Compatible multipoint Bluetooth 5.1 with management of SBC, AAC, APT-X and APT-X Adaptive codecs, the Bathys headphones are the very first Hi-Fi Bluetooth model with active noise reduction from the French brand Focal.
Focal Bathys, Hi-Fi and traveler headphones
In addition to wireless sources, the headset has a wired mode with USB-Dac mode, for a resolution of up to 192 kHz/24 bits. For this purpose two cables are provided: 1.2 m mini-Jack and 1.2 meter USB-C. On the sound side, note speakers made in France in Saint-Étienne, equipped with a 40 mm aluminum/magnesium M profile dome. For noise reduction, two modes are available: Silent for loud ambient noise (plane, train, etc.) and Soft for concentration at home or in the office. Also note a Transparency mode to perceive your environment and the Clear Voice Capture process for always intelligible telephone conversations. Namely, the Focal Bathys has a total of eight microphones.
Focal Bathys, ergonomics and comfort
With the Focal Bathys headphones, comfort is also provided via memory foam ear cushions covered in leather. Likewise, the steel/aluminum headband is also gloved in real leather. Control of the Focla Bathys is done through the Focal & Naim application or using the buttons located below the right earpiece. Last clarification, it is possible to light up the Focal logo, i.e. the flame on the sides of the earpieces. We should also mention the integrated Alexa voice assistant and the Works with Hey Google certification.
The battery life is more than 30 hours, and fast charging offers 5 additional hours of listening time for 15 minutes of charging.
Available. Indicative price: 799 euros.
Reminder of the key characteristics of the Focal Bathys:
• Type: closed dynamic circum-aural headphones
• Speakers: dynamic full-range M dome in aluminum/magnesium, 40 mm diameter
• Frequency response: 15 Hz-22 kHz
• Harmonic distortion rate (THD): < 0.2% @ 1 kHz
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.1
• Codecs: SBC, AAC, APT-X Adaptive, APT-X
• Certification: Hi-Res Audio
• Function: USB-Dac
• Active noise reduction: yes
• Assistants voice: Amazon Alexa, Works with Hey Google
• Battery life: 30 h Bluetooth Noise Canceling, 35 h Jack mode, 42 h USB DAC mode. Fast charging offers 5 additional hours of listening time for 15 minutes of charging
• Other(s): two cables provided: 1 1.2 m 3.5 mm mini-Jack cable, 1 1.2 m USB cable -C
• Weight: 350 g