Amplifier maker Marshall has entered the fray with a range of over-the-ear and in-ear headphones that, thankfully, don't simply seek to cash in on a famous brand name. We reviewed a pair of headphones from the over-the-ear "Major" range - as opposed to the in-ear "Minor" range - and the first thing...

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.

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.

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

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 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;

Marshall has improved battery life and in doing so makes the Major III Voice some of the best on-ear headphones for travelling. With tweaks to the audio and Google Assistant integration, these are an enjoyable listen.

Excellent battery life; Compact and exercise-ready; Neat Google Assistant integration; Tweaked tone, for warmer vocals;

Some upper bass congestion; The odd Bluetooth signal blip;

Marshall's line of on-ear Major headphones have been the company's most popular model over the years, and now the third generation Major III is about to hit stores in both wired and Bluetooth versions for $80 (£80, $AU100) and $150 (£130, $AU 200) respectively.

The third generation of Marshall's popular on-ear wireless headphone features improved sound, a sturdier design and softer ear cups.

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;