Customer Ratings & Reviews

Basic, but does its job! Don’t expect ANC, but at the price … you don’t mind it!

The Marshall Major V headphones offer high end quality sound at a middle of the road price in a small lightweight headset. Naturally, sound quality is often a very subjective matter of personal taste, but to me the sound seems to be every bit as good as headphones and earbuds I own costing twice as much. The bass and percussion you can almost feel while the mid and high frequencies come in crisp and clear, even at lower volumes. I’m guessing that to keep the price down, Marshall chose to leave out Noise Cancellation. Honestly that might be the only negative I can think of with these headphones and only a concern if you need that feature. If that’s a consideration, Marshall does offer noise cancellation in some of their other headphones and earbuds. Physically, the Marshall Major V headphones feature a kind of retro style borrowed from their well-known guitar amplifiers. Initially from the photos, I was a little worried about the wire fit adjusters, but they seem sturdy and perform well. The headphones are super lightweight and fully collapsible, perfect for stowing away in a travel bag or backpack. The padded ear cushions are very soft and comfortable on the ears, although I do notice some slight ear discomfort in prolonged use from the light clamping pressure common with most on-ear headphones. Personally worth mentioning, I do find the same to be true with almost all headphones and including some earbuds. To get the most from your Major V headphones, you will need to download an app for your smartphone, namely the highly rated Marshall Bluetooth music app. Through the app you can perform firmware updates, adjust sound with a 5-band equalizer, and customize buttons on the headphones. The equalizer offers 5 presets or you are given the option to create your own preset. I find “mid reduction” best suited for my listening tastes. The operation of the headphones is quite simple, thanks to a small gold “joystick” that on one axis adusts the volume up and down, and on the other axis change music tracks to previous or next song. Pressing the button in pauses music. A second “M” button on the opposite earcup can be programmed to activate Spotify Tap, switch between two equalizer presets, or activate Voice Assistant. The range of the Bluetooth connection is incredible…I never once experienced any kind of dropout as I moved throughout the entire house and backyard. Even more ncredible is the battery life. I’ve used the headphones off and on for five days and after the initial charge, battery life is still at 96%! I have every reason to believe that 100 hours of listening is certainly believable. Lastly, Marshall includes a semi-coiled extension cord that I plan to use with my bass guitar amp and stereo receiver that don’t have Bluetooth. Overall, I am quite pleased with the Marshall Major V headphones and where it matters most, the sound quality is right up there with the best. As small and lightweight as they are, they seem rugged enough for everyday use.

Starting with the most important feature, the sound quality. It’s good and crisp but I have heard better. It has very strong bass, and I mean very strong. The mid and highs sound a little hollow. Whether you like the sound quality depends on your taste. If you prioritize very strong bass, these headphones might be for you. If you prioritize a flat EQ sound, maybe not. There is no noise cancelation, but you can’t hear a lot of background noise when you are wearing them. They can get very loud. As far as fitting, they are extremely comfortable. They weigh so little that you can’t even tell you are wearing them. They fit well over the ears and have plenty of adjustment for different size heads and don’t feel tight. The headphones fold into a rather small space. They don’t come with any kind of case or pouch. This is kind of unfortunate as because of this, they are difficult to travel with. The fit and finish on them are very good, but they do have the appearance of being on the cheaper side. This is probably because they are less expensive than other headphones in its class. It has a button that you can program to do different things through the app. There is another button that is omnidirectional which works great for things like power, play/pause, forward/reverse, and phone features. I think this works much better than other headphones where you must press a single button, one, two, or three times to do different things and the layout is very logical so you don’t have to memorize how to do these different functions. There is an app that you can use to set a few different things. The app is well laid out and works well but is very basic. You can use it to set the EQ, program the programmable button, and change a few settings. While you can change the EQ, it doesn’t have much of an effect so you can’t bring down much of the bass if you want to and the other bands while you can change them, you can’t get them to have a fuller sound. There is a battery preservation setting which will only allow you to charge the device to 90% and have slower charging to protect the battery and allow the headphones to last longer. I always like and appreciate devices that have this kind of setting. Connecting them to my phone was very easy. I put them into Bluetooth pairing mode and my phone immediately detected them and connected without any problems. I also had the app already installed so after they connected, it immediately brought me to the app which also worked right away. You must enter your email address but don’t have to create any sort of account which is refreshing as most of these types of devices require you to make an account with them to use it. After connecting them to the app for the first time, it required a firmware update. No problems here and it took a few minutes to complete. Charing them is done through a USB-C connector and took a couple of hours. They claim 100 hours of playback time and I believe it. It has an indicator that tells you they are charging, and when it is finished. Overall, these are a decent pair of headphones especially if you prioritize very strong bass but less so the other bands. This is just a matter of taste. They are very comfortable, and I love the controls and buttons on them. The lack of a case or pouch is a big miss though, especially if you want to travel with them.

These are fantastic worth every penny It was a great idea to get them

The first thing to note is that these are ON-ear headphones, not OVER-ear headphones. The ear cups are TINY and will sit directly on your ears. If you don’t wear earrings, then these can be comfortable for up to two or three hours. If you do wear earrings, don’t even think about using these without removing them. However, they are actually surprisingly comfortable. The headband on top is nicely padded, and the ear cushions are VERY soft, and not a lot of clamping force is used. These are adjustable using the sliding “wires” on the side, just like some professional headphones, so you can get an exact fit. Overall, these feel premium. They definitely have their own aesthetic, and look like they would be more at home in a recording studio than at a gym. Looks are subjective, but I like these. They also fold up into a nice and compact size. Note that no case or bag has been included. The sound quality is quite good. The sound seems to my aging ears to be very balanced. The bass is punchy, with good mids and highs. However, keep in mind that these do NOT have any kind of active noise canceling, but the ear cups will provide some natural sound isolation. But the best feature of the headphones is the customizable features in the app. You can set your preferences on the equalizer and then you can choose to have the “M” button turn your customizations on and off (or do several other things, including activating Spotify and automatically going to a shuffle of recommended songs). The “control knob” is basically a miniature pushable joystick. It is very useful, but it seems a little small for its intended purpose. It’s easy to accidentally select the wrong action due to the small size of the button. As for charging, it features USB-C, as well as wireless charging which is on the right ear cup. It comes with a short (around 6”) USB-C to USB-C charging cable. If you only have USB-A power supplies, you will need to provide your own cable. However, once charged, the manufacturer claims up to 100 hours of battery life. If it gets even half of that, it is still impressive. It also comes with an exceptionally nice coiled 3.5mm audio cable to plug in wired devices, and one end has a 90° connector.

Bought them for my son who plays the drums and he loves them!!

This headset has great sound quality. I really like the way they fold down. They are lightweight and look nice. I only wish they were more comfortable on the ears. The sound quality is excellent. They are not noise cancelling so they are safe to wear out where you need to be able to hear what is around you while still getting clear excellent audio. They fold down into themselves making it easy to put in a bag or purse without worrying about them getting tangled or squashed by your other things possibly breaking them. The battery is long lasting on a charge. They are lightweight and the head band is comfortable for long periods of wearing. The only reason I'm not giving this headset a 5 star rating is the ear cups. They are small. They don't really cup the ear, they set on the ear. Using them for a short time is okay, but they aren't really comfortable for long wearing periods. I don't usually wear a headset long periods anyway so I'm very pleased with these though I do wish they cupped around my ears for better comfort. YMMV.

The Marshall Major V headphone is great for just about anyone with the right head size. It’s ultra comfy around the ears, adjustable and light. It can be easily folded and tucked in for easy toting. The sound quality is great and I love the sensitivity of the mic when Speaking on my cell phone while using the Marshall Major V. I can speak at a low tone and even my family members with moderate hearing loss can hear me without my need to speak loudly. When connecting to blue tooth, you may need to try several times but it doesn’t mean it’s the Marshall Major V is the problem. It can easily be the other device you are trying to connect to. It’s best to hold down the button to connect to Bluetooth and waiting patiently to connect. Keep trying if you cannot pair your headphones on the first try. It should connect and once you do, it will connect rapidly the next time you are ready to connect via blue tooth. Major’s amazing long hours of use 100+ before needing a charge is a game changer. It’s really impressive to not have to worry about when the headphone battery will become exhausted. It just keeps going and going. It’s one of the best features. It can also be charged wirelessly on a charging pad besides using a wired charger. The softly padded ear pads really make a difference and allow for extended use, when needed. The Major V is adjustable for head size, is black and has a nice design. It can be easily stored and placed into a pocket book or backpack. It makes for a great gift, especially since they are very portable and have extended battery life. Included on the headphones is a button to allow you to connect quickly to Spotify, adjust your equalizer snd more. An app is needed to use this feature. Overall, I recommend Major V to just about anyone looking for a quality headphone with an extended battery life and comfort.

I got these Marshall Major V headphones to replace my older Marshall over-the-ear headphones that were starting to show some wear and tear. I didn’t fully appreciate the difference between the on-ear and over-the-ear designs. The Marshall Major V headphones are on-ear, so they sit on top of your ears instead of cupping all the way around your ears. On the plus side this means the headphones are smaller and lighter, they are also more comfortable to wear with glasses. On the con side the headphones don’t feel as snug and feel a bit wobbly when turning your head. They are still comfortable to wear and sound great. They do not have active noise canceling but they do cover your ears sufficiently to block out a lot of ambient noise. Like other Marshall headphones, the Major V are hinged so they fold up compactly which is nice to save space in your bag for travel. They come with a very short usb c charging cable (they can also be charged wirelessly but I haven’t tried that) and a nice standard 3.5 mm stereo jack cable if you need to use them without Bluetooth (this cable can also be used to connect your Major V headphones to a friend’s headphones so you can listen to shared audio, which is a nice bonus feature). The Bluetooth function works great and connects quickly and easily to multiple devices. There is a manual “joystick” like button on the right side that controls power, volume, and forward/back skipping. For me, this button is placed at an odd angle in the corner of the square earpiece that makes distinguishing between the directions of the volume and skip controls a bit awkward. The left earpiece has an “M” button that has very limited functionality but can be customized for Spotify, equalizer, or voice assistant (one wonders why they even bothered to have it). They advertise 100+ hours of playtime and I haven’t had to recharge them yet with frequent daily use over a week. Marshall has a downloadable app that is not necessary to use the headphones but gives some limited functionality. The most beneficial use of the app is wireless firmware updates to the headphones. Other than that, the controls in the app are pretty rudimentary and not really necessary (like the equalizer settings, very basic audio control, or customization of the “M” button). Overall, the Marshall Major V headphones sound great and have been a good, lightweight, and compact replacement for my older Marshall Bluetooth headphones.

I decided to try on ear headphones for the first time. Many years ago I had a similar pair but more recently I’ve used earbuds or over the ear headphones primarily. I have experience with a couple of other Marshall products, including an excellent Bluetooth speaker, which I keep in my office. I was pleasantly surprised to the balance and tuning of these headphones. I listen to a wide variety, including Christian contemporary, rock, country, folk, blues, international, and classical. Have not found myself wanting to adjust the EQ of these headphones after several days of abuse. They are quite light and well formed. The battery life is excellent. The covering is not too large and not too small and high-quality foam and apparently fake leather. The right and left sides are clearly marked and they fold quite small. They charge via USB, and also have an Analog audio jack. The cord is included as a charting cord, but no transformer. On the left or there is a single button for Spotify tap on the right ear there’s a multifunction gold button, which is easy to find without looking. It also operates like a joystick For easy control. There is a single low level LED adjacent to the charging port. They were immediately recognized by my app which I had not used in years and firmware was updated without problems. The app is unusually useful as many Bluetooth apps are quite limited functionality or information. overall an excellent product. Overall an excellent product.

Great immersive sound. App is very straightforward. Much lighter than they look. Great build quality. Legitimately look like a Marshall product/speaker, cords even look like Marshall. Can be BT or wired. These pair so easily. After initial pairing with my Android phone, it saves the profile and will work with my Android tablet as well. I only needed to pair one time. Easy to pair with my laptop as well. Just a normal BT device add. It can be paired to both at the same time. The ear cups are pillowy soft. These can be worn a long time without feeling like you are wearing them. The audio is almost perfect. You can feel the sound even at lower levels. These have quickly become my favorite headsets. Battery life is outstanding so far. I have charged one time in a week. I am going on over 40 hours of use. I would guess I should get about 120 hours of charge based on the usage pct on my phone. Having a wired mode is great for use with PC or laptop, not that you need to save on battery life. I can't find anything bad to say. I love these headphones.

Not upto the mark. The sound quality is ok but could be better

I love these lightweight long lasting headphones. Having a set of headphones that I can play music for around 100 hours to drown out the noise of the office is amazing. I don't have to worry about recharging during the week and can keep the noise away while I work and listen. Over bluetooth from my phone, using some dolby atmos tracks sound is great and the iconic Marshall look is fanastic. I'm happy with the sound quailty and battery life and the fact I can get a week out of them and not even get to 50% battery life is amazing. They fold up nice and small too which makes getting them into my laptop bag great as they aren't bulky. Wearing them with glasses all down is good. I have not had any problems with them they don't weigh me down or press my glasses into the side of my head. The full closed nature, while not having active noise control, does block out those annoying office mates who think everyone should be on their conference call, esp. with some good tuns blasting at a reasonable level. Overall this is a great light weight long lasting pair of headphones and I'm very happy with them. Easy to use and sound great.

Marshall has been the powerhouse brand for amazing sound quality for music equipment. These headphones bring the point home full force. First of all, I've never been a on-the-ear headphones type of guy but these are so soft and pleasant to the ears. I can listen to music or be on the phone all day. The call quality has gotten better with features like noise cancelling and wind noise reduction. Some prefer the Bluetooth connection to the wired (there is a cable included for that option). I honestly don't hear a difference but the battery life is so good, it just seems convenient not to have the wire around. The battery life is amazing, over 100 hours on one charge, it took me a good week and a half of constant listening before I had to charge it. There are 2 charging options, wired and wireless, with a bonus "quick charge" feature for on the go power. There's a customizable button to program to execute any action, whether it be opening an app like Spotify, or activating the Voice Assistant.

Let me start by saying, I own quite a few Marshall products that I truly love. I had hoped these would offer the same great sound quality as the many other products I own. Unfortunately they did not live up to my expectations. The build quality is nice they are comfortable and will fit a multitude of head sizes and shapes, but that’s about it. I was disappointed as soon as I opened the box. No case? I know it seems a bit trivial, but i like to be able to keep my headphones and any cables that go with them together when not in use. Secondly the ear pieces are rather small in comparison to any other over the ear headphones I’ve owned. They however fit my 2yr olds ears pretty well, so not a total loss. Sound quality was pretty underwhelming as well, even after adjusting the EQ in the downloadable app I could never get the depth and clarity I was expecting. As a user that listens to music 12-16hrs a day through headphones or in the car, sound quality is very important to me and unfortunately these fell short. They do offer some pretty cool features though. Extremely long battery life, wired or wireless connection and also the ability to link another wired set of headphones. This is great for plane rides with the kids. I really wanted to like these headphones but unfortunately they fell short for me. They will however be used by my kids, so not a total loss. However there are far worse products out there at the same price point or higher.

The Marshall Major V has surprisingly impressed me for a set of on ear headphones at this price range. With Marshall products you come to expect a certain build quality & user experience and this product does not differ from that regard. The Marshall Major V follow the same design as most Marshall products and you can tell from a visual standpoint this looks simiyto most Marshall products which is not a negative thing in my opinion. You get the Marshall logo on each side of the ear cups and the headband, what seem to be covered in faux leather that do a good job of looking like the real thing. There is a customizable “M” you can use to set your favorite function. There is also a nice gold control knob that works like a joy stick to control playback actions. Using the Marshall app you can adjust your EQ settings as well. Marshall’s product description states the Major V have 100+ hours of wireless playback. Things I like about the Major V are they are lightweight, fold up compact, sound great for the price point, don’t look cheap and great battery life.