SKUL

Skullcandy, Inc.

A maker of bass-heavy headphones and earbuds, Skullcandy outfits skiers, snowboarders, and everyday listeners with colorful gear like its Crusher line, which lets you physically feel the bass. The company was born in 2003 when founder Rick Alden, riding a chairlift in Park City, Utah, got frustrated that he couldn't easily switch between music and a phone call. The name plays on the idea of audio "candy" for your head, and the skull logo was meant to signal a rebellious, underdog spirit.