Marshall has been pumping out a steady flow of quality audio products designed in the style of the brand's iconic amps, and its new Major III Bluetooth headphones are no exception. The $150 wireless headphones are an update to the Major II Bluetooth released in 2016, with new drivers and a slight change to the physical design. Audio quality is strong, with full, round bass depth and crisp highs. And if you like the Marshall design aesthetic, you're sure to be happy. However, there are several strong options in this price range, including Marshall's own Mid Bluetooth, our Editors' Choice. Design Much of the Major II Bluetooth's design remains intact, with small, rounded supra-aural (on-ear) earcups covered in convincing faux leather. The earcups feature the Marshall logo and some attractive brass-colored highlights. The main changes, according to Marshall, come in the form of improved earpads and upgraded 40mm dynamic drivers. The headphones fold down at hinges for compact storage,...

The Marshall Major III Bluetooth delivers solid audio performance in a comfortable design—but it enters a field crowded with strong options.

Solid audio performance with strong bass depth and clarity in the high-mids and highs; Excellent on-ear controls; Comfortable design; Can be used in passive wired mode

Can distort on deep bass at top volumes; Connecting cable doesn't automatically power down headphones

English amplifier extraordinaire Marshall is back with another pair of headphones: the Major III Bluetooth. As the name suggests, these cans are the third-generation in the largely successful Major headphones lineup.

Fantastic sound quality; Battery life that goes on for days; Design that resembles Marshall's iconic amplifiers

Not a huge amount; A carry case would be nice but otherwise we can't think of many faults

At 69 euros, the wired Marshall Major III is around 50 euros cheaper than the new Bluetooth variant of Marshall. The headphone is robust, suitable for everyday use in its functionality, and comfortable to carry.

They bring out the texture in distorted guitar; Plenty of Marshall flavour; Good battery life;

Weaker build than the Marshall MID; Not as engaging as the best;

Good quality and sturdy build, though to be fair I did expect a pouch or something to be included. Clamps a tad tight, and gets uncomfortable when listening in long periods but the sound quality is superb.

The headphones are pretty sturdy and the sound is okay but for the price, it should be better. I've been told the microphone is quiet. Overall they look and feel great and the cord is high quality but if you're looking for amazing sound quality look elsewhere

The Major III is better than the Major II that I had a couple years ago. Soundwise, the upper treble (6 khz and above) and lower bass (40 hz and below) are a little weak compared to the average hi-fi or flagship headphone, but boosting those is very simple with any phone and decent equalizer.

Very comfortable on the ears, lead fits perfectly in the phone, these have a superior sound quality where every single word in a song can be heard, easy to answer your phone with the click of a button placed perfectly on the lead, absolutely perfect clarity while taking a phone call with no hissing.

They give the great sound that is always expected to get from all of Marshall's products. They are comfortable to wear for hours and they look great letting everyone know what you are listening on.

Sturdy build quality, a fold-up design and crazy-long battery life are all big pluses when you're looking for a reliable pair of headphones, especially if you're planning to use them every single day. The addition of built-in voice control does boost the price up a bit, but it works flawlessly so it's worth it if you dig having the hands-free option. And while we found the bass to be a little lacking, the overall audio experience is still pretty strong. Sure, there are better headphones around at this price point, but when it comes to looks and stamina, Marshall has the upper hand.

Rock 'n' roll design; Brilliant battery life; Reliable connectivity; Intuitive controls ;

Bass is a bit thin; Could be comfier; Not great at blocking outside noise;