Focal Bathys

– Focal Bathys, it’s first wireless headphones with Active noise cancellation. Benefiting from the brand’s savoir-faire in sound and high-end headphones prowess, Bathys delivers a ure hi-fi sound, via 5.1 Bluetooth® multipoint or wired connection thanks to its USB-DAC mode. The headphones boast Focal speaker drivers made in France, high-performance noise cancelling technology, over 30 hours of battery life, high-grade materials and a number of attractive features: Bathys is the new must-have Bluetooth® headphone set to enhance all your travels.

HIGH-FIDELITY SOUND & MULTIPLE FEATURES

Bathys offers a detailed, precise and dynamic sound, showcasing the high-fidelity sound responsible for Focal’s reputation for over 40 years, both in France and worldwide. It offers two noise-cancelling modes for a total escape into your music: a “Silent” mode optimised for journeys with high background noise (planes, trains, etc.) and a “Soft” mode to help with focus at home, in the office, etc. It also features a “Transparency” mode that allows you to hear sounds around you when needed. Easily accessible control buttons and Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice assistants are provided for effortless use. It also has an adjustable EQ to customise the sound. The voice assistants, EQ and other settings are available in the dedicated app developed by Focal. Compatible with SBC, AAC, Apt-X™ and Apt-X™ Adaptive codecs, Bathys provides an extensive choice of connectivity modes (Bluetooth®, Jack, USB). It also has a Clear Voice Capture microphone technology for crystal clear telephone conversations. In terms of battery life, Bathys offers over 30 hours of use, with its fast-charging function giving you 5 extra listening hours in just 15 minutes. Finally, two cables (4ft (1.2m) 3.5mm Jack and 4ft (1.2m) USB-C®) are supplied with the headphones for optimal wired listening to suit all uses.

BATHYS: WHAT’S IN A NAME?

Bathys comes from the word ‘bathyscaphe’, the first submarine exploration vehicle. The embodiment of calm, depth and absolute silence, this vessel is the inspiration behind the name of these ANC headphones.

MADE IN FRANCE SPEAKER DRIVERS

Manufactured in Saint-Étienne at the Focal workshops, the speaker drivers inside the Bathys headphones benefit from the expertise of a brand that constantly innovates to improve its products, providing the ideal solution regardless of how you want to listen. With their Aluminium/Magnesium dome, the Bathys speaker drivers deliver a deep bass, soft trebles and a clear mid-range, for an extremely precise sound. The integrated USB-DAC mode offers a resolution of up to 24 bit / 192kHz for even more impressive performance

A REFINED AESTHETIC SIGNATURE
The Bathys design is inherited from Focal’s open- and closed-back headphones. These ergonomic headphones combine refined materials, such as Magnesium on the yokes, real leather on the headband and Aluminium for a robust construction, resulting in outstanding comfort for any head shape. The earcup grilles reflect Focal’s distinctive headphones 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 visual effect. Another standout feature of Bathys is its elegant and timeless Black Silver colourway. Designed to be lighter, more compact and with superior staying power, it is the ideal travel companion. A meticulously finished carrying case is supplied with the headphones.

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 ‘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. Combined with refined materials, such as Magnesium on the yokes, real leather on the headband or Aluminium for a robust construction, this results in an unrivalled comfort for any head shape. Designed to be lighter, more compact and ergonomic, Bathys is the ideal travelling companion. Its large choice of connections, its control buttons and its integrated voice assistants allow listeners to forget their smartphone and enjoy pure listening experiences wherever they go.

Battery life
30 hours Bluetooth® Noise Cancelling
35 hours Jack mode
42 hours USB DAC

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, aptX™ Adaptive, aptX™
Voice assistants Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Other features Google Fast Pair
Speaker drivers 15/8″ (40mm) Aluminium-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 supplied 97/16″x81/4″x23/4″ (24x21x7cm)
Control application Focal & Naim, iOS and Android compatible
Connections Bluetooth® / Jack 3.5mm / USB-C®

What Is Included

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