Travel in High-Fidelity
Bathys wireless headphones incorporate Bluetooth® 5.1 and Active Noise Cancellation technologies. With two noise cancellation modes – a "Silent" mode optimised for travel with high ambient noise, and a "Soft" mode that promotes concentration – this technology offers perfect sound insulation. A “Transparency” mode is also available to connect the user with sounds from the surrounding environment if necessary.
Made in France in the Focal workshops, the patented aluminium/magnesium “M”-dome speaker drivers deliver detailed, dynamic pure high-fidelity sound. In addition, the integrated USB-DAC mode offers a resolution of up to 24 bits and 192 kHz, ensuring unrivalled sound quality for portable headphones.
Bathys design cues are inherited from Focal's open- and closed-back headphones. They stand out with their high-end materials, two elegant finishes – Black Silver and Dune –supportive fit and sophisticated details like the backlit flame that can be activated, located in the centre of the earcup. In terms of battery life, these portable headphones offer over 30 hours of use in Bluetooth® mode and active noise cancellation. They are the perfect travel companion in all your travels, whether by land or air.
Bathys offers two noise reduction modes (ANC, Active Noise Cancellation) for total immersion in the music: a “Silent” mode optimised for journeys with high background noise (planes, trains, etc.) and a “Soft” mode to help with focus at home, in the office, etc. In addition, a “Transparency mode” gives you access to the sounds of your surrounding environment when desired or required.
Bathys is fitted with patented aluminium/magnesium “M”-dome speaker drivers, made in France using technologies from the finest Focal headphones. They benefit from the brand's full range of expertise in sound, delivering high-fidelity, transparent and dynamic sound reproduction.
Compatible with SBC, AAC, Apt-X™ and Apt-X™ Adaptive codecs, Bathys offers a wide range of connectivity options: Bluetooth® 5.1, Jack, USB. It offers over 30 hours of use in Bluetooth® and active noise cancellation mode, while just 15 minutes will give you 5 extra listening hours thanks to its fast-charging function.
Mimi Hearing adjusts the headset sound to your hearing. It performs a hearing test to understand your hearing capabilities, then adapts the sound accordingly. This improves listening quality and gives you the best sound experience.
The Bathys design is inherited from Focal's open- and closed-back headphones. It combines high-grade materials – magnesium, real leather, aluminium, etc. – and ensures optimal comfort for all head shapes. The highly aesthetic rounded shapes of the earcup grilles adopt Focal's refined headphone aesthetic codes.
Bathys is available in two elegant finishes: Black Silver, with its timeless shades of black, and Dune, with bright, delicate touches of light beige.
Bathys has been designed to be even more lightweight, compact and supportive.
These ergonomic headphones combine refined materials – such as magnesium on the yokes and real leather on the headband – resulting in outstanding comfort for any head shape. The grilles on the earcups are aesthetically round in shape, whilst the flame – Focal’s symbol – incorporates a white backlight system that can be activated.
Bathys comes with:
Best Build Quality on a pair of ANC headphones + good sound quality and ear customization is fantastic.
ANC is better than the previous Jabra I used.
Very happy!
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It has only been a few days since I got them...but they are fantastic in every way. Had a little problem at the beginning trying to connect the Bluetooth but that is over and done. Hope they don't change over time .
Amazing sound and build quality!
Just received so will have to edit after some time but so far, amazing
best HP I"ve ever used, Got Bose Ultimate just recently bought them but Dune Bathys are far more robust build wise plus the sound is ultimately making me overexcited and happy like never before. Now my comute as well as travel will be a pure bliss and pleasure to "on-mind" for a while ... so far so good so all in all I love them to the bit!
One word: awesome!
Just bought it, but already sounds great. Best BT headset I have so far listened to.
They are amazing! Best headphones I have ever owned. Extremely happy.
It's truly amazing and boasts perfect sound quality.
Great sound and is even better when you connect usb-c and use Tidal MUSIC SERVICE. WOW!
Impressed by the sound quality! Connecting the drivers to my laptop via aptX Bluetooth was a delight. The noise cancellation is effective and doesn't cause listening fatigue. My only criticisms:
Walking: When on the move, you can hear your footsteps like a heartbeat, likely due to the headphones shaking slightly. This isn't ideal for walking environments.
iPhone Compatibility: I wish Focal offered Lightning-to-USB-C cables compatible with iPhones and a Bluetooth 5.2 Lightning adapter supporting the aptX codec. Without these, iPhone users miss out on the headphones' full potential. Currently, I'm forced to experiment with various adapters to find a workable solution.
Again the sound quality is 5 stars but it loses one star for the stability on the walk and iPhone compatibility.
Incredible product. I feel like listening to my favourite songs for the first time.
GREAT AUDIO
Excellent product
Stunning sound quality and detail that I can listen to for hours without fatigue. Female vocals are perfection. I want to listen to all of my favorite artists/albums all over again. The Bathys are wonderful travel companions, with more than ample noise reduction. I am thrilled with these headphones.
Excellent
Aging sound and comfy
Stunning sound! I am absolutely blown away. Comfort is high as well.
Thank you, Focal!
High almost audiophile quality headphone.
Beautiful build & sound quality!
Exquisite headphones
Amazing first impression, excellent sound quality.
Amazing clear sound. Exceptional cans
Best BT-Headphones I've heard so far
SO LOVELY SOUND♡
Sounds great so far…day one.
Good headphone with reasonable price
The best headphones I ever heard
These headphones have been an amazing addition to my collection. They work flawlessly with the new iPhone 15 Pro Max and with USB-C I can unlock even better quality sound using the built-in DAC mode. Excited to continue using them.
Absolutely blown away by these headphones! The sound quality is phenomenal - crystal clear highs, rich mids, and deep, powerful bass. The level of detail in the audio is astounding, bringing a whole new life to my music. They are incredibly comfortable too, with soft padding that lets me listen for hours without any discomfort. Plus, the build quality is top-notch, sturdy yet lightweight, perfect for everyday use. These headphones are a game-changer for any music enthusiast or audiophile. A+++ for an exceptional listening experience!
So far they’re great! Videos were easy and fast .
Absolutely the very greatest sounding wireless headphones I've ever tried. The build quality is outstanding! The noise canceling is top-notch. I will never go back to any other headphone after this. Turn on noise cancellation and put on a Radiohead album it will change your life
In love
The sound is astonishing.
Superior Quality and High Quality Sound.
Stable Bluetooth Connect.
Appreciate the personal sound correction
Good sound, good looking.
A bit heavy for a long walk
A bit discomfort with my glasses on.
The best..
Great sound but its has a bad balance on fírmware 1.5.7 left is approx 3 db lower than the right
Skip rent, buy these. Quote from LMG, but honestly couldn't agree more as an admature audiophile.
Just purchased, trying out new possibilities by exploring the greatness of Focal Barthys.
So far….
1. Great immersive sound
2. Good loudness & clarity
3. Clear ANC, may need a bit of improvement
4. Clean phone call voices
5. Still missing on Space Sound feel, perhaps need software upgrade & further improvements
6. More to test…
Great product
Excellent Quality, Superior Sound
Excellent and good looking product
Just Amazing. Better than Mark Levinson.
These headphones are as beautiful as their sound. Solid build quality and comfort prepares you for the experience of music listening like no other.
These headphones are the benchmark for this price range that other companies have to meet. It was an enjoyable experience to compare other greatly respected manufacturers to Focal. It didn't take much convincing that I was going to own a pair of Focal Bathys.
Awesome sounding wireless headphones! Music has never sounded better! Glad I picked up a pair.
Great heaphones
I use these almost daily for work and I am constantly amazed with their sound signature. The noise cancellation is not the absolute best but the sound coming out of these things more than makes up for that. The battery life is fantastic I get at least two full days of listening. Charging is quick and easy due to the fact that they are usb-c. I believe with updates to the noise cancellation these can be untouchable.
Very impressed for a BT headset, but the volume jumps are too big; One volume step is too quiet and the next is already too loud.
Surely something that can be fixed with a firmware update.
The best ANC wireless headphone so far
Awesome
Great Product
Beautifully designed and constructed heaphones.
Sound quality is excellent.
Very crystal and sweet sound that I never heated before! Silky high, warm and touching mid, punchy low! The apps is so special and easy to use with very good hearing testing features.
Incredible sound, outperforms any headphone or earphone I have used.
wonderful product..Great music experience
Bathys has the best features by far. The best among the best•
Great design. Great comfort and wonderful sound quality
Fantastic sound quality over Bluetooth, no dropouts and excellent range with my iPhone 15. The built in DAC is a bonus, there's a noticeable difference with hi-res lossless files, but you do loose the nice app (EQ) functionality when wired...ANC still works though. Speaking of ANC, it's good but other brands are better, the sound quality is the focus here. Fit is also excellent for my head, I can wear them for extended periods when working (4hrs) with no fatigue. Lasty, battery life is excellent and they are very stylish!!
I just received my Focal Bathys and I'm already impressed. I have a pair of the Sony XM4s & XM5s along with Bose QC 35s which are all very good, but these Bathys are better when listening thru bluetooth. And when I listen via the DAC wired connection, wow! I'm looking forward to hearing them after burning them in.
Compared to my Sony XM4's
Bathys offers better sound, better build, but heavier by 100g, thicker, less ergonomic w controls, draws too much attention.
Super product!! Thanks !!
Simply amazing sound! The best I've heard from the likes of Sony XM5, Bose QC Ultra, AirPods Max, Sennheiser Momentum 4, and Bowers & Wilkins PX8. If you want detail and clarity with solid bass, then this is the one to get. If you need something with more exciting sound, then the PX8, Momentum 4, or the QC Ultra would be it.
The ANC could be better as it doesn't compete with the likes of Bose, Apple, and Sony but good enough for daily use. For plane use, I would go with the other brands aforementioned above if you want almost complete silence.
The only other annoying thing is that the volume stepping is coarse which makes it hard to dial down to the ideal volume. Certain volume steps either gets too quiet or too loud. Perhaps this can be fixed with a firmware update that could provide a finer volume adjustment like the AirPods Max does.
If you're after pure sound quality, get this. It's simply the best amongst Bluetooth ANC headphones.
The HiFi clarity is amazing for a Bluetooth enabled headphone. The size of the sound space is fantastic.
They really deserve 5 stars at this time. I have one weakness for them however... It is the ANC (Auto Noise Cancelling) they don't perform in a way to match the sound quality and clarity. I really hope that Focal can correct it with a software update. I traded up from Bowers and Wilkins S7 to these. The NC by B&W is steps above Focal. Focal here is my plead, please use B&W or Bose for NC bench mark.
I am happy and would be thrilled to be part of the testing group.
Excellent!
Superb headphones. Switched over from M&D M65 and couldn't be happier.
Bang for your buck, made with quality, precision and passion, definitely on a pedestal on its own, nothing else comes close for a travelling wireless headphone.
Next level sound. Built in DAC. Excellent sound details with great clarity. Focal Naim apps works well with android phone. ANC enough for my need. Excellent built quality and Made in France.
Best headphones I ever had. Amazing
Good and very detailed heaphone.
Best Wireless Headphones I've Ever Tried
Finally! These headphones are topnotch.
So far very impressed with these headphones. Quality of music via bluetooth is outstanding.
Fantastic, transparent sound with excellent ANC!
From my point of view, best in class Bluetooth headphones so far!
I’ve tried a few different headsets like the B&O Beoplay HX and H95, ML №5909 and others. Bathys beats them all. Simply the best Bluetooth headphones so far. Using the built-in DAC mode elevated my experience even higher (connected via USB-C to my Macbook). Right now, I’m really considering getting a Hi-Res music player to see, where that can get me
The sound quality is simply superb. As a previous owner of Bose and Sony I can safely say that the Bathys are in a whole other level, far superior. Premium.
Some minor things are not as premium as expected like the case, which feels simple. The app could also be improved and I hope the EQ gets updated with more bands.
Overall, this is an amazing experience.
Some of the best sounding headphones I own period
Great details, quality construction. Focal Fan
Good sound but bad noise cancelling and leakage.
Super Impressed with this product.
Amazing headphones! The quality of the set is remarkably impressive. Crisp sound, amplifies every tone and note. They are also very comfortable for long periods of wearing.
I've used Sony, bose and Apple and none can hold a candle to the bathys.
I'm really impressed at the genuine overall quality. I have no complaints.
Well done focal
The best Bluetooth headphone I have sounded to date!
Perfect
Very comfortable headphones. Sound is AMAZING! Quality surpasses Sony & Bose headphones.
Excellent product. Superb sound, elegant design.
Great headset!
Miles better than my previous ANC headphones, the Focal Bathys is not just my favorite Bluetooth headphones—they are the best closed back headphones I own!
These headphones are wonderful, they sound and look fantastic.They are comfortable and really are worth the price tag.
You won’t be disappointed.
best bluetooth headphone ever.
Best sounding headphones I’ve ever had
These are the best sounding Bluetooth over head headphones I have ever heard....... Bose killers....... Well worth the investment.
Looking for to even better sound when they are run in......... Keep up the good work focal
I love it! The best headphones I've ever owned. Not the first french headphones Ive owned, though. I used to own Parrot's Zik 1 & 2, but these are sooo much better. Everyone touts Sony's ANC tech, but ANC isnt everything, and Focal proves it. The ANC is comparable to Sony's but the rest is much better, the sound, the feel, the acoustic technology. Additionally, Focal Bathys is the best choice among the high-end wireless hi-fi especially over the likes Bowers & Wilkins which may look good but has poor quality electronics that don't last long. The quality finish & components gives Focal the edge there.
These Bluetooth cans from Focal are just FANTASTIC!!! This is the future of portable audio, since they offer the opportunity to connect both wirelessly and wired without any change in the sound signature, except that derives from a lower level source. That was a very smart decision. This means that if you enjoy your music through Bluetooth you will be AMAZED by the way these cans handle the wired DAC mode.
Kudos to Focal!!
Absolutely superb natural sound. After listening to them in store I’d decided after just 10 seconds that I had to have a pair. I have yet to listen to them through my mojo dac and can’t believe that the sound will be improved still further.
Excellent Headphones.
Better than Sony or Bose.
Don't want to search anymore.
Great ANC, sound and battery life.
Fully Recommend.
Very pleased.
Extremely soft and delivering very much detailed sound
Exceptional Headphones! Dac mode is a game changer.
Amazing audio experience. Great quality!!
wonderful.
I am extremely pleased with the purchase . Very good sounding headphone
Bathys: Total Immersion In Music. Magic!
Excellent sound, function, and aesthetics.
good and nice product
Good
Awesome!
Lovely sound experience, battery, and the cushions are comfortable.
The comfort is taken away by the fact that the headphones are on the heavier side. Though I can deal with this, some may not find them wearable for a long time.
The only thing that sadly detracts from the sound is this plastic creaking sound with jaw movements. I have yet to reach out to Focal for this, but it probably is one of the larger issues that is taking it away from that perfect 5 star.
The side emblems that light up are a unique finish and hopefully an eternal feature of future Bluetooth Hi-Fi models.
Overall an aural experience with a distinguishing appearance to become a standard for features, sounds and your own productions. I myself cannot wait to work with the Focal Bathys.
Amazing. These sound like you're swimming in sound. It's so immersive and dynamic that I worry about wearing them outside for fear of not being able to tell what sound is coming from outside or the headphone. Very impressive.
All around great product! Excellent build quality, wonderful aesthetics and comfort, plus a brilliant sound stage!
Overall I am happy with the performance of these. But not happy with the plasticy materials used in to control volumes and all.
Sound quality is on par with high fidelity. Noise cancellation and transparency mode is also well.
The quality of the product and the delivery of the sound is marvelous. The craftsmanship is exquisite, and it looks distinctive. If I have a concern, it is only that the warranty is dealer specific rather than an international one.
Awesome headphones highly recommend
Sound quality, separation and staging are outstanding for a BT5.1 headphone. On calls via iPhone 13 Pro Max, I'm getting intermittent tom-tom (drum type) noises during the call - is there an answer to this, am I missing something?
I upgraded from Bose Quiet Comforts and these sounded better right out of the box. Still breaking them in but very happy overall. The cables included are good, but some folks will need the USB type C to type A adapter.
Positives: sound, battery, and comfort.
Negatives: none yet
Great sound quality with great detail.
smooth, soft base, no sibilance. wow.
Good sound.
Mic - could be better (it is low in volume and not that good for the price).
ANC - it reduces ambient noises, but could be stronger.
Best sounding multipurpose Hi-Fi headphones I've ever heard. I would recommend these to any discerning listener that is looking for a pair of wireless headphones with all of the ability of a high quality wired pair.
Beautiful sound, great product
These are a game changer. For the last couple of years I’ve been using Audio Technica’s ATH-WP900, an absolutely brilliant pair of headphones - rich, v-shaped and musical as heck. But, the times I’d been using them most was while travelling - convinced wired headphones were essential for hifi sound, I didn’t even consider Bluetooth. And as anyone in this situation knows, a non ANC headset simply gets destroyed by trains and planes. So, after watching many reviews of the Bathys I took the plunge and wow - just wow! Hands down, these wireless headphones leave the WP900s in the dirt. The Focals separate sounds, instruments, details - for the first time I truly understand what folk are talking about when they say headphones are articulate and detailed. But they also deliver on bass; rich and fun. Testing them side by side on the same track, the AT’s sounded flat - great, but flat. The Bathys lifts the music to a fantastic new level. Love ‘em.
Superb quality, comfort and performance on the go.
Only had the Bathys for 24hrs but they are the best money I have spent in a long time. The sound is sublime and with the app easy to change the setup, very happy with Focal.
They look great, they feel great, and most importantly, they sound great!
Amazing sound. Love them but my volume up button stopped working so that really sucks.
great sound, absolutely amazing. tested in Prague at Salon Denon
I use the google translator as to my regret Focal does not provide for the Italian language. The Bathys are really good headphones. Impeccably made and with really great audio, especially when used in dac mode. I would have preferred that they supported the LDAC codec.
Very solid built, good craftmanship. The sound is very full and with good dynamics. Comfortable to wear for hours. A joy to own this piece.
Pr good
i bought it so it means that I was mighty impressed. Never believed that such a soundscape was possible with bluetooth. I already own other (wired) headphones from Meze and Hifiman but this time I wanted to go wireless without giving in on the quality playback. The Bathys was defenitely the one to go for.
I need to inform you that at the moment I am struggling with the inboard DAC of the Bathys. I try to listen with the USB-C cable with the DAC mode on. I read some reviews and the say you can expect a even better musical presentation by usining the headphone's DAC . Now when I open Tidal on my smartphone (or tablet) I am asked to pass the premission to give access to the Focal Bathys. When I allow this I will hear no music at all. When I deny it i can hear music from the bathys but I cannot control the volume via the Bathys and there is a lot of digital noice/distortion. So this is a point that is irritating me. Can some one help me, pass me some advice how this issue can be solved ? Many thanks in advance, Rudy from Belgium
Excellent dynamics and definition. ANC works quite well in high noise environs. Converted from long-term B&W (most recent 703s) to Focal (Kanta 2s) and don't regret it one bit. Headphone quality on par with their speaker lines.
My second Focal wireless headphone but this is simply amazing. My first impression was "wow" I felt like I was in a room hearing the music live just amazing clarity. I researched and did some comparisons of what's out there and on the day it was released I tested it out with no intention of buying but ended up buying it with no regret.
I have never owned a high-fi product like Focal but after listening to the Bathy’s headphones at a local high-fi store I was blown away by the clarity of the sound and quality of the materials and workmanship! I chose these headphones over the Bowers and Wilkins PX8 based on the accurate reproduction of the music. These headphones where able to produce a beautiful clarity and I could hear each instrument being used. Bravo Focal!
Audiophiles love a lengthy, in depth description of the sound profile and feel of a pair of headphones. Having bought the Bathys, I suggested my wife - not usually bothered about ‘good sound’ - take a listen. After listening to one of her favourite tracks (Joan Armatrading, Love and Affection) - she simply looked at me and said, ‘It’s like 4K for your ears.’ Enough said.
Excellent sound quality, great build quality and the ANC work flawlessly. You buy these headphones for the sound and portability, you get a good ANC and premium feeling as a bonus. There is a couple of other brands that provide better ANC, but they are miles away from the sound quality that the Bathys delivers.
Simply amazing sound.
I love the option of Bluetooth ANC headphones combined with a built-in DAC 24bit non sound compression wired option. Best headphone purchase I have made. Good job Focal!
AMAZING PRODUCT!!!
The equalizer from the app is very limited and is not non-audiophile friendly
Wow!!! The most impressive sound I have heard from a bluetooth headphone. And then there is the Dac mode, this mode is even better, the sound i very close my Focal Elear driven by RME ADI-2 DAC FS . I love them. Thanks to all You people Of FOCAL.
Absolutely the best wireless HP on the market today!
Super sound
Great headphone with great sound. The only issue I have been having is connecting these headphones with the audio wire on my m1 mac book pro laptop via a MQA DAC. It finds it hard to find the headphone without me positioning and moving the wiring for a few minutes until the laptop picks up the headphone. Should ideally come with a better audio wire than the one supplied.
Bluetooth works perfect with great sound. Hopefully these headphones will partner with MQA for their wireless MQAir codec that can unfold MQA files wirelessly in the headphone.
Very nice build product. Clear high and low sounds. Mobile app is intuitive, but not that useful.
Nice surprise is that is a a very clear headphone for phonically/meetings also. This was not the intention, but seems to work perfectly! Focal should emphasise this more.
ANF works, but limited.
One negative point is the noise when ANF is deactivated. In that case, the headphone generates a lot of noise. This problem makes it mandatory to activate ANF.
Another beautiful device from Focal delivering a fantastic sound
Best Headphones I have ever owned. AMAZING Sound Quality! I LOVE them!
Great sound but I wish you have a stronger ANC and better transparency mode
Great product and really seamless to use. Quality is astounding.
FOCAL BATHYS > B&W PX7 > SONY WH-1000XM5, BOSE NC700
The best sounding headphones I have ever tried, they sound much more expencive than they are. Also very comfortable and good looking!
Short review: Best sounding headphones i have ever heard. Good in the feature department. Quality build. Decent comfort. Not the best of a daily driver bluetooth headphone (taking it outside, traveling, wearing it for multiple hours)
Longer review:
I believe the design is not really a bluetooth headphone design
-Flashy lights
-Eyecatching patterns
-Alcantara headband (which will get dirty very fast, unlike leather)
I believe it needs to be improved a lot in order to be a true bluetooth headphone. The design grew on me, and i really like it, however, when i am going outside, i do prefer something more stealthy (ex: Sony XM5, Airpods MAX etc.)
Build quality is very good, however we do see the plastic ear-cups. I'm not an expert on design so i will not comment too much, but i am looking at the design for Airpods MAX, made completely from aluminium.
They are a bit heavy, but fairly comfy, so nothing to complain there.
ANC almost as good as Sony XM5 (best on the market), transparency it also very good. Laking features like pausing when taken off, and also the app is very bare bones.
EQ is not the best, and it will not allow you to modify the sound signature too much. I am not an EQ guy (99% of the time I'm running the stock EQ) but i like to have options. You can make the B&O H95 sound like completely different headphones if you want to, and that freedom is amazing.
Sound wise, they are literally the best sounding bluetooth headphones that i have ever heard, and i have tested B&O H95, Sony XM4, XM5 and many other popular ones out there. They are the closest sounding to my Hifiman Arya headphones (in terms of a high end, quality sound), which is just amazing. I still don't consider them true HIFI (due to bluetooth limitation), however Focal has managed to take FULL advantage of everything bluetooth can do. The sound is just insane.
Are they worth 810 EUR (the amount i paid for them) ? It really depends. I would say, if you want the best sound and build, than yes, however i am a bit turned off by some of the design choices. For me, personally, i will still use my Sony XM5 when going outside, and keep the Bathys for everything i listen to at home.
Good sound
The Lamborghini of headphones, its looks grew on me after a while.
The sound is second to none, it will make you re-discover all your favorite tunes.
Super product, even if it could be even better in presentation (packaging, cables, finish).
I own also the B&O and B&W equivalent products and the focal is really something special.
Never had a headset that’s sounding like the pair of Focal Bathys. There top notch
Pretty cool overall
Background: I'm not an audiophile, musician, producer, etc. I bought these to replace my Apple AirPods Max headphones after they stopped connecting to any devices via Bluetooth after 1.5 years of use.
After a Genius Bar visit and an hour of phone support, Apple said it would not replace, repair or discount a new purchase, so I tried Focal Bathys.
Review: The Focal Bathys headphones are lighter, more comfortable, and sound better than anything Apple has built. The wired DAC function and two-tiered transparency mode are standout features. Phone calls also sound clear if you need to use these for work.
The music rendering alone makes them worth the price. The sound quality is a step up from Sony or Apple and the difference is obvious -- even over Bluetooth and using the factory eq settings.
I highly recommend giving Bathys a try.
Amazing set of cans I have ever owned. Beautiful sound and authentic representation of all genres of music. Very happy with the purchase. It will be great if the app can be enhanced to show the list of Bluetooth devices connected and also provide a more elaborate EQ settings.
NICE SOUND BUT LOW TO MUCH VOLUME
After using a different brand headphone for years I just go my new Bathys and could tell right away they were amazing, these things are next level, sound fit and quality is top notch
Best bluetooth headphones on the market right now. Period.
The best BT headphones i ever had.
PROS: Amazing sound. Really clear, with enough punch to make rock and vocals sound amazing. Astounding clarity. Great frequency response. Very good noise cancelling. Cool appearance, and flashy lights. They exude quality.
CONS: Comfort is lacking. After an hour, the top of my head hurts a lot, and despite being drawn to the headphones for their amazing sound quality, I'm hesitant to place them on my head, as despite all positions I've tried, the top of the headphone press very hard into my head, which for me is very painful (I do have a fairly large head. iPhone 13 Pro Max - doesn't work with DAC and hard wired cable (very disappointed). No haptic controls. Switches feel cheap.
CONCLUSION : These are the best headphones I've ever owned. But the comfort is practically unbearable to me. I'm going to have to send them back. I've tried the WH-1000XM5 and the PX8, and they're both much more comfortable [especially the PX8] for extended periods of listening (more than 45 minutes).
Out of the box the Bathys sounded amazing! While they don't have a flat curve and not recommended for audio mastering, they are extremely enjoyable to listen to and very comfortable to boot. Listeners with large heads might find the headband to be too tight on the top of their heads. Lastly, I really hope that Focal will add LDAC and/or AptX HD codecs in the near future as AptX Adaptive defaults to AptX as my equipment doesn't have that codec available.
Excellent sound
So far these are the best headphones I’ve ever bought. Have stopped looking for better. Very satisfied with these.
Amazing headphone. By far the best if not one of the best wireless bluetooth headphone currently on the market. Definitely in the top tier. If you are looking for an end game wireless headphone, this is quite a no brainer.
We did a professional review of the Focal Bathys at Future Audiophile this winter.
I ended up keeping the headphones (rare as I send most back) as they are among the best high end headphones that I've tested and measured including Bowers & Wilkins Px8s, Mark Levinson No. 5909s and T+A's Solitare Headphones.
I get into the sound. The ANC noise cancelation and more.
As somebody who's owned Focal Diablo Utopia and Sopra No. 2s, I am a fan of the brand. Now I am a fan of their wireless headphones.
https://futureaudiophile.com/focal-bathys-bluetooth-active-noise-cancelling-headphones-reviewed/
I hope you find this review valuable. 5-stars for the product if anybody is asking (and they are below)
excellent product but just a bit too expensive
Wonderful unique product that combines modern Bluetooth and ANC features with great technical ability and hifi tuning. Very happy!
I didn't hear yet.
But I believe the Focal and Bathys
Perfette
WOW!!!!
Great comfort, great sound, great functionality.
Surprising how good the Bathys sound listening to Qobuz over Bluetooth. The wired performance using the in built DAC is great option for when I am not in wireless Bluetooth mode and sounds excellent.
I'm missing a feature to reprogram the buttons on the headphones. The play/pause/answer calls button is hard to get to next to the volume buttons when wearing gloves. so i would like to switch the Anc button with the play/pause button.
It would also be nice with an off mode for the ANC, and not only Silent/Soft/Transparent.
Other then that i have no complaints. i use these daily for 5-10 hours.
At work, Driving, Gaming.
They work Great, a bit pricy but was definitely worth the money for me.
No competitors come close
The Focal Bathys sound quality is absolutely amazing and one of the main reasons why I purchased the product. The features are great, superb build quality with comfortable ear pads suitable for long listening sessions , physical controls are easy to use/ operate with and preferred by me.
A very important point which I feel should have been standard and incorporated at this price point (hoping this can still be included via SW updates) :
1) Bluetooth codecs - aptx HD and LDAC should have been provided considering this is rated as an audiophiles travel companion. (Its like owning a Bugatti but powering it with Special 95 fuel)
ANC is good but I could hear people talking even when the ANC was turned on (not present in some other competent ANC headphone brands) and I wasn't in soft or transparency mode either. hopefully this is something that can be addressed with SW updates.
Overall this is an awesome headphone with the desired sound signature and build quality I have been waiting for, thank you Focal team for a well designed and engineered product, Cheers!
I have only just started listening to these….I am just in awe of the sound quality right out of the box! Thank you Focal!
Simply fantastic! Sounds as good as Utopia M in my car.
Simply Awesome. This is my first over-the-ear headphone and exactly what I was looking for in a wireless headphone. Amazing sound and clarity with a soundstage that I did not expect. This is now my headphone of choice when listening to my digital audio player and when I start traveling again. Also paired effortlessly with my iPhone so I can enjoy my music anywhere I go.
In love with these, I can't stop listening to all my favourite albums.
Я много лет мечтал о крутых ушах, чтобы слушать музыку с айфона вне дома.
Сравнивал их с Bang Olufsen Beoplay h95, Sony WH1000XM5, B&W PX7S2, AirPods Pro. А также проводными топами через DAC от Focal и Meze.
Почему остановился на данной модели?
Плюсы:
- Отличный бас. Лучший на рынке беспроводных ушей;
- Хорошее качество звука. Сильно выше чем у сони или B&W. Яблоко также отстаёт;
- Моя вкусовщина по стилю передачи музыки. Bathys про красивые басы. Люблю такое;
- Комфортные! Удивительно насколько! Ничего не потеет, не трясётся, не натирает. Присутствует вес, который никак не мешает и не фокусирует на себе внимания. Могут поконкурировать с Sony по удобству;
- Классная шумоизоляция. Опять же, могут потягаться с Sony, которые в этом лучшие. Возможно, даже вырвут у них победу.
- Батарея обещает 30+ часов. Это круто!
Минусы:
- Ужасный микрофон. С трудом можно разобрать, что говорю. Качество - ужасное. Голос очень приглушённый. С какими-то шумами. Митинговать в них - будет боль для моих коллег. Придётся таскать проводную гарнитуру с собой или снимать уши и прикладывать телефон к уху при разговоре. Теже сони - выдают отличную запись звука. В чем была проблема проработать микрофон? Задел на будущее,
- Часть звуков не передают вообще. Проводные аудиофильские уши могут куда больше. Из блютузных ушей на такое способны только B&O h95. Bathys - тут проигрывает. Есть куда расти;
- Хотелось бы в комлекте зарядку. Или подверждение в инструкции, что я могу использовать эппловскую. Кладут только кабель.
ПО без багов, отлично интегрируется с айфоном. Легко и нативно обновляется. Теже эпловские уши - нифига не работают с родным айфоном :D
Дизайн - на любителя. Мне - вполне заходит. Кому-то - нет. Это субъективщина.
Итог: очень хороший звук, отличная шумоизоляция, великолепные басы, максимально комфортны на голове. Но ужасный микрофон и проигрывают по звуку B&O H95. Считаю, что Bathys - это лучшие беспроводные наушники на рынке на конец 2022 года. Безумно рад приобретению!
just got it today, so far so good, the build quality and sounds are solid. the included cable should have been better qaulity/braidded cables
Stunning headphones, stunning sound. I'm so goddamn happy with them!
It is a great moment to feel music with Bathys!
So far, so good!!
The BATHYS are an exquisite pair of Bluetooth headphones. Straight out of the box they look and feel like they’re substantial before you even get to listen to them.
They’re next level with sound reproduction and noise cancellation. Astounding low-end for Bluetooth connectivity and the clarity is amazing.
Plus, I love that they have a physical button to swap between on/dac/off so there is no guessing game.
The travel case is much smaller than my other Focal headphones and fits nicely in my traveling bag.
I really like them so far. I’m excited to break them in to see if the sound gets even better!
Excellent product! I love its features, design in addition to the quality of audio. Where do I find the serial number?
Superb styling, very comfortable fit, and excellent sound definition.
For the first time I am not experiencing ear-fatigue using headphones, and I am hearing detail in my music which I have not notice before.
Incredible sound with these in the Bluetooth Mode. I have owned the Sennheiser Momentum 3, Sony XM4/5, Apple Airpods Max, and Bose QC45 at one point or another. Sound wise this is on another level. It's no competition in terms of sound clarity, dynamics, and detail. Plugging these into your device and using the DAC mode makes them even better and will rival many wired mid-grade setups. It can really do it all and Focal nailed it with the sound signature.
As far as the other features are concerned, they are passable but not class leading. The ANC is fine but not on the level of Bose. The transparent mode is passable but no where near as good as the Apple Airpods Max which have depth to the transparency. The supporting app is fine but can be clunky to use at times. Ultimately though, none of these gripes matter to me as I feel these are the best BT ANC headphones I have ever used. I cannot recommend these enough if you're looking for a true audiophile BT headphone.
Dead on arrival...
Left speaker makes a high pitch noise when turned on, it sounds as if there was interference from the mics coming into the speaker.
Returning to Amazon for full refund.
There are not many users reviews out there, another amazon customer reports exactly same issue, it doesn't look like an isolated incident to me.
I was really looking forward to this model, I have a pair of focal elegia and I love them, too bad bathys don't seem to live to expectations.
Since these are focal first Bluetooth headphones I'm not ordering a replacement. 800usd is quite the sum to risk; I'm just glad they failed out of the box rather than months down the road outside of their return period.
Simply stunning.
My favourite wireless headphones now, altough not the most mobile, I would not do sports with them. They are large-ish hifi-phones, best wireless I’ve tried and I’ve tried many. Packs surprisingly small. Good ANC, probably not the best, but not far from the top. Sound quality without equal when it comes to wireless headphones.
There is no finer sounding bluetooth ANC headphone on the planet than these Bathys.
Sounds great, but really surprising quality of build, especially when compared to significantly cheaper AirPod Max. The plastic that connects the ear cups to the headband are sharp and super cheap feeling. On the AirPod Max, it’s all metal and feels good.
The same cheap plastic seems to cover the ear cups themselves (again metal on the AirPod max).
Another disappointing difference is the lack of spatial audio, something I noticed immediately when watching shows with the AirPods compared to the bathys.
All in all, I prefer for listening to music when I need ANC, but prefer my AirPod Max for watching shows and movies (and my Utopias for when I don’t need anc).
They are by far the best Bluetooth headphones I have ever used, clarity, Soundstage and fidelity is unmatched, the build quality is much better than bose or sennhieser headphones I have and because build quality is better there is no creaking noises on the bathys head phones. I’m so glad I trusted my friend recommendation cause I'm never going back to main stream head phones.
I've been using my Bathys for a few hours and I love them. They fit very comfortably. The sound is AMAZING.
I highly recommend purchasing these.
Andre
Good. Best bluetooth cans i've ever head on every count except noise cancelling.
I'm absolutely loving my new Bathy's!
Excellent sound quality. I have the Apple AirPod Max and the Bathys blows them away. I connected them to my Apple TV and wow is all I can say. I watched a movie and the movie experience is just as good if not better than the music experience. Talk about comfort. Ear pads are plush and the headphones fit snug. My first Focal product but it will not be my last. I will update after several months to talk about build quality
Best wireless headphones I've ever owned. Keeps the signature Focal house sound with a lot of dynamics and punch. Super comfortable and excellent build quality.
It could use a firmware update to fix the volume steps as it moves up and down too much with just one click.
Congratulations to the Focal team.
The Bluetooth sound is the best I have heard. The weight and clamping force of the Bathys is probably optimal.
I also listen using the headphone DAC. iPhone users will need to get a “Lightning to USB Camera Adapter” and a USB to USB C adapter to use the headphone DAC.
For optimal sound, I listen via dedicated RME headphone Amp using the crossfeed setting for improved stereo soundstage.
I acquired the Bathys for home use, not for travel, and I am very satisfied with the sound quality at this price.
I only listen to classical music and only in the highest quality resolution available.
The leather and memory foam pads are very comfortable for extended listening.
The noise canceling effectively removes external traffic noise and helps to reduce the noise of household appliances such as fans, air conditioning and noisy neighbours.
Exceeded my high expectations.
The most "fun" sounding Focal headphones I have listened to.
Beautiful design, great build quality, and great sound quality are at the forefront here- all in a very portable package. Comfort is good but not excellent otherwise a solid 4 stars.
They sound great. As a travel headphones the airplane jack adapter should be included.
Tried using DAC mode with DAP but cannot control volume on the Bathys.
The volume button does not work while connecting to MAC or PC either.
I still cannot figure out how to play in DAC mode with IOS or Android phone.
These are audiophile cans that happen to be wireless with ANC.
I just traveled for 12 hours on a flight with them and the experience was incredible. This is a game changer if you care for audio quality.
good sound im lucky man
Worth every penny! The sound is well balanced and you don’t have to use the EQ if you don’t want to. And yes the product is that good!
Love
Another great headphone to add to the Clear MG I have and to replace the Apple AirPod Max I have been using in the train commute. Great sound comfortable and look outstanding have yet to try them ina noisy environment but should be fine
High quality sound. High quality design.
I was expecting decent things from these headphones, but was met with great things.
The factory sound is a little heavy yet vacuous in the midrange for my liking, but the EQ feature in the app allowed adjustment to my preferred balance of frequencies perfectly sufficiently.
The noise cancelling is spot on and the app's features are staid but all that you need.
Definitely needs a high quality streaming service to get the best out of them (CD quality as a minimum - I'm using Qobuz, mostly at 24 bit for best results).
USB DAC is a nice feature that really extracts the best from these headphones (USB C connection so Android phones are more convenient here, given the USB C to C lead supplied).
A very good effort from Focal!
4 stars for comfort over extended periods of time, good ANC capabilities and solid sound quality, beset with functionality leaving me wanting for nothing more. A little chunky on the head visibly, but not weighty, styling is a little 00s but hey ho, it's sound quality we're after here.