If ever there was a brand who could rebirth a classic in style, it’s Marshall. That’s exactly what the iconic sound company has done, amping things back up with a reimagining of its Major on-ear headphones – now brimming with 100+ hours of wireless playtime and, for the first time, available in a choice of black, brown and cream colours.
What strikes you first about the Major V upon opening the packaging is its vintage appearance – it comes with a storied history and therefore a feeling of satisfaction that transcends from your eyes to your ears.
Like their amplifier predecessors, these new headphones are in it for the long game. The bigger brother, meanwhile, has reached new heights, as Martin Wennberg, Product Manager for Marshall headphones has proudly noted. “With Major IV we broke the mold with 80+ hours of playtime, but Major V go miles further by taking that total to 100+ hours,” he stated upon product release.
“To honour the first pair of headphones we ever made, every detail has been painstakingly considered and refined for the fifth incarnation of Major – from their explosive sound to their iconic design.”
He’s not wrong. The Major V headphone speakers look like rock ’n’ roll – featuring classic vinyl-wrapped design with those trademark brass accents – lightweight yet robust, withstanding the everyday wear-and-tear of constant music listening.
Utilising custom 40mm dynamic drivers it offers boosted mid frequencies, punchy bass tones and clear treble. The sound differentiation allows for quality listening to your favourite music – it’s not merely about volume and noise, even with the heavier genres.
They also easily fold down to fit in your bag. In other words they’re built for comfort and for speed.
The on-ear seal of the headphones is excellent and the padding incredibly comfortable, providing well-balanced sound quality, while the technology is on point, via the customisation capabilities of the classically swish M-button. When you hit up the M-script logo Spotify Tap opens by default, however you can also use the app to reconfigure the settings to access EQ presets or voice assistant, whichever rocks your boat. The battery preservation option will also help you to increase overall battery life.
And if you’re sick of searching for the correct cable every time you want to power something up, you can charge the Major V wirelessly by simply resting your headphones on a charging pad. If you prefer to charge things up old school style however, a USB-C cable is also provided.
The attention to detail of the Marshall iconography really makes these headphones stand apart from anything else on the market. They may look vintage but it’s not all about the past – the Major V is geared up for a Bluetooth LE Audio future, so you can expect even higher audio quality and increased streaming ranges. In other words, your ears are in great hands, with a colour range to suit your vibe.
Check out the Marshall Major V range at jbhifi.com.au.
