[Gadgets] Marshall Monitor III ANC Review: Comfortable Fit, Great ANC

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Marshall is one of the few brands that is close to the audio community. The company is well-known for its audio lineup in consumer electronics with its variety of products, including Bluetooth speakers, earbuds, and over-ear headphones. The company is relatively new to this field but has already rolled out third-generation products, including the all-new Marshall Monitor III ANC. The headphones are touted to be one of the best headsets with an Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) feature. The headphones come with a price tag of Rs 29,999. This, coupled with a premium design and some interesting set of features, makes these headphones all set to challenge the throne of established players like Sony, Bose, Sennheiser, and more. But are the headphones really that good? Let's find out in this review.

Marshall Monitor III ANC Design and Features: Comfortable and Lightweight

Marshall has paid special attention to designing its products. Throughout the product lineup, you will get some reminiscence of those stage-based amps and cab stacks, which are unique in the audio market. The brand has managed to create a sense of identity through this, and the latest Monitor III ANC continues to take this legacy forward.

The headphones' folding mechanism is also good, letting you fold the headphones in a compact way. Moreover, the case is also compact, which makes it easier to carry around without much hassle. Coming to the ports and placement, you get a joystick on the right earcup, while the left earcup comes with a USB Type-C port and LED indicator at the bottom. Interestingly, at both the hinges of the earcups.

You have the M button on the right and the ANC button on the left. That said, Marshall Monitor III ANC brings a solid build quality and offers high-end fabrics, plastics, and metal to make it look premium from all angles. On the downside, the headphones do not offer a dedicated 3.5mm audio port, which could have been a better deal for the audiophiles. Moreover, the headphones do not come with any IP rating, which is pretty odd considering the price point.

The Marshall Monitor III ANC comes with a companion app through which you can control multiple functions. The Marshall Bluetooth app is available on Android and iOS, which is good. The interface is basic and easy to use. Once you connect the headphones, you will get a battery indicator along with ANC control, an Equaliser, the option to customise ANC and M buttons, a Soundstage, and more features.

Link: https://www.gadgets360.com/audio/reviews/marshall-monitor-3-anc-review-7495538#pfrom=indepth