# Amplifying Rock Headphones Marshall Massive Major Pumps up the Volume for Heavy Listening By Matt Ho | Published 2011-06-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-massive-major References: [snobtop](http://www.snobtop.com/2011/06/marshall-headphones-the-major-2011/) & [marshallheadphones](http://www.marshallheadphones.com/product/major) It's no secret that [Marshall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-1) has entered into the headphone business. Having two models out already, meet the latest edition to the family: the Marshall Massive Major. With the Marshall Massive Major, the company has gone for the ear muff style. Those who already own a Marshall product will be happy to see that the headband uses the exact same vinyl material that makes up the amp. Specs-wise, the frequency response is at 20-20kHz, 15mW rate input power with a maximum of 20mW. These are cellphone compatible if you're the type who uses a smartphone as the primary MP3 player. Another useful feature is that the Massive Major can be [folded for easy storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-heston) when you're not using them. Marshall's has had a solid reputation over the years as one of the most dominant [guitar amp manufacturers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-bromley-750). It'll be exciting to see how they'll evolve in the headphones department. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vinyl-inspired Headphones:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create vinyl-inspired headphones that appeal to music enthusiasts and collectors. - **Foldable Headphones:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop foldable headphones for easy storage and portability. - **Guitar Amp Manufacturers in Headphone Business:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore opportunities for guitar amp manufacturers to enter the headphone market and leverage their brand reputation. ### Where This Applies - **Audio Equipment Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Audio equipment manufacturers can expand their product line to include vinyl-inspired headphones and foldable headphones. - **Music Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Music merchandise companies can collaborate with headphone manufacturers to create vinyl-inspired headphones featuring popular bands and artists. - **Consumer Electronics Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Consumer electronics retailers can partner with guitar amp manufacturers to introduce their headphone products to a broader audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Modern Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-1.md) - [Textural Bass-Heavy Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-motif-ii-anc-earbuds.md) - [Sustainable Low-Impact Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-marley-1.md) - [Brand-Honoring ANC Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-diamond-jubilee-edition-motif-earbuds.md) - [High-End Vintage-Inspired Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/master-dynamic-mh40-v2.md) - [Optimized Heavy Metal Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavys-headphones.md) - [Massive Party Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bromley-750.md) - [Guitar Amp-Inspired Party Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-bromley-750.md) - [Premium Wireless Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emberton-iii.md)