We previously shared the news about Marshall introducing the MAJOR IV Headphones. Marshall now has the new Major IVs, a continuation of the popular on-ear series. Like all its predecessors, the new generation Marshall Major IV Headphone looks interesting, sounds good, and works for a long time. Here are my 2 weeks of experience with the Marshall Major IV Headphone.
Retro Style Design of Marshall Major IV Headphone
On-ear headphones are distinguished by their recognizable design. They cannot be confused with others. Firstly, the Marshall logo flaunts the cups; white letters are clearly visible on a black background. Secondly, the manufacturer can be easily identified by its almost square, retro-style cups.
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At the same time, if you compare the new product with previous generations’ models, you will feel the difference. For example, leather-like trim was replaced with soft-touch plastic. The soft padding in the headband has also disappeared.
I liked the on-ear headphones for the old-fashioned style and their useful, practical qualities. For example, they are lightweight, yet the construction is strong, metal hinges are used, and the cups can be folded. But they do not fit into every pocket of a winter jacket. This also needs to be borne in mind.
The headphones are pleasant to look at: the side surfaces are finished with vinyl, the headboard is made of eco-leather. Except that there is not enough cover for carrying all this beauty in a backpack.
The reasonable conservatism of Marshall is to my liking because the concept of management has not changed either. You can switch tracks and change the volume with a convenient large golden joystick. It is convenient to use, and most importantly, you do not have to take off your gloves when listening to music outside in the cold season.
I had no complaints about the landing of the Marshall Major III. Still, according to the manufacturer, the ear pads became even more comfortable in Major IV: the shape changed a little, and they became a little softer. According to subjective feelings, the emotions remained the same: the headphones sit tightly on the head, do not press, but do not fall off, the adjustment range is sufficient. Of course, it gets a little warmer with headphones in winter, but it will most likely be hot in them. in summer
Marshall Major IV Headphone: Connectivity and Sound
The headphones connect to the audio source via Bluetooth 5.0. They don’t have aptX support, only the basic SBC codec. The drivers’ size has not changed compared to the Marshall Major III – as I understand it, the same 40 mm drivers are used. Headphones without Active Noise Cancellation, so sound isolation depends on the fit of the earcups and the surroundings. You will have to make the music louder in the subway, so be prudent and do not turn it on to the maximum to not damage your hearing.
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You can also find a wired cable included with the headphones if you want to listen to music by connecting the wire to the 3.5 mm jack. Such an exotic scenario is also envisaged when two pairs of Marshall headphones are connected via a wire, and the sound from the source goes via Bluetooth. I’m not sure if this feature is useful every day, but on a trip, when you want to watch the same movie together, you can remember about it.
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Talking about Marshall Major IV’s sound is interesting from the point of view that these are not the most omnivorous headphones. But they have a soul and their own “dirty” character and are more tuned to rock and guitar, emphasizing low and high frequencies, emphasizing the bass. Classical music sounds not so interesting on them. There is not enough volumetric stage – however, if you listen to tracks over a wire from a high-quality source, you will hear the instruments separately. In the case of Bluetooth listening, this is not always the case.
With the stability of the connection, everything is in order, with no breaks or annoying “plugs” while listening to music. Of the other pleasant moments, I will allocate memory for two devices: for example, you can listen to music in turn from your phone and laptop.
Marshall Major IV Headphone: Forget about charging
In terms of operating time of Marshall Major III headphones, instead of 30 hours of operation, we get a record 80-odd hours. It is too long! For example, if you listen to music for two to three hours a day, the headphones can be charged only once a month.
By the way, the earbuds now support both wired and wireless charging. In the first case, you will need a USB Type-C cable. It is included in the box; there is no power supply, as usual. There is also fast wired charging: after 15 minutes of charging, the headphones will work for 15 hours. In the second case, you need a compatible Qi-charging. The headphones are charged through the right cup. Take this point into account.
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Marshall Major IV Headphone Price
The official price of Marshall Major IV headphones is $245.73 and can be directly purchased from Amazon.
Conclusion: Should you buy Marshall Major IV Headphone?
I liked the Marshall Major IV headphones, first of all, for their design. This is a beautiful, high quality, and a little old-fashioned thing. As for the sound, the situation has become a little better. The bass bulges a little less, although in general, the Major IVs sound close to the old model. But now, they have added wireless charging, and the battery life has just become very long.
Marshall Major IV Headphones
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