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'''Skullcandy''' is a privately held company based in [[Park City, Utah]] that produces [[headphones]], earbuds, hands free devices, audio backpacks and [[MP3 players]].<ref name = "Rymax">{{cite news |last=Johannes |first=Amy |title=Rymax Marketing Partners with Skullcandy for Incentive Products |publisher=Promo Magazine |date=[[2008-02-20]] |url=http://promomagazine.com/incentives/news/rymax_skullcandy_incentive_0220/ |accessdate=2008-04-05}}</ref> Skullcandy's products are targeted at a younger [[demographic]]<ref name = "Rymax" /> and at the outdoor sports market.<ref>{{cite news |title=Skullcandy adds Scot Carlson as vice president of finance |publisher=Globalsurfnews.com |date=[[2008-04-01]] |url=http://www.globalsurfnews.com/news.asp?Id_news=33488 |accessdate=2008-04-05}}</ref>
'''Skullcandy''' is a privately held company based in [[Park City, Utah]] that produces [[headphones]], earbuds, hands free devices, audio backpacks and [[MP3 players]].<ref name = "Rymax">{{cite news |last=Johannes |first=Amy |title=Rymax Marketing Partners with Skullcandy for Incentive Products |publisher=Promo Magazine |date=[[2008-02-20]] |url=http://promomagazine.com/incentives/news/rymax_skullcandy_incentive_0220/ |accessdate=2008-04-05}}</ref> Skullcandy's products are targeted at a younger [[demographic]]<ref name = "Rymax" /> and at the outdoor sports market (such as snowboarders, skateboarders, etc.).<ref>{{cite news |title=Skullcandy adds Scot Carlson as vice president of finance |publisher=Globalsurfnews.com |date=[[2008-04-01]] |url=http://www.globalsurfnews.com/news.asp?Id_news=33488 |accessdate=2008-04-05}}</ref>


The [[CEO]] of Skullcandy is [[Rick Alden]], who was named one of vSpring Capital's "Top 100 Venture Entrepreneurs" of 2008,<ref>{{cite news |author=Marketwire |title=vSpring Capital Releases Its List of the 2008 Top 100 Venture Entrepreneurs |publisher=SYS-CON Publications |date=[[2008-03-16]] |url=http://www.sys-con.com/read/519954.htm |accessdate=2008-04-06}}</ref> and holds a patent for technology that integrates mobile phones and music players.<ref>{{cite news |last=Cannon |first=Karl R. |title=20 patents include core brace |publisher=[[Deseret News]] Publishing Company |date=[[2007-04-03]] |url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4188/is_20070403/ai_n18785984 |accessdate=2008-04-06}}</ref>
The [[CEO]] of Skullcandy is [[Rick Alden]], who was named one of vSpring Capital's "Top 100 Venture Entrepreneurs" of 2008,<ref>{{cite news |author=Marketwire |title=vSpring Capital Releases Its List of the 2008 Top 100 Venture Entrepreneurs |publisher=SYS-CON Publications |date=[[2008-03-16]] |url=http://www.sys-con.com/read/519954.htm |accessdate=2008-04-06}}</ref> and holds a patent for technology that integrates mobile phones and music players.<ref>{{cite news |last=Cannon |first=Karl R. |title=20 patents include core brace |publisher=[[Deseret News]] Publishing Company |date=[[2007-04-03]] |url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4188/is_20070403/ai_n18785984 |accessdate=2008-04-06}}</ref>

Revision as of 04:13, 18 October 2008

Skullcandy
Company typeConsumer electronics
IndustryAudio
Founded2003
HeadquartersPark City, Utah
Key people
Richard Alden
ProductsHeadphones
Audio equipment
Websitehttp://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 (such as snowboarders, skateboarders, etc.).[2]

The CEO of Skullcandy is Rick 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]

Product reception

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A pair of Skullcandy "Hesh" Stereo DJ Headphones.

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 pricey and for not quite delivering optimal sound performance.[6] [7]

References

  1. ^ a b c Johannes, Amy (2008-02-20). "Rymax Marketing Partners with Skullcandy for Incentive Products". Promo Magazine. Retrieved 2008-04-05. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ "Skullcandy adds Scot Carlson as vice president of finance". Globalsurfnews.com. 2008-04-01. Retrieved 2008-04-05. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ Marketwire (2008-03-16). "vSpring Capital Releases Its List of the 2008 Top 100 Venture Entrepreneurs". SYS-CON Publications. Retrieved 2008-04-06. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ Cannon, Karl R. (2007-04-03). "20 patents include core brace". Deseret News Publishing Company. Retrieved 2008-04-06. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. ^ "Must have: Skullcandy Double Agent". Telegraph Media Group. 2008-03-13. Retrieved 2008-04-05. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ^ Vasconcellos, Eduardo (2008-03-24). "Skullcandy Skullcrusher Headphones Review". IGN Entertainment. Retrieved 2008-04-06. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ Moses, Asher (2006-06-10). "Skullcandy Ti". CNET Networks. Retrieved 2008-04-06. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
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