Marshall Major V | Buy or Skip?!

[@paulAntill]

What do you think? Would you Buy or Skip? 🎸🤘

[@zagssw2488]

I buy major iv because it has been reduced to 103$

[@eduardohuang7636]

@@zagssw2488 Major IV is now $70

[@ChillEpps]

god these look so sick! and honestly? against the XM5s, that are like 300+, probably would go with these if the comfort and sound is there - seems like they are. love the clips for travel! and the physical button is so much better than the touch feature on the XM5, which always seems to get messed up in the rain

[@Machetetheclown]

These headphones are incredible. I own a pair, and on a single charge, the battery lasts me several months. I am a pretty heavy listener too.

[@paulAntill]

I still use mine about 3-4 times a week for at least 6 hours and I maybe charge them once or twice a mont - if that... these last forever!

[@Akatek]

I have IVs and I don't turn them off. I charge them maybe once a week.

[@owenang]

Mind I asking? what about the sound quality? Is it good?? Look forward for your reply. Thank you.

[@Machetetheclown]

@ Pretty good for me at least, the average person; the bass is strong too. If you’re a musician or someone who really has a keen interest on fine sound quality, then they might be decent. However, the battery life speaks for itself, for sure. Ya can’t beat it…

[@owenang]

@@Machetetheclown Thank you for the reply. I am not musician, but just hopping it is of good crystal sound quality with reasonably strong bass will do. Have bought it during Black Friday sales, but hasn't open the box and thinking of returning it back to the store. But now, after reading all the positive reviews, mmmm decided to keep it. :)

[@mianorman8721]

I kinda love these! Marshall knows sound too - and the physical buttons? It’s a need 😊

[@SASU_Z]

Definitely worth it, I,ve own Major IV for about two years now, battery is amazing, comfortable and stylish. I used them for the gym so yes they are durable.

[@victorfeliciano3830]

I am looking for then for the same reason, does the leather band not fade away with time?

[@diazpramudita5165]

How's the durability of it's leather band & ear pad? My experience with Major I & II band/pad are bad, and my friend with Major III also got the same problem. That's why I haven't bought the Major after Major II, although really loved their sound. But kinda considering Major V rn.

[@manthanpatil5876]

@@victorfeliciano3830did u buy it

[@paulAntill]

@@diazpramudita5165 I've been using them ever since and I haven't noticed any wear with several hours each week.

[@Akichinay584]

@diazpramudita5165 @SASU_Z i am so angry cause for me and my frineds i know the band and earcups shead! so the material / leather just sheads and gets ruined after maybe 2 yrs. I am not sure was it 1 year 1 and a half 2 or 2 and a half, but concidering the price i dont think thats great and fair.... even ithough im in love with looks im angry no one talks about that...

[@milhouse14]

I collect on-ear headphones and, without a doubt, Marshall Major IV is the most comfortable one i own (over Sony, Soundcore, Edifier, JBL on ear-headphones). With that being said, it is disappointing that the Major IV has no app to customize EQ compared to the others. So the Major V having an app is a great upgrade to the Major IV.

[@MERKMOBB710]

Honestly the no EQ is the best part of the major IV For me, they are perfectly tuned, No reason to change anything ever, I LOVED that, I hated having to go mess with that shit on old headphones, marshall made the right choice getting rid of that.

[@jansterkens5239]

After using the early Marshall headphones for over 10 years, I got the Marshall Major V. They are just brilliant. Good controllable sound, easy handling, compact storage.

[@paulAntill]

Their compact size is the most underrated feature. More headphones need to fold like this.

[@Blanket-guy]

i bought the major 4 back in black friday of 2021, i got left xtremely and i mean xtremely happy with them, from the day i bough them i am using them for at least 7h every day, and i mean everyday for anything. The battery for sure is the strongest feature, after 3 years iam still going 2 weeks without a single charge, and again ,everyday for 7h minimum. Sound is great,style is great, comfortability is great, build quality is great. For sure iam going for the major 5 especially if they drop like 20 bucks/euros like the major 4 did.

[@dooks.91]

I had the IVs for three years and they were amazing. Definitely getting these

[@cimeries5177]

major II > major IV

[@SupaAlekksu]

​@@cimeries5177😂😂😂

[@fubumaruda2128]

I upgraded from Major 3's which I had for almost 5 years. The earcuffs are way more comfortable, but the button feels more flimsy and plastic. I click it accidentally instead of doing any other action way too often. The m-button is actively making them worse. It's useless, it's in the place of the knob from previous models, to make sure veterans accidentally reach for it out of habit. It's has no functionality outside of playing a random song on spotify. It didn't have to be a button, but spotify is getting desperate. Lack of color options is not enticing either. I think those may be the last marshall majors ever if they tank badly

[@rohitorange]

I have Major 4 and like them a lot. I am thinking of buying Major 5. Is there enough of a sound quality improvement over Major 4?

[@Captain_Of_A_Starship]

Love this headphone type as they are harder to snap when sleeping

[@MERKMOBB710]

i LOVE my Major IV's 100% best headphones ive tried.

[@Stargazerxx]

I wonder how much difference there is between them and Major IV’s because these are $50 cheaper for me

[@paulAntill]

It mostly comes down to a more refined fit and extra comfort in the earcups and headbands. There's newer wireless tech and tweaked drivers, but for the most part, I think people are going to notice the feel more.

[@RizzerReport]

Can I ask, if you bought a pair of the v's earbuds and used it on the iv's. Will it fit or is it a diffrent mold?

[@nostradamusk1300]

so u did the earphone review without talking about the sound quality ... god job (sarcasm)

[@SaurabhAgrawal1710]

I just got mine delivered, they are awesome

[@Blake00001]

Do they support AAC? Asking since I usually play music via iPhone. Thank you

[@zingibo]

Do they have a integrated mic (to take phonecalls)?

[@GeoffKirby]

Im getting these for my Birthday on Sunday, I can't wait to use them whist editing on my MBP!

[@nashmanfromnowhere7523]

Got them last week for less than £100. First reaction…1) bit small ear cups but after wearing them for a bit would not necessary say it is a problem, 2) whilst sound is great it could be an ever slightly louder, 3) agree that the physical knob control def works for me, 4) within app there is an equaliser and when you press the M button (if you decide to have it set for this option) you should be able to switch between all possible sound effects and not just either Marshall and only bass boost or Marshall and only mid reduction etc! Overall 5/5 especially with now lower price!

[@paulAntill]

When on sale it's a great deal. Even for me, I thought they felt a bit small at first, but it's actually part of the reason they're super comfy I think.

[@Funkteon]

Not sure why Marshall won't comply with the industry standard of putting the cable connector on the left hand side. And switching the gold joystick/selector from left to right was a terrible move for people who have years of muscle memory with it on the left.

[@pauledwards5573]

I've recently purchased these and I'm quite impressed with the sound. I do like to use wired connection as we all know the sound quality wired is better than Bluetooth - or should be. So here's my problem. Tidal! When you connect these or any BT headphones to the Tidal app up pops a message telling you that Bluetooth compresses the sound quality . .. This is not what I'm paying for with Tidal. So I connected the very thin little supplied headphones cable - no sound!! It turns out that you have to turn the volume up full on both the headphones and your source. For me that's Sony AW45 and my Sony Xperia 10 mobile. It's the only way you can hear anything and I'm not sure that the sound quality with cable is any better.. be interested to hear what others have to say. I must admit the Bluetooth connection is actually rather pleasant to listen to. And the bass definitely there if you need it.

[@andrewfranke7669]

Still rocking my Major II since early 2018 and they are working great. The head band and ear cups faux leather though, has cracked and pealed. Maybe I should finally upgrade to the Vs.

[@j.u.i.c.e607]

i got major 4 right after it came on market and i was considering if i should buy major 5 or not. major 5 whites design is so pretty. and what do you think should i buy major 5 or keep major 4s?

[@Randy-ge6dy]

Great review thanks,Ordering them today.

[@paulAntill]

Sweet! Let me know what you think!

[@thesturmovik6410]

wait you can clip the folded headphones ?

[@TomsGuideUS]

Yes! One of its best features!

[@RizzerReport]

I literally just known that because of you. I was worried if I even breathe it wrongly it might snapped or smt (cuz i just got mine). I have no idea it was this durable. Thank you for your wonderful video of these headphones!

[@nikolettami7102]

I just bought a pair and I’ve noticed that one side (right) is a bit louder than the other. Is this normal?

[@gg_wp_ua]

Would you recommend to change my Major 4 to 5? Bought them only 1.5-2 months ago))

[@СаняБутько-х5о]

Did you buy major 5? If yes, can you spot the changes in sound?

[@antarikshshreshthi]

Can we use the usb c port for audio and not just charging?

[@blackale]

Same design as last year? Do some research, the IV's were released in 2020.

[@anupnair30]

Do these work with wire as well? 3.5mm jack?

[@sophifikwon]

Heyy I was wondering if the leather cushion on the ear cups and headband peel easily cuz I’ve had that problem with my JBL headphones :(

[@TomsGuideUS]

Been using them for several hours each week since and they’ve held up very well. Barely any sign of use! - Paul

[@kevinq836]

can they play music through the aux cable even if the headphones are drained?

[@Funkteon]

Yes... The headphones are then powered by the headphone amp in the device you are using.

[@Lydia.T.86]

It feels impossible to find a pair that fits on my tiny head 😅 I'm so tired of in ears! and we're not allowed to try out the headphones in the stores. I saw a girl wearing these Marshall or some older model of them maby, and they didn't look like a "hat" on her. I tried a friends pair of jbl Tune 520BT, and they were barely clamping on, had to be very still and they were "hanging" a bit under the ears. So can someone please, please share som tips on smaller headphones if there's someone out there that has the same problem, and found some?

[@paulAntill]

My GF has a smaller head and finds these to fit well and to be super comfy. You can wear these for several hours without feeling much pressure on your head.

[@cashrich888]

the Major IV will definitely fit your head. it's too tight for normal size heads and require adjustments to make it wider.

[@dodolinoification]

how is the phone quality and furthermore the sound?

[@paulAntill]

Audio quality for phone calls is not the best on these. I still think my AirPods Pro 2 are better for taking calls and I usually switch to them if I'm about to.

[@ArnelZapataJr]

The ear cups look too small for my ears unfortunately. I do like the design though, but I’ll have to pass!

[@tapaskumarnayak9642]

any update of lunching of moitor 3?

[@MarcusMV43]

Very curious about this too! Saw it says "new over ear wireless headphones coming soon" on their site. Just dont know how long it has been there

[@paulAntill]

If you haven't seen it yet - we did our Buy or Skip for the Monitor III on Tom's Guide. Very nice upgrade from the Monitor IIs.

[@whatthelucifer4310]

I love my Major 4 and was thinking of upgrading, but still no ANC 😭 its the best tho

[@paulAntill]

I think doing ANC with on Ear vs Over ear might be difficult to make it effective. These surprisingly have decent noise active noise cancellation, but if you need something with ANC that's also compact and folds, you can check out our Buy or Skip for the Marshall Monitor III. It's pricier and over ear, but if you like the retro styling, you might want to check them out.

[@Rios_Silva]

I really love the design of the Major IV and V but i would skip, im decided to buy some Soundcore Q45 for their stats but i have to accept that they look ugly beside the Major V

[@windowshopper2374]

been using it for a bit, I thought it was lightweight, it squeezes my head where I can hear my blood pulsate.

[@paulAntill]

Yikes, I never had that issue and find them to be quite relaxed to the point I forget they're on. Might be an issue with yours if they feel too tight or they just might be too small for you.

[@cashrich888]

i had the same problem using the first day. not an issue now. just need to cling the headphones on a few stack of books overnight or use your thumb to bend each side by holding on for a few minutes.

[@ruu5k4n38]

Can you use these with big ears? They look a bit small…

[@paulAntill]

If you have bigger ears, they'res a good chance these might feel small on you. With mine, they don't cover all of my ear, but they cover enough that it doesn't feel weird, if that makes sense.

[@hardikgandhi3109]

Is Marshall good for calling/ office calling - laptop?

[@barantanrverdi2930]

did you buy the headset? how is it for office uses

[@hardikgandhi3109]

No, I bought sony ch720...

[@paulAntill]

Unfortunatey I don't think these are good for audio calls. The built-in mics still aren't great for clarity and the person on the other side will think you sound distant. They also pick up a lot of unwanted external noise.

[@김태원-d3u]

Hope they had upgraded mic quality

[@paulAntill]

Not really :(

[@matthewjohnson4194]

In don’t see enough difference between the major vi and the v. The M button is a bit gimmicky and the sound signature in the vi is great at default.

[@paulAntill]

If you liked the sound of the IV, you probably don't need to upgrade to the V. These are refined, but the biggest changes come from fit and comfort where they made it slightly better. That, and the improved battery life and BlueTook LE support.

[@raffaeleverardo1132]

Does anything change in terms of sound compared to the 4?

[@paulAntill]

Nothing too “major” - had to do it. It’s mostly that the band and cup positioning has been improved to allow the drivers to better be placed against your ears for improved delivery. The biggest upgrade hands down is the 100+ hours of playback now.

[@The__Empress]

@@paulAntillа размер чашек не изменился?

[@User-VerseS]

The Marshall app doesn't support the IV, so the equalizer settings can't be adjusted like the V can.

[@vijayvjkr9247]

Do you know when major 5 will be available to buy in india?

[@Abhinav2828-q3h]

Same question

[@rohitorange]

It is available on their website & Amazon now.

[@SahilJain6]

​@@rohitorange Just waiting for Amazon Prime Days, I am sure they would be on discount

[@rohitorange]

@@SahilJain6 They launched today in India. They will not have prime day discounts, but will have credit card offers that are applicable during prime day.

[@hamzaakbar1112]

How to music and bass ?

[@morganbelbin7283]

I bought the 4s and had em since they came out just ordered the 5s as I like the new features and the headbands starting to peel 😅. Oh and the batteries getting worse now 😂

[@Abhinav2828-q3h]

Does anyone have any idea when it will be launched in India?

[@rohitorange]

Launched today on their website & Amazon.

[@azrayark6736]

Good review

[@alexchavez6980]

Do you think they can handle gym use? Cool review bro!🔥

[@paulAntill]

I personally would never use any pair of headphones at the gym because I hate the feeling of sweat with headphones. I only use my AirPods pro 2.

[@microcosm8]

Is version iv worse?and why?

[@User-VerseS]

They're basically the same design wise. The only noticeable differences are 20 hours less battery life, no M button, & no support through the Marshall app. The sound and volume are also the same on both IV & V when you don't use the app to change the equalizer settings.

[@mstfbala]

The manufacturer shows as 106 db max volume for Major 5. It's 99 db for Major 4. The difference is because of the app, or the hardware? ​@@User-VerseS

[@User-VerseS]

@@mstfbala Ok, a 7 DB difference. 🤷‍♂️ And can you tell me how loud 7 DB is? Or the difference in DB between one equalizer setting to the next?

[@mstfbala]

@@User-VerseS no, i can't 😁 i was not arguing indeed, besides i am planning to buy one of these and really confused. I bought sennheiser hd 458bt. I didn't like it and sent back. Just need real user comment

[@User-VerseS]

@@mstfbala Well, I have the IV and the first day I used them, I feel asleep with them on. Woke up and didn't feel any discomfort. So not only is the sound quality great, but they're very comfortable & I would recommend them. But if you're willing to spend a bit more, might as well get the V.

[@katekozuch6957]

they look so flexy!!

[@detomasso5872]

No mention of sound quality....strange!

[@elenasotirova9801]

Can you take a call with those?

[@Funkteon]

Yes, but as always with on-ear Bluetooth headphones, the lack of a second (ambient noise) microphone means that they pick up a lot of background noise and the call quality suffers on the other end for the person you are speaking to.

[@CHNCHAYIN]

Its look is awesome, but still i won’t buy it anyway, for it hurt my ears every-time when i wear it previous version-major 4

[@puhgeh]

waiting for a new marshall monitor!

[@MarcusMV43]

Any news on a launch of that?

[@szymon533]

Tylko nie Marshall! Tylko nie Marshall! Moje słuchawki, po 2 latach i może 150-200 godzinach użytkowania w warunkach domowych praktycznie się rozpadły. Napisałem do Marshalla, dołączyłem zdjęcia i odpisali: zużycie materiału 😂

[@Marte94]

But the sound?

[@nickdual]

I subscribed

[@TheSunMoon]

All the buzz but hardly any coverage on the sound 😂 paid review much?

[@vanessayanga9188]

Can we talk about how shitty the leather is.Marshall dissapoints with headphones no lie😩

[@WilsonsAntonysince]

Don't try to use in flight journey

[@truthseeker9988]

Skip at gitsin! Burada önemli olan neresine sockacaksın? Kolay gelsin.👋🏻

[@impect99]

Now its halfprice anyways

[@TimedOut...NoWayo]

$150-

[@raffaeleverardo1132]

Pre order now 129$

[@scrhrodingerscat4102]

​@@raffaeleverardo1132 where do we do that?

[@raffaeleverardo1132]

Only yesterday 16 April on the official website they have now returned to 150

[@DG-jq2jq]

Skip, those are peace of shite, hate mine. After DT770 impossible to listen.

[@MCbaradach]

наговорил наговорил - а куй не выговорил. почему Том такой мусор выпускает, епрст

[@kermitage]

The quality of Marshall Majors sucks, as well as sound quality. The brand is not enough, it's a cash grab. Had two iterations (Mk1 and Mk2 BT), both broke after a few months - and I am NOT a heavy user, I tend to take care of my gear. On top, they are quite uncomfortable.

[@MarcusCooper-oj9bg]

Honestly, I'm not sure about the design - they look clunky and looking like amps read heavy and hard to me. Ima skip! 👎

[@Ihor_Omelchenko]

Marshalls have nice design, idk retro or no, that cool

[@illogical001]

Sorry, what? They’ve looked like this for YEARS and they look incredible, lol.

[@deykno87]

Needs ANC would be perfect so skip ⏭️

[@christianbaer2897]

I don't like ANC (yeah... I know... I'm weird...) so I won't skip 😁

[@VIRAJVSB]

I’ve tried the 4s and at full volume, the passive noise cancelation work pretty well

[@kellhalla5301]

I just brought the Major V's love them for all these features. Comfort, compact, bluetooth, & sweet tiny controls. I can't stand buds. I hear no external noise with the Major V's. The sound is what made me buy them icing on the cake 🍒 Marshall's quality has never let me down. ❤🐨👍🏼🇦🇺🦘

[@paulAntill]

These are kind of the sweet spot for anyone who hates earbuds but also doesn't want over ears. They're light, comfy, and last forever.