Who owns Skullcandy headphones?

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Buying a new pair of headphones or wireless earbuds can be quite a challenge. There are many brands on the market and most companies offer several models. But if you’re looking to stay cost-effective, without sacrificing sound quality, comfort, and other headphone essentials, Skullcandy is a good place to start. Founded in Park City, Utah, in 2003, noise-cancelling headphones and bass-boosting headphones are the brand’s forte, along with some of the best small Bluetooth speakers you can buy.

If you’re wondering who owns Skullcandy, it would be Mill Road Capital Management, a private equity firm. In 2016, there was a bidding war to buy Skullcandy, which Mill Road won in exchange for $197 million. Mill Road’s stated goal with this investment is to work with Skullcandy management to streamline costs, improve the company’s digital footprint, and return it to “its original roots as a fashion-forward, style-oriented brand.” Buying large stakes in private companies is how companies like Mill Road operate. The general idea is to invest in companies that could use a helping hand with branding, operational practices and a long-term growth plan.

It’s been a decade since Mill Road Capital acquired a majority stake in Skullcandy, and while the brand isn’t a headphone heavy hitter like Apple or Samsung, globally, things have never been better. The brand has a significant global market share, alongside other headphone manufacturers like Xiaomi. Sales are also strong nationally; Skullcandy reported 2025 U.S. revenue of $90 million.

The name of the game with Skullcandy is striking, bold designs at relatively affordable prices. Products like the $240 Crusher ANC 2 Wireless Earbuds and the $35 Dime 3 Earbuds are great examples of what the brand is capable of. PCMag praised the Crusher ANC 2 for its impressive bass and customizable controls, while RTINGS calls the Dime 3 Skullcandy Skullcandy’s best cheap headphones.

There are wireless headphones for every budget, and in combination with headphones, they make up a huge segment of the consumer technology market. Skullcandy is a major player in a somewhat niche category in this space: affordable audio that punches above its weight. If you get the chance, it’s worth trying out a pair of Skullcandy headphones or earbuds; the author of this article has owned a few over the years, and they have all been impressive.