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Bathys Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones

$799.00

Focal

The Bathys is a wireless headphone featuring Bluetooth 5.1 and active noise cancellation. With two noise cancellation modes – a "Silent" mode for traveling in noisy environments and a "Soft" mode that enhances concentration – this technology provides perfect sound isolation. Additionally, a "Transparency" mode allows you to hear ambient sounds when needed. The patented speakers with M-dome made of aluminum/magnesium are manufactured in the Focal workshops in France and deliver a detailed, dynamic, and pure high-fidelity sound. Furthermore, the integrated USB DAC mode offers a resolution of up to 24-bit, 192 kHz, ensuring unparalleled sound quality in mobile headphones. In terms of design, th…

Reddit mentions

  • “Sony has wonderful noise cancelling, but can be a pain on the software side, and audio quality is meh. Bose has better audio, but it’s somewhat more tuned imo (towards a specific…”
  • “My cousin works for Focal and I got a pair of the Bathys for like 70% off. Absolutely fucking steal. Never loved something as much as those headphones. They’re massive though, only…”
  • “My preferred are the Bowers and Wilkins Px8 or the Focal Bathys. They aren't cheap but they are worth it.”
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Product details
Headphone Cup Type
Over-ear
Body Part Use
Head, Ears
Noise Cancellation Type
Active
Performance Highlights
Transparency mode, Noise Cancelling
Driver Technology
Dynamic
Max Battery Life
30 Hours
Battery Highlights
Rechargeable
Recharge Time
1.5 h
Rechargeable Battery
Yes
Standby Time
Auto-standby feature that kicks in after about 10 minutes
Earpad Material
Leather
Driver Size
40 mm
Frequency Response
15 Hz - 22 kHz (+/- 3dB)
Headphone Impedance
80 Ohms
Sensitivity
80 Ohm
Sound Output
Stereo
Audio Highlights
USB-DAC mode
Total Harmonic Distortion
<0.2% @1kHz
Water Protection
No
Waterproof
No
Water Resistant
No
Microphone Highlights
With Microphone
Noise Cancelling Microphone
Yes
Integrated Microphone
Yes
Microphone Mount Type
Built-In
Microphone Technology
Clear Voice Capture
Microphone Quantity
8
Connectivity Technology
Wireless, Bluetooth
Wireless Type
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version
5.1
Compatible Devices
Smartphone, Computer
Ports and Interfaces
USB-C
Cable Length
4ft (1.2m) (Jack 1/8" (3.5mm) cable)
Connectivity Highlights
Detachable Cable, Multipoint
Transmission Range
15 Meters
Radio Frequency Range
2402 MHz - 2480 Mhz (bluetooth)
Remote Control
Yes
Touch Controls
Yes
Remote Control Function
Volume control
Earcup Style
Closed-back
Earcup Type
Closed-back
Recommended Use
Music listening
Highlighted Uses
Travel
Suitable For Kids
Yes
Typical Users
Audiophiles
Style
Headphones, Over-ear
Weight
350 g
Dimensions
7 cm (Carrying case depth)
Foldable
Fold flat (ear-cups)
Material
Magnesium, Aluminum, Real leather (headband)
Monaural
No
Pattern
Hole-ridden (aluminium ear cups)
Manufacturing
Made in France
Assistant Support
Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Included Accessories
Carrying case, USB-C Cable
Supported Accessories
Focal companion app, Focal & Naim app