Name: Major
Brand: Marshall
SKU: 12997
Rating: 4.1 (43 reviews)

Marshall Major - Pros & Cons

very simple and compact packaging
Presentation is minimalist and classy
compact and lightweight
delivers excellent audio performance and superb comfort
clean and powerful audio performance
compatible with both Android and iOS
The bass on the Major is versatile
good looking with a great amount of cool factor
the design and accents contribute to a totally Marshall look and
Very cool design
good sounding
deliver unmistakably rich and highly detailed mids
The clarity and detail of the Major is also respectable
It has a very forward character
isolation and comfort is better on the Major
Sound great with easy bassy electronica
detail level is very good for a portable
It has the same forward character that is good for rock
the headphones are compact and well-built
Exceptional Design and Audio
Avril's vocals were nice and clear
Plenty of cool factor at play here
decent audio and a cool design
surprisingly intuitive and easy to use
Connection strength with these headphones is very good overall
the Monitor II ANC is really good at this
these sound pretty good
two devices is easy and works more or less as advertised
Sound quality is also really good
truly superior build and design
clear
detailed
and intelligible
The X3 are wireless and compact enough to fit into your pockets
frequency response consistency is great
better-balanced sound quality and come with a cable
they are decently compact to carry around
They should sound good enough for most casual listeners
lightweight and decently comfortable
bass is deep
punchy and strong
The bass is punchy and reasonably controlled
better materials and superior molding quality
the headphones are lively and generally make for a fun listen
the overall mid-range definition is excellent
They can be pretty comfortable
storied company has selected a quality manufacturer to license its brand
stylish and comfy
good sound quality
wired and wireless connection and legendary design
The mic is good and the sound quality is decent
They certainly feel pretty sturdy
excellent sound detail and functional design
more relaxed fit and more ventilation
The controls are responsive
terrific sound and battery life in a retro package
offers great voice clarity and volume to hear conversations loud and clear
easy to use and the command list is straightforward
level of sound and lengthy playtime alone
and the knob produces firm tactility
aesthetically pleasing retro design
collapsible for easier storage and transport on the go
punchy bass
excellent separation
and clear vocals elsewhere
lightweight and versatile
slimmer and sleeker than their older counterparts
Everything works brilliantly well
of stylish design
exceptional performance
and affordability
the price sits comfortably in the mid-range and
the sound is warm and balanced enough to give you a great listening experience
Sturdy hardware and a relatively balanced sound
well-balanced sound and a sturdy design
Treble is crisp and vocals are articulated with clarity
Controls are equally simple to navigate
slimmer and better looking
It all works very well
light
which makes them easy to sport for long periods
Usability is refreshingly tactile
soft ear cushion material makes these very comfortable for on-ear headphone design
The control knob looks very cool and works equally well
look very compact and easy to wear
sound quality is superb considering these are Bluetooth headphones under $100
battery life delivers an impressive 30-hours of playback time on single charge
the sound is pleasing
Soft pads ensure a more comfortable fit
control knob itself has a good tactile feel and the functionality is easy to learn
unboxing experience is fairly straightforward as you get the headphones right away
greater stability and a more substantial feel in the hand
the top end details are also very good
a well-defined and comfortable balance
they are excellent value
new lightweight design makes them good for prolonged use
amps and cabinets to be the best in the world
nice stylish
slim look and being able to fold them away is a good addition
They look good
and they sound good
They are nicely balanced
Control via the joystick is again very intuitive in everyday life
boosted and sculpted experience
The headphones are well constructed
lightweight and feel solid
The headphones are fully collapsible and fold up nicely for storage or transportation

There are no extra cables
it s not made of glossy white materials
the sound stage is very poor
lacks in bass detail it more than makes up for in sound stage
nothing else inside the packaging
Major headphones does not include a carrying case
the upper mid is range is too high and that the upper and mid treble is lacking
lack clarity
ears began throbbing with a slight bit of pain
Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
slow pace music
Not hi-fi
lack of low bass and treble presence is far too big to ignore
$139 is a bit steep for these
the cables are not removable
headband tension is a little tight for my liking
Treble lacks brilliance
non-coiled section of cabling were a bit longer
not flashy box art and gimmicky accessories
sound quality is only half the battle
The sound never seems artificially bloated
Passive noise cancellation
there are only two buttons on the headphones
it doesn t exist in a vacuum
lack of any high quality Bluetooth codecs
exposed coiled cables are thick and feel tough to the touch
mic is going to cut off a lot of the bass in your voice significantly
lack of a decent soundstage and poor treble range is
not specifically designed for sports or physical activity
Mid-treble is rather uneven
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
the plastic used in the build quality feels a bit cheap upon closer inspection
harshness did start to grate after a little while
mids to be too recessed
Bass bleed is minimal and the Major is somewhat mid-forward overall
Treble sparkle is mostly non-existent
don't look much different from their wireless predecessors at first glance
the new model is not supported
Samsung Galaxy Fold
there s no active noise control here
inconvenient and fussy earphones
has issues with connection is the new Mac Mini
The loop wires are slightly thicker than on previous models
these cans are not for everyone
headphones only get you 2 hours in the same time frame
s no way to adjust the audio settings
weight distribution can sometimes make it difficult to properly balance the headphones on the charging pad
you can only connect these cans to one device at a time
lack of wear detection was sorely missed
ambient noises seep into the soundscape
it only works with their wireless speakers and flagship Monitor II
squeezing my head a little too hard
occasional compressed feeling after longer listening sessions
headphones will be a little tighter on the head than some others
headphones may sound overly confined
wireless headphones sound terrible and are poor quality
A pivot joint is not available for these headphones
The price can vary considerably depending on color
over-ear headphones but smaller on-ear headphones
too much sideways pressure or abuse
stereo width narrower and their volume somewhat lower
folding clips only work for transport handling and not
Noise from the surroundings is nevertheless easily perceived
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additional controls to switch between connected devices
about charging speed on these is basically nitpicking
no way to manage or adjust anything with an app
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subdued bottom end will also affect the kick drum sound
no sound was played over the cable in the test
it is impossible to use an equalizer or to save its profiles directly on
Marshall headphones do not support multi-connect
have to pick up a wireless charger
without music or sound playing
headphones that can start to pinch after an extended wear
it is not possible to design them much differently
They were plastic and a little vulnerable
The bass is not going to blow your head off
you can sometimes get a feeling of being pinched
fewer audio-only wireless headphones
sound a bit too sculpted
too many buttons or too few

Marshall Major - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	40 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Impedance	32 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	170 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

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Marshall Major - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	Over-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	yes

Weight	6.0 oz

Microphone frequency	50 - 10000

Buttons	Volume

Colour of product	Black Brown White
Acoustic design	Closed
Attachment type	Headband
Body material	Metal Plastic
Category	Travel and Commuting
Foldable	yes

Impedance	32.0 Ω
Sensitivity	121.0 dB
Frequency range	20 - 20000
Diaphragm diameter	1.6 in
Driver technology	Dynamic
Driver size	1.57 in

Inputs supported	3.5mm
Cable length	1.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included	yes
Type of connector	3.5mm
USB	no
Detachable cable	no

Battery operated	no
Power handling capacity	20.0 mW

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Marshall Major Marshall - Editorial Reviews (27)

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TechCrunch

Published: 23.12.2010

Review: Marshall Major Headphones

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Published: 14.05.2015

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In our Marshall Major II Headphones review, we take a look at a set of headphones from Marshall Amplification, made famous for its guitar amplifiers.

Marshall Major Marshall Major 2/Major II Review

RTINGS.com

Published: 12.09.2018

Marshall Major 2/Major II Review

3.0

The Marshall Major II are straightforward on-ear headphones with a decent sound for recording or critical listening. They have a relatively unique look, they're ...

CNET

Published: 07.04.2011

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Expert Reviews

Published: 30.10.2020

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4.0

Industry-leading battery life meets portability and eye-catching design

Marshall Major Marshall Monitor II ANC review

SoundGuys

Published: 09.09.2021

Marshall Monitor II ANC review

Marshall has released the new Marshall Monitor II ANC headphones which is the first pair of active noise cancelling headphones from the company. So how do they hold up?

Marshall Major Marshall Major Pitch Black Headphone Review

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Published: 08.12.2012

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Published: 26.08.2016

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Published: 12.05.2015

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Published: 14.06.2011

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Published: 02.02.2011

Marshall Major Headphone Review (video)

[rating: 3/5] Pros: Marshall’s 51 years of branding Gold plug and plates add to the allure 40mm drivers Cons: Uncomfortable after just 15 minutes of use Adjustable sliders feel cheap A bit bright and lack low lows I’m not bananas about branded products. More often than not it’s a case of a manufacturer trying to …

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Published: 17.06.2011

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Published: 30.11.2011

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Review: The Marshall Major headphones tap into the brand’s distinguished history for a unique design, but fall short of the sound you might expected from the fabled amp manufacturer.

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Published: 13.08.2011

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