Photo: Andrew Liszewski - Gizmodo There are few brands as synonymous with rock and roll as Marshall, whose amps are as iconic as a Fender guitar. The company has parlayed its recognizable name into a line of consumer audio goods, including headphones and wireless speakers, but the Mode II is its first pair of truly wireless earbuds. The buds sound good and are designed well, but without ANC, their price tag makes it feel like you’re paying a lot for that iconic Marshall “M” on each bud. Advertisement Marshall is far from the first company to take a brand known and respected by professionals and use it to sell more affordable consumer-focused products. You won’t see any musicians performing on stage with a wireless Bluetooth speaker like the Marshall Emberton, but the company’s consumer hardware still delivers excellent sound with a design that looks as cool as Marshall’s pro gear. It does feel like there’s a Marshall tax, however, similar to the Apple tax. Sure, a lot of folks are happy to pay it for the company’s larger wireless speakers, but it makes the company’s first wireless earbuds a tough sell.