Customer Ratings & Reviews

Two years ago Marshall introduced their great Motif Active Noise Cancelling earbuds which brought the classic Marshall sound to active outdoor enthusiasts. Now they have brought an improved version, the Motif II, to the stage and it is a rock star! Better battery life, better noise reduction, richer sound! 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 II ANC wireless Bluetooth earphones. They are priced a bit lower than AirPods but I believe offer better features: • Marshall Motif II ANC Bluetooth true wireless earbuds (Model 1006450) • 6 mm dynamic drivers, 16 ohm impedance • Frequency response range: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz • Excellent driver sensitivity: 108 (+/- 2) dB @ 1 mW, 1 KHz • Bluetooth 5.3 LE connectivity, 30+ foot range, Codecs: SBC, AAC, LC3 • 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), IPX4 in case • Multi-function touch controls (play, pause, skip/back track, accept/end phone call, ANC setting, equalizer selection, Spotify TAP, volume) on each earbud • Lithium polymer battery life: 6 hours playtime with ANC, 9 hours with ANC off, 30 hours total with in-case recharging (with ANC), 43 hours total with in-case recharging (ANC off) • 1.5 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 and initiates Bluetooth pairing • 8” USB-C 5V-12V recharge cable included • Three silicone ear tip sizes (small, medium, large) included • Weight: 4.31 gram (earbuds), 55.7 gram (in charging case) • One year warranty on parts and labor Download 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 thicker curled black knobs and Marshall “M” script really look good. The bottom of the earbud knob is now an attractive polished gold with a pattern like the knobs on those big Marshall stage amps – a very slick touch! The charging/carry case is covered in black alligator tolex (the same material used on their amps.) 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 four 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 three or four times before the case itself needs recharging. I tested the claimed battery life – 6 hours when using ANC, 9 hours with ANC off and can confirm that it is accurate. Frankly, I rarely use the ANC feature on any headphone because it always seems to detract from full and accurate music reproduction, but it does work well on these earbuds when switched on. The Marshall Motif II 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 new 5.3 LE Bluetooth specification provided a solid connection up to 50 feet from my phone and was very stable in all conditions. 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 five pre-set sound profiles (Bass Boost, Mid Boost, Treble Boost, Mid Reduction and “Marshall”) and one sound profile that you can customize. I found that the various options matched well to the various music genres in my extensive library. Naturally, the Marshall setting was best for hard rock! I am a fairly serious runner and biker and have always been annoyed by the wires connecting my earphones to my iPhone so having an earbud that would stay in my ear under all conditions is essential. I considered 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, the Marshall Motif II has both great aesthetics and superb ergonomics – a very nice solution to the problem. You choose earbuds for outside activities – will 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 recharged 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 6 hour playing time from each charge and leave the case at home. Other features? The earbuds have excellent touch controls (play, pause, skip/back track, accept/end phone calls, ANC setting, equalizer selection, Spotify TAP, volume) 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 (4.3 gram) of the earbuds really enhances their comfort when wearing them for long periods. Drawbacks? The included owner’s manual is thick, so you think – great, lots of instructions and tips - but then you find it has only one page of information repeated in 36 languages! Fortunately, the app has all the information you need, so no worries. 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.

Great battery life and sound signature for string instruments! Enough bass, but not Bose bass. Very light and great aesthetic. Love the brass color.

A unique Earbuds sounds great not too loud just right! If you like to listen to music as meant to be get this if you want a loud strong bass get something else!

While I did not try the first generation of the Marshall Motiff earbuds. I am happy I tried the Marshall Motif II earbuds. They can easily compete and excel against the plethora of other ANC earbuds. I mostly use earbuds with my phone while on the go or chores around my property. Style and comfort is near perfect. Battery life is on par with the competition. But to get right to the point I want to make. I noticed these sounded better on my computer feeding the same music my phone contains. So, your milage may vary from device and audio player apps and I think the Marshall app might be to blame. Or maybe its just me. To save a few people who try one device and the app alone and give up or return the buds. Basically the Marshall app (Android) that sets up buds and contributes to the sound and noise cancellation might be hindering the quality of the music. Out of the box the EQ settings from "Marshall" are flat and lifeless. The "Bass Boost" EQ doesn't work too well either. You can at least choose custom and this helps to liven up the audio with ok bass. And while the app is useful and can get decent sound. On PC there was a good amount more bass and overall nicer sound profile with just default media player running the same music my phone has (MP3 music from files, not streaming). Streaming and different apps or even devices seem to produce different sound quality. I would not rely on the Marshall app alone to see these buds shine. Now that I aired my possible issue. These buds are amongst the better buds I have tried. And I have almost a couple dozen earbuds now. Only Apple products have been excluded from my search for audio perfection (Android, PC user). For style, Marshall wins hands down. Rock and roll looks and skinned the same as their speakers and amps. It looks the part that many of the other jelly bean plastic buds just don't. And for my ears, they are very comfortable and stay put really good. A simple little tilt and it locks in to my ear. Unlike some other buds. There is no ear stretching or tight pressure to wear the Motiffs II. And with the knurled stems, super easy to grip and pull back out. The stems also help with popping them back into case. As for sound quality. The audio is clean and in the same class as many other buds in this price range. The bass is not as much as I would want for certain songs, but with the right app, its good enough. ANC works at near the top of the heap. I used them while riding my zero turn mower which is a torture test for most earbuds. It blocks out the mower to very minimal hum and volume level to hear music at between 65-75% (not too loud). If people or airplanes are your noise issue to isolate from. The Motiff II's will work perfectly. They also have transparency ANC if you do need to hear some ambient audio while music plays. Overall, there is little to complain about. The earbuds are comfortable for hours of use. Sound is good - great overall, but with these looks, bass is not as strong as expected. And lets face it. The Motiff II's are the best looking earbuds available. Short of other Marshall products. Easy USB-C or wireless charging. It is a great set of buds and might only be hindered a bit by the app to set them up.

Marshall’s reputation is well known for high quality audio for years. These noise cancelling ear buds look amazing with their leather look case and sleek design. Initial setup was a breeze. I must say that many ear buds that I have tried don’t always get discovered and paired easily but these are the exception. I am not an fruit guy, I have always had the Android leader as my phone. As soon as I popped open the case, my phone saw then and prompted for a quick and easy setup. I found them very comfortable with the existing ear tips, but they do come with several sizes that you can easily change out. Sound quality, this is where Marshall’s excel. I honestly think the purity of the sound of these exceeds many higher end over the ear headphones. That’s a big statement but the stereo separation on these is amazing, they truly give an expansive sound. J ust go listen to “Fly me to the Moon” from Frank Sinatra and WOW, you will see what I am saying. It’s like being there in person. Now, to be honest, the ANC when first put on with no music is not the greatest. It’s just above average but once you start playing your music, any outside noise disappears completely. Bottom line, they do the job and do it well, especially when playing. Just listen to “Baby I love your Way” from Peter Frampton Live. Yeah, you will see. After that, slip into a bit of “Do you feel like we Do (Live)”. Turn them up on some of the solo guitar riffs and you will see what I mean. You will be sold on these! I would highly recommend these as setup was probably the easiest of any recent earbuds that I have tried. I have yet to try these as phone ear buds but if the experience is as good or better than my music experience, then wow…Great investment.

Included in the box are the earbuds themselves, the charging case, a total of 3 sets of eartips (S, M, L), a 7.5” USB-A-to-USB-C cable, and some documentation. First impressions, the earbuds as well as the charging case are exceedingly attractive. The case is wrapped in a convincing faux black letter that features the white Marshall script prominently on the front. The earbuds have a black texture with a white “M” script on the main body and a knurled metal stem with brass colored cap that houses a microphone. Once the earbuds and case are charged, either wirelessly or via USB-C, pairing is quick and easy. Sound quality is excellent, with great bass, crisp treble, and plenty of volume. Calls have been comparable to being on the handheld for both parties. Battery life on the earbuds themselves has lasted approximately 6 hours with the active noise cancellation (ANC) enabled. The earbuds can be simultaneously connected to multiple devices. Additionally, the case connects to your device, providing the battery status. The on-bud controls are touch-sensitive and react quickly. The default control configuration is easy to recall, but can be customized via the Marshall app if you so desire. The app also includes controls for ANC, the EQ, and other functionality like “Interaction Sounds”. I was initially worried about the comfort of the knurled stem sitting against my ear, but for me so far, the earbuds have proven comfortable in my ear for long periods and have been very secure through activities such as exercising and yard work. The earbuds are rated IPX5 and the case is IPX4. So, the earbuds are generally sweat-proof and rain-proof but not rated for submersion. Overall, the Marshall Motiff II ANC Earbuds are a premium earbud that really performs wells and looks good doing it. You can’t go wrong with these.

Marshall Motif II A.N.C. – True Wireless, Active Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphones are Fantastic! For over one year, my favorite earbuds have been my Marshall Motif A.N.C. first generation. The new Motif II, second generation earbuds provide several improvements. Selecting earbuds / in-ear monitors is a very personal matter. There are several important criteria that I base my evaluation and selection of earbuds on. • Fit and comfort. A good fit and wearing comfort over hours of continuous use is essential, and in my estimation one of the most important selection criteria. • Technical Specifications. The specifications provide a basis for assessing the potential performance capabilities of the earbuds. • Features and Functionality. Some features are relatively ubiquitous among many earbuds, but certain features or functions which may be very important to a particular user may not be available on all earbuds. • Battery Performance. Battery life and fast recharging capability are extremely important factors for wireless headphones. • Audio Reproduction Quality and Fidelity. Audio quality is the critical evaluation criterion so long as the earbuds have met the criterion of being comfortable to wear. The sound reproduction performance is the most critical factor for the best listening experience. The Marshall Motif II earbuds are equipped with a compact and attractive storage and charging case weighing only about 56 grams with the earbuds or about 47 grams empty. The Marshall logo branded case is approximately 2 ½” x 1 ¾”, has rounded edges and a textured guitar amp covering resembling Tolex. A USB-C port on the bottom is used with the supplied 6” USB-C to USB-A charging cable. The case also supports wireless charging. A pairing mode button is located on the front of the case, above which 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 LED pulses blue during Bluetooth pairing. The earbuds are retained in the case magnetically, and molded contours ensure that the charging contacts properly align. Upon the first opening of the case, the new earbuds enter Pairing Mode. Since I already use the Marshall Bluetooth app on my Android smartphone, the pairing operation was quickly completed. I did encounter some issues with the Marshall app properly loading and communicating with the new earbuds, which took some persistence to resolve. These problems occurred on one of my phones but not the other. I strongly suspect that the problem is associated with the particular build of Android 13 on that particular phone model. One of the improvements for the Motif II earbuds is the ability to retain a maximum of 8 paired devices (increased from 3), and the extremely important capability of being actively connected to two source devices simultaneously. Through this change, Marshall addressed one of the few shortcomings of the prior generation. It is important to me to be able to simultaneously stream audio from my laptop, and also be able to answer or place phone calls. The automatic arbitration and switching between connected source devices works perfectly! This represents a great improvement over the original earbuds. The Marshall app provides an efficient, user-friendly control interface for the new Motif II earbuds as well as the original Motif earbuds. All Marshall headphone models are supported using the Marshall app, and it is easy to switch between the paired headphones in the app. The app displays the percentage of charge level of each earbud and the charging case. There are six, 5-band, equalizer settings available for the Motif II. Marshall has added a “Custom” (user defined) 5-band equalizer selection for the Motif II, which is still not available for the first generation Motif. The app stores only 2 EQ presets in the selection rotation for the Motif II, compared to 3 for the Gen 1 Motif. I genuinely miss the additional slot and believe that it should be added to the Motif II. Preset #1 is the “Marshall” setting and cannot be modified. Preset #2 allows assignment of any one of the 6 presets. The preset selections include, Marshall, Bass Boost, Mid Boost, Treble Boost, Mid Reduction and Custom for the Motif II, while the original Motif has presets named Marshall, Rock, Spoken, Pop, Hip-Hop and Electronic. I believe that it would be far better if the Motif Gen I EQ presets were also available to the Motif II. Curiously, none of the Motif II presets share the same (or even similar) frequency contours as the Motif I presets. I actually prefer the Rock and Pop presets which are only available for the original Motif earbuds. Although it is great to finally have a user defined, custom equalizer option, the equalizer frequency bands have no visual indicators of the number of dB of cut or boost. There are no scale lines on the bands, nor is there any digital indicator. It would obviously be beneficial if the EQ frequency bands for all of the EQ settings displayed a numeric scale representing dB levels of gain boost or attenuation. I would like to replicate the EQ settings of my favorite Gen I presets, but that is virtually impossible without any dB reference points. The Marshall app permits assigning the function to be controlled by the capacitive touch buttons on each earbud. They can be the same or different. Noise Control levels are adjustable, and ANC may also be deactivated. The Automatic Noise Control (ANC) works well, however it also materially alters the gain on certain frequencies. There is also a Transparency setting which provides the ability to hear some ambient sounds and conduct a conversation, without removing the earbuds. Among the other app settings is Battery Preservation which can be set to limit the maximum charge level to 90%, charge only room temperature batteries or reduce the rate of charge (turn off rapid charging) thereby extending the longevity of the Li-ion battery cells. The earbuds are compact and lightweight, at less than 4.5 grams, which are both important attributes. I like that the body of the earbud is largely confined to the ear, rather than having a large, bulbous housing protruding from each 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 II 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 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 notably low frequency bass. Making minor adjustments to the rotational orientation of the earbud can aim the driver optimally and significantly affect the audio quality. The Marshall Motif II 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 II 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 noise evaluation also incorporates the movement of large volumes of air in combination with the noise produced by the fan. While the Motif II will not completely eliminate all background noise in that extreme test, it very effectively mitigated the noise. The Transparency mode also works reasonably well. The Motif II uses a pair of integral microphones to monitor ambient sound and optimize ANC and Transparency modes. The specifications for the Marshall Motif II earbuds are very good. The 6mm, 16Ώ driver has a rated sensitivity of 108 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 5.3 LE is rated for 30’, but I exceeded that distance before experiencing a drop-out. Marshall claims battery performance of 6 hours with ANC and 9 hours without, and 30 total hours in-case with ANC and 43 hours without. A Quick Charge of 15 minutes yields 1 hour of use. Fully recharging the Motif II requires 1.5 hours for the earbuds and 1.5 hours for the case. The new battery life and rapid charging specifications are a significant improvement on the original Motif earbuds. The Motif II earbuds provide 10 hours of additional play with ANC and 17 hours without ANC as compared to the original Motif earbuds. I really appreciate the extra usable time before needing to recharge the earbuds. The Marshall Motif II 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 physical activity. The audio quality of the Marshall Motif II earbuds is exceptional! Listening to a variety of high fidelity sources for lengthy, continuous periods while employing various EQ settings 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 II A.N.C. earbuds are outstanding, and are my new favorite earbuds based on both wearing comfort and exceptional high fidelity audio reproduction.

I have used the Marshall - Motif II ANC - Black earbuds for just over a week. My level of expectation was very high. My first impressions were low. My disappointment quickly changed. The software on my iPhone was updated the same day, which changed some sound settings which I fixed, as well as I needed to download the Marshall App. Once done, the Motif II ANC FAR EXCEEDED my expectations. The music experience (yes…experience and emersion into the music are among the best I’ve ever had, especially in an earbud!), the call clarity and noise cancellation are great, as is the battery life (with wireless charging and USB-C connectivity). TL;DR: 1. I used them over a week with an iPhone 13 Pro 2. SETUP was quick after downloading the Marshall App 3. CALLS and ANC are excellent 4. MUSIC sounds amazing (the Marshall history comes to life through your earbuds) 5. HARDWARE is very nice (the embossed vegan leather is topnotch) 6. TRANSPORT/CARRY is easy (nearly identical to AirPods Pro 1/2 The Marshall App (there are 3 Tabs): Tab 1 It helps you pair, set up and customize your earbuds with your devices(s) * Noise Control - works very well (and as * Active Notice Control (ANC) * Low, Medium and High * Fully off * Transparency Mode * Low, Medium and High * Equalizer * The Original Marshall Sound * Custom * Bass Boost * Mid Boost * Treble Boost * Mid Reduction (my overall favorite) You can also customize touch controls on each earbud (although there isn’t a function for volume control, which will hopefully be in a future update). 
If you use Spotify, Spotify Tap is available and a great feature. It would be nice to see that integrated into other music apps, too. There is also a battery preservation mode, which will maintain the life of your earbuds and case. Tab 2 Basically an inventory of the devices Marshall currently manufactures Tab 3 Basically the “legal stuff”

I have always loved Marshall products, but for musical instruments. I was hesitant to think Marshall could make earbuds that rival some of the leaders in the industry. I was happy to find out they hit a home run. First off, the packaging is top notch and very impressive. Includes everything you need to get going. Ear tips are included in different sizes for a custom fit. I love that this is USB-C. A short cable is included for charging. The case is well made and designed. Very rugged and sturdy. It has a slight grip to it which I love so it won’t slip out of your hands. The ear buds themselves say quality. You can feel the attention to detail when you hold them. They feel great and look excellent. They charged quickly. After pairing them with my phone, I was directed to download the Marshall App. Within minutes I was listening to my favorite tunes and they sounded great. The Marshall App has many features but my favorite is the equalizer. You can choose one of their presets or customize your own. The sound is bold and clear. The ANC is superior. It is on par with other top tier brands. I felt the sound was excellent and precise. The ear buds are comfortable and I experienced zero discomfort after hours of listening to music and radio. Up to 30 hours of total time with the rechargeable case. Overall I am very impressed with these earbuds. Marshall really came through and designed an excellent set of earbuds. Highly recommended.

I wasn't expecting the great presentation and packaging offered by the earbuds. Well done on the packaging. The earbud container has a nice sleek feeling design to it. They were very easy to connect to my device. They came charged also. The look of the earbuds is something I like. The gold and the design texture are also pleasing to the eye. The audio was amazing. I did download the app which was very easy to use. It is very user-friendly. You can adjust Noise Control and adjust the equalizer. My personal choice was the Mid Reduction. You can select between the standard, custom, bass boost, mid boost, and treble boost. You also get control over button functions with the earbuds. You can also adjust these controls to your liking. Rather you listening to a Podcast, Music, or other Entertainment. These earbuds will be a great addition. With the added Noise Cancelation feature it is decent and fine. These compete with some of the high-tier earbuds on the market. Pros Great Feel and Design Clear Audio Easy Set Up Cons Pricey Short Charge Cord

Marshall, synonymous with supreme sound quality and iconic design, has blessed the audio world with the Marshall Motif II True Wireless Earbuds. They flawlessly encapsulate all the characteristic features that distinguish Marshall products and bring along a plethora of smart, modern tech features, delivering an unparalleled auditory experience. Design: The Motif II embodies Marshall’s classic aesthetic with matte black knurled metal and coarse leather accents. The subtle nod to the guitar plug with the gold tip on the earbuds is a delightful touch for music aficionados. The build is primarily comprised of 70% recycled plastic, blending sustainability with iconic aesthetics. Sound Quality: The sound signature is rich and immersive, producing crystal clear audio, crispy highs, smooth mids, and deep lows. The customizable EQ settings available via the Marshall Bluetooth app are a treat for audiophiles, allowing a seamless switch between the signature Marshall sounds or tailor-made EQs. The Deep Bass and Marshall Signature Sound settings are particularly impressive, providing a robust and authentic listening experience and are currently my go-to sound settings. User Experience: The Marshall app’s integration makes a significant difference, enabling users to harness the full potential of these earbuds. The Active Noise Cancelling and Transparency mode are impeccable, offering serene isolation and, when needed, seamless blending with the surroundings. The user interface is user-friendly, allowing even the most non-tech-savvy users to navigate through various settings easily. The app lets you customize the touch buttons on the earbuds making the experience more personal and easier to navigate. Battery Life: With up to 30 hours of wireless playtime, the Motif II ensures the music keeps rolling without any interruptions. The wireless charging case is practical and sleek, making the charging process hassle-free. Works with Qi charging or USB-C. What’s in the box: The earbuds come with a thoughtful package containing a wireless charging case, the earbuds, a USB-C charging cable, and three sets of ear tips (s, m, l). The efficient and eco-conscious packaging adds another layer of appeal to this product. Technical Specifications: Transducer: 6.0mm, Dynamic Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20 kHz Bluetooth: 5.3 Earbuds Weight: 4.31 g Case Weight: 47.1 g Final Thoughts: Marshall Motif II Earbuds are, without a doubt, a culmination of timeless design and cutting-edge technology. After testing multiple earbuds, the Motif II has emerged as my go-to audio companion due to its phenomenal sound quality and the classic Marshall amp feel. It's a stellar blend of design, sustainability, and audio technology, bringing forth a premium auditory experience that stands out in the crowded market of wireless earbuds. Also, they just look badass! The fit, feel, and sound are simply amazing. Whether you are an audiophile with a discerning ear or a casual listener who values aesthetics and quality, the Marshall Motif II will not disappoint. The commitment to eco-conscious materials and the incredible audio output make this a worthy investment for those seeking the epitome of sound excellence in a compact, wireless form.

Marshall really hit another one out of the park when they made the Marshall Motief II A.N.C.in the ear headphones. I call them earbuds. Straight out of the box, set up and listening to my music on my iPhone in under 5 minutes. The Marshall Bluetooth app is the app you want to download to take full control of the degree on noise cancelation and degree of ambient sounds you let through. You also can customize what touch and tap features work where on the earbuds with the app as well. The "Front Row" sound quality that Marshall engineered into these earbuds produces a rich full spine tingling jam that will put your listening experience right there as if listening to the studio final edit before the album hits the streets. The highs lows and midones are all equally produced with awesome quality and clarity. The earbuds themself scream quality just from looking at them then touching and then using. They are made of a mixture of aluminum and brass with some plastic components. The part that hangs down from the ear seems to be knurled aluminum that helps you hold onto them when putting them in or removing them. The case has a grippy exterior and holds some battery power to recharge the buds without an additional power source. And that case can be charged on a wireless charger or with an outside power source and a USB C cable. A cable is not provided but they are not very expensive if you dont happen to have one already. Personally, I have several. Quality appearance and sound quality made by Marshall are something you can be proud to own!

Verdict. The Marshall Motif II earbuds are a good option for active noise cancellation (ANC) earbuds with overall decent sound. However, the earbuds don’t feel as comfortable in my ears, bass quality could be better, and hear-through mode doesn’t work as well as I expected. Initial impressions. Included in the box is a charging case (wireless charging capable), earbuds, a USB-C charging cable, and some additional ear foam size to ensure proper fit. The case looks nice and it has a nice feel to it. The earbuds are sleek. I love the color scheme on the case and earbuds. Setup was very easy, just like any other Bluetooth. Upon installation, I received a pop to inform me a Marshall app was available; I like that a lot. You don’t have to install it if you don’t want to, but now you don’t have to wonder if there is an app out there for your earbuds. App. The app is well designed and easy to use. It allows for customization of the equalizer, touch controls, sound confirmation when you press the earbuds, auto-play/pause, ANC level, and hear-through level. Touch control customization is unfortunately limited to the prep-programed tap patterns, and you can’t switch tap patterns to other functions. Actually, the only interesting customization opportunity is to choose between noise control or volume. Touch control customization has become an important feature for me because every earbud brand comes with different controls, so it is useful to be able to customize touch controls to something you like and are familiar with, but also to make sure the functions you really need (like hear-through) are quickly accessible. Features. The touch controls work well, and I really like the tone confirmation. Passive noise cancellation is just ok, even with the bigger ear foam option. ANC is ok, but could be better; I still hear noise that I feel I don’t hear from other earbuds. ANC seems to just increase the lows, and turning it off yields a flat sound. Hear-through doesn’t really work well for me, even at maximum transparency level in the app. There is no noticeable difference at higher volume when hear-through is turned on, but that is precisely when you need hear-through to work. The sound doesn’t go down and can’t really tell if the mics are turned on. This could probably be fixed with a software update. Battery life is advertised at 6 hours for the earbuds alone, and extended to 30 hours when recharged with the case. Sound. Overall, the sound is good. The highs and mids are actually wonderful. However, I really can’t get much bass from these earbuds. Bass boost does not noticeably increase base level. Working out. I used these earbuds for a 20-minute brisk walk and 10 min abb work out. They stay in the ears really well actually, better than the vast majority of earbuds I have tried. The earbuds are also IPX5 rated. I recommend them for working out. Things I love: - Stylish with cool color scheme - Touch controls work well - Auto play/pause is very convenient - Great mid and highs - Very easy setup, and thanks for letting me know there is an app - USB-C Charging - Multiple sizes of ear-foam pieces - IPX5 rating (protection from water spray) - Great battery life, and the case can charge wirelessly - Excellent Bluetooth range; I measured range at about 100 feet Things I don’t love: - These are not super comfortable for my ears after about 30 min - ANC is not as good as I expected. I still hear a lot of noise bleed through - Hear-through doesn’t produce the required transparency - Touch control customization is extremely limited - Bass level is lacking Overall, the Marshall Motif II are a good pair of earbuds. However, there are a few things I expected would be better, specially from a brand like Marshall; I think some of these may be software related, and could be fixed through an update. While I think that most people who buy these earbuds will love them, I think there are better options at this price range.

I was genuinely hoping for a better sound quality from this brand. However, even when I used the app to modify the EQ settings to my liking, the sound was still rather flat. There is also a distinct lack of frequencies to modify within the app for said equalizer. Good comfort and build quality. Also being able to adjust the level of ANC or passive hearing is rare and appreciated. Overall not worth the $199 MSRP. Maybe closer to being worth around $99, but then you could just get the Soundcore Liberty 4, which has better sound quality and features LDAC for higher bitrate audio streaming, though not as good in the comfort department.

Marshall is a brand I've been familiar with since very young. Relatives of mine who as guitar enthusiasts had Marshall amps, would only use Marshall, and the rich, warm sound is something I will never forget. I was very interested in listening to these buds, as I've had a little experience with Marshall's more recent bluetooth speakers and consider them solid contenders in that market for a complete sound signature and enjoyable dynamic. I wasn't surprised then that I found the same balanced, "sound where you expect it" tonality and fullness in these buds. The lower frequencies, particularly the low and mid bass, are definitely present and controlled but also punchy enough that you don't feel lack on electronic and hip hop tracks, and the treble highs are very present as well, so podcasts and spoken word also come through strong. I would say the mid range is probably lacking for me, subjectively speaking. The two ends just come through much stronger. That is however not a huge problem as the app for these buds do have a custom eq function and you can do some tweaking. Listening to Marshall's signature tuning gives me what I described above, but when I customize to a V shape, it somehow actually enhanced the mid range for me to my liking. I know, weird. But the great thing is that if you are considering these buds, you have a considerable amount of flexibility here. The controls on the buds are pretty standard, and the app gives you a couple of options to adjust this. The standard gives you play/pause, skips, and a custom action that you can assign things like noise control and assistant. There is also a "mini" setting that takes out the skips, so you can have it pretty stripped down if you want. These buds also use the Spotify tap function if you are a Spotify user, and I've been seeing this more and more on buds, so that's nice to have. I tried these on both iOS and Android devices and the buds do have the Google quick pairing feature, so it was seamless on both platforms. Form is pretty premium. The case has that signature texturized surface that Marshall is known for, it has a leather feel, although I'm not sure it's real leather or not. The buds themselves are plastic housing, but the stems are metal and knurled, again something I associate with Marshall. I found these to feel a little weird on my ears, and I would say make them not as comfy as other buds for me. The noise control functions as you would expect, ANC and transparency are both there. The ANC is pretty weak for me. The medium tips came installed, I tried those, with disappointing isolation. So I upped it to the large tips and that improved it a bit, but playing music and TV noise in the background, I could easily make out what was playing. The transparency mode is decent, but it doesn't stand up to the best transparency buds I've evaluated at this point. Just ok. Overall, the noise control and fit in my ears are why I give these 4 stars. I find the sound pleasing and easily customizable to my liking. The controls are intuitive although touch based rather than squeeze based which I find overall slightly better. For the price, I would say if you are an iOS user, these aren't compelling enough than the native platform options because the sound is very comparable and you get extras features with those for around the same price, but for Android platforms these have a sound that rivals some of the best buds out there at this price and even higher.

I tend to have problems with ear buds, as they all fall out of my ears. So to my surprise, when I first put these in they actually stayed in! They come with a few different size tips, which many others do too, but these actually stay in. Besides them staying in, they are also comfortable and a nice small size so they are comfortable to use. The case is also nice as its small and feels well built, so I won’t worry about dropping it and scratching it. For me I’ve been using the apple air pods with an iPhone so a lot of my comparison goes to that. If you’re using android or other earphones you might like these even more. Overall though I think they are very comparable and a good alternative to the apple ones. I like that you can use a USB-c or a wireless charger to get the case charged and then the headphones charged, and when you put them into the case they turn off and charge. I did download the app and set them up, and its pretty easy to flip the ANC or pass through in the app, though if you are on iPhone using apple product they build it into the system so it might be a little easier there. From the sound perspective, these sound great. I like the built in equalizer that you get in the app and is already setup for you although if you want you can do it yourself too. And I used them on a few calls and they have a decent mic. The ANC noise canceling was ok, but nothing super good. I had them on and turned on and could hear someone talking to me in the same room, but considering these are earbuds it wasn’t too bad. Overall I would recommend these as they are small and fit in your pocket in the case, and actually stay in at least my ear.

The earbuds are what i expect from marshall. I had the previous model which did not have the rubber tip earbuds or the noise cancellation. The storage case/power bank looks the same as the previous version and has 30hrs of juice for multiple charging sessions. It has a dressy look to them and i appreciate the textured design to hide away scratches and blemishes. The earbuds themselves have the same black color scheme with gold accents. The rubber tip makes them more comfortable than their previous version. The textured earbud stem has a unique look and the M imprint adds a bit of style. The connection is simple, the auto connect once paired to your device. The auto pause feature is very convenient as to avoid missing any any audio i the bud falls out or if you remove them for whatever reason...no more fumbling for your phone to pause the video/music. The Marshall App allows for sound customization and it is pretty straight forward. The sound is very full and robust, not quite headbanger bass but a very full rich sound. The noise cancellation does a good job of cancelling out loud exterior sound when combined with the right size earbuds to make a good seal with your ear canal. It also allows touch activation for allowing sound thru if needed, quick conversation and then back to the jams. The sound, tech and design is all above average...I would very highly recommend them.

Good quality. Like the look better than AirPods. The sound is just okay

They fit in your ears and I have been able to wear them for a good bit and did not have any pain or discomfort. The sound from these are very well rounded and have dust water protection. I love the case it’s textured helps you keep hold of it. Overall the sound is wonderful you can drop them and the case like I have and they are fine.

Great fit and sound quality. You wil almost forget you are wearing them. Really good anc.