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Many long-term owners report the PU/artificial leather on the headband and earpads bubbling, cracking, or peeling within two to three years, sometimes falling off in pieces. This is described as a recurring quality disappointment across multiple Marshall Major generations.

@rickyrolls6460

wtf what a pain to replace the headband , obviously an average person like me cannot diy it, my headbands leather are breaking apart so now i need to change itlaunch

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December 11, 2025

@Firefox0071

Whaaaaat...\nI've bought it last year...\nUpon seeing the headphone,\nI knew it would be a pain to replace its parts...\nBut didn't expect desoldering at all!launch

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January 8, 2025

@nuva8221

Hey, this is a very nice video, tnx for uploading! I was just checking how to replace ear pads and the headband so this will be very helpful. I simply must confess that I'm very disappointed with Marshall for using artificial leather for the cover as it is awful :(\nIt started to fall off in little pieces and it was everywhere ... and the original price was low!launch

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August 13, 2023

@gokulmrvkm

Hello. thanks for the review. I'm planning to get one. I would like to know how durable the headphone is. ie, almost every headphones that I've used, the PU covering starts to peel off from the ear cushions. will that be the case with this one too? It looks like it will hold up for long-term usage. but I want to make sure how durable the cushions are.launch

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June 6, 2021

Replacing the headband requires nearly full internal desoldering rather than simple disassembly, which many users call shocking, overly complicated, and inaccessible for average consumers, leading some to discard the headphones entirely.

@rickyrolls6460

wtf what a pain to replace the headband , obviously an average person like me cannot diy it, my headbands leather are breaking apart so now i need to change itlaunch

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December 11, 2025

@Matt-w2r3c

Thank you for the excellent video! It helped me replace the headband on my Major IV headphones yesterday. It's crazy that you have to desolder almost all the components for such a task. There are slight changes in version IV, including the addition of wireless charging and a battery connected via a connector—the only positive aspect, as it makes replacement easy and prevents short circuits. The controls are on the right side, reducing the number of cables between the left and right sides. The soldering quality inside the headphones is quite low, with cold joints. I expected better quality and easier repairability. If the components were connected via simple connectors instead of soldering, it would greatly simplify repairs. The cable inside was tangled and glued with super glue, so I had to use a scalpel to separate the cables, which slightly damaged the cable insulation. The person who designed this product didn't consider repairability at all, but that's just how modern electronics are—throw it away and buy a new one.launch

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March 5, 2025

@Firefox0071

Whaaaaat...\nI've bought it last year...\nUpon seeing the headphone,\nI knew it would be a pain to replace its parts...\nBut didn't expect desoldering at all!launch

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January 8, 2025

@Zelielz1

No way I have to do that to replace the headband! This is nuts…launch

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July 19, 2024

Users report Bluetooth pairing problems, connection drops, confusing device profiles on Windows PCs, and a nonfunctional companion app for customization.

@Dudeitsharrison

Dude. Let me tell you.... Been using these for a while and for some odd reason, they started to \"connect\" in the bluetooth devices on my pc, and then in sound options it showed \"disconnected\" at the same time! I couldn't hear anything, and it wouldn't truly connect to my pc. So, while I watched your video with no sound, I saw the purple light (holding it longer than the pairing mode). Thank you! Clear instruction without even hearing you! :D My headphones work again! :)launch

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July 16, 2024

@syedalbukhary07

Watching this with my Major III Bluetooth is just sensational to the ears. Just wish I could get the bluetooth app to work.launch

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September 15, 2020

@edgarspavlovics3540

This really is not a proper way to do a review on the headphones. Sure they are gonna sound good in a quiet room, but going out with them to a noisy environment and maybe using them for couple of days would provide better opinion. \n\n\n\nI've had them for several weeks now, and I can say that when you are outside, let's say walking along busy street the noise cancellation is almost non existent, but ofcourse they block some sound since they wrap around your ear canal. Have experienced some issues with bluetooth connection too, other than that nothing much to comlain about here. I've heard that the wiring isn't the best on marshall headphones, so you should use them carefully specially if it's out of warranty.launch

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April 28, 2020

@bjsc1100

bought these specifically due to zeos review...caution to BT users who use these with windows 10 PC. \non my PC, it shows up both as a \"Headset (MAJOR BLUETOOTH Handsfree AG Audio)\", which sounds like sh|t, as well as \"Headphones (MAJOR III BLUETOOTH Stereo)\" which sound great. make sure you select the headphones/stereo option. note that they have a pretty strong clamp force.launch

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January 8, 2020

Multiple users report the headphones squeezing painfully after extended wear, with soreness setting in after just a few hours despite the design intending a secure, on-the-go fit.

@elokarl04

I've had the Major 3 for about a year now and he's not wrong when he said that it doesn't take long for it to make you feel uncomfortable. That didn't have app support as well. It would be nice to have some level of customization.launch

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April 18, 2021

@Geraltsongaming

Some people actually feel the headset squish on their ears and it hurts even for just a few hours. The reason being is that the headset locks on your head so you can use it on the go.launch

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February 11, 2020

@Nerino

They are really good, but I was wearing them for 20 hours and my ears are going to drop soon, it's for 5 hours listening in my opinion. But I hope I'll get used to itlaunch

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January 12, 2020

@bjsc1100

bought these specifically due to zeos review...caution to BT users who use these with windows 10 PC. \non my PC, it shows up both as a \"Headset (MAJOR BLUETOOTH Handsfree AG Audio)\", which sounds like sh|t, as well as \"Headphones (MAJOR III BLUETOOTH Stereo)\" which sound great. make sure you select the headphones/stereo option. note that they have a pretty strong clamp force.launch

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January 8, 2020

Several users report the microphone performing badly or not working at all during Bluetooth phone calls, with one saying they never had a single successful call over Bluetooth.

@arnoldclifton5149

I have the major 3 wired. The only gripe that I have with it is that the mic failed after a year of use. Had to get another cable. Couldn't find the original in stock. These don't sound great when u use them on a phone but let me tell you the sound quality and bass is otherworldly when you plug it in on a pc. I've used premium headphones before from Sony and Philips but there is a limit to the depth of the base. The Major 3 always feels like it has more to give.launch

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April 27, 2021

@pottierkurt1702

Can confirm, I've owned them for 10 months now. High quality, good sound even with dolby atmos they hold their battery for 2 days of heavy use easy. Very comfortable but not on hot summer days. Only flaw is the microphone quality ***edit ... bought them for 89 euro (100 dollar) last year at Xmas . Def would buy again !!launch

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February 22, 2021

@xmxe4486

They are comfortable and sound very good if your listen to music, BUT ABSOLUTELY SH.. if u are trying too phone over Bluetooth (because of the missing Microphone Quality)!!! And if i say trying then i mean it cuz it is not working, i did not have a single succesful Phonecall by BT! Im very sad about it cuz it is my Birthday present! :( Sorry but it is really bad and i would never tell someone to buy them as a BT Headset!launch

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November 11, 2019

Some listeners find the stock sound lacking in bass for genres like rap, house, or EDM, and describe the mids as poor unless the music genre is metal or rock.

@bumblebrutus7685

These headphones have a very golden vintage sound to them, which sounds good. However! They sound like a watered down version of a vinyl player and not in a good way. If you listen to rock, Rap, house/trap/EDM the major 3s lack a lot of bass. And I found my old £20 headset from my local store had much more immersive sound. It does state that these are the headphones if you like your treble, but take my word for it they don't work well for the genres I listed. Although they are very comfortable, small and light so if that's your thing go a head. \n Me personally I love to have my headphones produce the levels of bass equivalent to Godzilla throwing a temper tantrumlaunch

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October 27, 2020

@lucasmancini2

I bought them and i regret it a little bit.. they are not terrible but at theyr price point they are definitely not in the top 10s. The mids are very poor. They sound good with metal, rock etc, but don’t listen to anything else or the poor mids will annoy you alot. Good but not great. Only buy if you purely listen to metal, rock etc.launch

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September 12, 2020

One user reports significant Bluetooth audio delay on YouTube, while another notes there is no service center available in their country to help with repairs.

@randyrivera2107

Yes the design of Marshall headphones is really nice, different from the current headphones in the market nowadays. The only problem is the wire that sticks out between the headband and speaker, it's poor quality, easily wears and tears. It's even worse that there's no service center in the Philippines for headphones - the sellers also have no idea where Marshall's service center is for headphones. I'm really disappointed because I can't use my headphones anymore.launch

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November 11, 2020

@filshtinskiy

Wel I just got these, and boy, the audio delay on Youtube in Bluetooth mode is insane... Real dissapointed.launch

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February 3, 2020