Marshall Headphones guide
How to Set Up and Use Marshall Headphones
Setting up Marshall headphones takes minutes. Here's how to pair them, connect them wired and get the most from the app.
Setting up Marshall headphones is straightforward — pair, charge, connect. But getting the most from them involves a few steps beyond the initial Bluetooth pairing, particularly if you're using them with multiple devices or connecting wired to audio equipment.
Initial Pairing
To pair Marshall headphones via Bluetooth for the first time, power on the headphones and hold the Bluetooth button (or the power/multifunction button on some models) until the LED flashes and the voice prompt says "pairing". Open your device's Bluetooth settings and select them from the device list. Pairing completes in a few seconds.
If the headphones don't appear in your device list, check that they haven't already been paired to another device nearby. Reset to factory settings if needed — on the Major IV, this is done by holding the power button and the volume down button simultaneously for a few seconds until the LED flashes red.
Multipoint Connection
Models that support multipoint Bluetooth allow Marshall headphones to connect to two devices simultaneously. Enable this in the Marshall Bluetooth app (available for iOS and Android). Once set up, the headphones switch between sources automatically when you play audio on one device while the other is idle. This is useful for switching between a phone and a laptop without manually disconnecting and reconnecting.
Wired Connection
When using them wired — through a hi-fi amplifier, a mixing desk or a DAC — connect the included 3.5 mm cable to the headphone's input jack and the other end to the audio output of your device. On Bluetooth models, the wired connection bypasses all digital processing: no Bluetooth, no EQ from the app, no ANC. The signal goes directly from source to driver.
A 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter allows connection to amplifiers with standard quarter-inch headphone outputs. These adapters cost a few pounds and are widely available.
Using the App
The Marshall Bluetooth app provides EQ settings, firmware updates and, on supported models, customisation of the button functions. The EQ allows adjustment of bass, midrange and treble — useful if the default V-shape tuning feels too bass-heavy for your listening preference. Install the app and connect via Bluetooth to access these settings.
For a broader guide covering what different models offer, the overview guide explains the range.
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