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Marshall Mode USB-C Earphones, the comeback of wired earphones with both style and practicalityThe Marshall Mode USB-C is a wired earphone launched at a price point of around 70,000 KRW. It boasts superior sound quality and build compared to 20,000-30,000 KRW bundled earphones, and features Marshall's signature stylish design. It can be a great alternative for users tired of the charging inconvenience of wireless earphones.
1. 🎧 Marshall Mode USB-C: The Arrival of New Wired Earphones
· Marshall has launched a new wired earphone model, the 'Marshall Mode USB-C'.
· While the existing Marshall Mode series featured a 3.5mm jack, this new model adopts a USB Type-C connector.
· Compared to 20,000-30,000 KRW USB-C earphones like Apple EarPods USB-C or Samsung AKG IC100, the Marshall Mode USB-C is priced higher at around 70,000 KRW.
· The Marshall Mode USB-C boasts overwhelmingly superior cable and remote quality, and its sound quality is also better than products in the 20,000-30,000 KRW range.
· Above all, the cool design featuring the Marshall logo and its value as a fashion item are significant advantages.
· While the existing Marshall Mode series featured a 3.5mm jack, this new model adopts a USB Type-C connector.
· Compared to 20,000-30,000 KRW USB-C earphones like Apple EarPods USB-C or Samsung AKG IC100, the Marshall Mode USB-C is priced higher at around 70,000 KRW.
· The Marshall Mode USB-C boasts overwhelmingly superior cable and remote quality, and its sound quality is also better than products in the 20,000-30,000 KRW range.
· Above all, the cool design featuring the Marshall logo and its value as a fashion item are significant advantages.
| Category | Marshall Mode USB-C | Apple EarPods USB-C / Samsung AKG IC100 |
|---|---|---|
| Price Range | Around 70,000 KRW | Around 20,000-30,000 KRW |
| Connector | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Build Quality | Excellent cable, remote quality | Typical bundled earphone level |
| Design/Fashion | Marshall logo, cool design (serves as a fashion item) | Utility-focused |
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1. 🎧 Marshall Mode USB-C: The Arrival of New Wired Earphones
· Marshall has launched a new wired earphone model, the 'Marshall Mode USB-C'.
· While the existing Marshall Mode series featured a 3.5mm jack, this new model adopts a USB Type-C connector.
· Compared to 20,000-30,000 KRW USB-C earphones like Apple EarPods USB-C or Samsung AKG IC100, the Marshall Mode USB-C is priced higher at around 70,000 KRW.
· The Marshall Mode USB-C boasts overwhelmingly superior cable and remote quality, and its sound quality is also better than products in the 20,000-30,000 KRW range.
· Above all, the cool design featuring the Marshall logo and its value as a fashion item are significant advantages.
· While the existing Marshall Mode series featured a 3.5mm jack, this new model adopts a USB Type-C connector.
· Compared to 20,000-30,000 KRW USB-C earphones like Apple EarPods USB-C or Samsung AKG IC100, the Marshall Mode USB-C is priced higher at around 70,000 KRW.
· The Marshall Mode USB-C boasts overwhelmingly superior cable and remote quality, and its sound quality is also better than products in the 20,000-30,000 KRW range.
· Above all, the cool design featuring the Marshall logo and its value as a fashion item are significant advantages.
| Category | Marshall Mode USB-C | Apple EarPods USB-C / Samsung AKG IC100 |
|---|---|---|
| Price Range | Around 70,000 KRW | Around 20,000-30,000 KRW |
| Connector | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Build Quality | Excellent cable, remote quality | Typical bundled earphone level |
| Design/Fashion | Marshall logo, cool design (serves as a fashion item) | Utility-focused |
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2. ✨ Meticulous Design and Comfortable Fit
· It is released in a single color: black.
· The USB port side has raised ridges for easy gripping, and a subtle Marshall 'M' logo is engraved.
· The USB port is finished in gold.
· The cable is made of rubber, which reduces tangling and offers good durability.
· The remote features the full Marshall logo, giving it a tough and hip vibe.
· The remote has a clip that can be attached to clothing or a bag, and when used, the Marshall logo is visible from the front.
· The remote has three control buttons, which are well-made with no looseness.
· Using the clip positions the microphone accurately near your mouth, providing much clearer call quality than wireless earphones.
· The earbud units feature a white 'M' logo and are quite small and light due to the absence of a battery.
· Although it's an in-ear product, its semi-open design makes it light and less stuffy, ensuring comfort even during long periods of wear.
· A total of four pairs of silicone ear tips are provided in different sizes.
· The total weight of the earphones is about 18g, making them light and comfortable to wear, with a decent level of sound isolation.
· The cable is not customizable and is fixed.
· The USB port side has raised ridges for easy gripping, and a subtle Marshall 'M' logo is engraved.
· The USB port is finished in gold.
· The cable is made of rubber, which reduces tangling and offers good durability.
· The remote features the full Marshall logo, giving it a tough and hip vibe.
· The remote has a clip that can be attached to clothing or a bag, and when used, the Marshall logo is visible from the front.
· The remote has three control buttons, which are well-made with no looseness.
· Using the clip positions the microphone accurately near your mouth, providing much clearer call quality than wireless earphones.
· The earbud units feature a white 'M' logo and are quite small and light due to the absence of a battery.
· Although it's an in-ear product, its semi-open design makes it light and less stuffy, ensuring comfort even during long periods of wear.
· A total of four pairs of silicone ear tips are provided in different sizes.
· The total weight of the earphones is about 18g, making them light and comfortable to wear, with a decent level of sound isolation.
· The cable is not customizable and is fixed.
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3. 🎶 Balanced Sound Quality and Performance
· It uses a 9mm driver, and the frequency response is a standard 20Hz~20kHz.
· The impedance is low at 16 ohms, so it's not difficult to get good volume even when connected directly to a smartphone.
· The sound quality delivers a relatively well-balanced sound, rather than a typical V-shaped signature.
· It has a moderate coloration that makes music enjoyable without being overly exaggerated or emphasizing specific frequency ranges.
· The bass is well-produced, but it's not solely bass-heavy, and the sub-bass is well-expressed, as expected from wired earphones.
· There's minimal interference with other frequency ranges, and the built-in DAC is tuned to provide a neutral yet rich sound.
· While not exceptionally high-resolution or perfectly neutral, it delivers a pleasant and well-balanced sound.
· It's definitely worth investing in for its sound quality compared to 20,000-30,000 KRW USB earphones.
· While its pure sound quality might be slightly inferior to high-fidelity wired earphones under 100,000 KRW (e.g., Simgot EA500 LM, Philips TAE 7009), the Marshall Mode USB-C clearly stands out with its convenience of direct connection without a separate DAC dongle and its fashion appeal.
· The impedance is low at 16 ohms, so it's not difficult to get good volume even when connected directly to a smartphone.
· The sound quality delivers a relatively well-balanced sound, rather than a typical V-shaped signature.
· It has a moderate coloration that makes music enjoyable without being overly exaggerated or emphasizing specific frequency ranges.
· The bass is well-produced, but it's not solely bass-heavy, and the sub-bass is well-expressed, as expected from wired earphones.
· There's minimal interference with other frequency ranges, and the built-in DAC is tuned to provide a neutral yet rich sound.
· While not exceptionally high-resolution or perfectly neutral, it delivers a pleasant and well-balanced sound.
· It's definitely worth investing in for its sound quality compared to 20,000-30,000 KRW USB earphones.
· While its pure sound quality might be slightly inferior to high-fidelity wired earphones under 100,000 KRW (e.g., Simgot EA500 LM, Philips TAE 7009), the Marshall Mode USB-C clearly stands out with its convenience of direct connection without a separate DAC dongle and its fashion appeal.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Driver | 9mm |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz ~ 20kHz |
| Impedance | 16 ohms |
| Sound Characteristics | Relatively well-balanced Enjoyable music listening with moderate coloration Excellent sub-bass expression, minimal interference with other ranges Neutral yet rich sound |
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4. ✅ Marshall Mode USB-C: Pros and Cons
· As wired earphones, they eliminate the hassle of battery charging and are easy to use without the need for a separate app.
· The Marshall Mode USB-C is a stylish and convenient wired earphone, with a rubber cable that reduces tangling and offers good durability.
· The well-made and sturdy remote control is also satisfying.
· The sound quality is relatively well-balanced with a moderate coloration, making it suitable for various uses such as music, movies, and YouTube.
· It offers more impressive sound quality than 20,000-30,000 KRW bundled earphones.
· While there are sound quality limitations compared to high-fidelity wired earphones under 100,000 KRW, its much prettier design, comfortable fit, and the convenience of direct connection without a separate DAC dongle are significant advantages.
· The Marshall Mode USB-C is a stylish and convenient wired earphone, with a rubber cable that reduces tangling and offers good durability.
· The well-made and sturdy remote control is also satisfying.
· The sound quality is relatively well-balanced with a moderate coloration, making it suitable for various uses such as music, movies, and YouTube.
· It offers more impressive sound quality than 20,000-30,000 KRW bundled earphones.
· While there are sound quality limitations compared to high-fidelity wired earphones under 100,000 KRW, its much prettier design, comfortable fit, and the convenience of direct connection without a separate DAC dongle are significant advantages.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Pros | Stylish design Convenient USB-C connector (no dongle needed) Rubber cable (tangle-free, durable) Sturdy and functional remote Well-balanced and pleasant sound quality No battery/app management needed Comfortable fit |
| Cons | Cable not customizable Maximum volume not very high Pure sound quality limitations compared to high-fidelity earphones under 100,000 KRW |