Skullcandy
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| Skullcandy | |
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| Type | Consumer electronics |
| Founded | |
| Headquarters | Park City, Utah |
| Key people | Richard Alden |
| Industry | Audio |
| Products | Headphones Audio equipment |
| Website | http://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]
[edit] Product reception
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 pricy and for not quite delivering optimal sound performance.[6] [7]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Johannes, Amy. "Rymax Marketing Partners with Skullcandy for Incentive Products", Promo Magazine, 2008-02-20. Retrieved on 2008-04-05.
- ^ "Skullcandy adds Scot Carlson as vice president of finance", Globalsurfnews.com, 2008-04-01. Retrieved on 2008-04-05.
- ^ Marketwire. "vSpring Capital Releases Its List of the 2008 Top 100 Venture Entrepreneurs", SYS-CON Publications, 2008-03-16. Retrieved on 2008-04-06.
- ^ Cannon, Karl R.. "20 patents include core brace", Deseret News Publishing Company, 2007-04-03. Retrieved on 2008-04-06.
- ^ "Must have: Skullcandy Double Agent", Telegraph Media Group, 2008-03-13. Retrieved on 2008-04-05.
- ^ Vasconcellos, Eduardo (2008-03-24). Skullcandy Skullcrusher Headphones Review. IGN Entertainment. Retrieved on 2008-04-06.
- ^ Moses, Asher (2006-06-10). Skullcandy Ti. CNET Networks. Retrieved on 2008-04-06.
