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Marshall Major V
Overall Rating & value for money
7.2/ 10
7.2
0.010.0
A 7.2 puts its overall rating in the top half of on-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 16 of the 63 we've cataloged.
6/ 10
6
0.010.0
A 6 puts its value for money in the bottom 10% of on-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 16 of the 63 we've cataloged.
See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Audio quality
Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
93 hAbove average100 h
12 h100 h
above average for on-ear headphones — based on 42 of 63 we've cataloged.
Full Charge Minutes
1.5 minBelow average1.5 min
2 min240 min
below average for on-ear headphones — based on 35 of 63 we've cataloged.
Weight
187 gAbove average186 g
57 g328 g
above average for on-ear headphones — based on 54 of 63 we've cataloged.
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 93 h
- Full Charge Minutes
- 1.5 min
- Charging Method
- USB-C
- Battery
- Yes
- Fast Charging
- Yes
Design
- Weight
- 187 g
- Color Options
- Black
- Ear Pad Depth
- 19 mm
- Foldable
- Yes
- Headband Type
- Adjustable over-head
- Wearing Time Max
- 6 h
Build
- Material Ear Cups
- Memory foam, PU leather
- Water Resistance
- No
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth, wired-3.5mm
- Headphone Jack
- Yes
- Bluetooth Codec
- AAC, LC3, SBC
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.3
- Cable Type
- 3.5mm single-ended
- Multipoint Devices
- 2 devices
Microphone
- Microphone
- Yes
Features
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
- Touch Controls
- No
- Voice Assistant Support
- Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Sound
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 106 dB/mW
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Marshall Major VSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 1.4 |
| 25 | 3.4 |
| 32 | 4.7 |
| 40 | 5.8 |
| 50 | 6.5 |
| 63 | 7.3 |
| 80 | 8.1 |
| 100 | 6.6 |
| 125 | 4.2 |
| 160 | 0.4 |
| 200 | -0.7 |
| 250 | -2.2 |
| 315 | -4.5 |
| 400 | -5.8 |
| 500 | -5.0 |
| 630 | -3.4 |
| 800 | -1.8 |
| 1000 | -0.0 |
| 1250 | 1.0 |
| 1600 | 2.6 |
| 2000 | 5.5 |
| 2500 | 10.7 |
| 3150 | 15.9 |
| 4000 | 15.5 |
| 5000 | 10.7 |
| 6300 | 9.9 |
| 8000 | 3.7 |
| 10000 | 4.5 |
| 12500 | -1.7 |
| 16000 | -15.9 |
| 20000 | -18.7 |
Marshall Major V
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -1.5 |
| 26 | -7.1 |
| 33 | 0.4 |
| 41 | 0.6 |
| 52 | 0.2 |
| 65 | 0.1 |
| 82 | -0.4 |
| 103 | 0.2 |
| 130 | 1.3 |
| 163 | 1.0 |
| 205 | 0.5 |
| 259 | 1.8 |
| 325 | 3.9 |
| 410 | 5.1 |
| 516 | 5.4 |
| 613 | 6.3 |
| 772 | 7.5 |
| 972 | 9.5 |
| 1220 | 10.1 |
| 1540 | 10.8 |
| 1940 | 12.4 |
| 2440 | 19.4 |
| 3070 | 22.0 |
| 3870 | 31.1 |
| 4870 | 37.6 |
| 6130 | 48.6 |
| 7720 | 42.9 |
| 9720 | 46.1 |
| 12200 | 35.6 |
| 15400 | 41.7 |
| 19400 | 49.6 |
Marshall Major V
4.0
2.6
3.9
3.7
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
SoundGuys review
Read the full review ›Battery life9.9
Comfort & fit7.5
Connectivity7.5
Design8.0
Portability7.0
Features8.0
The verdict
The Marshall Major V headphones are a fun, rock-and-roll-inspired option for casual listeners who don't need ANC. With plush ear pads, long battery life, and wireless and wired listening options, the Major V headphones still have plenty to offer. However, its stock sound needs some taming from its companion app EQ for the best possible listening experience.
✓What we like
✓Companion app w/EQ options
✓Wired listening
✓Multipoint
✓Lightweight
✓Battery life
✕What could be better
✕Treble heavy stock sound
✕No carrying case
✕No ANC
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