Skullcandy Mod
Solid, if unspectacular, but for £50 Skullcandy’s Mod buds don’t disappoint Pros Decent battery life Solid sound Simple app Cons Chunky case Controls won’t suit everyone Key Features Waterproof IP55 rating to protect against water and dirt Battery 34-hour battery with charging case Stay-Aware mode Keep abreast of your surroundings with Stay Aware mode Introduction Skullcandy is up there with EarFun and Rock Jaw when it comes to bad names for audio companies, but, dodgy moniker aside, it has built up a reputation for churning out reasonably priced, reasonably well-performing headphones. At £50, the Skullcandy Mod don’t buck that trend on the affordability front, but do they sound good enough to stand out in an incredibly overcrowded field? Design Not particularly distinctive looking IP55 rating Physical touch controls Skullcandy isn’t afraid to go garish when it comes to choosing the colour of its headphones, but the mostly blac...