Marshall Reveals New Milton On-Ear Headphones With 80-Hour Playtime

InnovationConsumer TechMarshall Reveals New Milton On-Ear Headphones With 80-Hour PlaytimeByMark Sparrow,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs.Follow AuthorMay 19, 2026, 08:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.The new Marshall Milton A.N.C. sits between the brand's Major V and Monitor III A.N.C. headphones. HAL-TIt’s been a while since Marshall announced a new pair of headphones. The classic British audio brand built its reputation making guitar amplifiers for some of the biggest names in rock music. The Marshall Group also makes speakers, earbuds and headphones alongside its amplifiers. Headquartered in Stockholm, the Marshall Group is ultimately owned by the China-based private equity firm HongShan Capital Group, formerly known as Sequoia China. HongShan acquired a majority stake in the business, valued at around $1.16 billion, in a deal with several investment firms, including Altor Telia Company and Zenith VC. Despite this, the family of the brand’s founder, Jim Marshall, retains a minority holding thought to be around 20%. Today, Marshall has announced the launch of the Milton A.N.C., a new pair of wireless headphones that offer portability and an extended battery life. With up to 50 hours of playtime using the adaptive noise cancellation feature turned on and up to 80 hours with it turned off, the Milton A.N.C. headphones can last the course of a weekly commute with a single battery charge.The tonal profile of the Milton A.N.C. (centre) sits between the energy and immediacy of the Marshall Major V (left) and the refinement of Marshall’s Monitor III A.N.C. (right).MARSHALL Foldable On-Ear DesignDesigned for maximum portability, the Milton A.N.C. have a foldable design that keeps the headphones’ shape even when they are packed into a work bag while m...