With a Bluetooth 5.1 connection, active noise reduction, superior acoustic design and USB-DAC mode, the Focal Bathys closed wireless headphones have everything you need for a high fidelity audio experience. This model is made of noble materials and has an elegant finish.
Exceptional sound
The patented driver membrane of the Focal Bathys headphones is made of aluminium/magnesium and combines with the "M" shape of the dome to provide a dynamic, detailed and balanced sound. With its closed design, these high fidelity circum-aural headphones will deliver their potential for pure listening.
The active noise reduction technology offers two modes to meet all your expectations. The Silent mode is perfect for places with high ambient noise, while the Soft mode is ideal for concentration. The Transparent mode makes it possible to perceive the surrounding noise if necessary.
Mobile listening
The Focal Bathys mobile headphones integrate Bluetooth 5.1 technology with aptX Adaptive support. Listen to your music in total freedom with a maximum autonomy of 30 hours (Bluetooth + noise reduction). In wired mode, these headphones provide up to 35 hours of listening time. Finally, this model has a USB-DAC mode offering playback with a resolution of up to 24 bits/192 kHz.
Finally, 8 microphones with Clear Voice Capture technology ensure clear and audible conversations.
Aesthetic jewel
With its exceptional design, this Focal model will be a treat for your ears as well as for your eyes. Aluminium structure, leather and microfiber headband and elegant shells: benefit from all the know-how of the French brand.
And for a personalised experience, theFocal & Naim application gives access to numerous settings.
Main features:
Closed circum-aural wireless headphones
Nice bass extension, tonal balance
40mm aluminium/magnesium dome driver (French made)
Active noise reduction: 2 modes available (Soft, Silent)
Transparency mode: perceive the surrounding sounds
Bluetooth 5.1 connection with support for aptX, aptX Adaptive, AAC and SBC codecs
Google Fast Pair
Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa compatible
Integrated USB-DAC mode: up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution
8 Clear Voice Capture microphones: clear and audible conversations
The whole helmet is made of metal, except for the plastic parts that break!
This Bathys has a lot going for it, but for the price you'd expect it to have no plastic parts, which are always the first to break... Everything else is metal... Incomprehensible...
These plastic parts hold the metal ball-and-socket joints that allow the two earpieces to be swivelled flat when stored... The worst place to put plastic... I'd have much preferred an all-metal helmet, even if it meant that nothing would swivel...
A bit of reinforced black tape on each side as a strapping (as if to hold the ankle in place) and it's still working a year and a half after I bought it!
Model: Focal Bathys
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by AlexandreS
Posted on 13 Aug 2024
Bought on 16 Jul 2024 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 10
A happy surprise
Coming from a Bose QC35 II, I was expecting a sound with greater fidelity but perhaps more subdued and soft, but in the end the result is very dynamic, with no lack of precision or space.
The headphones' sound is very well calibrated, and good quality mixes take on their full meaning within them, although I have to admit that it can be difficult to go back to certain tracks where the tracks are poorly managed.
The Bluetooth functions work perfectly, but the best way to listen to them is in USB DAC mode on a piece of media, as the difference in sharpness in the high and very low frequencies is quite audible!
In terms of comfort, the headphones are heavy, and I personally have to take the time to adjust them correctly on the top of my head to avoid pain during long listening sessions. That said, once properly fitted the headphones are very comfortable, the ear cups leave plenty of room for the ears and the top band is well padded.
All in all, I'm very satisfied, I couldn't have expected such a great experience!
Model: Focal Bathys Dune
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by Rowdy-Nation-18
Posted on 13 Nov 2023
Bought on 11 Oct 2023 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 15Average rating: 9
the ultimate in high-fidelity closed-back headphones
This product is crazy audio quality and perfect Focal tape strong amateur or pro audiophile this is for you.
-It is fair on all frequency ranges Hz. noise reduction is very good not the best, but largely enough, the cushions to them alone isolate passively very well noise, added to that the active part which isolates very well thanks to 8 microphones including 6 to manage noise reduction and 2 feedback.
As for connectivity, it's all there.
-Bluetooth manages AAC SBC and Qualcomm aptX adaptive
wired: jack or USB-c (you need to activate the headphones to take full advantage of the wired product), not forgetting the DAC.
-Those who use iOS or Android an app is available to manage the balance noise can provide this app but in my opinion unnecessary given the capacity that provided this headset natively.
-When it comes to comfort, it is imposing and heavy in the hand, but its structure once worn on the head its weight is cancelled because the comfort due to the choice of materials and it adapts very well to any shape of head.
Good listening to you with these Focal Bathys headphones.
Model: Focal Bathys Dune
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by Photinfo
Posted on 14 Oct 2023
Bought on 1 Jun 2023 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 16Average rating: 8
Sound excellence
Compared with the SONY XM4 and BOSE 700, which I've owned and used for several years, these headphones offer an outstanding sound experience. The sound is clear, rich, detailed and, above all, full. This is already the case with Bluetooth, but wired (USB-C) with a very high quality file, it's quite simply an extraordinary experience, akin to those headphones costing several thousand euros.
The only downside is that the noise cancellation is far from perfect, compared with SONY.
The headphones are heavy, too, but the design is so good that I can wear them for hours without discomfort, a feat of ergonomics. The headband is perfectly padded and the ear cushions are very thick.
I can't recommend it highly enough.
Model: Focal Bathys
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by DNVG
Posted on 11 Mar 2023
Bought on 14 Feb 2023 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 2Average rating: 10
In my opinion, the best wireless headphones on the market and with the BIG plus of the USB DAC mode!
I have now had this headset for about 3 weeks.
I tested it for AUDIO listening in Bluetooth (APTX Adptive) on my Xiaomi 13 pro it is very good, the sound is much more pleasant, more open, than that of my SONY WH-1000XM3, the voice is much more present and much less muffled. The use of noise reduction does not affect the use of the headphones in BT.
I also used these headphones in USB DAC mode on a PC (Windows 11) and on my Xiaomi 13 pro with USB Audio Player PRO, there, the sound becomes extraordinary (if the source is of good quality, I use TIDAL).
I must admit that I was originally looking to replace my SONY 9.1 headphones (SONY MD-RHW700DS) for my TV (which is now out of order).
This Bathys headset works very well and the sound is very good in Bluetooth on my LG TV (very good spatialization... almost as good as with my old SONY).
I have no problem of delay between sound and image on this one (I use LG Sync).
On my phone everything is perfect (except maybe the little problem of the first connection but then everything is OK).
On my PC or on my phone (with USAPP), it's perfect with TIDAL as the source.
In short, I am very happy with my purchase, I finally have a real headset that can boast of being audiophile (in USB DAC).
As far as LDLC is concerned, everything has been perfect (I've been a loyal customer since almost the beginning).
I'm a loyal customer since the beginning of the company. However, as usual, I had a problem with CHRONOPOST, who didn't respect the delivery time (it's difficult in Marseille), and threw the parcel over the gate (I was at home), even though the parcel was against signature...
I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to get a refund, but I'm sure I'll be able to get a refund if I don't.
So everything is perfect (except for the delivery... but I was refunded).
NOTE: I just have a small problem with the USB cable supplied which is already not working properly (not too important but it is not serious from FOCAL).
