Meet Marshall's Major V - Wireless on-ear headphones, weeks of battery life for PHP 8,690
This is for those looking for lightweight headphones that can run for weeks.
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| The Marshall Major V wireless headphones can run for over 100 hours |
Meet Marshall Major V wireless on-ear headphones
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| The box |
Inside the box, you will get the Major V wireless on-ear headphones, a 3.5mm audio cord, a USB-C charging cable, and user manual and safety information.
Looking at the design, the headphones feature a retro look with faux leather earcups and headbands. It also has foam cushions for the on-ear earpads and headbands.
The ear pads are collapsible so they can be stored easily. It is also light with a weight of 186 g.
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| What's in the box |
The M-button is located on the left cup, while the control knob, charging port, LED light, and 3.5mm output are on the right cup. It did not come with a pouch so you may have to find one to ensure it will be stored well.
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| The pads |
The Major V's leather-like pad is soft and comfortable to wear but may feel warm after prolonged use. The overall construction of its retro design feels durable enough as well.
Major V's foldable design allows for easy storage, making it convenient to carry around.
However, note that these headphones have no IP rating so it is not recommended to use for workouts.
While its pads can block outside noise a little, I think it was a miss that Major V has no active noise canceling so you can enjoy listening to music or watching movies in noisier environments like commutes including airplane rides.
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| Type-C, 3.5mm jack slot |
Major V can be used wired with the 3.5mm audio jack or via Bluetooth 5.3. It can also be charged through the charging cable or through wireless charging.
The headphones can be controlled through the Control knob. Press the knob for a few seconds for the power, push it up or down for the volume, and left or right to go to the previous or next song.
Plus points for Major V's battery life that promises 100+ hours of wireless playtime. I've been using it for weeks without needing to recharge. It even has wireless charging support.
It has battery preservation so surely the headphones can be used longer.
The battery is as good as advertised
To fully recharge it, it will take three hours. For quick charging, 15 minutes of charging gives 15 hours of wireless playtime.
Also plus points for the M-button that provides easy access to Spotify. Through this feature, you do not have to open your phone to play a song since the button serves as a remote to the app.
Aside from Spotify, the M-button's function can be changed to EQ settings other than a voice assistant.
Phone calls were also reasonably clear with Major V.
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| Pretty good sound? |
The headphones use a custom 40mm dynamic driver with a frequency response of 20Hz - 20KHz.
By default, I found the sound signature a little thin and high in treble. The sound could be a little uncomfortable to listen to in some tracks for that reason. But, this heavy sound could be great for listening to rock.
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| The Marshall app |
Thankfully, the device can be adjusted via the Marshall app depending on the user's sound preferences.
The Marshall present delivered crisp and clear sound
The Marshall preset delivered a better overall sound with clear and crisp details. As someone who prefers more bass, I also think that Major V did not fail in that category.
The other presets were okay for me, but good thing there is a custom option so users can really adjust the sound depending on their liking.
However, keep in mind that these are not audiophile-focused headphones. There are better-sounding gear in its price range. The codecs supported are AAC, SBC, and LC3. It has no LDAC lossless audio codec support.
It is more full-sounding and louder in wired mode as well.
Marshall Major V Specs
Drivers: 40mm dynamic
Frequency response: 20Hz - 20KHz
Impedance: 32 ohms
Microphone: Yes
Battery: 100+ hours of wireless playtime, 15 minutes charging for 15 hours of wireless playtime
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 (AAC, SBC, LC3), 3.55mm input/output (wired)
Others: Control knob, Colors: Black, Cream, Brown
Weight: 186 g
Price: PHP 8,690
Quick thoughts
If you do not mind not having ANC, Major V may be a good option for you. With these retro-designed headphones, you get the "Marshall signature sound" that you can enjoy anywhere for weeks without having to recharge. The battery claims are legit.
In the Philippines, this device retails for PHP 8,690 at Digital Walker.
What do think guys?
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