u/FwippyBall

Made a post in r/HeadphoneAdvice but I figured I'd ask here for Skullcandy-specific stuff.

I'm looking to replace my Hesh ANC with something similar in audio profile and similar/better noise cancelling. I'm looking at the Crusher 2 ANC (specifically the sale on skullcandy.ca) and the Hesh 540 ANC. Should I get the Hesh 540 or upgrade to the Crusher 2?

I'm looking to replace my Skullcandy Hesh ANC (S6HHW). I am considering the Hesh 540 ANC, but am curious about other options. I'm not an audiophile, but I do notice the difference in bass response and how much sound gets noise cancelled between my Hesh vs my Sony WH-CH700N and would prefer something closer to the Hesh.

Requirements:

• Bluetooth and 3.5mm input jack
• Active noise cancelling as good as or better than the Hesh
• Similar audio profile without adjusting via app or Gadgetbridge compatibility
• Ability to disconnect headphones from device via button press/hold/whatever

Unnecessary, but good to haves:

• Available colours that aren't black (bonus points for that deep red that the Crusher ANC has)
• Ability to use 3.5mm input jack while headphones are powered off
• Ability to fold headphones for storage
• Separate controls for volume and next/previous track
• Availability of replacement headphone cups
• Flat area on outer shell so I can put stickers on them (because I am a small child that loves stickers)
• USB 2.4 Ghz module for not-shit two-way headset use (I know this is a gaming headset thing but I figured I'd put it here just in case)
• TRRS connectivity on the input jack for wired two-way headset use

I'm looking to spend about 200 CAD, but I can go up to 300 CAD if the feature set is just right. I'm in Winnipeg and would prefer supporting local shops, but if a brand is only available at a big box store I'm fine buying from there. I'll be listening to a lot of electronic music and podcasts, sometimes single-player gaming with them (I don't really notice the bluetooth lag), and on occasion taking calls with them. I'm fine with the crap audio quality during regular phone calls, but having decent quality during discord calls without having to use a separate mic would be nice to have, hence the USB module thing.

Thanks in advance.

PS: My existing Hesh ANC needs both a replacement battery and ear pads. I have the skill to replace both, but would replacing the pads mess with the active noise cancellation since its calibrated to the factory pads?