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Skullcandy
Company typeConsumer electronics
IndustryAudio
HeadquartersPark City, Utah
Key people
Richard Alden
ProductsHeadphones
Audio equipment
Websitehttp://www.skullcandy.com/

Skullcandy is a privately held company based in Park City, Utah that produces headphones, earbuds, hands free devices, audio backpacks and MP3 players.[1] Skullcandy's products are targeted at a younger demographic[1] and at the outdoor sports market.[2]

The CEO of Skullcandy is Richard Alden, who was named one of vSpring Capital's "Top 100 Venture Entrepreneurs" of 2008[3], and holds a patent for technology that integrates mobile phones and music players.[4]

Product reception

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A pair of Skullcandy "Hesh" Stereo DJ Headphones.

Skullcandy products are known for having unusual names and stylish designs.[1] Their high end headphones have a good reputation among DJs for providing comfort and high quality sound reproduction.[5] However, some reviewers have criticized Skullcandy headphones for being pricey and for not quite delivering optimal sound performance.[6] [7]

References

  1. ^ a b c Johannes, Amy (2008-02-20). "Rymax Marketing Partners with Skullcandy for Incentive Products". Promo Magazine. Retrieved 2008-04-05. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ "Skullcandy adds Scot Carlson as vice president of finance". Globalsurfnews.com. 2008-04-01. Retrieved 2008-04-05. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ Marketwire (2008-03-16). "vSpring Capital Releases Its List of the 2008 Top 100 Venture Entrepreneurs". SYS-CON Publications. Retrieved 2008-04-06. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ Cannon, Karl R. (2007-04-03). "20 patents include core brace". Deseret News Publishing Company. Retrieved 2008-04-06. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. ^ "Must have: Skullcandy Double Agent". Telegraph Media Group. 2008-03-13. Retrieved 2008-04-05. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ^ Vasconcellos, Eduardo (2008-03-24). "Skullcandy Skullcrusher Headphones Review". IGN Entertainment. Retrieved 2008-04-06. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ Moses, Asher (2006-06-10). "Skullcandy Ti". CNET Networks. Retrieved 2008-04-06. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

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