Marshall Major IV Headphones Review: One To Consider!
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In this video, we take a look at Marshall's Major IV headphones. We cover design, top features, sound and pros and cons to help you decide if these are the right headphones for you.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:50 Comfort
02:51 Build Quality/Design
03:20 Controls
03:54 Battery Life
04:43 Sound Quality
06:25 Strengths and Weaknesses
07:15 Summary
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these headphones lasted an entire month without charging! i love them!! the only downside is that my ears hurt after 1 hour of having them on
@katierina31
2 жыл бұрын
A MONTH? I got mine as a gift so I never really looked into them but a month sounds great. How many hours a day do you use it?
@emilistankschool
5 ай бұрын
I get the ears part. It's especially uncomfortable if you wear glasses a lot
@MINIun1Mowg1
4 ай бұрын
I totally agree, although I have the major 3 I think it’s just the design 😕
@elifyuksekkaya726
3 ай бұрын
@@emilistankschoolDo they expand after using them for a certain period of time, so does this problem disappear or is it something that always happens?
@respectfulgamer7232
Ай бұрын
lol
These headphones do have amazing sound quality especially for their price, but I did want to mention that they do have pretty bad sound leakage. This is definitely something that you should take into consideration if you like to listen to loud music and plan to be in areas that are quiet because people may be able to hear what you are listening to. (At least, this is with my experience with the headphones.)
@yinnon4819
9 ай бұрын
One of the worst sound quality I've encountered !!! Those headphones are just a gimmick, nothing more... I'll replace them with a pair of Sennheiser headphones any day !!!!
@aatosikonen2707
8 ай бұрын
@@yinnon4819true.
@dickerpimmel96
5 ай бұрын
@@yinnon4819what sennheiser headphones exactly
@sidzesquid4138
2 ай бұрын
@@yinnon4819which ones specifically? I know that the 450s are pretty mediocre
These headphones are wonderful; I have heard sounds and instruments in songs that I had not heard before. You will not regret; you will love them!
Love mine, thanks for the review.
loving it so far
I love my Major 3's, they sound good, and the battery is freaking amazing. The only downside/negative is that the earpads are not so comfortable after a lengthy period of time. It sometimes "hurt" my ears after 40-60 minutes of use. Seeing them changing the earpads for the 4's is a big upgrade to me, though I'll keep my 3's for a while since I use them mostly for my phone. I've got a lot of other audiophile headphones/studio monitors for serious listening sessions, so I'm good when it comes to that. The Marshalls are perfect for casual listening/podcasts, etc. I can see myself purchasing another headphone from them in the future, though. Probably in a few more years. Thanks for the review.
@lunamoone5231
2 жыл бұрын
Hello! The headphones break in within a couple of months and then they are the most comfy headphones ever!!! I’d advise to keep wearing and using them and they will be sooo comfy!
Nice review and greetings from germany🥳🙌🏾
I like the Major 4 better than Marshall’s monitor 2, it’s a third of the price, sound quality is almost (almost) the same, and to be honest, they are the best feeling headphones (from Marshall) in my opinion.
The design is just the best
marshalls are a great one, i find that loosening the headband just a touch looser than a perfect fit adds a few more hours to the wear time
I have these for 3 months now. I use these everyday and I still don't have to charge them.
I buyed mine today , had couple of Marshall in ear as Motif and overear marshall ect. These Guys doesen't only look super cool they are comfortable to wear and the Sound is also realy good . 8 from 10 Points
While the pads do hurt ur ears after an hour or two, after a few months of using them the pain is nonexistent. Your ears will adapt and I can wear them for the entire day
I love mine! Just got them recently but plan on using the hell out of them!
I have these and use them for working at my pc, and I absolutely love them as they have great sound quality and look amazing :p. However it is important to know that they leak sound quite heavily (this isn't a problem for me as I live alone but it's something to consider), plus they get quite uncomfortable after a few hours (again not an issue for me as I only put them on for about 1 hour a few times a day).
Great review! How would you compare the sound and built quality to the older, but yet more expensive - Marshall Mid ANC? Which would be your choice (no matter the price)?
@smarthomesounds
Жыл бұрын
If ANC is needed go for the Mid ANC if not these are a great all rounder.
after using "major 3 wired" for years, and getting tired of in-ear airpods, got my new major 4 BT. It is fun to wear, very comfy, great for rock and classical. I can't do ANC, makes me dizzy. airpods aches my ears so Marshall Major are my fav. I also have xm5 and momentum 3 yes they have kinda have better sound quality but i keep wearing my Marshall.
YO. i got one of theese, and i havent charged it in 1.5 month, and its still going... I cant believe it, its crazy
been using them for 2 years and they have still not breakend down or anything. the fact that i can have 2 device connectet at the same time is so nice i can be at my pc then if i go away it auto swaps to my phone when i use the phone. and all headphones ive used have all breaken down in a little over a year not theese ones. def best ones ive had
@zaubererlauch535
Ай бұрын
Hey, do you have major IV?
@zaubererlauch535
Ай бұрын
Hey do you have major IV?
Hello and thank you for this review. I just got my Marshall 4 major and i discovered that the 3.5mm jack cable does not come with a microphone which was a bit disappointing.i would appreciate it if you could let me know if there is is a 3.5 mm jack cable with microphone that would work with the Major 4? Thank you
@Flux_One
2 жыл бұрын
It has a built in microphone
@hafedh22
2 жыл бұрын
@@Flux_One thank you. I am aware of that. But i was asking if jack cable with mic would work on it. The build in mic would only work when connected via bluetooth. For example i cannot use it to chat on PS4.
@lidiadelacalle7144
2 жыл бұрын
@@hafedh22 Do you know if volume control works with the jack cable or only with bluetooth??
Do these have the choir setting when you connect them and go into settings in phone 📱??
I love the sound so much but they hurt my ears so much. Will it get better? I only have these for a couple days.
i use them wireless on the train to work with my phone. and wired behind my laptop at home all the time lol.
I’m deciding between this one and Skullcandy’s riff wireless 2. Although skullcandy is popular among bass lovers, it just sounds hollower and it doesn’t stop any sound from coming in. Marshall major 4 has much better sound and passive noise blocking. But for daily usage I wouldn’t mind and riff fits tighter. But I heard about so many people having their riff’s headband broken, plus that I got Marshall at a 50 dollar discount, I’m still hesitating.
@karangoraksh6859
Жыл бұрын
Marshall has poor bass it's mostly screaming vocals.
@elton8133
8 ай бұрын
hey what did you end up getting? are you happy with it ?
Is the mic good on this device
I like mine.. balance sound. Compact for travel!
Still going strong with v2
Are they good at blocking sound (noise cancelling) I know they aren't ANC but do they still do an ok job?
can we use it for calling?
Cannot connect it to the windows 10 via bluetooth(( can`t find any related quide to issue, will appreciate the help.
Got these for a few days now. I like the sound. But for optimal BT sound, you need aptX supported hardware. Otherwise it sound only a bit better than cheaper JBL models
@michelangelop3923
2 жыл бұрын
This, I have had the major ii and now the major III and still major iv doesn't have aptx, I thing I will wait for the major v if they add aptx and ANC
Is it worth it to buy Major IV BT now in 2022 as a replacement for the old Major II Bluetooth?
@pauline2.060
2 жыл бұрын
Thinking about that right now! I'm kinda uncertain but I really wanna get them
@phamnguyendungnhan6720
2 жыл бұрын
@@pauline2.060 I think you should wait a bit more cause this year they may release the next gen of Major headphone
@pauline2.060
2 жыл бұрын
@@phamnguyendungnhan6720 ahh too late. i got them last week but i couldn't be more happy!! they're great headphones
@phamnguyendungnhan6720
2 жыл бұрын
@@pauline2.060 Glad to hear that!
They look so cool I’m trying to save money for them
The best and affordable ✅
Bought these and had to return it. Everyone is loving them but For 107€ i expected too much. Sound quality is the same with my jbl 600btnc. And thats only 56€. Connection is not that seamless. No noise cancellation. When im on the subway i am only hearing the train, yes i can increase the volume but the music sounds distorted if i do that and i feel like it punches in my ear too much that im going to have a headache for listening to loud distorted music. Yes, it has 80hrs battery life but with my jbls that says 12hrs with anc, i only charge it once a week for daily 3hrs of use. Yes, the marshall major 4 look absolutely amazing and vintage and cool but maybe its all that. it just looks good. The sound is nothing special, you can have the same quality with cheaper headphones but if you like the look of it and its on sale then go for it . Hope this helps 🥰
@gooblegooble99
Жыл бұрын
I agree. I received them as a gift and feel awful because I don’t use them. The sound was not at all what I expected. This review mentions mid-range being too high above 80% volume, but to my ears it’s ear-splitting uncomfortable at well below that. Shame!
@chinhvi4448
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Do you have any suggestion for a headphone under 100€? Thank you
Does these have multipoint connection feature? Like being able to connect to two device simultaneously
@atomgroup3179
Жыл бұрын
It does have the function. It’s advertised as a selling point.
Can you plug it into a newer iPhone or can you use an adapter than use it with iphone
@foxx8260
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I tried to with cable Works very good But wireless couldn't..I dont know why but I did contact the company to have new headphones
how do they work wit guitar preamp? thank you.
good!!!
Got these prime day for $99 with tax it was $105 sold my old beats to help the price
How many bluetooth devices can it connect at a go?
Can you use these on the PS5?
whats the head size from above in cm
What about the 3rd one
They sound great and last for ages, more than most I've had before. The only problem is they make you look like a tit. The phones being box shaped do not sit well on your ears and if you're bald they protrude out and make you look silly, like a telly tubby. They feel like they're gonna fall off any moment. Also the control knob is hit and miss. It is overtasked with numerous functions and while it looks neat and compact doesn't work efficiently. I much preferred the separate buttons I had on my old August pair which were better than these at half the price although the battery life was shite. They are also quite expensive at £130 sometimes even more so they are in the premium range although not high end like the Marshall monitors that retail at £270 and look much better with bigger ear muffs. I use them regularly and have gotten used to them. I listen to all kinds of music from bebop, RnB, folk, jazz and reggae, to hardcore punk and thrash metal and industrial and they deliver without any glitches. I wear them over head gear as they fit better and hold into place.
there's always a latency issue with bluetooth headphones: if I use the 3.5mm connection, does it work like regular 3.5mm earphone with virtually no latency ?
@deanburnett4595
4 ай бұрын
Yes
I just got mine today and I’ve noticed it skips about 0,5 seconds of the beginning of a song when you the little button to skip. It’s quite annoying to me but maybe I just have to get used to in. I’m using Spotify btw. Anybody else experiencing this?
Listening this with my Major Iv first copy 😂😂😂
Can you use the mic for gaming as well? Thanks
@mumblingmuppet
2 жыл бұрын
I've used mine for a lot of Teams calls so far. For gaming they are not the for me, as i like shooters and it doenst have the 7.1 directional sound other gaming headsets give you (knowing if the shooting is in front of you or behind you)
I bought it for 195 in Cambodia
The only problem is the button, it makes difficult switching on/off.
What BT codec is it using?
@molonlabe9602
Жыл бұрын
SBC
Can i take calls while on bluetooth?
@Twiguard
2 жыл бұрын
yes
The exposed wiring looks like a hazard to me
so interested in these until i found out that they pressed your ear too much so no for comfort
Has anyone tried working out in these? Do they get uncomfortable ?
2 жыл бұрын
They are not made for workouts, in my opinion. They will be to heavy and the sweat will destroy them after a while for shure.
@favrdoyoung
2 жыл бұрын
if you have big ears they do get uncomfortable after a while. although anyone can buy these i think it’s mostly better for people with smaller ears because if you have big ears they do hurt after an hour
still love my Marshall 3
@bryceparascand2848
3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love my Marshall IIIs as well. I've tried other brands before Marshall and I'm absolutely hooked on their brand after getting my III's a month ago
@konseigu
2 жыл бұрын
@@bryceparascand2848 SAMEE the design is just very loveable and I cannot last a single day without falling in love with Major again n again
@ziyaalee5831
2 жыл бұрын
Where did you buy your Marshall 3 from? I can only see them on Amazon but I’m a bit skeptical buying them off Amazon
@konseigu
2 жыл бұрын
@@ziyaalee5831 Hey, well currently I'm in Georgia so I just bought in my local store where I could also make sure that it was an original Marshall major III. I just checked the price on amazon and looks like it's just boosted af. for mine I just paid 110-20$. I've no idea why does it cost much more cheap in my country but I can surely say that it's an original by the quality of it n the whole as* instructions which once again prove that it's original. anyways wish you luck, maybe wait for a sale and it should be the same price as i got it for!
@konseigu
2 жыл бұрын
@@ziyaalee5831 By the way, if you're planning to buy On-ear headphones you should be prepared that it will hurt your ears after using longer than 2-3 hours. if you aren't low in budget get Marshall monitor 2 ANC it has so elegant design, it can be folded so easily, it's hardly breakable (so is any Marshall's product) and it feels so premium quality that I'm amazed.
Anyone using them for playing guitar? So i will probably use that with cable connected to the AMP. Is the cable long enough to play with?
@setxua
2 жыл бұрын
hi @Daniele , did you used them with the guitar? how was the experience? I'm planning to do the same with for a bass.
@devouemyg2428
2 жыл бұрын
i need the answer asap 😭
@Sadregie02
Жыл бұрын
How did it go??? 👀👀
sometimes the on and off button take a while to actually work. it usually takes me more than one try to actually switch it off because the knob is very stubborn. AND TODAY, MY HEADPHONES COULDNT CONNECT TO MY IPHONE. When i tried different methods, I REALISED THAT IT COULD ONLY CONNECT TO ONE DEVICE AT A TIME?!! I NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE I USE THEM ON MY MACBOOK AND PHONE INTERCHANGEABLY HOWEVER IDK WHY ITS ONLY CONNECTING TO ONE DEVICE AND REFUSING TO DETECT THE OTHER. can someone please help out?? is this a common issue?? i dont know whats happening as this was never an issue for me before
whats the name of the song at the min 5:55?
@noelvandenheuvel6984
10 ай бұрын
was looking for that too
@ihavekookisandtae_9588
9 ай бұрын
I’m pretty sure the song y’all are talking abt is ‘One Hundred Times’ by LaKesha Nugent :)
Tbh, from the review, I liked the headphones so far, but from the audio sample, I'm getting second thoughts. They sound like some of my cheaper headphones, that I've got for 30 quid... I dunno... Maybe it's just the weird audio sample, maybe it's the headphones themselves...
I don't understand why people say these are so good? Have we tried the same headphones? I can't wear them for more than 30 minutes without my ears' cartillage getting wrecked, even after loosening them up. The sound quality is subpar as well. My $50 Wicked headphones that I bought used for $15 have better sound than that, at least to my ear. More clarity (even with the Wicked's extra bass). Nothing feels natural coming out of the Majo IV to me. My Sony MDR from the 90s have better sound quality too although, they're way too quiet. I think the high price is for the material and brand, not sound quality since my $50 sound SO much better, without hurting and block every sound around me while I hear everything else in the house with the Major 4 and I do have small ears.
Good evening! There was a problem: after a week of use, they do not react to pressing the button in any way, I tried to clamp during charging, turn on and turn off the charging wire while holding the power button, etc., the headphones work through the mini jack, show a green indicator when the power cable is connected. Even in the morning everything was perfect with them, I didn't throw, I didn't sit on them, I don't know what to do. Добрый вечер! Появилась проблема: через неделю использования никак не реагируют на нажатие кнопки, пробовал зажимать во время зарядки, включать и отключать провод зарядки, пока держал кнопку включения и тп, наушники работают через mini jack, показывают зеленый индикатор когда подключен кабель питания. Еще утром все было идеально с ними, не кидал, не садился на них, не знаю что делать.
@digitalb3th530
Жыл бұрын
i just had the same problem after a month of use! i’m wondering if it’s just dirt or debris stuck under the button. did you ever find the issue?
@sunnybill3731
Жыл бұрын
same here ,,,any solution?
@Megalord_
Жыл бұрын
@@sunnybill3731 yeah, mine support only 5V charging
I buyed them yesterday my power button is destroyed
Funny how no pros are related to sound quality and 80h battery life is nice but not life changing when competitors last 40-50h nowadays... And as ANC goes many headphones way cheaper than the Major IV does provide this feature.
I’ve heard that this headphones is quite sound leaking and I want to use it in a quiet library so if anyone have tried it in a quiet place is it true?😢
@marcoc.748
Жыл бұрын
Depends on the volume. On high volume they have a high sound leak. So people in your surroundings might hear your music when its quiet. They are on-ear headphones afterall. But not a big deal in my opinion.
I got these for a year as my fulltime headphones. I work in -20°C, only have to charge it saturday, these things keep going end are comfy with a sweet sound... only that pingtny at max sound.. no thx.. pls stop that in the productline...
Varying headsizes
Still worthi it today?
@ralph5609
Жыл бұрын
yea
@RS-rm4bi
Жыл бұрын
Hi, I think yes. I have Koss porta pro, Audiotechnica MX50 and these Major IV. For me is Marshall between Koss and Audiotechnica. For bluetooth listening are good too, but sometimes is possible to hear compression arfifacts for skilled ears. I am listening most time with Major IV due to wireless possibility.
Are these good for planes, considering there not noise canceling
@chorofapski
2 жыл бұрын
if your music is loud you wont be bothered, but you might bother others around you (unless theyre also wearing headphones :p)
So many issues with these. Suddenly pause/play function stop working while everything else is fine. And not being able to pair at random. Really terrible imo, but it's possible other similar headphones are as shitty. Could just be that bluetooth is unreliable.
Actually I'm not liking what I'm hearing in my headphones
Dude i bought these headphones cos of your review... Sound quality: just bad ! And i use FLAC audio quality only ! Such a bad sound my ears are bleeding from the low level of sound quality... I'll replace them with Sennheiser any day !!!!!!!
Vous commencez à m’agacer avec vos titre de vidéo en français alors que la vidéo est en anglais.
It doesn't have bass at all. Gonna refund
@lexorrr3158
2 ай бұрын
hello, im not a music expert. just casual listener. how do u know if there is decent bass? do u actually feel the vibration?
Bought them based on review, the worst buy ever based on sound quality. Was using beyerdynamic so far and honestly I regret this buy. Not recommended
@awaly7200
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting. What is the problem with these ?
@veriskeri
2 жыл бұрын
Very poor sound quality, bass is good but the rest is at the unacceptable levels
@awaly7200
2 жыл бұрын
@@veriskeri Thank you for sharing yr experience. You are far to be the only one who dislike them.
@AD-oq2wt
2 жыл бұрын
There are alot of fakes of these, you may have accidentaly purchased one of those
@rezawa8122
2 жыл бұрын
And yeah cheapest bluetooth pair costs 250€
Why dont you say a word about doest it have anc or not???? Is it so difficult??? If they dont block the sounds why not to say about it ?
@niccocraft5nb
Жыл бұрын
He says several times that they dont have ANC because of the price point 💀