Marshall - Major II Headphones - White

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Forget' the headphones as a Bluetooth device on your sound source, and then disable and enable Bluetooth on your sound source and attempt to re-establish the connection.

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Marshall’s first attempt at Bluetooth headphones are very good. They’ve got a loud and proud sound signature, which won’t suit every musical taste, but they sound great when fed driving music and even sound pretty good with ambient music. The detachable cable means the music doesn’t stop when the battery runs out, but also makes it easy to connect to a computer or share your music with a friend. Photograph: Samuel Gibbs/The GuardianPros: great sound, very loud, good isolation, excellent battery life, easy to connect, great controls, fold up for transport, relatively compact, sturdy Another attractive feature is the ability to share your audio using the included 3.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable. Plug the cable into the Major IV, connect it to any pair of headphones with a 3.5mm port and whatever you’re listening to will be played through the other device as well. A section of the cable stretches so you don’t have to worry about pulling the headphones off your head if one of you moves, which is a nice touch. Opportunities to take advantage of such a feature may not present themselves too often – particularly at the moment – but it’s a thoughtful and useful inclusion nonetheless. It’s been ten years since Marshall released its first pair of headphones, the Marshall Major. Over the course of the decade, the Major series has dropped its 3.5mm cable in favour of a Bluetooth connection, but the basic premise remains unchanged: on-ear headphones created to reflect the renowned guitar amp manufacturer’s heritage. READ NEXT: The best headphones for every budget Marshall Major IV review: What do you get for the money?

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In any case, the only thing I did was adjust the wires so that the tension on them wasn't excessive (they really were not run well). If it keeps happening I may replace a wire, but it will be only 1 and I will use heat shrink to make it look nice or whatevver.Where these headphones fall down is in the bass department, with slightly rolled-off frequencies which bassheads probably won’t appreciate. We tried out James Blake’s ‘If The Car Beside You Moves Ahead’ to put the bass frequencies to the test, and found the usually-body-thumping bass drum was pretty underwhelming. However, for general use, the sound is warm and balanced enough to give you a great listening experience. The fourth-generation Major IV possess all of the style we’ve come to expect from Marshall, while more than doubling the battery life of their predecessor. They’ve also undergone a few smart design tweaks, making them an attractive option for those seeking eye-catching, on-ear cans. the circuit board in the left ear (for mine) is super simple and as that is the one not working for me it's really easy to replace. I also noticed in my case that after freshly charging the left speaker sometimes works. The left speaker (on my headphones) is easy to open up, but I haven't seen anything obvious at the connection. As you point out the cable between the two ears may need to be replaced. Ensure your sound source has completed all the latest software updates. Once updates are completed, restart your sound source and try to establish the connection again.

User Manual - Major II Bluetooth – Marshall

I f you are having issues with connecting to Bluetooth, there are a few troubleshooting tips we advise you try to resolve the issue:

Industry-leading battery life meets portability and eye-catching design

Passive noise cancellation is never a strong point of on-ear headphones, but the Marshall Major IIIs are particularly disappointing in this regard. We tried them in the office and could still easily hear people’s conversations, meaning you’d have to really blast your music if you wanted to drown out the outside world. There’s no active noise cancellation option offered here, which isn’t surprising considering this is seen as more of an entry level pair from Marshall. For active noise cancellation, you’re going to have to stump up the cash for the enjoyable and premium Marshall Mid ANCs.