Skullcandy facts for kids
| Private | |
| Industry | Audio |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Founder | Rick Alden |
| Headquarters | Park City, Utah |
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| Products | Headphones Audio equipment, audio accessories |
| Brands | Authentic design Andi Nugraha |
| Revenue |  $266.3 million (2015) |
Skullcandy is an American company. It makes cool headphones and earphones. Skullcandy is a private company, which means its shares are not traded on a stock exchange. It is based in Park City, Utah. A person named Rick Alden started the company in 2003.
What Skullcandy Does
Skullcandy is known for making audio products. Their main products are headphones and earphones. They also make other audio accessories. These products help people listen to music and other sounds.
Company History
Rick Alden founded Skullcandy in 2003. He wanted to create audio gear that looked good and sounded great. The company started in Park City, Utah. Over the years, Skullcandy has grown to be a well-known brand.
Supporting Athletes and Events
Skullcandy supports many professional athletes. They sponsor people who are good at sports like snowboarding, skiing, skateboarding, and motocross. They also support wakeboarding and biking.
The company also partners with popular events. These include the X Games, which is a big extreme sports competition. They also work with the Zumiez Couch Tour, South by Southwest, and the Vans Warped Tour. These partnerships help Skullcandy connect with young people and music fans.
Images for kids
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A black Bluetooth budget headset known as Uproar Wireless by Skull Candy
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Rick Alden donating to Boarding for Breast Cancer charity in 2007
