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Focal Bathys. Product type: Headset. Connectivity technology: Wired & Wireless, Bluetooth. Recommended usage: Calls/Music. Headphone frequency: 15 - 22000 Hz. Wireless range: 15 m. Cable length: 1.2 m. Weight: 350 g. Product colour: Black, Silver
Bathys
TRAVEL IN HIGH-FIDELITYBathys wireless headphones incorporate Bluetooth 5.1 and Active Noise Cancellation technologies. With two noise cancellation modes a "Silent" mode optimised for travel with high ambient noise, and a "Soft" mode that promotes concentration this technology offers perfect sound insulation. A Transparency mode is also available to connect the user with sounds from the surrounding environment if necessary.
Made in France in the Focal workshops, the patented aluminium/magnesium M-dome speaker drivers deliver detailed, dynamic pure high-fidelity sound. In addition, the integrated USB-DAC mode offers a resolution of up to 24 bits and 192 kHz, ensuring unrivalled sound quality for portable headphones.
Bathys design cues are inherited from Focal's open- and closed-back headphones. It features high-grade materials, an elegant Black Silver finish and refined details such as the backlit flame at the centre of the earcup that can be turned on and off as required.
In terms of battery life, these portable headphones offer over 30 hours of use in Bluetooth mode and active noise cancellation. They are the perfect travel companion in all your travels, whether by land or air.
ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION TECHNOLOGY
Bathys offers two noise reduction modes (ANC, Active Noise Cancellation) for total immersion in the 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. In addition, a Transparency mode gives you access to the sounds of your surrounding environment when desired or required.
SPEAKER DRIVERS MADE IN FRANCE
Bathys is fitted with patented aluminium/magnesium M-dome speaker drivers, made in France using technologies from the finest Focal headphones. They benefit from the brand's full range of expertise in sound, delivering high-fidelity, transparent and dynamic sound reproduction.
CONNECTIVITY & BATTERY LIFE
Compatible with SBC, AAC, Apt-X and Apt-X Adaptive codecs, Bathys offers a wide range of connectivity options: Bluetooth 5.1, Jack, USB. It offers over 30 hours of use in Bluetooth and active noise cancellation mode, while just 15 minutes will give you 5 extra listening hours thanks to its fast-charging function.
HIGH-GRADE MATERIALS
The Bathys design is inherited from Focal's open- and closed-back headphones. It combines high-grade materials magnesium, real leather, aluminium, etc. and ensures optimal comfort for all head shapes. The highly aesthetic rounded shapes of the earcup grilles adopt Focal's refined headphone aesthetic codes.
DISTINGUISHED FINISHES
The brand's flame symbol features at the centre of the earcups, incorporating a white backlight system that can be activated as required. Lastly, Bathys features a distinctive Black Silver finish and light weight, compact design and excellent support. Bathys
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Wireless, Bluetooth 5.1, ANC, Google Assistant/Amazon Alexa
Focal Bathys. Product type: Headset. Connectivity technology: Wired & Wireless, Bluetooth. Recommended usage: Calls/Music. Headphone frequency: 15 - 22000 Hz. Wireless range: 15 m. Cable length: 1.2 m. Weight: 350 g. Product colour: Black, Silver
Initial Release Date: 18/01/2023
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Focal Bathys Headphones Wired & Wireless Head-band Music/Everyday USB Type-C Bluetooth Black, Silver FOAHALNOMB0B000_CLR Specifications
Product Type
Headsets
Brand
NAIM
Collection Model
NAIM FOAHALNOMB0B000
Collection Model NAIM FOAHALNOMB0B000_CLR
Collection Model
NAIM Bathys
Manufacturer Product Type
NAIM Headsets
Product colour
Black
Headset type Binaural
Wearing style Head-band
Product colour
Black, Silver
Product Family Bathys
Product Family
USB Headphones
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2%
Number of microphones 8
Bluetooth Version 5.1
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth profiles AAC, SBC
Frequency Band 2.404 - 2.48 GHz
Frequency Band 2.402 - 2.48 GHz
Connectivity technology Wireless
Connectivity technology Wired & Wireless
USB connector USB Type-C
3.5 mm connector Yes
USB connectivity Yes
Wireless Range 15 m
Mobile operating systems supported Android, iOS
Battery Capacity 1060 mAh
Continuous audio playback time 42 h
Battery operated Yes
Battery technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Continuous audio playback time (ANC on) 30 h
Ear coupling Circumaural
Acoustic system Closed
Headphone frequency 15 - 22100 Hz
Driver unit 4 cm
Headphone frequency 15 - 22000 Hz
Noise canceling Yes
Noise canceling type Active
Transparency mode Yes
Microphone Type Built-in
Weight 350 g
Control unit type On-ear control unit
Recommended usage Calls/Music
Recommended usage Music/Everyday
Year 2023
Control type Buttons
Works with Amazon Alexa Yes
Works with the Google Assistant Yes
Wireless Technology Bluetooth
Battery Type Built-in battery
Quick start guide Yes
Cables included Audio (3.5mm), USB Type-C to USB Type-C
Quantity 1
Carrying case Yes
Cable Length 1.2 m
Colour of product Black
Internal Features Special Offers
Connectivity Wireless
Connectivity Cable
MPN FOAHALNOMB0B000
Connectivity Bluetooth
MPN FOAHALNOMB0B000_CLR
Promotion Spring Sale
Number of Earpieces Double
Focal Bathys Headphones Wired & Wireless Head-band Music/Everyday USB Type-C Bluetooth Black, Silver FOAHALNOMB0B000_CLR Reviews
Kob - 5 out of 5 Reviewed on trustedreviews.com in the United Kingdom on 19 March 2024
End of dialog window.French audio brand Focal has a wide range of headphones but up until a few years ago, all its models were wired. The Focal Bathys is its first wireless ANC headphone.While Bluetooth headphones have become hugely popular, audio purists...
+Clear, insightful sound,Strong wireless performance,Long battery life,Excellent call quality,Standout looks-Beaten for ANC,Premium price,Use of real leather may not appeal to someFocal's first wireless ANC headphones are a high quality luxury pair, with excellent sound, unique aesthetics, long battery life and top-tier call quality. The noise-cancellation could be better, but works well enough for the situations this headphone is...
Reviewer - 5 out of 5 Reviewed on expertreviews.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 24 July 2023
It’s quite easy to park these minor grumblings, though, because the Focal Bathys sound spectacular. They’re a balanced, poised and articulate listen, absolutely wide-open in terms of the soundstage they create and yet able to knit recordings into a singul...
+Open, full-scale and lucid sound, Great standard of build and finish, Can be used as a desktop DAC-ANC is nothing special, Physical controls feel a bit cheap, Scant control app
Reviewer - 5 out of 5 Reviewed on t3.com in the United Kingdom on 14 November 2022
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+Clarity, spaciousness and scale of sound,Good looks and great standard of build,Can be used as a desktop DAC,-Physical controls don't feel special, control app is brief, The ANC performance doesn't match the sound quality, More affordable (and more expensive) competition,If you're not looking to utterly banish external sounds, Focal's first wireless over-ear headphones are a complete success - and a good-looking success at that. Reasons to buy+Clarity, spaciousness and scale of sound+Good looks and great standard of build...
Reviewer - 5 out of 5 Reviewed on whathifi.com in the United Kingdom on 25 October 2022
Focal says that its first pair of wireless noise-cancelling headphones have been named ‘Bathys' (pronounced “Bath-ees”) after their metaphorical association with the Bathyscaphe, a deep-sea exploration submersible. The French brand says that the vessel is...
(Image credit: Future)Focal's entrance into this burgeoning premium Bluetooth headphones market isn't surprising considering its presence at the premium end of the wired space. Nor is the success of its first effort. The Bathys are highly recommendable fo...
Reviewer - 4.5 out of 5 Reviewed on techradar.com in the United Kingdom on 18 October 2022
Let's get it right: sonically, the Focal Bathys are more than worthy of their enviable heritage. And aside from the quality wireless listen, chuck in the USB-C cable in DAC mode and you've got hi-res up to 21bit/192kHz too. Oh, and in case it needs to be...