Marshall as a brand is known really well for their speakers, in fact, we have several Marshall speaker reviews on our website, focusing in-depth on the features, functionality, and the overall quality of the Marshall speaker to give you a better idea if it’s the right headphones for you.

That’s exactly what we’re going to do in this review post as well. Today we’re going to be looking at the Marshall Major 3 headphones, one of Marshall’s top-rated headphone options available on the market today. Different from any of the Marshall speakers, Marshall also makes Marshall headphones Bluetooth capable and a variety of headphones and headsets, especially headphones over ears.

The Marshall Major 3 has taken a lot of things into consideration to make top-quality headphones over ear option to compete with a lot of other major competitors like Bose and JBL on the market today and has also taken notes from their previous audio devices like their speakers. If you’re in the market for Marshall headphones Bluetooth, you’ll definitely want to continue reading and see if these Marshall Major 3 headphones are just what you’re looking for.

Pros and Cons 

When it comes to doing a complete Marshall Major 3 review, we think it’s important to start off with the pros and cons before jumping right into the Marshall Major 3 review.

Pros	Cons
Compact Design	Single Control Button
Easy to Fold	Highs can be too strong
Extremely Comfortable
Powerful Sound Quality
Bluetooth Quality Improvements

Review in More Detail

We tried out the Marshall Major III in different settings and situations to truly test out if it holds up to the headphones and headset test. Here are our findings below…

Sound Quality 

When it comes to headphones over ears, you want the sound quality to be top-notch. After all, that’s the purpose of headphones, to listen to things and if the audio isn’t of good quality, then it defeats the purpose. The sound quality that emerges from the Marshall Major III has definitely improved from the previous successors, but it still isn’t the best in terms of headphones on the market today. We noticed that the bass is quite deep and pleasant to listen to and the treble is enjoyable as well.

We found that there were a lot of pleasant aspects to listening to music with these Marshall Major 3 headphones, but also some negative aspects as well, which are definitely important to take into consideration when determining if these headphones are right for you. When you’re listening to higher frequencies though, it can actually be a little aggressive, which can be unpleasant. For the mids, they’re overall pretty well-balanced and enjoyable. There are some small inconsistencies but that’s normal when it comes to headphones and headsets these days. These inconsistencies are nothing crazy or extremely off-putting in any way, however.

We noticed that this Marshall headphone Bluetooth is equipped with an optimized transducer that performs crystal clear sound that’s extremely defined and very pleasant to listen to.

When it comes to the Marshall’s Bluetooth Hands-Free kit, it’s not the best on the market. When it comes to wireless headphones and headsets, hands-free technology, although a newer addition, is something that a lot of people are expecting and if you’re struggling in this department, can steer a lot of people away. Although the Marshall headphones over ear don’t excel in this department, the hands-free technology is definitely acceptable.

Build Quality

The build quality of the Major III is pretty decent, especially when it’s compared to other Bluetooth headphones on the market today. That being said, it’s not the sturdiest headphones nor are they the highest quality, but they’re still pretty solid. It uses a combination of vinyl and plastic with ample padding to create these headphones over ear. The headphones itself is covered with an imitation leather that makes it look durable and quite nice as well.

Not only does the Marshall Major III look tough, it is touch with a solid build and strength that allows it to be folded and transported easily, wherever you take it. This build and design can definitely make the headphones appeal to a variety of different types of people.

We love that design features vintage and modern inspiration at the same time and is definitely something that will appeal to a wide variety of people and with its classic black design, it’s definitely geared more towards people who would gravitate towards neutral and note bright headphone colors.

Design

In terms of the design of these headphones and headset, the design is pretty simple but slightly elegant. As mentioned, it features a faux leather appearance in a dark black shade, making it appealing to a variety of different people and styles. Each ear cup features ample padding along with the headband portion of the headphones. This allows you to wear the headphones for hours on end without any discomfort.

In terms of the appearance of these headphones, we noticed that the metal rings that were on previous models disappear which does give the headphones a more prestigious appearance and truly elevate the headphones a little bit. This feature also makes the headphones look of higher quality and adds additional design elements to them as well. We love the simplicity of the Marshall Major III and we think that Marshall did a pretty solid job taking the design into consideration when making these headphones on-ear and creating headphones that are targeted directly to their ideal audience.

Features and Controls 

Functionality is one of the most, if not the most important aspect when it comes to headphones. Sound quality is obviously important but if your headphones don’t have certain functions and features, it can really take away from the user experience and ruin the headphone listening experience as well.

When it comes to features the Marshall Major 3 headphones are kept pretty simple, a very unique perspective when it comes to headphone features today where everyone wants their headphones to do a million different things, answer phone calls, access Siri and much more. So simple in fact, that they have everything operating from a single button.

There is one multi-function button that is responsive but also holds a lot of responsibility with being the main control to turn it on and off, accept or reject a call, or trigger voice assistant. The button does make the design of the headphones a lot nicer and simpler, but it can take a while to get ahold of the features and how it works because of the single button, but just like with any headphone kit, the Marshall Major 3 Headphones come with a manual so you can get a complete understanding of how everything works. This shouldn’t take long since there is in fact, only one button to press!

Comfort

Comfort is extremely important when it comes to headphones and headsets. The Marshall Major III knows this and the engineers had studied previous models to make sure that when you put these headphones on, you are comfortable. Everything from the arch, the extra padding throughout, and the overall shape of these headphones over ears are designed for optimal comfort and flexibility.

The design of these headphones is so that it’s easy to collapse and especially easy to transport around. This is one of our favorite features of these headphones. Another aspect of comfort is how long you can listen to your music. With these headphones, even with your battery is completely flat, you can still continue to use these Marshall headphones Bluetooth capable headset by simply just plugging in your device the ‘old school’ way.

Comparing to Marshall Mid

We think comparison is good and it gives you a different perspective when it comes to the headphones. When looking at the headphones compared to something from the same company or a comparable model, it lets you see the full picture and ask yourself, are these really the right headphones for me or is there a more suitable version out there?

When it comes to comparing the Marshall headphones Bluetooth with other Marshall headphones on the market today, we found that the Marshall Mid is comparable to the Marshall Major 3 headphones and a comparison that a lot of people search for when debating for new Bluetooth wireless headphones so we thought that it would be a useful thing to compare these Marshall Major 3 headphones to as well.

There aren’t too many differences between the two headphones. Since they are made from the same company, Marshall has continued some of the design and technical aspects throughout both headphones as you would expect.

The major difference between the two headphones is that the Major III has a built-in stereo speaker which means it can produce a balanced sound coming from both sides of your headset which makes the sound even richer and crystal clear. Both headsets feature a detachable cable which allows you to use the headphones with Bluetooth and non-Bluetooth devices alike. Transport is a breeze with both models with easily collapsing and folding right into your bag.

Another major difference between the two headsets is that Major 3 doesn’t feature a noise reduction system. The Marshall Mid Bluetooth, however, does. If you’re going on your daily commute on public transportation or listening in busy areas, noise reduction is a must, so that’s definitely something to consider when looking at the Marshall Major 3 headphones. Especially with the external noise that Major 3 puts out into the universe, it’s not an ideal headset when it comes to your everyday work commute.

Both headsets are equipped with a rechargeable battery which makes them great for long-lasting wireless music experiences. Both headsets also have integrated control which allows you to access a variety of different controls instead of using your cable. This allows you the freedom and flexibility and also provides for a more user-friendly experience when it comes to operation.

At the end of the day, the major difference between the two headsets is the noise-canceling properties that the Marshall Mid features and the Marshall Major 3 does not. If that’s something that is important to you, the Major 3 may not be the headphones for you.

Overall Thoughts 

Marshall has made a variety of music products that are some of the best selling products, especially on Amazon. We have definitely noticed throughout our review and trial with the Marshall Major 3, that there have been major improvements in terms of design and functionality and Marshall is seriously taking what their customers have to say into consideration when designing their newest headphones.

The headphones are a pretty great set with having crystal clear sound quality, with a few inconsistencies here and there which we’ve discussed above. What really makes the headset stand out from other Marshall headphones Bluetooth and other headphones and headsets on the market today is the ability for the headphones to travel so nicely. Although it’s not the strongest build out there, the fact that you can simply collapse the headphones and they can fit extremely easily in your work bag, backpack, or even purse is definitely a really good selling point and something that Marshall has definitely fixated on when marketing these headphones.

That being said, without the noise reduction capabilities, listening to music in these headphones on your busy work commute may not be the best idea. So with all that being said, are the Marshall Major 3 headphones for you? That definitely depends on where and what you’re going to listen to with these headphones and what kind of features and functions you are after. If you’re looking for something similar, easy to use, and perfect for when you’re working at home, then yes, the Marshall Major 3 headphones may be a great option for you. If you’re looking for something that you want to wear working out or on your daily commute on public transportation, then probably not! But ultimately, the choice is up to you and what you think is best for you.

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