Same excellent build quality,Solid carrying case,Great wired modes and built-in DAC,Deep, impactful sound quality,Great app
ANC is still not quite there,Very expensive,No battery life improvements
The Focal Bathys have had a bit of a glow up for 2025, bringing some big upgrades to some of the best headphones on the market. There are better drivers inside for some sound gains, an excellent new compact carrying case, and some fancier materials in the...
Beaten for ANC,Premium price,Use of real leather may not appeal to some
Focal's first wireless ANC headphones are a high quality luxury pair, with excellent sound, unique aesthetics, long battery life and top-tier call quality. The noise-cancellation could be better, but works well enough for the situations this headphone is...
Abstract: Bluetooth headphones have brought me joy for years—sometimes a little too much. Once, while waiting for a flight at my regional airport, I switched on the active noise cancellation, closed my eyes, and got so sucked in by Elvis Costello's album Imperial B...
The USB-DAC is a deal changer for me. The technological advances and trickle-down with headphones seem endless. This will leave wired cans the task to compete with these new technological wonders.If you want audiophile quality, this is the best-sounding B...
Stiff competition among full-sized, noise-canceling wireless headphones puts the spotlight on Bathys. Listeners who prize high fidelity, appreciate quality craftsmanship, and seek comfort will find a lot to like. The control app is excellent, allowing own...
The sound is first class in any mode: wireless, wired, or with its built-in DAC and amp, The construction of the headphone is excellent, minus a lot of plastic on the buttons and earcups, These are easy to travel with, and the case makes taking care of th
More metal and less plastic on the ear cups, Better ergonomics on the buttons. There are a lot of buttons, and they are close together. Using these will take some practice, The quick start guide is too superficial, and the diagrams are too small
