Marshall Motif ANC True Wireless Headphones - Black
Marshall amplifiers are iconic; a British brand that epitomises powerful, high-quality sound and the spirit of rock'n'roll. Their range of audio products are designed with the same attention to audio excellence, and brings the cool prestige of this classic company into the home. Motif ANC Experience Marshall signature sound with the freedom of totally wire-free listening with these discrete ear-buds. Enjoy up to 26 hours of power on-the-go with the included Marshall-logo emblazoned charging case. Truly wireless listening With two independent ear-buds fitting comfortably and securely in your ears, not a single wire gets in your way. Feel the inspiring freedom of truly wire-free listening, with a super-stable Bluetooth 5.2 connection. Active Noise Cancelling When you need to shut down the sound of the outside world so you can fully focus on the tunes, the Motif have you covered. You can set your own preferred level of noise cancellation and transparency. Marshall sound 6mm dynamic drivers deliver a big sound-stage, so you can be motivated by Marshall audio as you go about your day. Up to 26 hours of power The ear-buds last for up to 4.5 hours (with ANC on, 6 hours without) from a single charge, with the capacity for 20 hours stored in the charging case (up to 26 with ANC off). Easily charge the case wirelessly (with a compatible wireless charging pad, sold separately), or via USB-C cable. Intuitive control Touch-sensitivity on each ear-bud means easy control of music and phone calls, with dual microphones for clarity. Iconic Marshall design The textured black vinyl and familiar script logo highlight the heritage of a brand proudly boasting over fifty years of loud. These True Wireless headphones are compatible with all smart devices with Bluetooth, including from Apple, Samsung and Google, and other Android smart phone brands.
Marshall amplifiers are iconic; a British brand that epitomises powerful, high-quality sound and the spirit of rock'n'roll. Their range of audio products are designed with the same attention to audio excellence, and brings the cool prestige of this classic company into the home. Motif ANC Experience Marshall signature sound with the freedom of totally wire-free listening with these discrete ear-buds. Enjoy up to 26 hours of power on-the-go with the included Marshall-logo emblazoned charging case. Truly wireless listening With two independent ear-buds fitting comfortably and securely in your ears, not a single wire gets in your way. Feel the inspiring freedom of truly wire-free listening, with a super-stable Bluetooth 5.2 connection. Active Noise Cancelling When you need to shut down the sound of the outside world so you can fully focus on the tunes, the Motif have you covered. You can set your own preferred level of noise cancellation and transparency. Marshall sound 6mm dynamic drivers deliver a big sound-stage, so you can be motivated by Marshall audio as you go about your day. Up to 26 hours of power The ear-buds last for up to 4.5 hours (with ANC on, 6 hours without) from a single charge, with the capacity for 20 hours stored in the charging case (up to 26 with ANC off). Easily charge the case wirelessly (with a compatible wireless charging pad, sold separately), or via USB-C cable. Intuitive control Touch-sensitivity on each ear-bud means easy control of music and phone calls, with dual microphones for clarity. Iconic Marshall design The textured black vinyl and familiar script logo highlight the heritage of a brand proudly boasting over fifty years of loud. These True Wireless headphones are compatible with all smart devices with Bluetooth, including from Apple, Samsung and Google, and other Android smart phone brands.
Marshall amplifiers are iconic; a British brand that epitomises powerful, high-quality sound and the spirit of rock'n'roll. Their range of audio products are designed with the same attention to audio excellence, and brings the cool prestige of this classic company into the home. Motif ANC Experience Marshall signature sound with the freedom of totally wire-free listening with these discrete ear-buds. Enjoy up to 26 hours of power on-the-go with the included Marshall-logo emblazoned charging case. Truly wireless listening With two independent ear-buds fitting comfortably and securely in your ears, not a single wire gets in your way. Feel the inspiring freedom of truly wire-free listening, with a super-stable Bluetooth 5.2 connection. Active Noise Cancelling When you need to shut down the sound of the outside world so you can fully focus on the tunes, the Motif have you covered. You can set your own preferred level of noise cancellation and transparency. Marshall sound 6mm dynamic drivers deliver a big sound-stage, so you can be motivated by Marshall audio as you go about your day. Up to 26 hours of power The ear-buds last for up to 4.5 hours (with ANC on, 6 hours without) from a single charge, with the capacity for 20 hours stored in the charging case (up to 26 with ANC off). Easily charge the case wirelessly (with a compatible wireless charging pad, sold separately), or via USB-C cable. Intuitive control Touch-sensitivity on each ear-bud means easy control of music and phone calls, with dual microphones for clarity. Iconic Marshall design The textured black vinyl and familiar script logo highlight the heritage of a brand proudly boasting over fifty years of loud. These True Wireless headphones are compatible with all smart devices with Bluetooth, including from Apple, Samsung and Google, and other Android smart phone brands.
Marshall amplifiers are iconic; a British brand that epitomises powerful, high-quality sound and the spirit of rock'n'roll. Their range of audio products are designed with the same attention to audio excellence, and brings the cool prestige of this classic company into the home. Motif ANC Experience Marshall signature sound with the freedom of totally wire-free listening with these discrete ear-buds. Enjoy up to 26 hours of power on-the-go with the included Marshall-logo emblazoned charging case. Truly wireless listening With two independent ear-buds fitting comfortably and securely in your ears, not a single wire gets in your way. Feel the inspiring freedom of truly wire-free listening, with a super-stable Bluetooth 5.2 connection. Active Noise Cancelling When you need to shut down the sound of the outside world so you can fully focus on the tunes, the Motif have you covered. You can set your own preferred level of noise cancellation and transparency. Marshall sound 6mm dynamic drivers deliver a big sound-stage, so you can be motivated by Marshall audio as you go about your day. Up to 26 hours of power The ear-buds last for up to 4.5 hours (with ANC on, 6 hours without) from a single charge, with the capacity for 20 hours stored in the charging case (up to 26 with ANC off). Easily charge the case wirelessly (with a compatible wireless charging pad, sold separately), or via USB-C cable. Intuitive control Touch-sensitivity on each ear-bud means easy control of music and phone calls, with dual microphones for clarity. Iconic Marshall design The textured black vinyl and familiar script logo highlight the heritage of a brand proudly boasting over fifty years of loud. These True Wireless headphones are compatible with all smart devices with Bluetooth, including from Apple, Samsung and Google, and other Android smart phone brands.
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Marshall Motif Anc True Wireless In-ear Earbud Bluetooth Headphones
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Marshall Motif ANC True Wireless Earbuds - Black
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Motuf Active Noise Cancelling earbuds. Marshall has another winner to add to their Bluetooth lineup. Everything, from the outer packaging to the storage case to the actual earbuds speaks of quality. Well made, appear to be quite durable and should provide years of listening pleasure. Fit is secure without feeling like you have to cram them into your ear canal to get them to stay put. The three sizes of ear tips included make it easy to customise to your liking. Functionality, control and customization of sounds and features all revolve around Marshall's App. The same App is used for many of Marshall's Bluetooth products so if you already have one of their Blutooth speakers or Active Noise Cancelling over-the-ear headphones you are quickly up and running. Quite a few ... MoreMotuf Active Noise Cancelling earbuds. Marshall has another winner to add to their Bluetooth lineup. Everything, from the outer packaging to the storage case to the actual earbuds speaks of quality. Well made, appear to be quite durable and should provide years of listening pleasure. Fit is secure without feeling like you have to cram them into your ear canal to get them to stay put. The three sizes of ear tips included make it easy to customise to your liking. Functionality, control and customization of sounds and features all revolve around Marshall's App. The same App is used for many of Marshall's Bluetooth products so if you already have one of their Blutooth speakers or Active Noise Cancelling over-the-ear headphones you are quickly up and running. Quite a few options are available to the user from the Home menu. Three modes, Active Noise Cancellation On or Off and a "Transparency Mode" which seems to me, identical to Noise Cancellation Off. Bass response is especially reduced when ANC is off. Equaliser options include Marshall, Rock, Spoken, Pop, Hip-Hop and Electronic. Unfortunately, manual adjustment of the five frequencies is not available. Touch control for option selection can be enabled/disabled and noise cancellation amount can be adjusted to suit your surroundings. An Eco charging option allows for extened lifespan by reducing earbud maximum charge to 80% and finally, the option to turn audio notifications on or off. One option that is missing is the ability to adjust volume balance between left and right buds.Marshall has developed an impressive set of feature-packed earbuds that I can enthusiastically recommend..
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Worst headphones ive ever purchased.Bought these thinking marshall was a good name for sound, wow was i wrong. They can not make BLUETOOTH products to save their life.* They require GPS and BLUETOOTH to use their app (which is the only easy way to adjust any setting) this method saves life on the headphones but kills your phone. Not a solid trade off.* they disconnect constantly on my s22 ultra. Contacted support 3 times and they have not been able to fix this, im seeing a lot of the negative reviews are the same issue. This started for me only a week into owning them. Ive tried everything they have said, clearing cashe, full hardware reset. You can be listening no problem and they turn off even at full power out lf nowhere, or you go to connect they wont until ... MoreWorst headphones ive ever purchased.Bought these thinking marshall was a good name for sound, wow was i wrong. They can not make BLUETOOTH products to save their life.* They require GPS and BLUETOOTH to use their app (which is the only easy way to adjust any setting) this method saves life on the headphones but kills your phone. Not a solid trade off.* they disconnect constantly on my s22 ultra. Contacted support 3 times and they have not been able to fix this, im seeing a lot of the negative reviews are the same issue. This started for me only a week into owning them. Ive tried everything they have said, clearing cashe, full hardware reset. You can be listening no problem and they turn off even at full power out lf nowhere, or you go to connect they wont until you preform a hard reset each time. Try doing that a few times youll be ripping your hair out.*the ANC is poorly made. The headphones are not loud, but when the wind blows with ANC the volume goes so high it defens you, but when theres no outside sound the headphones are too quiet at full volume. Theres no in between.* the headphones have metal knurrling on the bottom end that digs into your ear. If you wear a hat, beanie, any head cover it will exacerbly dig into your ears and hurt badly as it rips your sensitive ear skin.*any phonecall im on the people say that it sounds like im far away then walking closer to the microphone when i talk. MARSHALL put all the design into the speakers but no time or effort into the microphone.*the only positive of these headphones is they sound clear. Although that is entirely not worth the negatives. This is the worst experience with marshall, i liked their guitar amps and thought aonce thats their experience and expertise they would make good bluetooth headphones but this shows me they have not perfected not even slightly ironed out any issues with bluetooth conectivity.*i highly recommend avoiding these headphones at all costs.
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Marshall Motif A.N.C. – True Wireless, Active Noise Cancelling earbuds are Fantastic!Selecting earbuds / in-ear monitors really is a very personal matter not only because of personal listening preferences, but because of the direct contact and interaction with our unique ear anatomy.There are several important, major categories, with multiple criteria that I base my evaluation and selection of earbuds on.• Fit and comfort. A good, comfortable fit, and wearing comfort over hours of continuous use is essential, and in my estimation one of the two most important criteria for selection. If you cannot tolerate wearing them, they are rejected.• Technical Specifications. The technical specifications provide a basis for assessing the potential performance ... MoreMarshall Motif A.N.C. – True Wireless, Active Noise Cancelling earbuds are Fantastic!Selecting earbuds / in-ear monitors really is a very personal matter not only because of personal listening preferences, but because of the direct contact and interaction with our unique ear anatomy.There are several important, major categories, with multiple criteria that I base my evaluation and selection of earbuds on.• Fit and comfort. A good, comfortable fit, and wearing comfort over hours of continuous use is essential, and in my estimation one of the two most important criteria for selection. If you cannot tolerate wearing them, they are rejected.• Technical Specifications. The technical specifications provide a basis for assessing the potential performance capabilities of the earbuds.• Features and Functionality. Some features are relatively ubiquitous among most earbuds, but particular features or functions which may be very important to a particular user or purpose may not be available on all earbuds.• Battery Performance. Battery life and fast recharging capability are important factors for wireless units.• Audio Reproduction Quality and Fidelity. Audio quality is the second critical evaluation criterion if the earbuds have met the criterion of being comfortable to wear. The sound reproduction performance is the criterion by which we select the earbuds / monitor that will provide the best listening experience.The Marshall Motif earbuds are equipped with a compact and attractive storage and charging case. The Marshall logo branded case is approximately 2 ½” x 1 ¾”, has rounded edges and sports a textured guitar amp covering resembling Marshall Tolex. A USB-C port is located on the bottom for use with the supplied 6” USB-C to USB-A charging cable. The case also supports wireless charging. A pairing mode button resides on the front of the case, and immediately above the button is an LED charging indicator lamp which progresses from the red indication of discharge through yellow and finally green which indicates a completed charge. The same LED slowly pulses blue during Bluetooth pairing operations.The earbuds are securely retained in the case magnetically, and molded contours ensure that the charging contacts properly align.Upon the first opening of the case, the unpaired earbuds enter Pairing Mode, as indicated by the pulsing blue LED on the case. Having already installed the Marshall Bluetooth app on my Android smartphone, the pairing operation was completed in just seconds. This was likely the fastest and easiest Bluetooth device pairing that I have experienced.The Marshall Motif earbuds retain a maximum of 3 paired devices, but can only be active with one device at a time. This limitation is the only “complaint” that I can express about these excellent earbuds. It is functionally limiting to not be actively connected with two devices simultaneously. While using audio on a laptop, I cannot answer a phone call. It is necessary to disconnect from one Bluetooth paired device, before connecting to another. I genuinely hope that Marshall addresses this shortcoming.The Marshall app immediately reported the availability of a firmware update for the earbuds which took them from Firmware Version 0.3.3. to 0.3.5. The update was slow, and I wondered if it had encountered a problem, however it finally did complete, uploading the firmware to one earbud at a time.The Marshall app provides an efficient, user friendly control interface with the Motif earbuds.The app displays the charge level of each earbud as a percentage.The first available setting is for the Equaliser. There are seven preset equalizer settings available, but no manual equalizer adjustment is offered. The app stores 3 EQ presets in the selection rotation. Preset #1 defaults to the “Marshall” setting, and cannot be modified. Preset #2 and #3 allow assignment of any of the 7 presets. The preset selections include, Marshall, Rock, Spoken, Pop, Hip-Hop and Electronic.I found that in addition to the Marshall preset, the Rock and Pop presets best accommodated my audio needs, and I assigned them to Presets #2 and #3.The Marshall EQ preset may be best described as a relatively flat EQ profile, with balanced, mid-range levels applied across the frequency spectrum. I would also describe that setting as “airy” and “open”, with a nice balance of headroom and bottom end.The Rock preset boosts low end and emphasizes bass frequencies heavily, while also boosting high-end and cutting mid-range frequencies. Listeners who have a preference for thumping bass will gravitate to this EQ preset.The Pop preset boosts treble and mid-range frequencies, producing a “bright” and “open” sound profile, with a lot of headroom. This setting is helpful in isolating guitar tracks or vocals in the mix, for example.Although it would be nice to have an adjustable equalizer, these presets offer very good options to suit a broad range of sound profiles and listening preferences. It would be beneficial if the EQ frequency bands depicted for each of the presets also displayed a numeric scale representing setting levels for comparison and comprehension of the levels of boost or attenuation applied.The Touch Controls setting permits assigning the long-touch function control to the capacitive touch buttons on each earbud. The settings may be the same for both earbuds, or unique functions may be assigned to each earbud. I assigned the Noise Control function to the left earbud, and Equaliser function to the right earbud. The long-touch toggles through the options of the assigned function.Function settings may also be controlled from the Home Screen of the Marshall app. Changes initiated from the earbuds are immediately reflected in the app, and an audible sound, or multiple sounds equivalent to the option number, heard in the earbuds confirms the change in settings.The short-touch function is not user definable, and is predefined as 1 touch to play/pause audio, or answer/end a call. 2 touches skips forward when playing a recording, or rejects a phone call. 3 touches skips backward.Noise Control levels are adjustable and ANC may also be deactivated.Among the other app settings is Eco Charging which limits the charge level to 80%, thereby extending the longevity of the Li-ion battery cells.The earbuds are compact and lightweight, which are both important attributes. I like that the body of the earbuds is largely confined to the ear, rather than having a large, bulbous housing protruding from the ear, which affects the stability and balance of the earbuds while being worn, and resultantly may adversely affect the air-seal between the eartips and the user’s ear. I also found that the shape and size of the Motif earbuds generally conformed well to the anatomy of my ears. This contributed to both my wearing comfort as well as to the exceptional audio quality. The earbuds have a cylindrical battery and microphone projection on the housings. That cylinder is cut with fine texture diamond knurls. The knurling provides a dramatic visual appearance, but may pose the potential for irritation of the sensitive skin of the ears and may be problematic for some users.The air-seal as well as the directional orientation of the transducer to the ear canal greatly affect the characteristics of the audio heard by the user. A good air-seal is essential to hearing high fidelity audio, and most noticeably low frequency bass. Making minor adjustments to the rotational orientation of the earbud can aim the driver optimally and significantly affect the quality of audio production.The Marshall Motif is supplied with 3 sets of soft, pliable silicone eartips. Sizes Small and Large are packed in the box, and the Medium eartips are preinstalled. I found the medium eartips to be best for both comfort and ensuring a solid air-seal in the ears.The Automatic Noise Cancellation performance of the Motif earbuds is excellent. Noise Cancellation is easily put to the test by wearing them proximate to a loud fan or air conditioner, or running water. The fan or A/C evaluation also incorporates the movement of large volumes of air in combination with the noise produced by the fan. While the Motif will not completely eliminate all background noise in that extreme test, it very effectively mitigated the noise.The specifications for the Marshall Motif earbuds are very good.The 6mm, 16Ώ driver has a rated sensitivity of 106 +/- 2 dB, and a frequency range of 20-20,000 Hz, which is relatively common among headphones. The earbuds are IPX5 rated and the case is IPX4 rated demonstrating resistance to minor splashes and sprays of water. The Bluetooth 5.2 is rated for 30’, but I exceeded that distance before experiencing a drop-out.Marshall claims battery performance of 4.5 hours with ANC and 6 hours without, and 20 total hours in-case with ANC and 26 hours without. A Quick Charge of 15 minutes yields 1 hour of use. Fully recharging the Motifs requires 3 hours. I found the actual battery performance to be very closely aligned with the specifications,The Marshall Motif earbuds are very comfortable, balanced, stable and secure in the ears, and an all-important air-seal is easily achieved and maintained, even while engaging in activity.The audio quality of the Marshall Motif earbuds is exceptional! Listening to a variety of high fidelity sources for lengthy, continuous periods while employing the various EQ presets that I favored resulted in me being extremely favorably impressed! Telephone calls were likewise exceptional, with optimal clarity on both ends of the conversation. The ANC proved to be extremely competent in background noise reduction.The Marshall Motif A.N.C. earbuds are outstanding, and are my new favorite earbuds based on both wearing comfort and exceptional high fidelity audio reproduction.
| Product dimensions | 2.4 x 2.1 x 3 cm; 4 Grams |
| Batteries | 2 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Connector | Wireless |
| Battery type | Lithium |
Marshall Motif Anc True Wireless In-ear Earbud Bluetooth Headphones
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Marshall Motif ANC In-Ear Headphones | Iconic Rock Design, Active Noise Cancelling, 30 Hours
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Marshall Motif ANC True Wireless Earbuds - Black
Motuf Active Noise Cancelling earbuds. Marshall has another winner to add to their Bluetooth lineup. Everything, from the outer packaging to the storage case to the actual earbuds speaks of quality. Well made, appear to be quite durable and should provide years of listening pleasure. Fit is secure without feeling like you have to cram them into your ear canal to get them to stay put. The three sizes of ear tips included make it easy to customise to your liking. Functionality, control and customization of sounds and features all revolve around Marshall's App. The same App is used for many of Marshall's Bluetooth products so if you already have one of their Blutooth speakers or Active Noise Cancelling over-the-ear headphones you are quickly up and running. Quite a few ... MoreMotuf Active Noise Cancelling earbuds. Marshall has another winner to add to their Bluetooth lineup. Everything, from the outer packaging to the storage case to the actual earbuds speaks of quality. Well made, appear to be quite durable and should provide years of listening pleasure. Fit is secure without feeling like you have to cram them into your ear canal to get them to stay put. The three sizes of ear tips included make it easy to customise to your liking. Functionality, control and customization of sounds and features all revolve around Marshall's App. The same App is used for many of Marshall's Bluetooth products so if you already have one of their Blutooth speakers or Active Noise Cancelling over-the-ear headphones you are quickly up and running. Quite a few options are available to the user from the Home menu. Three modes, Active Noise Cancellation On or Off and a "Transparency Mode" which seems to me, identical to Noise Cancellation Off. Bass response is especially reduced when ANC is off. Equaliser options include Marshall, Rock, Spoken, Pop, Hip-Hop and Electronic. Unfortunately, manual adjustment of the five frequencies is not available. Touch control for option selection can be enabled/disabled and noise cancellation amount can be adjusted to suit your surroundings. An Eco charging option allows for extened lifespan by reducing earbud maximum charge to 80% and finally, the option to turn audio notifications on or off. One option that is missing is the ability to adjust volume balance between left and right buds.Marshall has developed an impressive set of feature-packed earbuds that I can enthusiastically recommend..
Worst headphones ive ever purchased.Bought these thinking marshall was a good name for sound, wow was i wrong. They can not make BLUETOOTH products to save their life.* They require GPS and BLUETOOTH to use their app (which is the only easy way to adjust any setting) this method saves life on the headphones but kills your phone. Not a solid trade off.* they disconnect constantly on my s22 ultra. Contacted support 3 times and they have not been able to fix this, im seeing a lot of the negative reviews are the same issue. This started for me only a week into owning them. Ive tried everything they have said, clearing cashe, full hardware reset. You can be listening no problem and they turn off even at full power out lf nowhere, or you go to connect they wont until ... MoreWorst headphones ive ever purchased.Bought these thinking marshall was a good name for sound, wow was i wrong. They can not make BLUETOOTH products to save their life.* They require GPS and BLUETOOTH to use their app (which is the only easy way to adjust any setting) this method saves life on the headphones but kills your phone. Not a solid trade off.* they disconnect constantly on my s22 ultra. Contacted support 3 times and they have not been able to fix this, im seeing a lot of the negative reviews are the same issue. This started for me only a week into owning them. Ive tried everything they have said, clearing cashe, full hardware reset. You can be listening no problem and they turn off even at full power out lf nowhere, or you go to connect they wont until you preform a hard reset each time. Try doing that a few times youll be ripping your hair out.*the ANC is poorly made. The headphones are not loud, but when the wind blows with ANC the volume goes so high it defens you, but when theres no outside sound the headphones are too quiet at full volume. Theres no in between.* the headphones have metal knurrling on the bottom end that digs into your ear. If you wear a hat, beanie, any head cover it will exacerbly dig into your ears and hurt badly as it rips your sensitive ear skin.*any phonecall im on the people say that it sounds like im far away then walking closer to the microphone when i talk. MARSHALL put all the design into the speakers but no time or effort into the microphone.*the only positive of these headphones is they sound clear. Although that is entirely not worth the negatives. This is the worst experience with marshall, i liked their guitar amps and thought aonce thats their experience and expertise they would make good bluetooth headphones but this shows me they have not perfected not even slightly ironed out any issues with bluetooth conectivity.*i highly recommend avoiding these headphones at all costs.
Marshall Motif A.N.C. – True Wireless, Active Noise Cancelling earbuds are Fantastic!Selecting earbuds / in-ear monitors really is a very personal matter not only because of personal listening preferences, but because of the direct contact and interaction with our unique ear anatomy.There are several important, major categories, with multiple criteria that I base my evaluation and selection of earbuds on.• Fit and comfort. A good, comfortable fit, and wearing comfort over hours of continuous use is essential, and in my estimation one of the two most important criteria for selection. If you cannot tolerate wearing them, they are rejected.• Technical Specifications. The technical specifications provide a basis for assessing the potential performance ... MoreMarshall Motif A.N.C. – True Wireless, Active Noise Cancelling earbuds are Fantastic!Selecting earbuds / in-ear monitors really is a very personal matter not only because of personal listening preferences, but because of the direct contact and interaction with our unique ear anatomy.There are several important, major categories, with multiple criteria that I base my evaluation and selection of earbuds on.• Fit and comfort. A good, comfortable fit, and wearing comfort over hours of continuous use is essential, and in my estimation one of the two most important criteria for selection. If you cannot tolerate wearing them, they are rejected.• Technical Specifications. The technical specifications provide a basis for assessing the potential performance capabilities of the earbuds.• Features and Functionality. Some features are relatively ubiquitous among most earbuds, but particular features or functions which may be very important to a particular user or purpose may not be available on all earbuds.• Battery Performance. Battery life and fast recharging capability are important factors for wireless units.• Audio Reproduction Quality and Fidelity. Audio quality is the second critical evaluation criterion if the earbuds have met the criterion of being comfortable to wear. The sound reproduction performance is the criterion by which we select the earbuds / monitor that will provide the best listening experience.The Marshall Motif earbuds are equipped with a compact and attractive storage and charging case. The Marshall logo branded case is approximately 2 ½” x 1 ¾”, has rounded edges and sports a textured guitar amp covering resembling Marshall Tolex. A USB-C port is located on the bottom for use with the supplied 6” USB-C to USB-A charging cable. The case also supports wireless charging. A pairing mode button resides on the front of the case, and immediately above the button is an LED charging indicator lamp which progresses from the red indication of discharge through yellow and finally green which indicates a completed charge. The same LED slowly pulses blue during Bluetooth pairing operations.The earbuds are securely retained in the case magnetically, and molded contours ensure that the charging contacts properly align.Upon the first opening of the case, the unpaired earbuds enter Pairing Mode, as indicated by the pulsing blue LED on the case. Having already installed the Marshall Bluetooth app on my Android smartphone, the pairing operation was completed in just seconds. This was likely the fastest and easiest Bluetooth device pairing that I have experienced.The Marshall Motif earbuds retain a maximum of 3 paired devices, but can only be active with one device at a time. This limitation is the only “complaint” that I can express about these excellent earbuds. It is functionally limiting to not be actively connected with two devices simultaneously. While using audio on a laptop, I cannot answer a phone call. It is necessary to disconnect from one Bluetooth paired device, before connecting to another. I genuinely hope that Marshall addresses this shortcoming.The Marshall app immediately reported the availability of a firmware update for the earbuds which took them from Firmware Version 0.3.3. to 0.3.5. The update was slow, and I wondered if it had encountered a problem, however it finally did complete, uploading the firmware to one earbud at a time.The Marshall app provides an efficient, user friendly control interface with the Motif earbuds.The app displays the charge level of each earbud as a percentage.The first available setting is for the Equaliser. There are seven preset equalizer settings available, but no manual equalizer adjustment is offered. The app stores 3 EQ presets in the selection rotation. Preset #1 defaults to the “Marshall” setting, and cannot be modified. Preset #2 and #3 allow assignment of any of the 7 presets. The preset selections include, Marshall, Rock, Spoken, Pop, Hip-Hop and Electronic.I found that in addition to the Marshall preset, the Rock and Pop presets best accommodated my audio needs, and I assigned them to Presets #2 and #3.The Marshall EQ preset may be best described as a relatively flat EQ profile, with balanced, mid-range levels applied across the frequency spectrum. I would also describe that setting as “airy” and “open”, with a nice balance of headroom and bottom end.The Rock preset boosts low end and emphasizes bass frequencies heavily, while also boosting high-end and cutting mid-range frequencies. Listeners who have a preference for thumping bass will gravitate to this EQ preset.The Pop preset boosts treble and mid-range frequencies, producing a “bright” and “open” sound profile, with a lot of headroom. This setting is helpful in isolating guitar tracks or vocals in the mix, for example.Although it would be nice to have an adjustable equalizer, these presets offer very good options to suit a broad range of sound profiles and listening preferences. It would be beneficial if the EQ frequency bands depicted for each of the presets also displayed a numeric scale representing setting levels for comparison and comprehension of the levels of boost or attenuation applied.The Touch Controls setting permits assigning the long-touch function control to the capacitive touch buttons on each earbud. The settings may be the same for both earbuds, or unique functions may be assigned to each earbud. I assigned the Noise Control function to the left earbud, and Equaliser function to the right earbud. The long-touch toggles through the options of the assigned function.Function settings may also be controlled from the Home Screen of the Marshall app. Changes initiated from the earbuds are immediately reflected in the app, and an audible sound, or multiple sounds equivalent to the option number, heard in the earbuds confirms the change in settings.The short-touch function is not user definable, and is predefined as 1 touch to play/pause audio, or answer/end a call. 2 touches skips forward when playing a recording, or rejects a phone call. 3 touches skips backward.Noise Control levels are adjustable and ANC may also be deactivated.Among the other app settings is Eco Charging which limits the charge level to 80%, thereby extending the longevity of the Li-ion battery cells.The earbuds are compact and lightweight, which are both important attributes. I like that the body of the earbuds is largely confined to the ear, rather than having a large, bulbous housing protruding from the ear, which affects the stability and balance of the earbuds while being worn, and resultantly may adversely affect the air-seal between the eartips and the user’s ear. I also found that the shape and size of the Motif earbuds generally conformed well to the anatomy of my ears. This contributed to both my wearing comfort as well as to the exceptional audio quality. The earbuds have a cylindrical battery and microphone projection on the housings. That cylinder is cut with fine texture diamond knurls. The knurling provides a dramatic visual appearance, but may pose the potential for irritation of the sensitive skin of the ears and may be problematic for some users.The air-seal as well as the directional orientation of the transducer to the ear canal greatly affect the characteristics of the audio heard by the user. A good air-seal is essential to hearing high fidelity audio, and most noticeably low frequency bass. Making minor adjustments to the rotational orientation of the earbud can aim the driver optimally and significantly affect the quality of audio production.The Marshall Motif is supplied with 3 sets of soft, pliable silicone eartips. Sizes Small and Large are packed in the box, and the Medium eartips are preinstalled. I found the medium eartips to be best for both comfort and ensuring a solid air-seal in the ears.The Automatic Noise Cancellation performance of the Motif earbuds is excellent. Noise Cancellation is easily put to the test by wearing them proximate to a loud fan or air conditioner, or running water. The fan or A/C evaluation also incorporates the movement of large volumes of air in combination with the noise produced by the fan. While the Motif will not completely eliminate all background noise in that extreme test, it very effectively mitigated the noise.The specifications for the Marshall Motif earbuds are very good.The 6mm, 16Ώ driver has a rated sensitivity of 106 +/- 2 dB, and a frequency range of 20-20,000 Hz, which is relatively common among headphones. The earbuds are IPX5 rated and the case is IPX4 rated demonstrating resistance to minor splashes and sprays of water. The Bluetooth 5.2 is rated for 30’, but I exceeded that distance before experiencing a drop-out.Marshall claims battery performance of 4.5 hours with ANC and 6 hours without, and 20 total hours in-case with ANC and 26 hours without. A Quick Charge of 15 minutes yields 1 hour of use. Fully recharging the Motifs requires 3 hours. I found the actual battery performance to be very closely aligned with the specifications,The Marshall Motif earbuds are very comfortable, balanced, stable and secure in the ears, and an all-important air-seal is easily achieved and maintained, even while engaging in activity.The audio quality of the Marshall Motif earbuds is exceptional! Listening to a variety of high fidelity sources for lengthy, continuous periods while employing the various EQ presets that I favored resulted in me being extremely favorably impressed! Telephone calls were likewise exceptional, with optimal clarity on both ends of the conversation. The ANC proved to be extremely competent in background noise reduction.The Marshall Motif A.N.C. earbuds are outstanding, and are my new favorite earbuds based on both wearing comfort and exceptional high fidelity audio reproduction.
These earbuds are awesome. First, I love the way they charge. You can go ahead and plug the case in like just about every wireless earbuds out there, or you can just put your case on a wireless charger. I know there are others out there that do this, but this is the first that I’ve owned and the convenience is great.I was a little annoyed that you can’t sync the earbuds up without downloading the app. I think its just tedious and makes it more annoying to try and use the earbuds with another device. That being said, the actual process is really smooth and easy. I was a little disappointed that with the ANC and other features it isn’t always clear what setting you’re on without looking at the app and I’d like it to be a little more user friendly for when you don’t ... MoreThese earbuds are awesome. First, I love the way they charge. You can go ahead and plug the case in like just about every wireless earbuds out there, or you can just put your case on a wireless charger. I know there are others out there that do this, but this is the first that I’ve owned and the convenience is great.I was a little annoyed that you can’t sync the earbuds up without downloading the app. I think its just tedious and makes it more annoying to try and use the earbuds with another device. That being said, the actual process is really smooth and easy. I was a little disappointed that with the ANC and other features it isn’t always clear what setting you’re on without looking at the app and I’d like it to be a little more user friendly for when you don’t want to pull your phone out of your pocket.All the sound comes through clearly and they actually have pretty good connection to my phone and I could listen to my music while mowing my whole lawn but leave my phone on our patio table. It only really got fuzzy or started to stutter at the very far end of my back yard. Admittedly it didn’t reach the front yard, but who can expect Bluetooth to go through a house?It took me a bit to find if it was water proof / resistant. It has some, and I’m not worried about sweat or getting caught in the rain. But at this price I’ll probably be a little hesitant to use it at the beach or pool where my kids may surprise me with a bucket of water.They are solid and well built, the case and headphones look sleek and stylish. It comes with different size earbud plugs so you can pick a size that is best for you. I use the smallest and it fits comfortably with no aching after an extended period of time and it still holds solidly in my ear. I did notice that the noise cancellation worked pretty well but I did have a little noise that I think was from sound coming around the buds. I probably could have used a bigger size and still been relatively comfortable, but I still wouldn’t consider these a replacement for true ear protection if you were thinking of using these on a loud worksight.Overall these are really nice earbuds that I would be more than happy to recommend if you can afford the slightly higher price. But in the end you get what you pay for and they are well worth it.
I have generally been a fan of Marshall products. Their build quality is excellent. Their design is beautiful and distinct. And they sound wonderful. The Motif ANC headphones round out the brand’s wireless in-ear headphone lineup (alongside the Minor IIIs and Mode IIs) at the top price point, with the main differences between the three choices being design and inclusion (or not) of ANC.The Motif headphones hit all the major marks. The all black design is gorgeous and they feel well made. They are wireless (obviously), the case charges wirelessly or via USB-C with a charging indicator light, they have customizable touch controls, IR sensors to detect when they’re in your ears, they include active noise canceling as well as a transparency mode (accessible through ... MoreI have generally been a fan of Marshall products. Their build quality is excellent. Their design is beautiful and distinct. And they sound wonderful. The Motif ANC headphones round out the brand’s wireless in-ear headphone lineup (alongside the Minor IIIs and Mode IIs) at the top price point, with the main differences between the three choices being design and inclusion (or not) of ANC.The Motif headphones hit all the major marks. The all black design is gorgeous and they feel well made. They are wireless (obviously), the case charges wirelessly or via USB-C with a charging indicator light, they have customizable touch controls, IR sensors to detect when they’re in your ears, they include active noise canceling as well as a transparency mode (accessible through the Marshall Bluetooth app), and battery life is on par with most of the competition. While the headphones themselves look large and like they might be uncomfortable, I have had no issues, even with long (multiple hour) listening sessions. Fit is somewhat customizable with small, medium, and large silicone tips included in the box. Another nice touch is that the headphones themselves are IPX5 rated, and the charging case is rated to IPX4, so these can absolutely be used to work out or in a bit of rain.With any pair of headphones, one of the main selling points is the sound quality. The Motif ANC headphones are generally well balanced. In my opinion, I feel they are best with vocals and instrumental music. Aka mid range is where the Motifs excel. The Marshall Bluetooth app gives you access to an equalizer, where you can switch between Marshall sound, rock, spoken, pop, hip hop, and electronic. Even with an equalizer, I think the Motifs lack a certain richness due to a loss of oomph at the low end. If you’re a bass lover, these headphones are definitely not for you.The only real gripe I have with these headphones is the active noise cancellation, and that’s because it just does not work as well as its little white lookalike competitor. Side by side, there is really no comparison. That being said, the transparency mode does indeed work well with the ability to hear things around you clearly. And to be fair, no in-ear headphones are going to be perfect when it comes to active noise cancellation. If that’s what you’re truly after, I’d personally look into over-ear.All in all, the Marshall Motif ANC headphones do well at what they were designed to do. If you’re comfortable in this price range, do your research to be sure you get headphones that match the sound profile of the music you like to listen to most. There are many options. These are a good one!
The Motif ANC In-Ear headphones offers signature Marshall styling in a discrete, yet rugged design while maintaining the tone Marshall is known for. The design of the earbuds don’t just look tough, they are also IPX5 rated while the scratch resistant case is IPX4. I am not sure what material voodoo Marshall has cooked up for the case but so far it’s scratch free and the cracked leather look is a nice nod to their roots. The case can be charged with either the included USB C cable or wirelessly, offering a claimed 20 hours of playback. The earbuds offer a respectable 4.5 hours of playback while a quick 15-minute charge will provide an hour of listening.Sound wise they are really good. Compared to my AirPods Pro, the default EQ is rich and offers enhanced mid-range ... MoreThe Motif ANC In-Ear headphones offers signature Marshall styling in a discrete, yet rugged design while maintaining the tone Marshall is known for. The design of the earbuds don’t just look tough, they are also IPX5 rated while the scratch resistant case is IPX4. I am not sure what material voodoo Marshall has cooked up for the case but so far it’s scratch free and the cracked leather look is a nice nod to their roots. The case can be charged with either the included USB C cable or wirelessly, offering a claimed 20 hours of playback. The earbuds offer a respectable 4.5 hours of playback while a quick 15-minute charge will provide an hour of listening.Sound wise they are really good. Compared to my AirPods Pro, the default EQ is rich and offers enhanced mid-range and low end. Marshall also provides 5 other EQ presets to dial in the sound to match your content. Everything from blues rock like The Black Keys and the indie sounds of Florence + The Machine to progressive jams of Electric Light Orchestra and heavy riffs of Gojira all sound great despite their different, complex tonality. The earbuds feature auto play/pause with removal and with familiar touch controls, you can easily change between ANC (active noice cancelation), transparency mode, and off. Three tip sizes are included to ensure proper fit. For me, the tips seal so well that even with ANC off I have to enable transparency mode to adequately hear my surroundings. ANC also works fantastic for when I need a little less external input like doing yard work. I like how you can customize the Motif for your taste such as the interaction sounds, ANC/transparency levels, touch control actions, and even extend the battery lifespan by setting an 80% charge option.For the price, I feel they are good value and offer strong sound and performance. The Motif ANC headphones are a great choice regardless of your preferred music genre, providing rich Marshall tone in a small, striking design.
Having 2 other in ear wireless headphones of the same price range to compare to, I have found these Marshall Motif ANC ones to be the most comfortable as well as the most capable. I have had these earbuds now for 5 days and have had the opportunity to use them in various settings - from biking and running to use in an airport/airplane trip. These are by far the best sounding headphones in this category I have had.The product comes packaged with elite level packaging and contains the headphones, the charging case, the user manual and the extra 2 sizes of tips. I found that the already attached medium size was perfect.The charging case has a small footprint and indeed charges the buds quickly and does indeed provide the 20 hours of charge. Be mindful that it will ... MoreHaving 2 other in ear wireless headphones of the same price range to compare to, I have found these Marshall Motif ANC ones to be the most comfortable as well as the most capable. I have had these earbuds now for 5 days and have had the opportunity to use them in various settings - from biking and running to use in an airport/airplane trip. These are by far the best sounding headphones in this category I have had.The product comes packaged with elite level packaging and contains the headphones, the charging case, the user manual and the extra 2 sizes of tips. I found that the already attached medium size was perfect.The charging case has a small footprint and indeed charges the buds quickly and does indeed provide the 20 hours of charge. Be mindful that it will be less if the active noise cancelling mode is on all the time.Connecting to my phone and app was as easy as a Bluetooth device should be and immediately upon connection to the app, the buds received a firmware update that went smoothly. Within the app you can change the EQ settings and various other settings for the buds. One complaint I have with the app is that there are only a handful of preset EQ settings (6) but no way to dial in a custom EQ and save that as a preference. Seems like an easy in app solution and as everyone's listening preferences are different, I am surprised that such a great product does not have this feature.The comfort of these is the best I have had in any of the headphones I have owned. On my recent flight, I pretty much had these in for 4 hours straight and felt no ear fatigue or discomfort.The sound of these is simply stellar for such a product! Sound is such a personal issue for us all and I found that my favorite music pieces sounded perfect with these buds.All in all, Marshall has a winner here! Two small changes would make these perfect - First, add a custom EQ setting in the app so a user can dial in their exact preference and second, be able to control the volume from the earbuds.You won't regret this purchase!
I am a fairly serious runner and biker and have always been annoyed by the wires connecting my earphones to my iPhone so I decided to look into wireless earbuds. I considered the AirPods but some friends who used them said that they can fall out if you sweat a lot during your workout, and frankly, I think they look a little weird. Fortunately, I found that Marshall has a great product called the Motif ANC which provides a nice solution.Founded in 1963, Marshall Amplification has become the best known designer and manufacturer of professional music amplifiers and stage speakers. Its classic “Marshall” script on the grill cloth is a guarantee that the equipment is top quality and will produce, as Pete Townshend noted, “sizzling sound with crunch!” Since 2010 ... MoreI am a fairly serious runner and biker and have always been annoyed by the wires connecting my earphones to my iPhone so I decided to look into wireless earbuds. I considered the AirPods but some friends who used them said that they can fall out if you sweat a lot during your workout, and frankly, I think they look a little weird. Fortunately, I found that Marshall has a great product called the Motif ANC which provides a nice solution.Founded in 1963, Marshall Amplification has become the best known designer and manufacturer of professional music amplifiers and stage speakers. Its classic “Marshall” script on the grill cloth is a guarantee that the equipment is top quality and will produce, as Pete Townshend noted, “sizzling sound with crunch!” Since 2010 Marshall has worked closely with Sweden’s top-rated Zound Industries to create consumer versions of its audio equipment. This review will focus on the latest of these collaborations, the Marshall Motif ANC wireless Bluetooth earphones.They are priced a bit lower than AirPods but I believe offer better features:• Marshall Motif ANC Bluetooth true wireless earbuds• 6 mm dynamic drivers, 16 ohm impedance• Frequency response range: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz• Excellent driver sensitivity: 106 (+/- 2) dB @ 1 mW, 1 KHz• Bluetooth 5.2 SBC connectivity, 50 foot range• Active Noise Cancellation with Transparency mode• Two integrated microphones in each earbud for phone calls and ANC cancellation• IPX5 water resistance (safe against low pressure water stream)• Multi-function touch controls (play, pause, skip/back track, accept phone call, ANC setting, equalizer selection)• Lithium polymer battery life: 4.5 hours playtime with ANC, 6 hours with ANC off, 20/26 hours total with in-case recharging• 3 hour recharge time from full discharge; 15 minute recharge provides 1 hour playtime• Charging: Wireless (Qi pad required, not included) or with included USB-C cable• Hard shell carrying case which recharges earbuds• 9” USB-C 5V-12V recharge cable included• Three rubber ear tip sizes (small, medium, large) included• Weight: 4.25 gram (earbuds), 39.5 gram (charging case)• One year warranty on parts and laborDownload the Marshall Bluetooth app to provide a full user guide, equalizer settings, ANC sensitivity, touch controls, charge status and other additional features.Everything is extremely well made and the earbuds have a special coating to protect them from scratches and moisture. The curled black knobs and Marshall “M” script really look good.First step is to charge the ear buds in the clam shell charging case. Just place the case on a Qi pad or attach the USB-C charging cable and LED lights will tell you when they are fully charged. The case itself serves as a supplemental battery, holding two full additional charges even when disconnected from power. Pop the earbuds back into the case for 15 minutes and you have another hour of charge. Leave them in for an hour and they are fully charged again. You can do that twice before the case itself needs recharging. I tested the claimed battery life – 4.5 hours when using ANC, 6 hours with ANC off and can confirm that it is accurate.The Marshall Motif ANC earbuds are truly wireless and fit very securely in the ear, thanks to their somewhat boxy oblong shape which conforms well to the ear’s interior. Try the three supplied rubber ear tips to select the one which feels most comfortable for long sessions. For me the small tip gave the best fit and enabled me to get the best sound quality. The Bluetooth connection just requires pressing a button on the charging/carrying case for a few seconds. The 5.2 Bluetooth specification provided a solid connection more than 50 feet from my phone.Sound quality is superb, very clear, distortion-free with excellent midrange and highs. And the bass is very good – just what you would expect from Marshall. The Marshall Bluetooth app includes an equalizer with six pre-set sound profiles (Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, Electronic, Spoken and “Marshall”.) I found that Hip-Hop maximized bass response while Pop seemed best for vocals and classical music.I chose these earbuds for outside activities – would they stay in? Yes!!! I took them for a long (three hour) run and never had a problem even as I worked up a good sweat in 80+ degree weather. But running is probably not the biggest test. Can you rely upon the fit while biking? The next day I went for an all-day ride over some rough roads and once again they performed perfectly. They never felt loose. I had to recharge them in the case after about 5 hours while I stopped for food but that was quick. The case is compact and unobtrusive in your pocket, but for most workouts you can rely upon the 4-6 hour playing time from each charge and leave the case at home.Other features? The earbuds have nice touch controls (play, pause, skip/back track, accept/end phone calls, ANC setting, equalizer selection) which work well. The ANC function has a Transparency setting which amplifies ambient sounds when desired (e.g., conversations in noisy settings). The earbuds are sealed and have an IPX5 rating so even a stream of water on them will not cause damage, so have no fear about using them in the rain. (Airpods are rated only IPX4.) The very light weight (4.5 gram) of the earbuds really enhances their comfort when wearing them for long periods.Bottom line? If you want to be transported back to the musical glories of the rock era but don’t want to give up any of the technologic comforts of today buy these outstanding earbuds. They have my highest and unqualified endorsement and you will crank up your personal cool quotient to 11.
These headphones look extraordinary and fit amazingly well. I have been a long time beats user that wanted an aesthetic change so I ordered these beautiful earbuds. I love Marshall amps and the sound was amazing when they worked properly.Unfortunately, those are the only 3 things I enjoyed about the Motifs. I opened the box and paired them, no issue. Then I tried doing the firmware update and this is where things fell apart. It hit the halfway point and then froze. After multiple resets and no clear threads online on how to fix the issue, I just tried enjoying some music. The external app was intuitive. I played around with the long press settings and no matter what, could not get the headphones to switch ANC and transparency mode by long pressing the left or ... MoreThese headphones look extraordinary and fit amazingly well. I have been a long time beats user that wanted an aesthetic change so I ordered these beautiful earbuds. I love Marshall amps and the sound was amazing when they worked properly.Unfortunately, those are the only 3 things I enjoyed about the Motifs. I opened the box and paired them, no issue. Then I tried doing the firmware update and this is where things fell apart. It hit the halfway point and then froze. After multiple resets and no clear threads online on how to fix the issue, I just tried enjoying some music. The external app was intuitive. I played around with the long press settings and no matter what, could not get the headphones to switch ANC and transparency mode by long pressing the left or right pod.I will keep an eye out on Marshall and hope that they release a new version in the future.
The Marshall Motif A.N.C Wireless earphones are the first pair of wireless earphones I have tried from Marshall. Given that Marshall’s Stanmore II wireless speakers are one of my favorite sounding speakers to date I decided to give these earbuds a go, and they did not disappoint. Inside the box came a quick start guide, the two earphones inside the charging case, various sized earbud tips, and a USB type C cable.The charging case as well as the earbuds themself are very well designed and quite stylish. The case has this rugged faux-leather like look and feel, while the earphones are made of hard plastic and some metal. The case is light and compact. It has a USB C port on its bottom, a battery indicator button below the Marshall logo (which is magnetic and acts as ... MoreThe Marshall Motif A.N.C Wireless earphones are the first pair of wireless earphones I have tried from Marshall. Given that Marshall’s Stanmore II wireless speakers are one of my favorite sounding speakers to date I decided to give these earbuds a go, and they did not disappoint. Inside the box came a quick start guide, the two earphones inside the charging case, various sized earbud tips, and a USB type C cable.The charging case as well as the earbuds themself are very well designed and quite stylish. The case has this rugged faux-leather like look and feel, while the earphones are made of hard plastic and some metal. The case is light and compact. It has a USB C port on its bottom, a battery indicator button below the Marshall logo (which is magnetic and acts as a clasp to close the case), and a flat backside which is great given that the case also charges wirelessly when placed down on this side. When seated inside the case the earphones a secure and do not fall out when tossed around a little or when the case is placed upside down. There is no shifting around even when the case is placed upside down.Upon opening the case the earbuds instantly go into pairing mode and the setup on multiple android devices was seamless. In fact, it even suggested downloading the Marshall bluetooth app, which I suggest you do. The only LED indicator rests between the Marshall logo and the battery indicator/Bluetooth pairing button on the case so there is nothing inside the case or on the earbuds themself’s that indicate their charging status.The colors are what you expect, red for low battery, amber for mid battery, and green for fully charged.Both earbuds of the Motif A.N.C are touch capacitive and by default are set to the typical music and call controls via 1,2 or 3 taps on either bud. However, their default long touch function is set to noise control in which there are three listening modes, Active Noise Cancelling (ANC), OFF, or Transparency mode. One of the things I like a lot is that inside the app each earbud can be given controls from the same list of options, so no option is specific to an earbud, however despite it having control options such as equalizer, noise control, and voice assistant, (btw you can also set the controls to do nothing) it does not have controls for volume.When it comes to sound and performance, these things are great. As you open the case they instantly pair to your most recent device and are ready to go. They don’t report the battery level as some others do but this can be found quickly from inside the Marshall app. Each earbud can be used independently and therefore you could have one inside the case charging while the other is being used for music, (if you’re anything like my brother you’ll greatly appreciate this). Each listening mode is great with ANC being the best if you are purely focused on the music and nothing else, as it does a great job of suppressing external ambient/background noises. Transparency mode also works well even if you are listening to music and I found that I used this mode quite often while in the office/ walking around the city, it struck the perfect blend of music mixed with the noise of everything around me.When it comes to music these are pretty good right out the box. The default Marshall equalizer setting does it for me across every genre I threw at it and everything came through crisp and clean with no issues, plus the bass is lovely. With phone calls, the Motif ANC performed great, especially when it came to the microphones. Through testing with a friend, we both agreed that our voices were not the clearest but they were louder and more focused than we expected even in somewhat noisy conditions. Finally, I got almost 5 hours of constant music playback at about 50% volume with ANC off on a single charge. With ANC on this dropped to about 3+ hours in my estimation, so clearly ANC upticks the battery usage significantly. No worries though, I was able to get three full charges from the case before it was dead, and also most importantly, the earbuds have some kind of quickcharge feature that gave me almost 50 mins of playback once they were charged for 10 mins. I must note that fully charging the case or earbuds from 0 to 100% took around 3 hours for both independently.This is another great product from Marshall. My only real gripes are no volume touch controls and having to turn on my location every time I want to connect the Motifs to the Marshall App(not sure if this is a bug). They are comfortable, look and sound great and come in a neat stylish low profile case, what’s there to hate?
| Product dimensions | 2.4 x 2.1 x 3 cm; 4 Grams |
| Batteries | 2 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Connector | Wireless |
| Battery type | Lithium |
