Marshall Major II

712 reviews

Nov, 2024

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price (53)
durability (31)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 712 reviews of Marshall Major II. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the durability and design. The price and usability also get good feedback. There are some less positive opinions about the mids quality, and there are some mixed reviews about the noise isolation.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Marshall Major II is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Marshall Major II

alaTest has collected and analyzed 54 user reviews of Marshall Major II from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the comfort and durability are on the whole positive. The design and price also get good feedback, but there are some mixed comments about the portability.

sound, price, design, durability, comfort

87% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Marshall Major II

alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 user reviews of Marshall Major II from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and bass quality. The comfort and price are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed comments about the usability. Many are critical about the reliability and size.

sound, price, comfort, bass quality, portability

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68% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Marshall Major II

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Marshall Major II from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.ca. Reviewers are impressed by the sound. The price is also appreciated.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Ryan Waniata (digitaltrends.com)

Marshall Major II Bluetooth headphones review

The Marshall Major II Wireless are best-in-class headphone – a slam dunk choice at this price.

With classic rock style performance, Marshall Headphones’ Major II Bluetooth carry the torch from their predecessor, offering warm and punchy wireless sound in a comfy design that won’t break the bank. The bass gets a little hefty for us at times, but...

May, 2016

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Marshall Major II Bluetooth

The Marshall Major II Bluetooth headphones can be divisive, but are an ideal pair if you're a fan of the look and like your audio with a big bass response.

Powerful, bass-forward audio performance. Useful multifunction button. Cable with inline remote included. Comfortable.

Not for anyone seeking accurate, balanced mix. Connecting cable doesn't automatically power down the headphones.

In this price range and lower, there are plenty of solid Bluetooth headphones to consider. Some have a bit more balance, like our Editors' Choice, the Skullcandy Grind Wireless. But most are in the bass-forward category, like the Plantronics BackBeat...

Jun, 2016

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Marshall Major II

The Marshall Major II is a highly stylized set of on-ear headphones with terrific audio performance for the price.

Well-balanced, clean audio response with rich bass and crisp highs. Comfortable, lightweight design. Detachable cable.

Plastic look not for everyone. Purists may find the headphones too bass-heavy.

If you like the look, you'll be very happy with the Major II. For $119, it's an affordably priced on-ear option that puts out some truly excellent audio, earning it an Editors' Choice award. If you're looking for a more flat response, purist-geared...

May, 2015

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Marshall Major II review: Affordable on-ear headphones worth listening to

With an improved design and performance, Marshall Headphones' Major II model is a nice upgrade over the original and among the better on-ear headphones for the money.

The affordable, comfortable Marshall Major II on-ear headphones offer improved bass performance and better clarity than the original Major model. The headphones fold inward and have a detachable cable with a one-button inline remote and microphone.

Inline remote lacks volume controls; no carrying case included.

The combination of an improved design and better performance makes the Marshall Major II a strong on-ear contender for around $100 USD.

Apr, 2015

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Marshall Headphones Major II

For starters, the earcups have a more rounded design, and the hinges and headband are more flexible, and the headphones just fit your head better and are more comfortable to wear.

Inline remote lacks volume controls; no carrying case included.

The combination of an improved design and better performance makes the Marshall Major II a strong on-ear contender for around $100 USD.

Apr, 2015

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Expert review by : Brittany A. Roston (slashgear.com)

Marshall Major II Bluetooth Headphones Review

Marshall excited music lovers a few years back with the unveiling of its then-new headphones, bringing its audio prowess to the most personal of audio items -- headphones -- alongside an iconic and refreshingly different design. The company has...

Aug, 2016

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Expert review by : Sam Vafaei , Marc Henney, Jean-Christophe Lamontag (rtings.com)

Marshall Major 2 (II) HEADPHONES

The Marshall Major II are straightforward on-ear headphones with a decent sound for recording or critical listening. They have a relatively unique look, they're lightweight and decently comfortable. However, they're not the most durable headphones and...

Lightweight, and stable design. ; Low leakage.

Poor noise isolation. ; Slightly tight on the head. ; Fragile build quality.

Sep, 2018

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Expert review by : Jason Bouwmeester (techaeris.com)

Marshall Major II Bluetooth Review: Same Great Design & Sound With Incredible Battery Life

Fast forward a year, and Marshall has gone wireless with the Major II headphones, our Marshall Major II Bluetooth review takes a look and sees just how they stack up against their wired counterpart.

Excellent battery life, great sound, quality build and design. Oh, did I mention excellent battery life?

Nothing that I could find.

Apr, 2016

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Expert review by : Jason Bouwmeester (techaeris.com)

Marshall Major II Headphones Review: Stellar Sound, Affordable Price

In our Marshall Major II Headphones review, we take a look at a set of headphones from Marshall Amplification, made famous for its guitar amplifiers.

Comfortable, great sound, price.

Small cosmetic manufacturer defect on close inspection.

Lightweight, great sounding, affordable, mic/remote function, and the ability to hook in a second set of headphones to share your music with friends are all features which make these headphones well worth a look. If you’re in the market for a new set...

May, 2015

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Expert review by : Jason Million (gstylemag.com)

Marshall Major II Headphones : Great Sound at a Great Price [Review]

Last month at CES we got a chance to meet up with Marshall and take a look at a revitalization of their Major headphones with the Major II. Marshall has been known for their huge amplifiers all throughout the 1970s to present date. Check out some of...

The Major II by Marshall is a great sounding pair of headphones. They have a nice simple style for those that don’t want anything outlandish and they have an awesome sound profile. They are very compact and the fact they can be folded up and thrown in...

Feb, 2015

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