Skullcandy has been making headphones for more than a decade, and its products have generally been quite popular thanks to their funky colour schemes. Today, we'll be testing the wireless version of the Riff headphones, simply called the Riff Wireless.
Priced at Rs. 5,999, this pair isn't exactly cheap for casual, everyday headphones. You don't get much in terms of frills, and the only features worth boasting of seem to be its low weight and the claimed 12-hour battery life. Does the Skullcandy Riff Wireless redeem itself by delivering good audio? Let's find out.
Skullcandy Riff Wireless design and features
The Riff Wireless is an on-ear or supra-aural pair of headphones, which means the earcups sit on your ears rather than covering them completely like traditional over-ear headphones. The headphones are constructed pretty much entirely from plastic, including the adjustable headband and the hinges of the earcups.
The hinges have the ability to swivel outwards so the Riff Wireless can be worn comfortably around your neck when not in use, and can also be folded for easy storage.
The Riff Wireless is available in different colours — Black, White, Blue, Grey — and the one we have in for review is the Grey version. The matte finish doesn't attract fingerprints and it looks good too. However, the Riff Wireless doesn't feel like a Rs. 6,000 pair of headphones. The plastic joints tend to rattle when you carry it around, and you don't even get any cushioning on the headband.
The earcups of the Skullcandy Riff Wireless are plush and comfortable to wear
On the other hand, the Riff Wireless is very light at just 159g, so you don't feel fatigue even after wearing it for hours at a stretch....