Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones
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Call microphone quality received strong praise from one reviewer, especially for windy phone calls.
Pros: Volume output, Multipoint connectivity reliability
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Codec support
Call quality is consistently praised, with reviewers reporting clear voices, solid calls, and strong outdoor call usability.
Pros: Microphone noise reduction, Bluetooth
Cons: Active noise cancellation, Codec support
Call quality was strongly praised, with reviewers highlighting clearer voice pickup, better mics, and strong performance in noisy settings.
Pros: Smart Pause performance, Award recognition
Cons: Cable quality, USB-C
Call microphone quality was widely considered much improved and often excellent, though one TechRadar reviewer heard muffled call audio.
Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Audio-video sync accuracy
Cons: Sidetone adjustment quality, Software/setup simplicity
Call and voice-chat usefulness is praised where discussed, including understandable chat, Zoom use, and positive reactions from other listeners.
Pros: Battery, Audio-video sync accuracy
Cons: Xbox compatibility, Volume output
Call microphone quality was one of the strongest upgrades, frequently described as clear, impressive, or best-in-class.
Pros: Sound leakage, Noise isolation (passive)
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Hinge durability
Call microphone quality was praised, including calls going smoothly and the mics sounding excellent.
Pros: Instrument separation, USB-C
Cons: Button control usability, Maximum volume clarity
Call or voice capture quality is strong, with the microphone described as loud and clear.
Pros: Microphone noise reduction, Spatial audio
Cons: App, Equalizer customization
Call and chat clarity is strong, with one reviewer saying teammates or friends can hear the user clearly.
Pros: Positional audio accuracy, Soundstage width
Cons: Active noise cancellation, Hinge durability
Call microphone quality was a major strength across reviews, with several reports of clear calls in offices, traffic, or windy settings.
Pros: Codec support, Dongle
Cons: Sound leakage, Find My
Call microphone quality is generally strong, with reviewers describing clear calls, good voice pickup, and first-rate call performance.
Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, Transparency mode quality
Cons: aptX, LDAC
Call microphone quality was widely praised as clear, crisp, or flawless, though a few reviewers found it darker or less effective in especially noisy environments.
Pros: Android compatibility, Software/setup simplicity
Cons: Active noise cancellation, Noise isolation (passive)
Call and chat quality is strong overall, with Discord and party-chat users reporting clear, understandable voice capture.
Pros: Weight comfort, Cable quality
Cons: Active noise cancellation, Noise isolation (passive)
Voice quality was usually good for calls and chat, though one review treated it as merely adequate rather than polished.
Pros: Volume output, Audio-video sync accuracy
Cons: Xbox compatibility, Equalizer customization
Call and chat mic quality is strong overall, with reviewers reporting clear voice quality and a mic competitive with top wireless headset microphones.
Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Multipoint connectivity reliability
Cons: Portability/foldability, USB-C
Call quality was usually rated good to excellent, with callers or reviewers noting clear, understandable voice transmission.
Pros: Award recognition, Audio-video sync accuracy
Cons: ANC sound impact on audio, ANC effect on sound signature
Call microphone quality is generally good, with reviewers hearing clear calls and intelligible voice pickup, though not always perfect.
Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, Multi-platform compatibility
Cons: LDAC, Weight comfort
Call microphone quality was one of the product’s most consistent strengths, with reviewers describing clear, understandable, or great call performance.
Pros: Charging, Instrument separation
Cons: Spatial audio, Sidetone adjustment quality
Call microphone quality was generally strong, often described as clear or high quality, though one review found it merely acceptable.
Pros: Immersive audio quality, ANC background noise level
Cons: Replaceable pads/headband, Replaceable earpads
Call and chat mic quality was generally useful and clear, with some reviewers finding it warm and bright enough for calls.
Pros: Spatial audio, Software/setup simplicity
Cons: Xbox compatibility, Sidetone adjustment quality
Call microphone quality was one of the strongest attributes overall, with many reviewers praising clear, natural calls, though a few measured softer or average results.
Pros: Integrated microphone, Frequency response accuracy
Cons: LDAC, Ear tip size options
One reviewer said phone calls during gaming worked well, supporting call usefulness during dual connectivity.
Pros: Spatial audio, Positional audio accuracy
Cons: Carry case quality, Detachable microphone convenience
Call quality was mostly praised as clean, clear, or very good, with caveats around wind, crowded cafés, or heavy processing.
Pros: Clamping force comfort, Battery
Cons: Active noise cancellation, Noise isolation (passive)
Call microphone quality is usually good to excellent, with praise for loud, clear voices, though a few reviewers consider it merely adequate.
Pros: Android compatibility, Bluetooth
Cons: Smudge resistance, Cable quality
Call quality was usually praised, with reviewers hearing loud, clear, understandable voice capture; one found it noisy but usable.
Pros: Ear cup swivel/rotation range, Multi-platform compatibility
Cons: aptX, Water/sweat resistance rating
Call and chat voice quality was generally clear, with reviewers reporting adequate Zoom/call performance and clear detailed mic sound.
Pros: Charging, Weight comfort
Cons: Sound leakage, Cable quality
Call mic quality ranged from mediocre in one audiophile review to excellent in lab and mainstream reviews, with most evidence positive.
Pros: Weight comfort, Charging
Cons: Smudge resistance, Android compatibility
Call quality was mixed but mostly favorable, with strong speech intelligibility in some reviews and weaker, distant mic capture in PCMag.
Pros: Award recognition, Battery
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Touch control responsiveness
Call and mic quality were generally strong, ranging from top-tier to good enough, with occasional unevenness or fuzz.
Pros: Button control usability, Design and Aesthetics
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Included accessories
Call microphone quality is mostly good to excellent, though a few reviewers find it less clear than Apple or Sony.
Pros: Frequency response accuracy, Multipoint connectivity reliability
Cons: LDAC, Wear detection performance
Call microphone quality is a strength overall, with reviewers reporting clear voice pickup and reliable call performance, except in harder windy cases.
Pros: Volume output, Audio-video sync accuracy
Cons: Multipoint connectivity reliability, LDAC
Call quality is generally good to impressive, with clear voice pickup in quiet or moderate conditions but some compression or limits in heavy noise.
Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Sound quality
Cons: Spatial audio, Software/setup simplicity
Call quality is usually strong, with clear two-way voice performance, although microphone use through certain modes or dongles can hurt audio behavior.
Pros: Instrument separation, Charging
Cons: Xbox compatibility, Water/sweat resistance rating
Microphone voice quality is usually praised as clear, intelligible, and strong for the price, with a few caveats around passable or overly sensitive performance.
Pros: Earpad replacement ease, Weight comfort
Cons: Sidetone adjustment quality, USB-C
Call quality is considered good to very good, with voices remaining clear in typical environments, though not always as noise-free as top call-focused rivals.
Pros: ANC effect on sound signature, Multi-platform compatibility
Cons: LE Audio readiness, Auracast support
Call and chat microphone quality was often clear enough for Discord, Zoom, voice calls, or streaming in a pinch, but a few reviews found it merely serviceable.
Pros: Cable quality, Hinge durability
Cons: aptX, Active noise cancellation
Call and meeting use was viewed positively, with reviewers saying the mic was reliable for work calls and better than earbuds.
Pros: Weight comfort, Comfort during long use
Cons: Xbox compatibility, Smudge resistance
Microphone quality itself is good in quiet conditions, even if background noise filtering is less strong.
Pros: Codec support, aptX
Cons: LDAC, Water/sweat resistance rating
Call quality ranged from acceptable to excellent, with some reviewers praising clarity and others finding the voice quality merely decent or processed.
Pros: Volume output, Active noise cancellation
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, USB-C
Call and chat microphone quality was usually understandable or clear, though some reviewers reported low levels or inconsistent loudness.
Pros: Multi-platform compatibility, Dongle
Cons: Replaceable earpads, Preset EQ profile quality
Call quality was usually acceptable to good in quiet conditions, with some strong praise, but several reviewers found it only average outside controlled environments.
Pros: Battery, Software/setup simplicity
Cons: Sensors, Voice assistant integration
Call microphone quality ranges from usable to excellent, with one reviewer reporting exceptionally clear call sound and others noting some tinniness.
Pros: Charging, Portability/foldability
Cons: aptX, LDAC
Call microphone quality was generally serviceable to strong, with reviewers praising clarity in some conditions while noting wired mics or premium call setups still do better.
Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Headband adjustability
Cons: Cable quality, Smart Pause performance
Call microphone quality is usually good enough to excellent, but not every reviewer finds it full-bodied or exceptional.
Pros: Award recognition, ANC sound impact on audio
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, LE Audio readiness
Call and chat voice quality is usable to good, with one reviewer praising natural Discord voice and another saying legibility remains fine despite recording limits.
Pros: Charging, Spatial audio
Cons: Hinge durability, Smudge resistance
Call quality was generally usable to good, with several reviewers reporting clear voices, though others heard compression, artificial tone, or obvious earbud processing.
Pros: Design and Aesthetics, Software/setup simplicity
Cons: Voice assistant integration, Spatial audio
Call microphone quality is mixed: some reviewers call it exceptional or much improved, while others say it is merely fine or still affected by noise.
Pros: Active noise cancellation, Volume output
Cons: Preset EQ profile quality, Equalizer customization
Call microphone quality was mostly positive, but results ranged from excellent calls to one strongly negative lab-style experience.
Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, Smudge resistance
Cons: Multipoint connectivity reliability, Equalizer customization
Call and chat voice quality was generally clear enough, though a few reviewers mentioned flat tone or low gain concerns.
Pros: Hinge durability, Wireless latency
Cons: Preset EQ profile quality, Xbox compatibility
Call microphone quality was inconsistent but often positive, ranging from average or weak in cars/noise to excellent in several reviews.
Pros: Battery, ANC sound impact on audio
Cons: 3.5mm analog input availability, Treble clarity