Marshall has introduced 2 new models of wireless headphones, the Major V overhead headphones and the Minor IV TWS in-ear headphones. Both models are in Marshall’s signature black and gold design, the design remains the same as it was. Let’s talk about what’s changed.
What’s new in the Marshall Major V and Minor IV?
In the Marshall Major V overhead headphones – 40mm dynamic drivers are responsible for the sound, no changes here. On board Bluetooth 5.3 (was Bluetooth 5.0) and support for SBC, MPEG-2, AAC and importantly, LC3 (Bluetooth LE Audio) codecs.
Autonomy of the model is 100 hours of music playback (in the 4th version was 80h), and a quick 15-minute charge, gives 15 hours of music playback. A full charge takes 3 hours. There is also wireless charging.
On the body remained the same multifunctional button for control and there is a second M-button, customizable, it can be hinged functions that you need.
In wireless headphones Minor IV – for sound reproduction are responsible for 12 mm dynamic drivers (as it was in the 3rd version). But now there is support for LE Audio, which was not in the 3rd version of Minor.
Increased the battery life of the headphones themselves from 5 to 7 hours, and in combination with the case – from 25h to 30h. The in-app battery saving feature remains. 15 minutes of charging, gives 3 hours of music playback. 1.1h is the charging time for the headphones, 2h charging time for the case.
The Minor IVs also feature an updated earmold and stem, angled to fit more snugly into the ear canal. They are also waterproof against splashes and rain to standard (IPx4).
Marshall Major V and Minor IV – release date and price
Marshall Major V and Minor IV sales start April 23, 2024, models are already available for purchase.
A brief summary of Marshall Major V and Minor IV
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Marshall Major V overhead headphones and Minor IV in-ear headphones got a minor update. There are 3 major changes, the runtime has increased and there is Bluetooth LE Audio technology and LC3 codec, which can really affect the sound. And small consturctive changes, in the overheads there is a second key, and in the earmuffs became more ergonomic design.
According to preliminary estimation, it’s not worth upgrading from Marshall Major IV to Major V and from Minor III to Minor IV, the changes are minimal. And if you take new ones, of course, it makes sense to buy updated versions of Major V and Minor IV at once, having paid 20-30 euros extra.
Considering that Marshall Major IV and Minor III were great models, Major V and Minor IV are definitely worth a look.
We’ll find out what the Marshall Major V and Minor IV are after a full review on MyChooz (add the site to your bookmarks: Ctrl + D/Command + D).
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