Marshall - Major II Headphones - White

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The headband is wrapped in leather and even the exposed coiled cables are thick and feel tough to the touch. If that sounds like it'd bug you and you don't need Bluetooth for any reason, the original Marshall Major II can be had for cheaper and are a slightly better value.

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The Major II headphones also sound better than the first model, with improved bass response and increased detail. The only downside is they pinch a bit for long listening, which pretty much all on-ear headphones do. The Major II Bluetooth sounds the best playing back rap and electronic music where the mid-bass hump makes for a fun and exciting listening experience. It’s not heavy at 320 grams, but it’s also not nearly as light as something like the Bose QC35 II, which weighs in at 235 grams. The Marshall Monitor II ANC headphones are good at active noise canceling, have a great build and design, are easy to use, and are perfect for commuters and frequent flyers alike.For active noise cancellation, you’re going to have to stump up the cash for the enjoyable and premium Marshall Mid ANCs. On the downside, I find the highs aren’t great and this is reflected in the frequency response graph. sockets on both sides of the headphones, which means friends can easily tune in to what you’re listening to if they too have a 3. Marshall has a long legacy as perhaps the most iconic manufacturer of guitar amplifiers, but in recent years it has also made a strong push into consumer audio as well.

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Issues with flimsy plastic adjustment sliders on previous models have been addressed with metal hardware, meaning the headphones feel fairly sturdy. They suit rock music best, making listening quite a heavy experience, perfectly suited to tracks such as Eric Clapton’s Layla, Nirvana’s Smells Like Teen Spirit or Deep Purple’s Smoke on the water. Still, the Major II makes the most of its materials, with the plastic 's matte surface providing an understated sense of cool. As was the case with Marshall’s Monitor II ANC over-ear headphones and Kilburn and Emberton Bluetooth speakers, the headphones look fantastic. by Kendrick Lamar still sounds strong without making the rest of the song dip in volume whenever they hit.There’s no longer just a dial to twist when your favourite song comes on, then guard to make sure no one else touches it. By default, the mids are also nicely emphasized and I have no problem listening to Lost in Yesterday by Tame Impala even with all of the other instrumentation going on around him.

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The process of switching between them isn’t perfect and there is a slight delay in audio, but it still works consistently. My experience using the Monitor II ANC headphones in my daily life is on par with some of the best headsets on the market.Marshall excited music lovers a few years back with the unveiling of its then-new headphones, bringing its audio prowess to the most personal of audio items -- headphones -- alongside an iconic and refreshingly different design. Audiophiles probably won’t rate the quality of the bass frequencies, but if you listen to a lot of guitar music, these might be the headphones for you. Marshall has maintained the Major II's fun, bass-heavy sound signature in its wireless version, but its plastic build and noisy Bluetooth stop it from reaching the pinnacle of the audio equipment manufacturer's career. The Major II was a bit more open and natural-sounding than the DTX 350p, which features slightly more prominent, articulate bass. For me, biggest challenge is how to find proper cable which is similar in size and quality to genuine.