Bloom's Take
If it were just a regular wired headphone, Bathys would be a solid entry for Focal, coming in under Celestee in price, with a more compact design, and a more accessible, fun sound. When you add in the fact that you’re getting this kind of sound from a wireless headphone, it becomes clear that Bathys is something special. If you’re in the market for an audiophile upgrade from a more mainstream set of wireless headphones, and aren’t ready to add wires to your setup, Bathys gives you the best of both worlds in a headphone that doesn’t compromise on sound quality or wireless performance.
Introducing Focal BATHYS
In order to meet the growing needs of the headphones market (wireless, portability, etc.), Focal has spent over three years working to adapt their knowledge to the world of “active” headphones, and to prove that they can equip them with high-fidelity sound.
Enter the brand-new Focal Bathys, the first set of wireless headphones with active noise cancelling and high-fidelity sound!
Bathys Dune: Step Into the Light
Focal has designed a luminous finish to join the Bathys collection, in contrast with the existing Black Silver finish and catering to its customers’ differing tastes. Applied to the headphones in their entirety, the carrying case and the cables, the Dune finish is inspired by quarry minerals, Greek landscapes and desert sands – in short, delicate spaces flooded with light. It combines a beige colour with silver details (grilles, rings, etc.) for an elegant, mellow and harmonious finish.
Cutting-Edge Technologies
Featuring the latest Bluetooth® 5.1 technology, a battery life of over 30 hours when using Bluetooth® and Active noise cancelling mode, Bathys headphones make the perfect travel companion to take with you wherever you go.
Compatible with SBC, AAC, Apt-X™ and Apt-X™ Adaptive codecs, they provide a broad choice of connectivity modes. For anyone looking for the best possible sound quality, the USB-DAC mode delivers a resolution of up to 24 bits / 192kHz for an uncompromising listening experience, thanks to the DAC and the integrated amplifier in the headphones!
Two modes of active noise cancellation are available: a Silent mode, optimized for trips with high background noise (planes, trains, etc.) and a Soft mode to aid concentration at home, in the office, etc. In addition, a Transparency mode enables you to stay connected to your surroundings.
Its fast-charging feature gives you 5 additional battery hours in 15 minutes of charging. A full charge only takes 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The Bathys design is inherited from Focal’s open- and closed-back headphones. The earcup grilles pick up Focal’s design code, with its highly aesthetic curves. Focal’s flame symbol features at the centre of the earcup, incorporating a white backlight system to be activated if desired, for an understated, chic effect. Another standout feature of Bathys is its elegant and timeless Black Silver color way.
Speaker Drivers Manufactured in France
In terms of sound, the Aluminum/Magnesium ‘M’-shaped dome speaker drivers – made in France in our ateliers – give the headphones an audio quality that’s unrivaled in its category. Our speaker drivers, equipped with patented Focal technology, have been slightly revamped to adapt to the constraints of a portable set of headphones – they are now lighter with a smaller volume. The result is a clear, dynamic and very precise sound, while retaining a sound signature that is optimized for use on the move: a present, ever-controlled bass.
Bathys Additional Features
Specifications
- Type: Closed-back wireless headphones with active noise cancelling
- Bluetooth technology: 5.1 Multipoint
- Bluetooth range: > 15m
- Bluetooth frequency range: 2402MHz – 2480Mhz
- Audio codecs: SBC, AAC, aptXTM Adaptive, aptXTM
- Battery Life:
- 30 hours Bluetooth® Noise Cancelling
- 35 hours Jack mode
- 42 hours USB DAC
- Voice assistants: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
- Other features: Google Fast Pair
- Speaker drivers: 1.625" (40mm) Aluminum-Magnesium 'M-shaped' dome (made in France)
- Frequency response: 15Hz to 22kHz
- Harmonic distortion rate: < 0.2% @1kHz
- Microphones: 8
- Weight: 0.77lb (350g)
- Carrying case size: 9.44” x 8.25” x 2.75”
- Control application: Focal & Naim, iOS and Android compatible
- Connections: Bluetooth® / Jack 3.5mm / USB-C®
In the Box
- Rigid, elegant carrying case with cable storage
- 2 cables
- 4ft (1.2m) 3.5mm stereo jack cable
- 4ft (1.2m) USB-C to USB-C cable
