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It’s been nearly a year since I started using and fell in love with these headphones, and no, they aren’t Bose, Sony or JBL

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My sister is starting college in the fall and asked me which headphones she should get for studying — I had just one recommendation

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I’m a tough critic when it comes to audio gear, but these $199 headphones still have me hooked

Sleek, classy and oh-so-cool

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As someone who usually wears all-black clothing and combat boots, I really appreciate that the Marshall Monitor IIIs match my aesthetic. They come in black-only, with subtle branding in gold, and they sport a clicky multi-directional control button that won’t look out of place on an amp. They don’t look bulky at all, and weighing just 8.8 ounces, I can comfortably wear them around my neck or fold them up and throw them into my backpack.

What’s even better is that they’re extremely comfortable. I sometimes wear them for seven straight hours when I’m working, and I’ve never once felt like they’re putting pressure on the top of my head or like my ears are heating up. That’s thanks to the leatherette headband and plush leather earpads that feel breathable. Trust me, I wore them through a British heatwave, and was sweat pooling in the earcups a problem? Nope.
I could wax lyrical about the Monitor IIIs’ design and comfort all day. These are the most comfortable cans I’ve owned. Do check out what our esteemed Audio Editor, Tammy, thought of their comfort in her in-depth Marshall Monitor III review.
Tuned so well that Billie Joe would approve

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Will I ever shut up about the fact that Billie Joe Armstrong is all over the marketing material for the Marshall Monitor IIIs? Probably not, but I’ll give it a rest and talk about how well-tuned I find them for a second. I’m a big fan of bass, and it’s something I listen out for the most when I’m testing audio gear — or even listening to music outside of work. And the Monitor IIIs make basslines sound fantastic.

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Granted that you won’t hear the same amount of detail as you would through, say, in-ear monitors or wired headphones, but the Monitor IIIs still excel when it comes to sound quality. The funky basslines in Center Mass and Tally by Twenty One Pilots sound well-rounded and powerful without sounding booming.
Money by Pink Floyd is my bass testing song, and the Monitor IIIs pass with flying colors, with every note plucked discernible and crystal clear. Speaking of, vocals through the Monitor IIIs sound detailed too, as I’ve found listening to tracks like Love Love Love by Of Monsters and Men. If that song hadn’t already destroyed me emotionally, I know for certain it would have when listened to on the Monitor IIIs.
All-day listening made easy

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I have a confession to make: I’m not the best at keeping my devices charged (except for my phone). Considering how detail-oriented I am in every other aspect of my life (I’m a bit type-A), it’s surprising. That’s why I am so relieved that I don’t have to constantly worry about charging my Marshall Monitor IIIs.

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My sister is starting college in the fall and asked me which headphones she should get for studying — I had just one recommendation

I’ve Reviewed 18 Pairs of Headphones This Year — and These Are the Only 3 I Wholeheartedly Recommend

I’m a tough critic when it comes to audio gear, but these $199 headphones still have me hooked

I can only describe their battery life as epic, rated at 100 hours with ANC turned off and 70 hours with ANC turned on. I usually keep ANC enabled because I like to block out the world, and even then, 70 hours is ridiculous. I remember the longest I went without charging the Monitor IIIs was somewhere around 80 hours, using a combination of ANC off and on.
It’s the best battery life out of every other pair of headphones I’ve tested or used — including a few from Bose, Sony, JBL and other heavy-hitters.

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There are, of course, plenty of other headphones to choose from, and the Monitor IIIs may not be the “be-all and end-all” for everyone — and that’s exactly why we’ve ranked the best headphones you can buy today.
But for me, the Monitor IIIs check a lot of boxes. They look great, they’re ridiculously comfortable, they last a long time between charges and they make music sound almost ethereal. I’ve had them for nearly a year, and I can’t wait to keep using them for years to come.
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Nikita is a Staff Writer on the Reviews team at Tom’s Guide. She’s a lifelong gaming and photography enthusiast, always on the lookout for the latest tech. Having worked as a Sub Editor and Writer for Canon EMEA, she has interviewed photographers from all over the world and working in different genres. When she’s not working, Nikita can usually be found sinking hours into RPGs on her PS5, flying a drone (she’s a licensed drone pilot), at a concert, or watching F1. Her work has appeared in several publications including Motor Sport Magazine, NME, Marriott Bonvoy, The Independent, and Metro.

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