Focal Bathys Deep Black Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones

A Total Escape Into Your Music

The Focal Bathys is Focal's first wireless headphone with active noise cancellation, delivering pure hi-fi sound via Bluetooth 5.1 multipoint or a wired USB-DAC connection in this sleek Deep Black finish.

Stereophile named Bathys a Headphone Product of the Year Finalist and separately awarded it Recommended Component status too, honors reserved for products that genuinely meet the magazine's own rigorous, exacting performance standards.

Wired magazine's Parker Hall called Bathys "the creme de la creme" for "traveling audio nerds," noting it genuinely sounds "as good as many wired pairs" he had personally already tested elsewhere.

Where the Aluminum-Magnesium Dome Earns Its Keep

Drivers Made in Focal's Own French Workshops

Manufactured in Saint-Étienne, France, Bathys' speaker drivers use an aluminum/magnesium dome that delivers deep bass, soft trebles, and a clear midrange for an extremely precise overall sound signature throughout every genre.

The integrated USB-DAC mode offers a resolution of up to 24-bit/192kHz, bypassing Bluetooth entirely for genuinely lossless, wired-quality sound straight from a connected laptop, tablet, or any modern smartphone at all.

Three Noise-Cancelling Modes, One Transparency Mode

"Silent" mode is specifically optimized for environments with genuinely high background noise, including airplanes and busy trains, while "Soft" mode instead helps with focus at home and in the office.

A "Transparency" mode lets you hear sounds around you when genuinely needed, and over 30 hours of battery life means charging genuinely becomes a weekly task rather than a nightly one.

Who Is the Bathys Best For?

• You want genuine hi-fi sound in a wireless package: Stereophile has recognized Bathys twice as a Recommended Component
• You want a built-in DAC for lossless wired listening: the USB-DAC mode decodes hi-res audio without needing separate hardware
• You travel frequently: three ANC modes and over 30 hours of battery life handle flights, trains, and long days away from home
• You prefer a stealthier, all-black look: Deep Black trades the original's silver accents for a genuinely understated finish throughout
• You want Focal hi-fi sound without wires — Stereophile has recommended Bathys twice, and USB-DAC mode handles hi-res wired

How Does It Connect to Your System?

Pair over Bluetooth 5.1 directly from a phone, tablet, or laptop, or connect via USB-C for the built-in DAC mode's best possible sound quality.

A 3.5mm analog cable is also included for a fully passive wired connection, giving Bathys three genuinely distinct ways to reach your ears.

Pairs Well With

What finishes the system around a Bathys:

• Music streamers — a streamer with a strong Bluetooth connection gets the most from this wireless link
• Digital-to-analog converters — feeds a clean signal into whatever source you pair Bathys with
• Headphone cables — a USB-C cable keeps you charged and ready between listening sessions
• Headphone accessories — a case protects the housing and drivers while traveling

Frequently Asked Questions

What's different about the Deep Black finish?

The drivers, electronics, and performance are identical to the original Black/Silver Bathys — only the finish changes, replacing silver accents with an understated all-black look.

What is USB-DAC mode, and why does it matter?

Connecting via USB-C bypasses Bluetooth entirely, using Bathys' own built-in DAC and amplifier to decode hi-res audio up to 24-bit/192kHz for genuinely lossless sound quality.

How long does the battery last?

Over 30 hours in Bluetooth mode, with a fast-charging function giving five extra hours of listening from just 15 minutes on the charger.

How does this compare to the Bathys MG?

The Bathys MG uses full-Magnesium drivers instead of Aluminum-Magnesium and upgrades to Bluetooth 5.2, a genuine step up for listeners chasing the very best wireless sound.

What's included in the box?

Bathys, a meticulously finished carrying case, a 4-foot analog cable with 3.5mm mini-plug, and a 4-foot USB-C digital cable.

Where is the Bathys made?

Manufactured in Focal's own workshops in Saint-Étienne, France, the same facility responsible for the brand's entire high-end headphone lineup.

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