The Skullcandy Crusher headphones have never been cheaper — buy now for under $100
THE SO WHAT
Deep discounting on mid-tier hardware like Skullcandy Crushers is a reminder that consumer electronics margins are under pressure as buyers wait longer between upgrades. If you’re in this segment, differentiation has to come from ecosystem and software, not just hardware specs and promo pricing.
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