Marshall Monitor II ANC Headphones Review

These headphones are built for longevity with Bluetooth 5.0 and 80 hours of battery. These headphones also feature dynamic drivers that have been tuned to perfection that provide a roaring bass and smooth mids to create an epic listening experience.

Marshall kept control simple with an adjustable knob on the right earpad that controls play/pause, track skipping, and volume adjustments. Double pressing launches voice assistants for hands-free phone calls and audio sharing.

Comfort

Marshall carries its rock-and-roll legacy into the world of headphones with the release of wireless headphones that are durable and comfortable to wear for long periods of time. These are not the best headphones - Read the Full Report, to listen to audiophile music, however they do provide music from metal and punk, as well as the guitar-driven music in between.

These Bluetooth headphones have 40mm drivers and are packaged in an elegant black-and brown packaging with jet-black accents that remind us of Marshall's guitar amplifiers. The headphones fold flat and are easily carried in a jacket pocket. The controls are controlled by a small multidirectional joystick located on the right earpad. A single press powers the headphones, turns them off and plays or pauses music, and adjusts volume. A vertical nudging of the controller skips forwards or reverses a track. A horizontal pushing invokes your phone’s voice assistant.

The headphones work with Bluetooth devices of all kinds and can be charged wirelessly with a QI wireless charger pad (sold separately). You can also play music in wired mode using the included 3.5mm audio jack. It works flawlessly.

The Marshall Major IV has a stylish, easy-to use headphone with a class-leading battery. It offers decent audio quality and an extremely long-lasting battery. The Marshall Major IV is more expensive than other Bluetooth headphones but the nostalgia charge is worth it for those who love Marshall's retro style.

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Design

Marshall's headphones have a great design with vintage style that is appealing to a lot of people. They fold easily and sturdy, making them an excellent option for those who travel. They come with a built-in mic for hands-free calling. The headsets also have active noise cancellation that blocks out noise from the surrounding environment and reduce the sound of conversations around you. These headphones have excellent audio quality and are balanced across all frequencies. The Marshall application allows you to alter the sound profile to suit your preferences and music genres.

These headphones are simple to use, unlike other wireless headphones which are cluttered with buttons and features. They have a single, multi-function button located on the bottom of the right ear cup. The multi-function buttons use the same directional pushes as the joystick of the game controller, and provide tactile feedback with each push. It also plays pleasant guitar notes to confirm your commands. They can be used to turn on and Bluetooth pair the headphones to control your music and make and receive calls.

The Marshall Major IV's multi-directional control knob handles volume and track control and is constructed from black vinyl with a textured texture, adding to their iconic design. They are extremely comfortable and fit comfortably on your ear. The 3.5 millimeter jack, cable that can be removed and coiled, as well as the 3.5 millimeter jack allow users to use the headphones on your mobile device. The noise cancelling feature can provide the battery to last for 30 hours.