Focal Bathys

21 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
sound (24)
design (8)
durability (8)
noise isolation (8)
comfort (5)

Negative
price (13)
treble quality (1)
portability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 reviews of Focal Bathys. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the comfort and design. The durability and noise isolation are also mentioned favorably, but many are critical about the treble quality and portability.

sound, noise isolation, durability, design, comfort

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Focal Bathys is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Alex Hernandez (techaeris.com)

Focal Bathys review: Dismantling the competition through superior sound

The Focal Bathys are the company's first wireless Bluetooth 5.1 and Active Noise Cancellation headphones, and they are glorious.

Timeless and elegant design ; Fit is comfortable ; Premium materials throughout ; Easy to use and operate ; Good simple app ; Outstanding battery life ; Fabulous sound and DAC makes it even better ; Physical buttons

ANC could be better, though I say the sound more than makes up for this ; Expensive

If there is such a thing as the holy grail of wireless Bluetooth ANC headphones under $1,000, the Focal Bathys are it. I recommend these over any other ANC headphones for under $1000 in a heartbeat.

Mar, 2023

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Expert review by (tomsguide.com)

Focal Bathys review: Luxury audio at an attainable price

At $799, the Focal Bathys are a bargain for audio purists desiring the best audio performance, though ANC could be stronger at the price.

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Nov, 2022

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Expert review by : Marcus (headfonics.com)

Focal Bathys Review Focal Bathys Review — Headfonics

This is a review of the Focal Bathys which is the company's debut closed-back dynamic driver headphone with BT5.1 and active noise canceling. It is priced at $799. Disclaimer: This is a sample sent to This is a review of the Focal Bathys which is the...

Balanced tuning with good vocal presence ; Beautifully designed ; Good noise canceling performance

No LDAC ; No passive wired mode

For travel audiophiles, the Focal Bathys represents a serious upgrade on consumer headphone choices from the likes of Sony and Bose. It also offers a more coherent and lively tuning compared to more heavyweight alternatives such as the Amrion wireless....

Oct, 2022

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Expert review by : Michael Aulia (cravingtech.com)

Focal Bathys Review - Best audio quality in ANC headphones?

Focal Bathys Review – Almost every audio brand in the world at the moment designs headphones and earphones with wireless (Bluetooth) and ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) features. This defies every good sound principles because you can never get pure,...

Sleek, luxurious design ; Superb audio quality ; Convenience of wireless audio or up to 24 bits and 192 kHz audio resolution in wired mode ; ANC & Transparent modes support ; Good battery life

No auto-pause/resume when you take the headphones off and on ; Needs power all the time even when plugged to the 3.5mm ; ANC is not as good as Bose’s, though it does have better sound quality in exchange ; Price

It’s one-of-a-kind Bluetooth ANC headphones, thanks to its built-in DAC that you can switch to easily when you want to listen to higher-quality audio without compromise

Oct, 2022

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Expert review by (whathifi.com)

Focal Bathys review

Focal's deep dive into wireless noise-cancelling headphones proves a worthy exploration

Oct, 2022

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Expert review by (techradar.com)

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Seriously stunning in almost every way

Oct, 2022

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Expert review by : Tom Morgan-Freelander (stuff.tv)

Focal Bathys review: a luxury listen

They are handcrafted headphones with serious style - but the Focal Bathys also carries a serious price. Does it best the cheaper competition?

Simply delightful audio ; Quality construction justifies the asking price ; Great wireless battery life, wired listening supports hi-res

ANC merely OK at this price ; Buttons a bit plasticky ; Mega money

Superb sounding over-ears that are guaranteed to turn heads. They don’t the best ANC around, but make up for it with a comfortable fit and hi-res listening.

Jun, 2023

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Expert review by : Tom Morgan-Freelander (stuff.tv_in)

Focal Bathys review: a luxury listen

They are handcrafted headphones with serious style - but the Focal Bathys also carries a serious price. Does it best the cheaper competition?

Simply delightful audio ; Quality construction justifies the asking price ; Great wireless battery life, wired listening supports hi-res

ANC merely OK at this price ; Buttons a bit plasticky ; Mega money

Superb sounding over-ears that are guaranteed to turn heads. They don’t the best ANC around, but make up for it with a comfortable fit and hi-res listening.

Jun, 2023

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Expert review by : Liu Hongzuo (hardwarezone.com.sg)

Focal Bathys review: Making wireless ANC headphones appealing to audiophiles

Brand repute and legacy aside, would the Focal Bathys convince a user that it's worth the significant premium? Let's listen in.

Wired listening with hi-res audio support ; Balanced, refined audio ; Good ergonomics ; Decent ANC ; Multipoint support

Divisive looks ; Doesn't fold for storage ; Basic ANC features ; No support for LDAC ; Pricey

TLDR: Audiophiles might find the versatility of the Focal Bathys appealing. In wireless mode, it' ANC is decent. And in wired USB listening mode, it provides an appreciably better listening experience.

Apr, 2023

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