Sony 1000XM3 Vs Bose NC 700 Vs Marshall Monitor 2 ANC

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Over all I think the new Marshall Monitor 2 ANC’s are a great pair of headphones… but I specifically think they’re a great option for daily commuters if you can even leave the house that is. But today we’re going to see how the Monitor 2’s stack up against the Sony 1000XM3’s and the Bose NC 700’s.


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[SevenSinsChoppers]

I listened to the Sony & Marshall & the Marshall had better all around audio definition. The Marshall has a more analog warm tone and the Sony was more digital sharp to my ear. The build quality on the Marshall is unmatched. The Marshall’s also will hug a smaller head shape and won’t flip off your head and they are less costly. Marshall is more comfortable to me as well as the Sony’s feel too big. Marshall Wins.

[InimicusSolitus]

As for the quick listen feature on headphones - in my experience the person you are talking to thinks you still can't hear then, and it makes the conversation kinda awkward. I have the Sony WH-1000XM3, and it's just more polite to remove the headphones so people can tell they have your full attention. As an alternative I also have the Sony WF-1000XM3 ear buds, which I use at work with ambient sound on, and people have no issue talking to me even with the buds in, because they feel you can hear them.
I am very happy with both XM3 headphones and buds. The single connection over blutooth really isn't an issue for me as I only use the buds with my phone, and the over ear for my PC at my desk. Both are very comfortable to wear for long periods of time. Highly recommended.

[MM-twpu]

1000xm3 all day everyday. Even thought they don’t feel luxurious due to the light plastic and no metal construction, they are extremely light weight and super comfortable with little clamping force. You will fall a sleep in these and sometimes forget you are wearing oversized things on your head walking around the house. I don’t care about eye catching metal build quality. If Sony did that they would be heavier and lot less comfortable on a long plane ride. The xm3 are more comfortable than xm2 who had little better build quality I would say. But as long as they can take a beating and won’t break (they won’t) even after long abuse and sleeping on the ear-cups of the couch.

Sound quality is good and can be adjusted to your taste. I tried these and the 700 at bestbuy for hrs and I could not justify paying $50 more for the 700. No much difference in sound when the Sonys are adjusted to the genre you are listening to. If listening to hip hop or R&B Sony can ball there with bass to rival beats studio 3 but sounds noticeable better and more balancing overall while still rattling your head with bass. ANC was a significant enough win for the Sony over the 700 inside bestbuy and the headband design as it turned out is better for my use since I like to lay on the side of my head with the band/ear cup absorbing pressure/weight. The fact that it conforms and sticks to your skull makes it better if lying down with these than the 700.

[ev]

I guess Marshall chose not to provide hardshell because of the build quality of the headphones and to maintain its compactness when traveling.

[kj]

I got the XM3s recently now that they are much cheaper with XM4s out. I gotta say, as a fellow bighead, they make me feel a bit like a teletubby. But I love everything else about it though. The slim profile of the Marshalls are enticing me now so I may just buy them and give it a go. Marshall suits my music tastes (rock, metal etc.) but I also like feeling some amount of bass. Why is this so hard?

[jhovadroc]

wow, I got to say, you really did an excellent job covering basicS, to few advanced features. this really helped me decide cause you were able to show hands-on use, so i don't have to guess. THAAANK YOU MEN👏👍👍👍

[techtt]

For the rattle my head fans, put the sony in Club mode, go to EQ, turn on bass to +8 and up the high just a touch. You'll go deaf.

[techtt]

The problem with the bose is the poor Bluetooth codes support, SBC on android and AAC on Apple is just not good enough for serious listening. I get that Soundcloud is fine but even than I can notice it. This also is the issue with the Sony, when you want to use the app features like the EQ, it kicks them back to SBC. Also the Bose midrange is weird.

[mariusbeliciu]

Can you please compare the Marshall monitor with momentum 3 please? 🙏

[JamaicanDwaine]

Excellent review. I wished you had made some mention about which earphones block out wind noise the best though.

[itsallaboutme]

Sennheiser momentum 3 also deserve the list....

[akshaychandran]

Underrated review guy u should start reviewing all things broo

[xentiment]

Are you planing on reviewing H.ear On 3s? It would be nice to know.

[nich]

Hi, Thanks for the reviews. Are the Marshall earphones made with real leather? How do they compare with the B&W PX7 for comfort and sound? Thx

[sempairs]

what better? xm3 or marshall ANC? for better music quality

[exhesham]

The touch buttons of the Sony MX3 is a nightmare! I prefer physical buttons like the marshall's

[erencelik]

Sound quality is the most important thing for me. Bose is too expensive. I'm gonna buy Marshall monitor ANC or akg nc700 m2. Which one should I prefer?

[chezflora]

Great and thorough review, thank you!

[Jt]

So, I think it's safe to assume that you like the Sony xm3 more then any other headphone. I feel the same.

[ezrapardede]

Any reason for the lack of interaction between you and the fans? I rarely seeing you replying or responding to your viewers on the comment section