Founded in 2003 by Rick Alden and Cris Williams in Park City, Utah, Skullcandy is an audio brand rooted in action sports culture. The idea was born on a ski chairlift, and the company debuted its first product — the Skullcandy Portable Link — at CES in 2003. The brand quickly carved out a niche at the intersection of music, skateboarding, and snowboarding, earning a reputation for bold, youth-oriented design and affordable audio products.

Skullcandy is best known for its Crusher line of headphones, which feature haptic bass drivers that let users physically feel low frequencies — a technology the company calls "Sensory Bass." The Crusher lineup spans several models including the Crusher ANC 2 (with active noise cancellation), the Crusher Evo, the workout-oriented Crusher 540 Active, and the Crusher PLYR 720 gaming headset built in partnership with THX for spatial audio. Beyond the Crusher series, the company offers the Hesh line of over-ear headphones (including the Hesh 540 ANC), the Icon ANC, and a range of true wireless earbuds, Bluetooth speakers, and gaming accessories.

Headquartered in Park City, Utah, Skullcandy has expanded well beyond its action sports roots into the broader consumer audio market. The company has partnered with THX to bring spatial audio to its gaming and music products and has collaborated with brands like Burton Snowboards on limited-edition releases. Skullcandy products are widely available through major retailers and the company's direct-to-consumer online store.

Skullcandy has 27 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Headphones & In-Ear Monitors. Their gear is featured by 8 artists, with the strongest followings in Electronic, Hip Hop, and Pop. Notable users include Krewella, Kendrick Lamar, and Diplo.