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Meet Major IV, the iconic headphones from Marshall with 80+ solid hours of wireless playtime, wireless charging and a new, improved ergonomic design. With more than three full days of power, you can stop worrying about your headphones dying on you when you need them. Over 55 years of knowledge is packed into Major IV for an explosive sound. Custom-tuned dynamic drivers deliver roaring bass, smooth mids and brilliant treble for a rich, unrivalled sound that you’ll never want to turn off.When you’re deep diving into your music, Major IV will make sure the tenth hour is as comfortable as the first. Major IV’s ear cushions are softer to the touch and more faithfully fit the shape of your ear, rendering the headphones more comfortable and wearable over time. The addition of wireless charging makes it even easier to charge and go – no more hunting for your charging cable in a mess of wires. Major IV combines enhanced usability with classic Marshall elements like the multi-directional control knob for controlling your music and phone, textured black vinyl and the Marshall script for an overall design that is both iconic and innovative
Major IV delivers the signature Marshall sound that you’ve come to expect. Custom-tuned dynamic drivers deliver roaring bass, smooth mids and brilliant treble for a rich, unrivalled sound that you’ll never want to turn off.. Driver Impedance : 32 Ω. Frequency Range : 20-20,000 Hz.
80+ solid hours of wireless playtime with quick-charge capability – only 15 minutes of charging will give you 15 hours of listening. These are headphones truly built for the long haul.
Improved ergonomic design means that when you’re deep diving into your music, the tenth hour is as comfortable as the first. Major IV’s ear cushions are softer to the touch and more faithfully fit the shape of your ear.
Major IV can be charged wirelessly, so it’s now easier than ever to charge and go. Spend less time looking for your charger in a mess of wires and more time listening to your music. You will receive a USB-C charging cable in the box. Wireless charging pad is not included
With the multi-directional control knob you can play, pause, skip and adjust the volume of your device, as well as power your headphones on or off. Phone functionality is also included so you can answer, reject or end a call with a few simple clicks.
Major IV combines enhanced usability with classic Marshall elements like the multi-directional control knob, textured black vinyl and the Marshall script for a design that is both iconic and innovative. The new fold clip means that Major IV folds away into an even more compact size, and the ear caps are protected from too much wear and tear.
Major IV features a 3.5 mm socket so a friend can plug in and enjoy your music.
Included components: Major IV Headphones, 3.5mm audio cord, User Manual and legal and safety information, USB-C charging cable
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Trust me and Buy them.
Review: These are genuinely the best over ear headphones I've ever bought. I haven't wrote a review yet because I said to myself when I first got them, I'd write a review when they start to mess up or if I ever sent them back. Now's the time.I've had these for a little over 2 years now. They're still going strong.IN SHORT - Best overall headphones for heavy music enjoyers or everything else, the best battery life I've ever seen, best bass and clear tones, especially for how light weight and small they are. Very aesthetic and look good with any outfit. I love them so much and almost never take them off, my dad calls them my ears because of how much I wear them. Best investment, BUY THEM!! I listen to all types of music; rock, heavy metal, rap, hip-hop, r&b, pop, indie etc. etc.. these are overall amazing for every genre. Personally, they are the best for r&b and rock/metal. They have 10/10 bass for how small and light weight they are. Clear sound and not muffled, clear mid tones and the left to right sound is great. These things really pack some power. They can get really, really loud. I never turn the volume all the way up because when they are, they're nearly as loud as a phone speaker. Battery life is a 1298439/10. These last FOREVER. I wear them almost 8+ hours a day all through my school day. I have only ever had them die on me 5 times in the 2 years I've had them. I honestly think they can last over 80+ hours if you have the volume turned down. I charge them about once a week but, I could go almost 2 full weeks without needing a charge while on mid to high volume. Charging is easy. The 15 minute charge for 15 hours is a real thing and great for when I forget to charge them and need to run out the door in a time crunch. I can't harp on how amazing the battery life is though. They also have a wireless charge feature I've only used twice. I don't really know if it charges any faster or slower using one but it does work to some extent. SUPER STURDY. I drop these A LOT. I wear them while roller blading, skating and going to the gym and they've fallen off when I fall and dropped off my head. They've never broke in any physical way and have no real connection issues from it. I think there okay for gym or active use because of how much padding is around your ears so no moisture gets into the speaker or any of the sensitive parts. Controls are easy with the joystick. I actually wear mine backwards (I explain why further down) and found the controls to be easy to understand. The 'joystick' like control is really cool and I find better than touch control. You don't have to press too hard to change to the next or previous or control volume. I find on touch controlled headphones they get pressed accidently constantly, while this one has never changed anything out of its own accord. Also with controls is the light indicator. When charging: Red is nearly dead, Yellow is mid battery and Green is near fully charged or fully charged. When they are first turned on a sound plays to let you know and there is a flashing white light until paired. To put them in paring mode: hold down the power on position on the joystick until another sound plays and a flashing blue light comes on, then you can pair with Bluetooth. From there a solid white light stays on to show they are paired and on. A negative I have about these is the comfort. I have a mid sized head and ears and I found these uncomfortable for even 30 minutes wearing them the right way. (right side on right ear, left ear on left ear) So, I tried them on backwards and found that to be a better solution. I don't know how to explain it the best but they seem to be built at an angle that I assume was supposed to be formed to a normal head shape. I find it puts pressure on the back of my ears. I find it more comfortable to wear them backwards. Only thing with that is the control joystick is backwards (left is next and right is the previous, up is volume down and down is volume up) but these were easy for me to get used to. Other than that I wear these 8+ hours almost everyday. Naturally with over ear headphones some ear fatigue will occur but with how committed I am to these it's never been a real bother. The only other downside I've ever had was that they've stalled on me. It's happened about 3 to 5 times in the 2 years I've had them, but I'll be playing a song, they'll freeze, make a really loud sound and cut off completely. I don't understand why this happens because I've just been using them like normal but after they cut off, I turn them back on and they pair and work like normal. It could be from dropping them or something similar but this didn't start until around a year and a half of constant use. To summarize again. Really really good value for money. I had been looking for over ear headphones for the longest and found a review on these and bought them on sale for $100 but I would pay full price for these any day. My dad is from the 70s and loves his extra loud, bassy music. He bought these and, while he opted for the Skullcandy Crushers, he said these had amazing bass for how small they are, they just weren't suited for his everyday work. Knowing him, If he complemented them on bass, you know these are actually amazing for rather normal people. These are great and I hope you give them a try. Thank you Marshall for the amazing quality and real joy these have brought me!
Reviewer: D. Lowin
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: These are my everyday Headphones
Review: I really like these headphones. They have easily become my everyday headphones. Here's why:Battery Life: The battery life on these puppies is insane. 80 hours! I can go weeks without recharging, and I use them for a couple of hours everyday. These are the longest lasting headphones I've ever had.Looks: They headphones don't look like all the other plasticky headphones out there. The leather (although maybe it's fake leather) and the retro styling on the cans all come together to produce a unique and cool aesthetic.Sound: The sound quality is very, very good, although if you're a true audiophile, they will probably not satisfy you. Also these headphones lack support for for AptX or AAC. However the whole point of support for those codecs is to provide superior sound, and these headphones provide great sound without it, so I guess who cares. Right? The sound mix features a very punchy bass, which I like. It is very clear and a great mix. You can hear all the details. If what you primarily listen to is Rock, R&B and Blues you will like the sound mix here. There is somewhat of a soundstage effect, but not as wide as some of the more audiophile type headphones that cost three times the price. I have listened to the $300 Sony headphones and I like the sound on these Marshall's way more.Portability: These headphones are small. Seriously, you will be surprised how small they are. They also fold up really nicely. I can easily fit them into my coat pocket. They do not come with a carry case, although I never really uses those anyway.Comfort: These are very comfortable. They are very light and do not make you feel like you have extra weight on your head. The padding on the ear cups is soft. Be aware that these are on-ear headphones, not over-ear. This means that the padding sits on your ears instead of going around them. Some people might find this uncomfortable, but I do not. Also as someone who wears glasses, I prefer on-ear to around-ear because the over-ear ones tend to put pressure on my glasses ear pieces. There is just enough clamping pressure to make me feel safe that the headphones won't slip off, but not enough to give me a headache. Obviously a lot of how comfortable a pair of headphones are depends on your headsize and shape. I have kind of a medium size head, and these are great for me. I can easily wear them for 2 hours without feeling uncomfortable. That being said there were one or two time where I was wearing them for 4-5 hours where they definitely did get a little uncomfortable so if you are going to wear them all day long, that might be a problem. But I would think that 2 hours of comfortable wearing will cover more than 90% of situations.Controls: These headphones have a unique joystick-style control for volume, ffd/rew and on/off. One joystick button for everything. I was apprehensive about it at first, but now I love it. No feeling around for various buttons and trying to make sure you have the right one. I kind of wish that other brands adopted this joystick model. My only complaint on the controls is that you have to push and do a long hold (3-4 seconds) to turn it off and on and sometimes it doesn't register if yu don't have it in the exact right position and you have to do it a couple of times. A minor complaint, but I honestly have so little to complain about on the headphones that I feel like I must mention it.Noise cancellation: There is no active noise cancellation (ANC) on these headphones. That's probably one reason why they were able to get the battery life so long. Also, since they are on-ear and not over-ear headphones, the passive noise cancellation is not as much either. There is definitely some passive noise cancellation, but not tons. This doesn't bother me. Since I mostly wear them on my commute, I want to be able to hear when there is a subway announcement about route changes and when a car in the street is honking at me or a fire engine is going by. But if you are planning on mostly using these to block out noise on an airplane, you probably want something with better noise cancellation. I have worn these on a plane and I could hear fine, but I had to turn the volume pretty high up.Build Quality: These headphones feel really nice and are definitely a quality product. The cans are connected to the headband via thin metal clips that fold in. I am a little concerned about the durability of this component since it at a joint and it is so thin. I have had these for a couple of months and not had a problem, but I suspect that if I do have a problem, these metal clips are where it will be. Hopefully it's more durable than it looks.Cords: These come with a USB C cord for charging and 3.5 mm jack coiled cord for connecting directly to your audio source. A nice feature is you can also use the 3.5 mm cord for connecting to another pair of headphones and sharing your sound.Mic: I have used these for several phone calls and zoom meetings and have never had any complaints about anyone hearing me.Competition: If you are looking for an on-ear Bluetooth headphone without AAC, these are hard to beat. I also have the Jabra 45's which are also very good, but I prefer these because they fold up, don't slip off my head, have the option for using 3.5 mm cord, and have a slightly more punchy bass mix. The only other options in this category are the JBL 500BT which I understand have great sound and are much cheaper but get alot of complaints for being uncomfortable. Or the Beats solo 3, which I generally feel like are overpriced and not worth it.To sum up - get these headphones. You won't regret it.
Reviewer: cleswing
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: BIG Sound Good Value
Review: This is my second pair of Major IV headphones. I have one on my truck for the gym and I purchased this pair for late nite tv watching to not disturb the wife. Great sound. Great looking. Comfortable. Easy to connect. Stay charged forever.
Reviewer: craig hawkins
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: These headphones are cool
Review: These headphones are just what I was looking for. They are stylish and they have a balanced sound, the on ear design is comfortable and they are smaller than i expected which is not a bad thing. Just know in a noisy environment they won't drown out much sound if any.
Reviewer: gloomy
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Pretty good headphones but..
Review: I wanna say these headphones are pretty good but not worth the money. I only say this because the sound LEAKING is crazy everyone can hear what I am listening to. And the sound quality is okay but not something I would be too hyped about. I would say its comfortable and its pretty stylish but it's really not that great I'd say. Marshalls earbuds have better sounding quality than these. But if you want some nice headphones with good sound maybe go with Jlab. I had some high hopes for these tbh but ig I'll keep em for aesthetics.
Reviewer: PC
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Must buy
Review: These headphones are so awesome. I always struggled with on-ear headphones pinching my ear drums but these are so comfortable and lightweight. Easy to connect, extra long battery life, excellent sound quality and doesn't slip during gym workouts. Wish I had gotten these instead of the Beats Solo 4 originally.
Reviewer: Dhruvin Patel
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I've been using the Marshall Major IV On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones for the past 8-9 months, and theyâre exceptional in every aspect. The sound quality is outstanding, with deep bass, well-defined mids, and crisp highs, delivering that signature Marshall sound that makes every genre enjoyable. The battery life is beyond impressive; with over 80 hours of playtime, I only charge them about once a week, and the wireless charging feature adds major convenience. The headphones are comfortable enough for long sessions, built to last, and have a sleek, retro design that gets noticed. Bluetooth connectivity is flawless, allowing me to move freely without any drop in connection. Overall, these headphones are worth every penny for anyone seeking premium sound, iconic style, and a battery that just keeps going
Reviewer: Henrique
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Usando quase diariamente a bateria durou pouco mais de um mês. E a qualidade do sim é cristalina. Grave equilibrado. Pura imersão
Reviewer: Gerardo Antonio
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Llevo un par de semanas usando estos audÃfonos, los he podido conseguir en rebaja por el buen fin y han sido una buena compra. Son más pequeños de los que imagine pero los materiales están bien y se notan resistentes. Para música están súper, la baterÃa es muy duradera a dÃa de escribir está reseña no he tenido que cargarlos desde salidos del empaque. Para las llamadas están bien, el sonido es bueno pero no premium. Probé el cable Jack que venÃan con ellos pero solo escucho distorsión en la música, no estoy seguro que sean los audÃfonos asà que no los juzgarte por esta parte. Cómodos, las colchonetas son fácilmente cambiables y bastante estéticos, muy cool. Cuentan únicamente con una botón/palanca fácil de usar y un manual muy sencillo.En mi casa llamaron bastante la atención y por el precio de fin de año una maravilla. Considero recomendable está compra.
Reviewer: Aquarus
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Alors j avais le major 3 , et ce successeur a l avantage d avoir une autonomie de 30 h a 80 ce qui est énorme. Beaucoup plus léger ce qui est bien plus agréable à porter et serre moins aux oreilles donc on le supporte très longtemps.Au niveau sonore pour moi aussi bonne qualité que le major 3 , par contre à ce prix plus de cuir mais simili cuir et ca pour la longévité des coussinet ca doit vite craquer.Idem le fait qu il soit Beaucoup plus léger que le major 3 , on dirait plus un casque à 10 euros que 150 euros à sa sortie .Mais bon faut avouer que le major 3 était vite insupportable à moyen ou long terme sur les oreille que le 4 est confortable.Bon maintenant on est au 5 mais je pense pas non plus qu il ai une si grande différence à part autonomie de 80 à 100 heures alirs que 30 a 80 entre le 2 et 3 est énorme.Il paraît également que le son est un peu meilleur mais bon faut encore débourser 124 euros soit presque que 40 euros de plus .Et marshall c est de bon produits et bonne qualité sonore noté 4,7 par les consommateurs contre 4,5 pour un Bose à 349 euros en ce moment mais mettre ce prix là pour plus de gens déçu et autonomie de 24 h seulement, je pense que Bose profite trop de sa réputation mais c est plus la qualité d avant
Reviewer: kerem salepci
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the sound quality, battery life, comfort, and style of the headphones. They mention the materials are soft, dense, and hold up well. Some also say the headphones have a retro appeal and are the best listening devices they have ever had. Customers also appreciate the value for money and build quality. However, some customers have different opinions on the fit.
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