--- product_id: 479011941 title: "Bathys High-Fidelity Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones-DEEP Black" brand: "focal" price: "$1279.97" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Focal" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/479011941-bathys-high-fidelity-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphones-deep-black store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 40mm Aluminum-Magnesium drivers 30+ hrs battery life Dual ANC & transparency modes Bathys High-Fidelity Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones-DEEP Black **Brand:** focal **Price:** $1279.97 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Elevate your audio game with Focal Bathys β€” where luxury meets sonic perfection. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bathys High-Fidelity Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones-DEEP Black by focal - **How much does it cost?** $1279.97 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/479011941-bathys-high-fidelity-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphones-deep-black) ## Best For - focal enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted focal brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Fast Charge, Fast Return:** Get 5 extra hours of playback with just a 15-minute chargeβ€”never miss a beat. - β€’ **Adaptive Noise Control Modes:** Seamlessly switch between deep silence and ambient awareness for any environment. - β€’ **Unmatched 30+ Hour Battery Life:** Keep your soundtrack alive all day and night without pause. - β€’ **Luxurious Comfort Meets Durability:** Refined real leather and microfiber headband with replaceable earpads for all-day wear. - β€’ **Precision French-Made 40mm Drivers:** Experience crystal-clear, dynamic sound crafted with premium aluminum-magnesium tech. ## Overview The Focal BATHYS Over Ear HiFi Bluetooth Wireless Headphones combine premium French-engineered 40mm aluminum-magnesium drivers with advanced active noise cancelling and transparency modes. Designed with refined real leather and microfiber for superior comfort, these headphones deliver over 30 hours of wireless playback, fast charging, and versatile connectivity including Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C, and 3.5mm jack. Ideal for discerning audiophiles seeking unmatched sound clarity and style in a durable, luxurious package. ## Description 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 β€˜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. Review: Extremely hard to not like 110%. - 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. Review: There Is Nothing Better - These are simply the best audio quality wireless ANC headphones on the market and it is NOT a competition. For those that care read on. Currently you are looking at Sony XM5-XM6, beats studio pro, Apple headphones, Momentum 4, Sennheiser hdb630, Bose Quiet Comfort 2, or any lesser model. I personally went to stores and tried each of these headphones. I can personally attest that NONE of them sounded as good as the Focal Bathys. In my opinion the headphones that sounded the next best were either of the Sennheiser models hdb630 or momentum 4s. The Momentum Imo sounded horrible until you put them in just the right spot then they would sound pretty good. This is an issue because headphones rarely stay in the perfect place throughout normal movement. If I had to rank the best overall wireless ANC headphones my list would look like this. 1). Focal Bathys (Space because imo nothing else is close quality wise) 2). Sennheiser HDB630 3). Apple Airpods Max 4). Bose Quiet Comfort 2 5). Sony XM5/XM6 6). Momentum 4 If you are someone who cares about audio quality then you simply CANNOT use any of the consumer marketed headphones. They are horribly muddy and it sounds like you're underwater. The tuning is way unbalanced. For the money these people should be ashamed. IMO a headphone must bottom line sound good. It would be like comparing bikes and none of the wheels spin. At that point the bike that moves will place at the top simply because it fulfills its purpose. The Bathys do go above and beyond however. What surprised me the most was that the next best sounding headphone compared to every multi hundred $ headphone on the market were my Audio Technica M50XBT's. I guess sound quality is going by the wayside and people just want to listen to pounding muddled rhythm. As someone who has spent a lot of time playing instruments and critically listening to musical voicing/part arrangments, I cannot sacrifice audio quality. It completely takes me out of the element. If you are going to spend anything close to $400-$800 just get these headphones instead and be satisfied for a long time. I do think these headphones could be a little more comfortable, but I bet when they break in the ear pads will feel nice. Those can always be replaced too, but you can't swap out drivers and in my experience using an eq makes a headphone sound strange and techy instead of fix the root issue of the poor audio tuning out of the box. ## Features - 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. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0B93YKQT3 | | Additional Features | Fast Charging | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Antenna Location | Exercising, Running | | Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver | | Battery Average Life | 30 hours | | Battery Charge Time | 30 hours | | Best Sellers Rank | #17,147 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #610 in Over-Ear Headphones | | Bluetooth Range | 15 meters | | Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | | Brand | Focal | | Brand Name | Focal | | Built-In Media | FBATHYS | | Cable Features | Without Cable | | Carrying Case Color | black | | Carrying Case Material | Leather | | Color | Black/Gray | | Compatible Devices | Smartphones, Tablets, Laptops, Desktops, Gaming Consoles, Televisions, Car Audio Systems, Smart Speakers | | Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth 5.1 Multipoint, USB-C, Wired, Wireless | | Control Method | App, Push Button, Voice | | Control Type | Media Control | | Controller Type | Touch | | Customer Package Type | Rigid | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 754 Reviews | | Ear Placement | In Ear | | Earpiece Shape | Over Ear | | Enclosure Material | Microfiber | | Form Factor | Over Ear | | Frequency Range | 15Hz to 22kHz | | Frequency Response | 15.22 hertz | | Global Trade Identification Number | 03544056727162 | | Headphone Folding Features | Over Ear | | Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | | Headphones Ear Placement | In Ear | | Impedance | 80 ohm | | Item Type Name | Wireless noise cancelling headphones | | Item Weight | 950 g | | Manufacturer | Focal | | Model Name | FBATHYS | | Model Number | FBATHYS | | Noise Control | Active Noise Cancellation | | Number of Items | 1 | | Sensitivity | 80 ohm | | Style Name | Classic | | Subject Character | no subject character | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty | | Water Resistance Level | Waterproof | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Focal - **Color:** Black/Gray - **Ear Placement:** In Ear - **Form Factor:** Over Ear - **Impedance:** 80 ohm ## Images ![Bathys High-Fidelity Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones-DEEP Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ex0iRb8iL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: how do they compare to the xm5?** A: I have rhe XM5’s. Sound wise, the Bathys are like a Cadillac while the XM5’s are more like a Chevy. Noise canceling is a different matter as the XM5’s are in a while different class and thus have superior noise canceling. Being around a hundred grams lighter, the xm5’s are more comfortable for longer listening sessions (i.e. I can wear the Bathys for a couple of hours without discomfort) but their resultant build quality is inferior to the Bathys. If you have a large head, the Bathys headband may not extend the ear cups enoigh to be comfortable. **Q: What codecs do these support?** A: Thanks for your question. Audio codecs: SBC, AAC, aptXβ„’ Adaptive, aptXβ„’ World Wide Stereo – since 1979 – and a proud authorized Focal dealer. **Q: Is noise attenuation strong enough to mute gunfire but still hear music or someone trying to talk to you?** A: Thanks for your question. Active Noise Cancellation technology is incapable of muting gunfire. World Wide Stereo – since 1979 – and a proud authorized Focal dealer. **Q: Are they also wired?** A: Thanks for your question. A 1.2 meter cable is included for a wired connection. World Wide Stereo – since 1979 – and a proud authorized Focal dealer. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extremely hard to not like 110%. *by C***P on July 26, 2024* 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ There Is Nothing Better *by E***E on May 15, 2026* These are simply the best audio quality wireless ANC headphones on the market and it is NOT a competition. For those that care read on. Currently you are looking at Sony XM5-XM6, beats studio pro, Apple headphones, Momentum 4, Sennheiser hdb630, Bose Quiet Comfort 2, or any lesser model. I personally went to stores and tried each of these headphones. I can personally attest that NONE of them sounded as good as the Focal Bathys. In my opinion the headphones that sounded the next best were either of the Sennheiser models hdb630 or momentum 4s. The Momentum Imo sounded horrible until you put them in just the right spot then they would sound pretty good. This is an issue because headphones rarely stay in the perfect place throughout normal movement. If I had to rank the best overall wireless ANC headphones my list would look like this. 1). Focal Bathys (Space because imo nothing else is close quality wise) 2). Sennheiser HDB630 3). Apple Airpods Max 4). Bose Quiet Comfort 2 5). Sony XM5/XM6 6). Momentum 4 If you are someone who cares about audio quality then you simply CANNOT use any of the consumer marketed headphones. They are horribly muddy and it sounds like you're underwater. The tuning is way unbalanced. For the money these people should be ashamed. IMO a headphone must bottom line sound good. It would be like comparing bikes and none of the wheels spin. At that point the bike that moves will place at the top simply because it fulfills its purpose. The Bathys do go above and beyond however. What surprised me the most was that the next best sounding headphone compared to every multi hundred $ headphone on the market were my Audio Technica M50XBT's. I guess sound quality is going by the wayside and people just want to listen to pounding muddled rhythm. As someone who has spent a lot of time playing instruments and critically listening to musical voicing/part arrangments, I cannot sacrifice audio quality. It completely takes me out of the element. If you are going to spend anything close to $400-$800 just get these headphones instead and be satisfied for a long time. I do think these headphones could be a little more comfortable, but I bet when they break in the ear pads will feel nice. Those can always be replaced too, but you can't swap out drivers and in my experience using an eq makes a headphone sound strange and techy instead of fix the root issue of the poor audio tuning out of the box. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great sounding bluetooth heaphones! *by S***M on November 20, 2022* 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! 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