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  • Refined real leather and microfiber headband Incomparably soft, comfortable and refined. Earpads provide insulation and comfort for any head shape Easily replaceable
  • 1 5/8" (40mm) Aluminum-Magnesium speaker drivers, made in France A naturally detailed, pure sound with impact - 1/8" (3.5mm) Jack and USB-C outlets Limitless connectivity
  • Battery life of over 30 hours in Bluetooth and active noise cancelling mode - Aluminum mechanical construction Reliability and resistance on the move - Magnesium yoke for increased lightness
  • Backlit logo The flame lights up - Fast charging-compatible: 5 extra listening hours in 15 minutes - Two optimized noise-cancelling modes and a transparency mode, ideal for any journey
  • Active noise cancelling technology and transparency mode Immerse yourself in your music or interact with your environment, as required.

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Bathys

SPEAKER DRIVERS MADE IN FRANCE

SPEAKER DRIVERS MADE IN FRANCE

Bathys is fitted with patented aluminium/magnesium “M”-dome speaker drivers, made in France using technologies from the finest Focal headphones.

ELEGANCE & REFINEMENT

ELEGANCE & REFINEMENT

The Bathys design is inherited from Focal's open- and closed-back headphones. It combines high-grade materials – magnesium, real leather, aluminium, etc

ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION TECHNOLOGY

ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION TECHNOLOGY

Active noise cancelling (Silent/Soft) for the immersion and transparency mode to interact with your environment

Bathys

CONNECTIVITY

CONNECTIVITY

Compatible with SBC, AAC, Apt-X and Apt-X Adaptive codecs, Bathys offers a wide range of connectivity options: Bluetooth 5.1, Jack, USB. Application available.

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FOCAL & NAIM APP

Download the “Focal & Naim” app on the App and Play stores.

Enjoy an enhanced user experience with an equaliser that will adapt the sound to your musical preferences and other settings.

Fast-charging battery

FAST-CHARGING BATTERY

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.

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    Bathys is the first set of wireless headphones with active noise cancelling and high-fidelity sound! Created with the technology from the best Focal headphones, its speaker drivers with Aluminium-Magnesium ‘M’-shaped dome, made in France, deliver detailed, precise and dynamic sound reproduction. Thanks to its battery life of over 30 hours and its active noise cancelling, Bathys plunges listeners into deep silence to optimise their listening experiences. Its design follows in the footsteps of Focal’s high-end headphones.

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    Customers appreciate the Bluetooth compatibility of these headphones. They find the ANC flawless and the design and functionality excellent. However, some have mixed opinions on sound quality, comfort, build quality, value for money, and fit.

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    62 customers mention "Bluetooth compatibility"57 positive5 negative

    Customers appreciate the Bluetooth compatibility of these headphones. They find the headphones comfortable, with good ANC and battery life. Some describe them as the best Bluetooth headphones they've used. The sound quality is comparable to high-quality audiophile-worthy headphones. However, some customers feel the headset is overpriced for its quality.

    "This is an excellent headphone! It is comfortable and the ANC is flawless...." Read more

    "...As a matter of fact, these are what I wanted the Elegia to be - wireless, far-better than the rest sound quality and EQ to customize...." Read more

    "...in DAC mode makes for another significant quality jump with high quality recordings...." Read more

    "...between portable bluetooth ANC headphones and high-quality audiophile-worthy headphones...." Read more

    24 customers mention "Design"20 positive4 negative

    Customers like the design of these headphones. They mention that the materials are striking, the build quality is good, and the treble is done tastefully. The earcups are nice, soft, and the app is well-designed. The headphones offer a warm, spacious, nicely staged alternative for $150 less when on sale. They have a unique metal mesh design that the user can choose to.

    "...This after listening to the others. And they are pretty non from a fashion perspective which I viewed personally as a plus...." Read more

    "...In this case expect • Improved Style, Materials, Build Quality (50%) • Improved sound quality (+20%) • Compromises with ANC..." Read more

    "...colored, minimalist-esque headphones, these headphones have a unique metal mesh design that the user can choose to light up with LEDs...." Read more

    "...The Treble is just done so tastefully and perfectly, that everything sounds proper giving everything enough air and sparkle for my liking without..." Read more

    20 customers mention "Functionality"17 positive3 negative

    Customers like the functionality of these headphones. They say the ANC works well, the equalizer works well, and the app works great. The headphones work great for indoor or home use only, with calls and music. The physical power off/DAC/Bluetooth switch works great, and the long-lasting battery is appreciated.

    "This is an excellent headphone! It is comfortable and the ANC is flawless...." Read more

    "...The Momentum 4's functionality is great but they just sound a bit thick, and less refined. This after listening to the others...." Read more

    "...I have Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds with very good noise canceling and good performance...." Read more

    "...The ANC works wonderfully, I prefer it on soft...." Read more

    152 customers mention "Sound quality"106 positive46 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the sound quality of the headphones. Some find the sound good, with a wide soundstage and adequate noise cancellation for home use. They appreciate the wonderful vocals and the Sound Personalization feature. However, others mention issues like too loud minimum volume levels, unusual sounds during power on, and basic noise cancellation.

    "...by was when I plugged it in to my PC with a USBC cable, the sound was awesome! I even plugged it into my mobile and again the audio quality jumped...." Read more

    "...The sound stage is remarkable, really really. And at ($249) on Prime Day they were certainly the best electronics purchase that I had made in years...." Read more

    "...I enjoyed the sound quality of the Max, but you get 90% of those headphones for $250 with better battery life and far more portability in the Pro 2...." Read more

    "...This is adequate for reducing low frequency droning noises, and a credible first effort by Focal, but its nowhere near as effective as the best from..." Read more

    49 customers mention "Comfort"28 positive21 negative

    Customers have different experiences with the headphones' comfort. Some find the soft earcups and clamping force comfortable for extended listening sessions of 2 hours. Others mention it becomes uncomfortable after a couple hours, with the top of their head hurting and the controls lacking a good look and feel.

    "This is an excellent headphone! It is comfortable and the ANC is flawless...." Read more

    "...However I was very surprised at how uncomfortable they were as soon as I put them on my head. I was like wow, really...." Read more

    "...They're durable, sound good, and very comfortable. No point in paying the Apple tax if you're not going to use all the features...." Read more

    "...Very comfortable. They look and feel their price point. Improved sound quality..." Read more

    47 customers mention "Build quality"32 positive15 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the build quality of these headphones. Some find them well-made, reliable, and solid with a very solid feel to them. Others mention issues like poor comfort, low-quality physical buttons, connection issues in the app, and poor phone call quality.

    "...Smaller than both the others and with a build quality and design that warrants the full price...." Read more

    "...on board than you might want for $800, but let's be plain - the durability of the headphones are not in question. They are well made, case closed...." Read more

    "...In this case expect • Improved Style, Materials, Build Quality (50%) • Improved sound quality (+20%) • Compromises with ANC..." Read more

    "...the padding on the band is not good at all - seriously, it feels so cheap -..." Read more

    44 customers mention "Value for money"23 positive21 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the value for money of the headphones. Some find them worth the price, with warm mids and nice high end. Others are disappointed with the price and quality, mentioning excessive high frequencies and a cheap feel.

    "...I also think that they be worth it at full price. Smaller than both the others and with a build quality and design that warrants the full price...." Read more

    "...Like a high end European sedan. I have set the EQ to dynamic as research shows it places the headphones closer to the Harmon curve...." Read more

    "...These headphones are consumable - they are bluetooth and battery powered so I give them about 2 years before replacement...." Read more

    "...I can't recommend these enough. They may seem pricy, but the difference in audio clarity between these and the Bose I sent back is night and day;..." Read more

    26 customers mention "Fit"15 positive11 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the fit. Some find the earcups large enough to fit around their ears, while others say they are tight or narrow on their large heads. The headband is described as good, but it's a little narrow, and could not fit an iPod in its case.

    "...They are great if you have larger ears! Moving onto the others...." Read more

    "...The second dealbreaker was that the fit and weight...." Read more

    "...Sound stage became more three dimensional, wider, and bass was still punchy but not heavy, mids were clearer with much more detail and highs were..." Read more

    "...The Bathys would be great if you have large ears, or a wide head… There is something about the padding though that makes it so that the Bathys do..." Read more

    Beyond expectations. Forget your Bose, Sony, Apple...these are the ones!
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    Beyond expectations. Forget your Bose, Sony, Apple...these are the ones!
    I buy headphones and earbuds regularly, and I'm always finding excellent induvial functionality, but no product that ticks all the boxes. I've never spent this much before on headphones; I usually stop at Bose, Sony, Apple levels, so these are my first audiophile grade headphones, and I was a bit nervous!Let me tell you now, these things are incredible. They do a good job with lower bitrate audio but they are endlessly scalable for better quality sources. Prior to these, my go-to streaming service was Spotify; these sound great on Spotify, but I wanted to have a go at some of the HI-res services via the build-in DAC, so I gave Tidal and Qobuz a go.I actually found that even using the same bitrate, Qobuz sounded more detailed for every song I listed to, and that's just over aptX. Then if you really want to treat yourself, try some of the higher res songs via the built-in DAC. Perfection.I would not describe the audio as wide, but it has depth. Instrument separation is good and clarity is exceptional. Bass is detailed, tight, and impactful. Listening to Innerpartysystem's 'Don't Stop', I feel like I'm being punched in the chest; something that my Bose running ear buds partially creates, but not to these levels.I had returned a set of Bose QuietComfort Ultra's in place of these, so one of the things I was concerned about was noise cancellation. I shouldn't have been concerned, the anc on these is better than good in my opinion. You will have no issues on airplanes using these. Hiss is also minimal and I didn't get that feeling of pressure that I feel with cheaper headsets.Connectivity, great. No issues there.I would highly recommend you use the personalized sound profile and perform the 'sound test'. It has you listen to a series of clicks over a backing track in each ear. You simply press when you can hear the clicking and let go when you can no longer hear it. It will then create a custom EQ for you taking your age and hearing ability in to account. I could hear more clarity in the highs. I could pick out more sounds that I couldn't previous hear. This imo is all you need to touch; leave the EQ as is and don't touch your devices EQ.Comfort has also been great for me. Passively they block out a lot of noise, and the clamping force doesn't cause me any discomfort.I can't recommend these enough. They may seem pricy, but the difference in audio clarity between these and the Bose I sent back is night and day; different league. Get them, try a high-res audio service and give the DAC a go, you won't regret it!
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    • Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2025
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      This is an excellent headphone! It is comfortable and the ANC is flawless. What I really enjoyed and was surprised by was when I plugged it in to my PC with a USBC cable, the sound was awesome! I even plugged it into my mobile and again the audio quality jumped. It's a shame that have become so accustomed to bad Blue Tooth audio quality. The wired option is the best!
    • Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2024
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      Read on and you'll understand why I reviewed it this way.... My goal was to find the best sounding wireless headphones that were fairly priced after watching 50 hours of video reviews. With a Prime Day price tag around $250 these Momentum 4's were well worth the purchase. I'm going to say that they just aren't gong to work for me because I also purchased a pair of Focal Bathy's ($699), and a pair of Bower's and Wilkin's Px7S2e in the awesome color Blue at ($249) to compare them with. The Momentum 4's functionality is great but they just sound a bit thick, and less refined. This after listening to the others. And they are pretty non from a fashion perspective which I viewed personally as a plus. They are great if you have larger ears! Moving onto the others. After purchasing the Focal Bathy's I quickly came to realize that they were not the headphones that I was going to walk around town wearing. They are on the larger side, and present with some flashiness. That aside though, they are absolutely awesome sounding and BLOW AWAY the Momentum 4's. So if that's the comparison you're looking for, then there is your answer. I am keeping them as my "reference" wireless headphones. And with the cabled DAC connectivity it's a no brainer! Not even a second thought. Well maybe. For just a moment that happened after I listened to the Px7S2e cans and thought about the price difference. They, the Px7S2e headphones are absolutely pleasurable to listen to. The sound stage is remarkable, really really. And at ($249) on Prime Day they were certainly the best electronics purchase that I had made in years. I also think that they be worth it at full price. Smaller than both the others and with a build quality and design that warrants the full price. Also worth noting is that I did listen to the Bose UC's and I am intrigued by the spacial audio feature and the overall, well almost weightlessness of the headphones. They just weren't priced well enough for me to justify purchasing them and aside from their dominance in the noise cancellation department they just review as "pretty good" on sound quality. I would say to me they sounded on par with the Momentum 4's. I don't get too caught up in the "app" features as they can drastically improve with one update. I will mention that none had me shaking my head in either direction. And lastly, this journey all started with a pair of refurbished AirPods Max headphones. It made sense since I am in the Apple ecosystem. However I was very surprised at how uncomfortable they were as soon as I put them on my head. I was like wow, really. I felt as though they were going to dent my big head. LOL. I did like the "crown control dial" quite a bit I have to say. If you're shopping for wireless headphones and you stayed with me here you should just keep in mind that deciding on speakers and headphones is so very subjective from a sound perspective. We all hear a bit differently. You'll know it when you put "THE" pair on, raise your eyebrows, and say WOW. Fashion statements are a whole other sub topic. AND if you're thinking what about the Sony XM5's, all I'm going to say is that I am turned off by the over functionality of the Sony apps. From their cameras to their headphones and beyond. The end.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2022
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      Quick background - I've been looking for higher-end bluetooth headphones for a long time. I've been through Drop Pandas, Sony XM4, Sony XM5, Bose QC 35, Sony XM4 earbuds, Apple AirPods Pro 1 and 2, AirPods Max, Focal Elegia with dongle DAC, and a few more along the way. I've been happy with many, but they never seem to last.

      I think there are 2 ways to look at the Bathys - top down (coming from high-end cans like Radiance and Celestee) or bottom up (consumer bluetooth headphones like Sony XM5, AirPods Max, etc). From the top, they aren't necessarily up to the wired standard (but they're not supposed to be). They're not far off, but wired cans with a nice DAC (an additional expense) WILL sound better. There are just realities with bluetooth headphones and they will always be hamstrung compared to their wired counterparts. They do have the advantage of ANC, wireless, and those cool flashy lights on the side, tho.

      From the bottom up, I think they make a great case for their price. Yes, I can buy both the AirPods Max and AirPods Pro 2 for the price of these Bathys, but the sound quality is better than both combined. It's just that simple. Great sounding audio, comfortable, and DAC mode to get them into the ballpark of the wired cans. At the $800 asking price, they start making sense.

      Focal state that they need around 50-100hrs of burn-in to sound their best. Wether you're a burn-in believer or not, I DO believe they're gotten better over the past 3 days of almost non-stop listening. I can't wait to see where we are in another couple of days. Also, there has been a definite improvement in comfort, as well.

      I really enjoyed the Drop Pandas (after using the Sound ID app to customize the EQ) but, like so many others, the battery charge issues took them out of the running. Recently, I picked up a pair of AirPods Max. They sound very good (maybe a little mids-recessed) but I have issues with the comfort. To get a good seal, I have to push them forward on my head and that pushes them up against my ears. I can't wear them for more than an hour or so. I keep falling back to my AirPods Pro 2.

      The Bathys definitely take it up a notch. They don't have the Apple amenities (spacial audio, fast switching between devices, killer ANC and pass-through), but they make up for all of that with their sound quality and EQ. In short, they sound spectacular, can handle some EQ customization, and are very comfortable.

      Instead of trying to review these (as many others have already hit all the major points), I'll answer a could quick questions that I couldn't find answers to and then leave a recommendation -

      1. Can you plug them into an iPhone using the DAC mode? Yes - you can connect them with a lightning to USB adapter (I used a cheap $10) and they'll play just fine - BUT - you loose your EQ and the app. So, you get a very clean yet uninspired neutral(ish) sound. If you're using an app with an EQ (like Spotify), then you're golden. If not (Apple Music), then I feel like it's a poor trade. I love how the bluetooth sounds (even with AAC) and the EQ is the icing on the cake. I'll stick with wireless or the Creative BT-W4 AptX dongle (see below).

      2. If using an iPhone, you can assign the assistant button to Siri or Bixby. I've only seen this feature connected to Alexa or Google.

      3. Soundstage is good, certainly on par with my Elegia connected to the Hidizs DAC. As a matter of fact, these are what I wanted the Elegia to be - wireless, far-better than the rest sound quality and EQ to customize. My Elegia and DAC are up for sale.

      4. Yes, there is more plastic on board than you might want for $800, but let's be plain - the durability of the headphones are not in question. They are well made, case closed. I don't slight Focal at all for cutting a few corners (and weight) with a few plastic parts and cheap cables. These headphones are consumable - they are bluetooth and battery powered so I give them about 2 years before replacement. They're just NOT going to last long enough for the build to become a problem. In 2 years, they'll give them to my wife and I'll invest in the next pair.

      5. When I connected mine to the phone for the first time, I was immediately greeted with a firmware update. I think this is a great sign. There are functions that I'd like to see implemented or changed and this gives me a small bit of hope that these will improve greatly a little down the road. A 10-band eq for more granular control is the top of my list.

      6. Are they worth $800? No, not really. I'd have felt a lot better at the $600 price point. BUT, consider inflation, rising costs, the R&D that went in, and the leap in sound quality over other offerings. Given all these, I'll give them the $200 and call it good (which I would have easily spent on a decent DAC for a wired headphone).

      7 - What if I want higher encoding rates with Aptx? - Get the Creative BT-W4. This small dongle will connect with AptX Adaptive and sounds basically the same as wired while keeping your eq preferences and access to the app. You can use the Apple to USB adapter for a phone or the USB C (it comes with a USB A adapter in the box) for a laptop. The highs are clearer and bass is stronger yet tighter. For general listening, I'll use the regular bluetooth and for my quiet "listening time," I'll plug in the dongle. It's just as good as wired with the amenities. Well worth the $50.

      Compared to AirPods Max - If you already have the AirPod Pro 2, then I'd take these any day. I enjoyed the sound quality of the Max, but you get 90% of those headphones for $250 with better battery life and far more portability in the Pro 2. If you don't already have them, I think this should probably be most people's first stop in portable audio.

      Compared to Sony XM5 - I love the XM5 for its bass and basic EQ. But, these have a ton more soundstage, separation, better frequency response, and the DAC mode. It's in a different class. If those things matter, you're going to spend the money. If they don't, you'll love the XM5.

      Recommendations (TL;DR) - Buy the AirPods Pro 2 first. You can't beat the ANC, transparency, quality, and portability. You get all the benefits of the Apple ecosystem for $250. THEN, add the Bathys if you still yearn for the natural and smooth sound that puts a Focal headphone in a completely different class.

      If you're still stuck on the $800, start with he AirPods Max. They're excellent.

      If you're stuck on the $800 and an android user, get the Sony XM5 (but start with the XM4 earbuds for the portability). They're durable, sound good, and very comfortable. No point in paying the Apple tax if you're not going to use all the features.

      Lastly, on the topic of AAC - I think this is the real bottleneck of the system. I listen to a lot of classical and AAC absolutely chokes in heavy orchestration and complexity. The BT-W4 connected with AptX Adaptive solves this problem in spades. Verdi's Dies Irae (Requiem) or Mars from The Planets both have very loud passages with massive layers and they come across clear and authoritative with the BT-W4. It's a stunning sound to hear when sitting in the Chick-fil-A having breakfast! Strongly recommended as your first accessory.
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