Marshall Mode EQ Review
Despite the fact that no two pairs of ears are identical, the earphone and headphone industry offers very little in the way of customizable sound signatures. Nearly two years ago, Skullcandy's Crusher ( at Amazon) allowed users to adjust bass levels from low to insanely boosted. Now, Marshall Headphones adds one more entry to the customizable sound signature realm. The Marshall Mode EQ is a $99 in-canal earphone pair that features an EQ switch: The sound signature is more neutral in one position and heavier on bass in the other, and both modes offer a quality listening experience for the price. If the bass-boosting choice isn't a deal breaker for you, consider the Editors' Choice Audio-Technica ATH-CKX7iS ($85.00 at Amazon) as an alternative, with its lower price tag and excellent, sculpted audio profile.
DesignThe cursive Marshall "M" logo adorns both earpieces, which offer a light, secure fit. Like the most classic Marshall amps, everything is black and gold on the earphones, ...
The Marshall Mode EQ earphones deliver a balanced sound signature with a bass-boosting button if you want heavier low end.
Clean, powerful audio performance with rich lows and bright highs; EQ switch toggles between a fairly flat sound signature or warmer, bass-heavier mix
No volume controls on remote