Marshall has launched a second wave of its Jimi Hendrix anniversary collection, featuring portable headphones and a Bluetooth speaker with a custom design.
Key facts
- •The collection commemorates 60 years of the relationship between Jimi Hendrix and Marshall amplifiers.
- •The products feature a purple and black swirling design inspired by the song "Purple Haze."
- •Audio cues on the devices play snippets of Jimi Hendrix songs.
- •Janie Hendrix, the musician's sister, collaborated with the brand on the design.
- •Marshall has also released collaborations with the Sex Pistols and Billie Joe Armstrong this year.
Marshall is releasing the second part of its anniversary collaboration with Jimi Hendrix, marking 60 years since the musician first used a Marshall amplifier. This new collection focuses on portable audio, featuring the Major V on-ear headphones and the Emberton III Bluetooth speaker, both styled with a "Purple Haze" theme.
By the numbers
Design and Features
The Major V headphones feature a purple and black swirling pattern on the inner headband and earcups, complemented by faux-leather accents. The Emberton III speaker incorporates the same swirling design on its grille and body, along with a silver-tone "all-seeing eye" motif on the playback button. Additionally, the devices include audio cues featuring snippets of Hendrix songs.
Pricing and Availability
The on-ear headphones are priced at $180, and the Bluetooth speaker is available for $160. Both items are currently available on the Marshall website, with a broader release at select retailers scheduled for September 9. A portable studio amplifier is also set to join the collection on that date.
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