SeekerFocal Bathys
The Focal Bathys are Focal's debut wireless over-ear headphone offering and sonically, they're a veritable delight – wirelessly yes, but especially if you listen in wired USB-C DAC mode for 24bit/192kHz decoding. The app is also intuitive and one of the more likeable companions we've tested. The 30-hour battery equals many of the class-leaders too, and frankly they're stunning to look at, but their overall score is marred just slightly by ANC that lacks potency and on-ear controls which feel a little naive.
-- As reviewed by TechRadar
Product details
- Active noise cancelling for full immersion and transparency mode to interact with your environment
- Refined real leather and microfiber headband are incomparably soft comfortable and refined
- Limitless connectivity with a 3.5mm jack USB-C outlet and Bluetooth capability
- Aluminium-magnesium construction for pure sound reliability resistance and increased lightness
- Battery life of over 30 hours and fast charging capability gives you 5 extra hours in just 15 minutes
PROS
+ Exciting, detailed, expressive sound
+ Very comfortable (and easy on the eye)
+ Excellent access to hi-res whistles and bells
CONS
- On-ear controls are hit-and-miss
- Noise cancellation can be beaten for less
- No LDAC support
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Expert reviews and ratings
By TechRadar on October 15, 2022
The Focal Bathys are Focal's debut wireless over-ear headphone offering and sonically, they're a veritable delight – wirelessly yes, but especially if you listen in wired USB-C DAC mode for 24bit/192kHz decoding. The app is also intuitive and one of the more likeable companions we've tested. The 30-hour battery equals many of the class-leaders too, and frankly they're stunning to look at, but their overall score is marred just slightly by ANC that lacks potency and on-ear controls which feel a little naive.
90
By Tom's Guide on November 09, 2022
At $799, the Focal Bathys are a bargain for audio purists desiring top-tier audio performance from a versatile ANC headphone that can be used with or without wires.
90
By Pocket-Lint on November 03, 2023
If you're looking for the best of the best, look no further than HiFiMan's HE1000se headphones. With an incredibly detailed and rich audio quality, they are everything you'll ever need and more.
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