Case for Marshall Major IV/III/II Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones,Protective Cover Travel Storage Bag(Black）

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The transparency mode also served its purpose capably, filtering in sound to increase my awareness of my environment, be that walking down a bustling Tottenham Court Road or sitting in the office with my Expert colleagues. Comfort and battery life (where applicable) have also been taken into consideration. We like listening to expended periods of music and these two factors remain important to take on board. While some of the Marshall headphones in our list have an average battery life from a full charge, their out-of-doors battery usage can be enhanced with chargers.

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 Motif ANC operate over Bluetooth 5.2 – the latest version – but codec support is limited to just SBC and AAC.The earbuds are rated IPX5, meaning that they are protected against jets of water from all directions, while the case is IPX4-rated so has a decent level of water resistance, too. Not all wireless earbuds’ cases possess an IP rating, so it’s refreshing to see one here, and the case itself is one of the most striking around. Marshall and Zound first collaborated in 2010 in a deal that resulted in Marshall’s range of headphones and Bluetooth speakers.Finally, while total battery life is passable at 20 hours with ANC on, the in-ear stamina leaves a lot to be desired, so anyone who engages in extended listening sessions may find the Motif ANC dying prematurely. If true wireless staying power is of utmost importance to you, the Creative Outlier Pro offer a highly impressive ten hours of battery life with ANC enabled, and up to 15 hours with it switched off. Marshall Amplification was was formed in 1962 and remained under family ownership for more than 60 years until March 2023, when they were sold to Swedish speaker manufacturer Zound Industries. Marshall still own a 24% stake in the company, making them the largest shareholders in the newly-titled Marshall Group. The takeover deal covers Marshall Amplification and its subsidiaries Marshall Records, Marshall Live Agency and Natal Drums Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Northern Ireland and the Scottish Highlands) may take longer to reach you. We expected a bit more out of the Marshall Bluetooth app (available for Android and iOS), but it covers the basics reliably and should immediately recognize the earbuds once you pair them with your device. The app's main screen shows an image of the product, along with the remaining battery life of each earpiece and the case. Whatever song is currently playing appears across the bottom of the screen.

As mentioned, the app lets you customize what the touch-and-hold gesture controls. You must choose among Noise Control (default), EQ, Voice Assistant, and Nothing options. Each mode, except for the last one, lets you cycle through a few related options without diving into the app. For instance, in the EQ mode, you can choose from three sound presets. That's fine, but we really wish we could use faders to construct a custom EQ profile, or at least edit one of the few existing options. As of this writing, neither is a possibility. The mic array sounds fine. We didn't have any trouble understanding every word from a test recording on an iPhone. The mic signal benefits from a slight EQ change that helps improve clarity.Usability is good – one touch controls Play/Pause, two touches will skip you forward. The buds will Auto Pause when you take them from your ears. The last couple of niggles aren’t as impactful but are still worth bearing in mind if you’re considering purchasing the Motif ANC. First, given how much the Motif cost, I’d like to see high-resolution codec support. Sound quality is great but would be even better were you able to make use of aptX Adaptive or LDAC. The last feature of note is an eco-charging setting that claims to increase the longevity of your earbuds by preventing them from charging past 80%. We haven't tested this model long enough to verify that claim, but capping their charge to 80% means you have to deal with shorter runtimes in the interim. Otherwise, the app lets you install firmware updates and access various links to the Marshall store. Controls are equally simple to navigate. Marshall has taken a “less is more” approach, and I can’t fault the execution. A single multidirectional knob on the right earpad handles all of your key commands. Pressing and holding the knob powers the Major IV on or off, with a single press playing or pausing audio.