Replying to Nixon Whips VS Skull Candy Icon 2 VS Other Inexpensive HeadPhones For Sking

Ok so i know there are alot of threads out there about the Icons but i cant really find that much about the whips. im wondering how the sound quality of the two compare, and what is a better value. i tried looking at other brands but most of them are big and bulky and often expensive and i think if i was sking in them i would worry about breaking them, but if there are other ones out there that are worth checking out please let me know. + K for help