Group Test verdict

Proving that over-ear cans are back in style, this group caters for every taste and budget. Cliff Joseph reveals the final standings

THINGS HAVE MOVED on since the heyday of the Beats Solo, and the new Solo 4 needs to offer more than just a price cut if it wants to recapture its former glory. The addition of 3.5mm and USB-C inputs helps, but the lack of noise cancelling seems like a false economy and its reliance on AAC for wireless audio may disappoint Android users. If price is your main concern, Marshall’s updated Major V offers good value for money. It may lack noise cancelling, but it’s far less expensive than the Solo 4, and its 100-hour battery life is unmatched in the sub-£200 category. It also offers some unusual features, such as Qi wireless charging and the ability to share your music by linking it to another set of headphones.…

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Hi-Fi Choice (Digital) - 1 Issue, December 2024

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