With the Marshall Mode, you’ll be able to get a good fit and seal in your ears. You get 4 pairs of ear tips in different sizes to choose from. The ear tips are also of decent quality, as they are not too squishy, so they should sit well in the ears and last a reasonable period of time as well.
These earphones won’t cause comfort issues, even when worn for for several hours straight.. The earpieces are light so they don’t put a lot of weight in the ears.
While the Marshall Mode does not offer a lot of features or top-notch build quality, it makes up for it with great sound quality. The bass has a slight emphasis which gives the sound good power and punch. The mids sound natural and slightly forward, while the highs are able to deliver a good level of detail without getting harsh. These earphones sound best for rock music, but can also deliver great low-end performance for hip-hop music and similar genres, and crisp highs for those who love classical music.
Controlling smartphone and music functions is limited with the Mode’s inline remote. Only a single button is present, so you can only answer or end calls, play and pause music as well as skip tracks. You can’t control volume nor can you go to previous track.
The mic won't get in your way. It is integrated in the earpiece instead of the cable, so it won't cause you any distraction. Mic audio quality is decent, so your voice should easily be heard on the other line.
Not only do these have an IPX5 rating for splash/sweat resistance, but there also is a nano-coating applied to the interior parts. The chances of liquids causing damage to these are substantially minimized.
The Anker NB10 earbuds have plastic hooks that go behind the ear. These help maintain a snug fit and prevent the earbuds from accidentally falling out of the ears.
The playback controls are placed on the earbuds, making it easy to switch tracks and change the volume without having to take out your phone or portable music player.
Bass is not very powerful, mids are recessed and highs can get harsh. These work okay for casual listening, though if you want detailed sounding or powerful audio then these may not perform well.
Despite being quite affordable, you get a host of very useful features like good sound quality, Bluetooth connectivity, active noise cancelling as well as IPX7 sweat resistance. This feature set is really hard to beat for the price.
These connect to a sound source via Bluetooth, so only a very short cable connects the two earpieces. This can help improve your mobility and minimize cable-related distractions.
Ambient sound leaking in to your music can be drastically reduced by the active noise cancelling feature. You can better focus on your music, as well as your run/work out.
Ear hooks are attached to the earpieces which provide extra grip over your ears, so these will not fall off easily. The short connecting cable also minimizes the weight that may pull down on the earpieces .
Bass hits are powerful and forward, which should complement the upbeat and thumping music that most people listen to when working out. Highs and mids are recessed though, so these are best for bass lovers.
The mic produces good voice quality. The sound is quite full though a bit lacking in detail. It should still be easy for the person on the other line to hear you though.
There is a single button remote control which allows you to answer/end calls as well as pause/play tracks. This minimizes the need for you to pull out your phone or media player to do these functions.
The low frequencies are what stand out from the sound signature. Bass goes pretty low and with good punch too. Also, the full deep end bass is achieved without muddying up the mids. The mids are smooth and clear, allowing vocals and guitars to be clearly heard. The highs are present, though slightly recessed, giving these headphones an overall warm sound.
It produces noise when the cable moves around while you're wearing them or when it rubs against your clothes. This can be quite distracting, especially if you like to focus on your music.
The earpieces are quite big and stick out of the ears a bit. It is possible that you will find these to be straining on your ears. Also, these can hurt when you are lying down on your side with these on.