Here are some extra tips that I haven't covered in the video. For replacing the headband on Marshall Major 4 and Major 5, I recommend removing the left earcup. It's safer because you disconnect the wires from the battery, and it's easier in terms of soldering. For Major 3, removing the right earcup is easier for soldering but poses the risk of shortening the wires coming from the battery. So make sure the red wire is insulated and doesn't touch any other wires. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
hello, i have MARSHALL MAJOR 4 and i dont want to change the battery I just want to change the headband. is it possible to change the headband without doing anything to the inner part of the battery?
By "Make sure the red wire is isolated " on the marshall 3, do you mean that the whole red wire should be separated from the other wires, like by using tape? Or do you mean when I solder it back I should separate it more from the rest of the wires?
@raseli4066 Apply tape to the exposed part of the desoldered red battery wire. Otherwise, there’s a risk it could touch the black or yellow wire, and you definitely don’t want to find out what might happen.
Thank you for the proffesional quality of the video and the technical specifics. Most people dont know what polarity evеn means. You should have seen the only other video on youtube for changing the headband. What a disaster. I was dissapointed and then found yours. Hope never dies. Imma sub.
@ukulelerockk As shown in the video, the battery is soldered to a small PCB. Batteries with connectors are only available for Major 4 and 5 models. If you're unable to solder a new battery in place, you can simply cut the wires from the old battery midway and then attach the new battery to the existing wires. Be sure to properly insulate the connections using electrical tape or scotch tape.
I have a question!!! Can you build a stereo harness for a car that will just let you plug the phone or iPad in and cradle the device to charge and play music directly to speakers by usb.. yeah just a usb port to plug your phone or iPad into instead of standard stereos.. simple bare bones
This cable will help you: alii.pub/70454n It can transmit audio to your car audio system and charge your phone at the same time. All you need to do is simply connect the cable to your phone and enjoy your music.
Inside the headband, there's a metal wire for added stiffness. It might be bent out of shape, which could explain why your headphones aren't holding well. You'll need to remove the headband, carefully adjust or re-bend the wire, and that should help the headphones fit more securely again.
They are all interchangeable since Major 4. The amazon Link is actually how Major 5 earpads look like. Major 4 has slightly different design but anyways they are all compatible and look almost the same.
Not the best design... so many tiny cables running thru headband look like planned obsolescence. Hiding battery in the right ear would eliminate 3 unnecessary cables
Here are some extra tips that I haven't covered in the video. For replacing the headband on Marshall Major 4 and Major 5, I recommend removing the left earcup. It's safer because you disconnect the wires from the battery, and it's easier in terms of soldering. For Major 3, removing the right earcup is easier for soldering but poses the risk of shortening the wires coming from the battery. So make sure the red wire is insulated and doesn't touch any other wires. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
hello, i have MARSHALL MAJOR 4 and i dont want to change the battery I just want to change the headband. is it possible to change the headband without doing anything to the inner part of the battery?
@wildyriftian You still have to desolder several wires from the PCB next to the battery. Otherwise, it's impossible to replace the headband.
By "Make sure the red wire is isolated " on the marshall 3, do you mean that the whole red wire should be separated from the other wires, like by using tape? Or do you mean when I solder it back I should separate it more from the rest of the wires?
@raseli4066 Apply tape to the exposed part of the desoldered red battery wire. Otherwise, there’s a risk it could touch the black or yellow wire, and you definitely don’t want to find out what might happen.
@@ElectronicsComputers oh I understand!! Thank you!
Thank you for the proffesional quality of the video and the technical specifics. Most people dont know what polarity evеn means. You should have seen the only other video on youtube for changing the headband. What a disaster. I was dissapointed and then found yours. Hope never dies. Imma sub.
Thank you for the comment and your support.
Thank you very much. I watched many videos, but only yours helped.
Thank you for the comment! I'm glad I could help you.
This video is very helpful, thank you!
You're very welcome!
Hi - so is the battery soldered in in the Major 3 headphones ? Or can I change the battery without doing any soldering?
@ukulelerockk As shown in the video, the battery is soldered to a small PCB. Batteries with connectors are only available for Major 4 and 5 models. If you're unable to solder a new battery in place, you can simply cut the wires from the old battery midway and then attach the new battery to the existing wires. Be sure to properly insulate the connections using electrical tape or scotch tape.
@@ElectronicsComputers Thanks a lot for the advice and quick response! Appreciate it
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How hot did you guys solder? I used about 350 degrees Celsius. But nothing melted.
@jakal13 Well, in my soldering iron 350C setting works, but it doesn't reflect the real tip temperature. So, just set it higher to 400C.
I have a question!!!
Can you build a stereo harness for a car that will just let you plug the phone or iPad in and cradle the device to charge and play music directly to speakers by usb.. yeah just a usb port to plug your phone or iPad into instead of standard stereos.. simple bare bones
This cable will help you: alii.pub/70454n It can transmit audio to your car audio system and charge your phone at the same time. All you need to do is simply connect the cable to your phone and enjoy your music.
Fantastic video
Thank you for the comment!
Are there headband replacing steps the same for a wired Major 3?
@@since2103 All steps are absolutely the same.
My major 4s are not as tight as they used to, sometimes they fall from my head while working out, what can i do?
Inside the headband, there's a metal wire for added stiffness. It might be bent out of shape, which could explain why your headphones aren't holding well. You'll need to remove the headband, carefully adjust or re-bend the wire, and that should help the headphones fit more securely again.
@@ElectronicsComputers cant i just bend it to cause to change its form
I need major 5 earpads, but the link only show major4, are the earpads same?
They are all interchangeable since Major 4. The amazon Link is actually how Major 5 earpads look like. Major 4 has slightly different design but anyways they are all compatible and look almost the same.
Love your vids!!
Thank you for the comment and your support!
Thank you
Happy to help!
I cant remove the battery from the marshall headphone, it seems glued stuck
If you only need to replace the headband, there's no need to touch the battery at all.
do you really need to unsolder the cable just to get the headband off? :(
No, if your goal to take the headband off, you can just cut it out with your scissors or knife without even disassembling your headphones.
what if i have the same exact headband replacement thou, since it doesnt open up easily
Can u give the link for the headband zipper please
All the links in the description. Universal headband: alii.pub/6yerkq
Nice work.
Thank you!
Not the best design... so many tiny cables running thru headband look like planned obsolescence.
Hiding battery in the right ear would eliminate 3 unnecessary cables
Or even beter:.. move JOYSTICK to right ear, FIVE tiny friggin cables!
@@BSOE3058 But at least they moved the joystick to the side with the main board on the Major 4 and 5, as you can see in the video.
@@ElectronicsComputers I'm kinda dreading swapping headband in my uncle's Major 3
@BSOE3058 me too...