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I know that I have mentioned before that wearing a pair of over-ear headphones is a surefire way of telling the world to leave you alone, you might not want to be too much of an introvert, which is why you can always wear a pair of in-ear headphones that offer a similar function, but it looks a whole lot less obvious and far more discreet. Of course, quality audio being pumped out through the in-ear headphones is another thing to take into consideration, and this is where the $64.99 Marshall Minor FX In-Ear Headphones come in handy.

Arriving in classic Marshall technology and styling, you will be able to choose from both black and white shades, giving you the privacy of rocking out on your own in style. Marshall has thrown in EarClick technology which will basically ensure the ear pad rests on your outer ear for additional comfort, while you will still be able to retain the ability to hear just what is going on around you should as a safety measure. Cranking it up is not an issue either, as these are able to go all the way to 11, now how about that? Each purchase will also be accompanied by a quartet of sets of interchangeable, silicone ear pads for a customized fit.
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A good pair of speakers are always more than welcome to any living room, especially if you are a huge lover of music. After all, music is food for the soul, where it is capable of elevating your emotions whenever you are down, or rousing your inner spirit to deliver courage and face whatever potential dangers and pitfalls that come your way. Well, for some much needed quality audio pumping through a compatible player, the $599.99 Marshall Hanwell Hi-Fi Speaker might just fit the bill perfectly.

This particular Marshall Hanwell Hi-Fi Speaker is extra special, since it comes branded with a numbered 50th Anniversary Edition commemorative badge apart from the standard capability of delivering quality audio, of course. One thing is for sure – if you are someone who loves to live out a wireless lifestyle, then the Marshall Hanwell is not the Hi-Fi speaker for you, as it caters for this particular group that cares more about quality sound than about losing the wires. These are not exactly the most portable speakers in the world, either, since it tips the scales at a whopping 23 lbs., but when your ears greet the sound, you know for sure that it is well worth the effort in dropping some serious coin for it. You can now have the classic rock Marshall concert experience in your living room with the room-filling audio capable Marshall Hanwell Hi-Fi Speaker. To roll back the years even more, it comes with analog controls for volume, bass and treble in addition to a classic power switch.
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It’s not the easiest time to be a consumer on the hunt for a wireless Bluetooth speaker. New models are flooding the market on a daily basis, and wading through the hundreds of choices can be mind-numbing. So here’s a quick cheat sheet for you: If you want something small, consider Jawbone’s new Mini Jambox, but if design and style are at the top of your feature list, you can’t go wrong with Marshall’s gorgeous new Stanmore.

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When listening to music or movies on your computer or mobile device, nothing beats a good pair of headphones. And while the market is flush with inexpensive earbuds, they often make me long for better sound quality. I’m happy to say that the Marshall Monitor headphones deliver on that promise.

I’ve been using the Marshall Monitors for the last few days as the primary method of listening to media on my computer and iPhone, and I have to say I’m extremely impressed with these headphones. The first thing you’ll notice about the Marshall Monitors is how good they look. They offer exceptional build quality, with a refined industrial design that echoes the classic Marshall amp design, but updates it.

Nice design touches include lightweight metal construction of the headband and ear swivels, well-padded faux leather earcups, and a padded-faux-leather headband with well-marked brass “L” and “R” channel indicators on the inside. The headphones fold neatly and can be stored in the included carrying pouch.

Another nice touch is that the cord can be detached, and you can choose whether to plug it into the left or right side of the headphones. As an added bonus, whichever 3.5mm jack you leave open can be used to plug in a second set of headphones if you want to share your music. The cord also includes a microphone and remote if you want to use the headphones for making calls.

But why would you waste a good pair of headphones on making phonecalls? These things really shine when listening to music. For starters, I love the excellent sound isolation with their big earcups. Yes, they do put a little pressure on your ears in order to form a tight seal and reduce ambient sound, but I didn’t find them to be uncomfortable, even after wearing them for several hours at a time.

Once I shut out the outside world, I cranked up some tunes, and really let the Marshall Monitors shine. I found their sound reproduction to be excellent, sounding as good as some studio monitors. Listening to Adele’s Right at Rain, I felt like I was standing on stage alongside her, the Hammond organ whirling directly into my ears. To test if they could rock out, I cranked up AC/DC’s You Shook Me All Night Long to 11, and I could feel the drum kit rattling my spine while Brian Johnson’s vocals scorched my eardrums.

There’s none of the overly boomy bass that many over-the-ear headphones have, but trust me, there’s still a solid low end. It’s just clean and accurate. Highs and mids are clean and distortion-free even at the highest volume levels I could throw at them. Marshall rates the 40mm drivers at a 10Hz to 20KHz frequency response range, with a 99dB sensitivity at 100mV@1KHz.

One unique feature Marshall offers are removable filters which attenuate some of the highest tones in the 8KHz to 20KHz range. These filters reduce some of the shrillness that some people might find unpleasant in the higher end of the audible frequency range. Personally, I preferred the sound without the filters in place, and that’s why Marshall gives you a choice. Removing the filters is as easy as popping off the magnetic earcup pads, pulling the filters out, and replacing the earcups.

Overall, I’m very impressed with the sound, styling, portability and build quality of the Marshall Monitor headphones. I guess I’m not surprised that the company behind some of the best concert-grade amplifiers would be capable of carrying across their expertise to personal audio devices.

If you’d like to grab a pair to make your ears happy, they’re available from Marshall’s website for $200(USD).

I am quite sure that any musician worth his or her salt would have had heard of the brand name Marshall before, and most of the time, you would be familiar with it in music videos as well as commercials. The Marshall amp can be said to be a mainstay in the musical industry, but for those who have a great love for all things music, and yet want to decorate their home in a tasteful manner, there is the £399.00 Marshall Fridge which will be a surefire conversation starter, no two ways about it.

I guess to call it the “coolest amplifier in the world” would not be stretching the truth at all. Just in case someone comes up to you and compliment you on this bad boy, touting that it looks so real, it is rather difficult to tell the difference from the real thing until you open it, just nod knowingly, as the Marshall Fridge itself is made out from authentic Marshall amp parts. Yes sir, the next time you throw an awesome party, make it even greater with the Marshall Fridge, where all the dials go up to 11 – and I ain’t kidding you on this.
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