The Skullcandy Indy Evo True Wireless are okay headphones with similar performance to the Skullcandy Indy Fury Wireless. They are very portable, decent and rugged, and feature a control scheme that packs a lot of functionality into a small surface area. That said, they last just under three hours on a single charge, which can be frustrating for people with long commutes, while their sound profile lacks versatility due to a treble response that is not heavily emphasised. They also lack versatility in sound due to the lack of emphasis on treble frequencies. Ultimately, these are a solid choice if you are looking for true wireless headphones that feel well-made.
The ‘movie’ mode is by far the best sound profile and negates the need for music or podcast mode. It is the lowest sounding profile, which is probably why I was drawn to it, but it is also the loudest and most balanced: the heavy guitar riffs of Rage Against The Machine’s ‘Killing in the Name’ have enough impact to and Zach de la Rocha’s sharp, hard-hitting vocals were impressively delivered as he ranted and raved at the climax of the song. The soundstage is admittedly a little hush-hush, but more than enough for casual, everyday listening.
One of the big attractions of the Indy Evo is the built-in Tile tracking functionality – for those who don’t know what Tile is, it’s a service that uses Bluetooth to locate lost or misplaced items When you misplace the Indy Evo, if you’re within Bluetooth range of a bud Tile will emit a high-pitched sound to help you locate it. If it is lost further away, the app can be used to determine where the phone and earpiece were last connected, or other Tile users can automatically report their location. This does not necessarily mean that they will be found, but it does provide a clue to the search.
Even more impressive is Indy Evo’s extensive touch control system. Various touch combinations are possible, such as single-tapping the right bad to increase the volume, or double-tapping and pressing either bad for two seconds to switch between EQ modes. Most controls are stable, but the tap-then-press operation is hit-or-miss and takes a little time to learn all the controls. The included Skullcandy app is very limited. It can only do.
As for battery life, we achieved 4 hours 23 minutes of playback time with music constantly playing at peak 75dB (SPL).Skullcandy claims the charging case can up it to about 16 hours, so before you need to charge the case itself , you can fully charge the backup buds about three times. So where does the Skullcandy Indy True Wireless sit on the list of the best truly wireless earphones? Since its launch, it has fallen from above average to below average when it comes to ease of use, due to a complicated re-pairing process and touchpad sensitivity.