okay and good.

Speech samples reject background noise in office, street and wind conditions.7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026Automated recorded-speech samples in ideal, office, street and wind conditions. No numeric SNR inferred.

Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

ASkullcandy Crusher Evo

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	No	66.83

Source5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-crusher-evo-review-39657Read 20 October 2026Looped music at a constant 75 dB SPL over Bluetooth until the headphones died, with the bass slider on its lowest setting. Result 66 hours 50 minutes, stored as 66.83 h. Higher volume or bass lowers it. ComputerBase measured about 68 hours at medium volume and about 50 hours at full bass, but one reviewer is used for this field.

BSony WH-1000XM5

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	31.88
Bluetooth	No	53.1

Source7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026Standard continuous playback test: ANC on 31 h 53 min, off 53 h 6 min. Bluetooth codec, firmware and unit colour unspecified. Current method peaks music at 75 dB SPL, linked /how-we-test/. Unknown lighting omitted. Different volume/settings explain why off runtime exceeds maker AAC 40 h. No numerical result transferred to other Sony models.

Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

66.83h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

53.1h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

Built-in1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Store page title and call controls name a built-in microphone. No boom is included.

Built-in1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls, pages 11-12, identifies integrated voice/call microphone.

Microphone element

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Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

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Omnidirectional2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 88 and 91 call chapters explicitly state omnidirectional microphones.

Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

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44Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Advanced call quality: four beamforming microphones for voice, distinct from eight ANC mics.

Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

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Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

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Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

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AI4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Advanced call quality: AI-trained speech noise reduction algorithm.

Flip to mute

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Mute button

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Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

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Sidetone

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Yes2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 89 and 92: wearer voice heard via headset microphones during a call.

Adjustable sidetone

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Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

Bluetooth, Analog1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Technical Specifications row: Bluetooth 5.0 connection. The box includes a backup AUX cable for wired use.

Analog, Bluetooth1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Bluetooth setup chapters for Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. Analog playback added separately only where the guide proves it.2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 64 and 143-144: headphone cable and Bluetooth audio. No USB audio.

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

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3.5 mm TRS3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug. Passive stereo TRS cable, not TRRS microphone cable.

Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

3.5 mm5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-crusher-evo-review-39657Read 20 October 2026Review: the headphones have a 3.5 mm audio input.

3.5 mm2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 64 headphone cable input jack and connection diagram. Standard stereo mini plug is confirmed by maker specifications.

Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

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1.2m2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 9 package list: approximately 1.2 m headphone cable and 0.2 m USB cable.

Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026The USB-C port on the headphones takes the supplied USB-C charging cable.

USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls, pages 11-12, USB Type-C charging port.

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

No3Maker product pageskullcandy.ca/blogs/product-help/crusher-evoRead 20 October 2026The USB-C port is described only for charging. Audio inputs are Bluetooth and the AUX cable.

No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 18-19: music playback and Bluetooth operations cannot be performed while connected to USB power. The USB port is for charging.

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

Yes5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-crusher-evo-review-39657Read 20 October 2026Review says you can always plug in a 3.5 mm cable if you cannot go wireless. ComputerBase says the cable works when the battery is empty.

Yes2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 64 explicitly allows music when the headset is off. Built-in mic is unavailable through the supplied cable, which uses the phone mic.

Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

None1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Bluetooth only. The box has no dongle or receiver.

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Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

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Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

10m3Maker product pageskullcandy.ca/blogs/product-help/crusher-evoRead 20 October 2026FAQ: listen 30+ feet (10+ meters) away. Stored as 10 m. Conditions vary with environment.

10m1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications: approximate 10 m line-of-sight. Obstacles and host conditions affect range.

Bluetooth

5.01Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026

5.21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications chapter, communication system: Bluetooth 5.2.

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

SBC, AAC5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-crusher-evo-review-39657Read 20 October 2026Review states SBC and AAC only, no aptX or LDAC. ComputerBase agrees.

SBC, AAC, LDAC1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications chapter: exact supported A2DP codecs, not Bluetooth version capabilities.

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

No1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Comparison chart lists Google Fast Pair + Multipoint Pairing as No.5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-crusher-evo-review-39657Read 20 October 2026Review states no Bluetooth multipoint. Pairing to several devices works but switching needs a manual reconnect.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connecting the headset to 2 devices simultaneously chapter. Streams switch, rather than mix.

Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

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21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connecting the headset to 2 devices simultaneously chapter, two Bluetooth source devices.

Paired devices remembered

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81Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Android pairing, page 29: up to eight paired devices. The oldest registration is replaced when another is paired.

Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

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Fast pairing

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Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Fast Pair and Swift Pair dedicated sections.

Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch3Maker product pageskullcandy.ca/blogs/product-help/crusher-evoRead 20 October 2026FAQ console answers: Xbox One No, Nintendo Switch Yes, PS4 No. Phones, tablets and computers are covered by the Bluetooth answer. Only Android and iOS are stored because the app and review paths name them. No operating system is named for computers.

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Individual Bluetooth setup chapters explicitly name Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. No console path inferred.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

ASkullcandy Crusher Evo

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Nintendo Switch	Analog	Not available

Source5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-crusher-evo-review-39657Read 20 October 2026FAQ: no Bluetooth to consoles, but the AUX cable works in the Switch headphone jack. Android and iOS rows follow the review's phone use. Microphone cells are true for calls and assistant use named by the maker launch article.

BSony WH-1000XM5

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact YY2954 guide. Android and iPhone pairing/call chapters and printed pages 38, 42, 45 and 95 computer calling. Windows/Mac voice requires HFP/HSP and compatible application input/output selection, not the A2DP music endpoint. No analog voice or console support inferred.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

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Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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No10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging chapter printed page 19 directs battery replacement to the nearest Sony dealer. It is not a battery exchanged during normal operation.

Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

ASkullcandy Crusher Evo

Connection	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	40

Source1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Up to 40 hours of playtime. Maker does not state connection, volume or whether the bass slider was off. The Bluetooth row follows the headphones' main use. Product help page says up to 40+ hours.

BSony WH-1000XM5

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	30
Bluetooth	No	40
Analog	Yes	28
Analog	No	38

Source2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 20 table visually checked. Bluetooth rows are AAC music playback, ANC on 30 h and ANC/ambient off 40 h. LDAC 26/36 h and SBC 28/38 h are omitted because the table cannot distinguish codecs. Analog powered playback is ANC on 28 h and ANC/ambient off 38 h. Page 21 notes EQ, DSEE Extreme and other features shorten runtime.

Battery life (claimed, max)

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging port

USB-C1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Box includes a USB-C charging cable.

USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 18-19: supplied USB-A to USB-C cable.

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

60min3Maker product pageskullcandy.ca/blogs/product-help/crusher-evoRead 20 October 2026FAQ: 1 hour for the headphones to charge to 100 percent over the USB-C cable. ComputerBase reports a bit over 3 hours in its own test. The maker value is stored.

210min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 18-19: approximate time explicitly defined as empty battery to full capacity. Hours converted to minutes.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

10min1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Rapid Charge: 10 minutes gives 4 hours.

3min2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 20: 3 minutes using USB PD charger with 9 V/2.3 A or more output.

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

4h1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Rapid Charge: 10 minutes gives 4 hours of playtime. Charger and volume not stated.

3h2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 20: approximately 3 h from 3 min at 25-35 C using USB PD 9 V/2.3 A or more. Ordinary USB charging gives about 1 h from 3 min.

Use while charging

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No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 18-19: connecting USB power turns the headset off and prevents music playback. Passive cable use is not claimed here.

Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Slider8Reviewgearbrain.com/amp/skullcandy-crusher-evo-headphones-review-2647439841Read 20 October 2026Review: left cup has the power button and the haptic bass slider. Right cup has volume/skip buttons and a center play/pause and assistant button. SoundGuys agrees on buttons plus a bass slider.

Buttons, Touch2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 11-12 power and NC/AMB buttons and touch panel.

Volume control

Buttons8Reviewgearbrain.com/amp/skullcandy-crusher-evo-headphones-review-2647439841Read 20 October 2026Review: top and bottom buttons on the right cup change volume, and long presses skip tracks.

Touch2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 1-2 and control chapter: swipe up/down on touch panel. Active Bluetooth control only.

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

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Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

Yes1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Feature list: Skullcandy App for personal sound and button customization.

Yes10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 72: NC/AMB button double/triple presses can be assigned to Quick Access through Sound Connect. Pages 98-102 allow voice-assistant touch-panel assignment. Service, language and region requirements apply.

Wear detection

No1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Comparison chart lists Wear Detection as No.

Yes2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 15-17 and 107: wearing sensor pauses/resumes playback and can power off after removal.

Voice assistant

Google, Siri3Maker product pageskullcandy.ca/blogs/product-help/crusher-evoRead 20 October 2026FAQ: press the middle right button twice to activate your voice assistant. The launch article names the native Google and Siri assistants.7Press articlekissrichmond.com/3112889/skullcandy-unveils-its-newest-addition-to-crusher-lineup-the-crusher-evoRead 20 October 2026Launch article: media controls let users take calls, change tracks, adjust volume and activate native device assistants (Google, Siri, etc).

Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Google app, Siri1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide pages 97-106: Google Assistant and Alexa use configured headset integration, Google app on Android/Siri on iPhone use held touch sensor, not Hey Siri wake phrase. Assistant/app compatibility depends on region and smartphone. Current Sony Google Assistant support restricts headset integration to Android, not iOS.

Comfort and build

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Headband type

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Padded7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026Usage section explicitly discusses padding on the headband.

Headband material

Soft rubber and felt5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-crusher-evo-review-39657Read 20 October 2026Review: headband is a combination of soft rubber and a felt material.

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Frame material

Plastic with a flexible internal metal band6Reviewcomputerbase.de/2020-12/skullcandy-crusher-evo-kopfhoerer-testRead 20 October 2026Review: flexible metal band inside the headband, plastic hinges, mainly plastic body.

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Ear cup material

Soft-touch plastic5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-crusher-evo-review-39657Read 20 October 2026Review describes soft-touch plastic construction.

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Ear pad material

Faux leather6Reviewcomputerbase.de/2020-12/skullcandy-crusher-evo-kopfhoerer-testRead 20 October 2026Review: faux-leather (Kunstleder) ear pads.

Soft fit leather4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026All day comfort section uses maker wording Soft fit leather. Whole frame composition not inferred.

Replaceable ear pads

Yes6Reviewcomputerbase.de/2020-12/skullcandy-crusher-evo-kopfhoerer-testRead 20 October 2026Review: ear pads are easy to remove and replace.

Yes9Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00282460Read 8 October 2026Exact Sony article 00282460, modified November 21, 2024. Public indexed maker article was read in full. Direct requests were unavailable. Sony recommends authorized service but expressly provides a customer replacement procedure with approved replacement pads and disassembling tool.

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

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Clip9Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00282460Read 8 October 2026Six claws hold each pad plate. Install by aligning two pegs and clicking all six claws into the hooks.

Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

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Ear pads9Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00282460Read 8 October 2026Only ear pads are covered by this maker-authorized customer procedure. Battery dealer service is not user replacement.

Software

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Companion app

Skullcandy App3Maker product pageskullcandy.ca/blogs/product-help/crusher-evoRead 20 October 2026Product help page says Crusher Evo is supported by the Skullcandy app.

Sony | Sound Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App chapter page 107. Headphones Connect was renamed Sound Connect in October 2024, as shown on the current guide landing page or maker product page.

App platforms

Android, iOS4Maker product pageskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/skullcandy-appRead 20 October 2026Maker app help page gives separate Android and iOS Skullcandy App versions and lists Crusher Evo among the Personal Sound products.

Android, iOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Installing the app chapter: Google Play and Apple App Store smartphone apps.

User firmware updates

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Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App capabilities page 107: update headset software.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

312g(11 oz)1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Technical Specifications row: 312 g. Cable and bag are not stated as included.

250g(8.8 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications: approximate published mass. Detachable cable inclusion is not stated in this guide.

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Enjoy High-Resolution Audio with and without wires section explicitly names both certifications. LDAC conditions apply.

Communication certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Crusher Evo Wireless Headphones, USB-C Charging Cable, Backup AUX Cable, Satin Drawstring Bag, User Guide1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Box list as published on the US store page.

Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset, USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C), Headphone cable, Carrying case2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 9: WH-1000XM5 case bundle only. WH-1000XM5SA carrying-pouch bundle is excluded.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

ASkullcandy Crusher Evo

Type	Count
USB-C charging cable	1
Backup AUX audio cable, 3.5 mm	1

Source6Reviewcomputerbase.de/2020-12/skullcandy-crusher-evo-kopfhoerer-testRead 20 October 2026Review lists a USB-A to USB-C charging cable and a 3.5 mm AUX cable. No cable lengths are published.

BSony WH-1000XM5

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable	0.2	1
Headphone cable	1.2	1

Source2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 9: one cable of each named type, approximate maker lengths. Exact XM5 case bundle.

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

Soft1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Box list names a satin drawstring bag. SoundGuys photographs a soft roll-top case from launch.5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-crusher-evo-review-39657Read 20 October 2026Review describes a soft roll-top carrying case with a buckle.

Hard12Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/wireless-headphones/sony-xm6-too-pricey-their-five-star-predecessors-are-half-price-right-nowRead 8 October 2026Explicit usual original WH-1000XM5 rigid hard case. The later XM5SA package includes a soft case and is excluded from this reference package. No accessory bought separately is counted.

Links

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Product page

www.skullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-sound1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026

www.sony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm54Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Exact XM5 product page, not XM6 or WF earbuds.

Spec sheet

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Manual

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helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdf1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Official complete English help guide.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026US store shows a 1-Year Limited Warranty.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all headsets and headphones.