{"id":18857,"date":"2023-01-10T14:24:16","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T14:24:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/?p=18857"},"modified":"2025-02-19T14:52:02","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T14:52:02","slug":"focal-bathys-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/focal-bathys-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Focal Bathys Review: Everything the Premium Headphones Have to Offer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/focal-bathys-review\/#In_a_hurry_Heres_our_verdict\" >In a hurry? Here&#8217;s our verdict<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/focal-bathys-review\/#Focal_Bathys_review\" >Focal Bathys review<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/focal-bathys-review\/#Build_quality\" >Build quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/focal-bathys-review\/#Controls\" >Controls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/focal-bathys-review\/#Sound_quality\" >Sound quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/focal-bathys-review\/#Noise_cancellation\" >Noise cancellation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/focal-bathys-review\/#Battery_life\" >Battery life<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/focal-bathys-review\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/focal-bathys-review\/#Are_Focal_Bathys_durable\" >Are Focal Bathys durable?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/focal-bathys-review\/#Where_are_Focal_Bathys_made\" >Where are Focal Bathys made?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/focal-bathys-review\/#Is_Focal_a_high-end_brand\" >Is Focal a high-end brand?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/focal-bathys-review\/#Final_thoughts\" >Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Focal is well-known for both studio and hi-fi speakers and headphones, but the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/Headphones\/Focal-Bathys-Wireless-ANC-Headphones-Deep-Black\/6VWQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Bathys Wireless Headphones<\/strong><\/a> are one of the brand\u2019s first forays into noise cancellation. These wireless over-ear headphones come with active noise cancelling and a built-in USB digital-to-analogue converter (DAC), and like the brand&#8217;s portfolio of innovative products, they deliver extraordinarily high-fidelity sound.<\/p>\n<p>So what features can you expect from these portable gems? For this <strong>Focal Bathys review<\/strong>, we&#8217;ve examined the headphones&#8217; build quality, fit and comfort, sound quality, ANC, and important features like battery life and Bluetooth. If you&#8217;re looking for a pair of high-end &#8216;phones, hopefully by the end of this review, you&#8217;ll know if the Bathys are for you.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.av.com\/Headphones\/Focal-Bathys-Wireless-ANC-Headphones-Deep-Black\/6VWQ&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;SHOP FOCAL BATHYS&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px|10px|30px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;In a hurry? Here&#8217;s our verdict&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_a_hurry_Heres_our_verdict\"><\/span>In a hurry? Here&#8217;s our verdict<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Thanks to their built-in DAC, Focal Bathys achieve incredibly powerful hi-fi sound over Bluetooth; the kind you\u2019d expect from a lossless wired connection. Better still, they&#8217;re operable via USB-C or 3.5 mm jack; therefore, capable of reaching even higher hi-fi standards.<\/p>\n<p>These are some excellent, premium headphones that hit pretty much every mark. We&#8217;ve struggled to find any downsides!<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-100\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-100\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Pros<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Cons<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Rich, exceptionally detailed sound<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Not necessarily a con, but the bold, futuristic aesthetic might not be to everyone's tastes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Active noise cancellation is fantastic - not surprising since the headphones are inspired by the silence and tranquillity of the Bathyscaphe, the first submarine exploration vehicle <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Plastic buttons don't feel as high-end as the rest of the headphones' construction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Comfortable over-ear design and a solid, high-end construction <br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Wired listening is possible via USB-C<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-100 from cache -->\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Focal Bathys review&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focal_Bathys_review\"><\/span>Focal Bathys review<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_quality\"><\/span>Build quality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-18964\" src=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Focal-Bathys-Wireless-ANC-Headphones-product-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Focal Bathys headphones\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/strong>The first thing that immediately stands out with the Focal Bathys is how solid and high-end they look. And this premium design goes beyond aesthetics.<\/p>\n<p>Built from lightweight magnesium and aluminium, the headphones are rigid, exceptionally durable, and yet supremely comfortable to wear for long periods of time. The padded real leather headband reduces any irritation, which seems like a small deal but this makes a huge difference to general enjoyment when listening to music through headphones.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, as expected with a pair of premium cans, they&#8217;re adjustable, meaning they can fit practically all head sizes.<\/p>\n<p>Add to that the memory foam earcups, and you have yourself some very delightful-feeling headphones that sit snug with their over-ear design and immerse you completely in your music. The only thing we wished could have been improved are the buttons &#8211; made from plastic, they don&#8217;t quite reach the same standard as the rest of the construction, but this is a minor price to pay!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Controls\"><\/span>Controls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-18965\" src=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Focal-Bathys-app-control-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Focal Bathys app control\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/>We&#8217;ve mentioned the buttons, and although they&#8217;re plasticky, they are placed ergonomically and are easy to find as you blindly reach up to the earcups. You have buttons for playback on the right earcup and an ANC button on the left.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s also Focal&#8217;s wireless control app for more options, allowing you to adjust settings and achieve the ideal sound. Select from multiple compatible Bluetooth codecs (SBC, AAC, aptX or aptX), and adjust their sound with five-band EQ. You can even name and save your settings for later.<\/p>\n<p>Better still, compatibility with voice assistants like Amazon Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant means you can tell your headphones what to do by interfacing with a tablet or smartphone. Four different built-in microphones on each earcup offer voice pickup for making phone calls, voice recording, accessing voice assistants, and picking up external noise for cancellation.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sound_quality\"><\/span>Sound quality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-18955\" src=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Focal-Bathys-Wireless-ANC-Headphones-modelled-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"A man wearing the Focal Bathys headphones\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/>The Bathys utilise 40mm French-made aluminium magnesium drivers to deliver a detailed, distortion-free sound with a frequency response of 15 Hz to 22 kHz, encompassing an expansive range from deep, defined sub-bass to crisp treble. This is all balanced with a smooth and even mid-range that makes it easy to pick out every individual element of a track.<\/p>\n<p>The Bathys\u2019 sound is further enhanced by the DAC, which is an extremely welcome addition. Operating at a high 24-bit resolution with a 192 kHz sample rate, the included conversion really helps to define the sound of these headphones, ensuring you won\u2019t have to compromise on sound or purchase a separate converter.<\/p>\n<p>Everything is well-defined, while accurately reflecting the key elements of every song\u2019s mix. Combined with a wide and spacious sound field, these headphones deliver a full, rich recreation of your favourite music.<\/p>\n<p>Inspired by the Bathyscaphe, the very first submarine exploration vehicle, Focal have named the Bathys to reflect tranquillity, depth, and total silence. The noise cancelling &#8211; which we&#8217;ll discuss next &#8211; and incredibly detailed sound help the headphones to live up to this vision.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Noise_cancellation\"><\/span>Noise cancellation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-18956\" src=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Focal-Bathys-Wireless-ANC-Headphones-on-a-flight-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"A woman wearing the Focal Bathys headphones\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/noise-cancelling-headphones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">noise cancellation<\/a><\/strong> of the Focal Bathys is nothing short of excellent, and this makes them a must-have for travel and commuting. Not only do leather memory foam earcups and a padded leather headband ensure your lasting comfort over long listening sessions, but active noise cancellation shuts out the outside world brilliantly.<\/p>\n<p>Whether on a short train journey or a long-haul flight, the active noise cancellation doesn&#8217;t impede the sonic performance but does a great job at tuning out your surroundings and keeping you immersed in your music, podcast, or whatever else you&#8217;re listening to.<\/p>\n<p>Three distinct settings give you flexibility:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Silent&#8221; offers total cancellation of external noise<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Soft&#8221; provides partial attenuation but lets you hear your surroundings if and when you might need to<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Transparent&#8221; turns any noise cancelling off for a more typical listening experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Battery_life\"><\/span>Battery life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The Bathys grant up to 30 hours of battery life when streaming wirelessly via Bluetooth. Whilst they also require battery charge for wired listening, you could achieve 35 hours of entertainment when connected by minijack and 42 hours via USB-C.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re in a hurry to revive a drained battery, the quick-charge feature grants you up to five hours of battery in only 15 minutes. For such powerful headphones with highly effective ANC, this battery life is more than respectable. And when the headphones aren&#8217;t in use, there&#8217;s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/Headphones\/Focal-Headphone-Stand\/4FZ1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Focal&#8217;s headphone stand<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; sold separately &#8211; for stylish storage of the Bathys.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;FAQs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Focal_Bathys_durable\"><\/span>Are Focal Bathys durable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The Focal Bathys are exceptionally durable and robust, courtesy of their magnesium and aluminium construction. And as well as being so hardwearing, they&#8217;re incredibly comfortable to wear, with the padded leather headband and memory foam ear cups allowing for enjoyable long listening sessions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_Focal_Bathys_made\"><\/span>Where are Focal Bathys made?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Focal is a French brand, and the Bathys are made in the company&#8217;s workshops in France.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Focal_a_high-end_brand\"><\/span>Is Focal a high-end brand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Focal is a premium brand that has been innovating industry-leading hi-fi audio equipment for over 40 years. They&#8217;re known for their home speakers and amplifiers, and now, with the Bathys, their noise-cancelling headphones.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Final Thoughts&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts\"><\/span>Final thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After our <strong>Focal Bathys review<\/strong>, we can conclude that with everything these headphones are capable of, the Bathys are quite hard to fault. 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