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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.
Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
100 hAbove average100 h
7 h82 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 34 of 63 we've cataloged.
Weight
186 gAbove average186 g
6 g318 g
above average for on-ear headphones — based on 52 of 63 we've cataloged.
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 100 h
- Full Charge Minutes
- 1.5 min
- Charging Method
- USB-C
- Battery
- Yes
- Fast Charging
- Yes
Design
- Weight
- 186 g
- Color Options
- Black
- Ear Pad Depth
- 19 mm
- Foldable
- Yes
- Headband Type
- Adjustable over-head
- Wearing Time Max
- 2 h
Build
- Material Ear Cups
- Memory foam, PU leather
- Water Resistance
- No
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth
- 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
- Google Assistant, Siri
Sound
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 106 dB/mW
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
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) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.
Frequency response — measurement data
| 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.
Passive isolation — measurement data
| 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.
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