Today, the luxury French speaker and headphone maker Focal revealed its new-generation Bathys MG Bluetooth headphones with active noise cancelling and high-fidelity sound. Featuring innovative magnesium speaker drivers developed at Focal’s Saint-Étienne factory, the new Bathys MG are aimed at audiophiles who want the convenience of wireless headphones but without compromising on audio quality.
The Focal Bathys MG headphones are fitted with 40mm magnesium speaker drivers using “M”-shaped domes. The drivers are designed and made in France. Focal claims the headphones can deliver high-fidelity sound that is “rich, natural and ultra-precise, with powerful bass and crystal-clear treble.”
Focal’s engineers have also fitted eight microphones to this latest generation of the Bathys headphones for making calls and they have used optimized active noise canceling for improved soundproofing of voices and the elimination of unwanted background sounds. There headphones can also be used in USB-DAC mode with high-resolution 24-bit at 192kHz sound.
The new Bathys MG are part of Focal’s range of high-end headphones and feature a refined aesthetic. Inspired by the company’s Clear MG headphones, the chestnut metal finish is enhanced with a backlit logo that give the headphones a distinctive and modern look.
The use of premium materials such as aluminum and magnesium in the headphones’ yoke brings a useful combination of lightness and robustness. The genuine leather headband and ergonomic foam pads provide comfort even during extended listening sessions.
Described by Focal as “the ultimate portable headphones,” the new Bathys MG can provide up to 30 hours of battery life in wireless mode with ANC turned on. There is a battery life of 35 hours when used in jack mode and up to 42 hours in USB-DAC mode. There is also a fast-charge function that can provide an extra 5 hours of listening time after just 15 minutes of charging.
The new headphones use Bluetooth 5.2 technology and users can adjust the sound with personalized and preset EQ settings. The noise-canceling function offers Silent, Soft or Transparent modes while the Focal smartphone app includes a hearing test that can customize the headphones’ sound to suit a user’s individual hearing profile.
Pricing and Availability:
The Focal Bathys MG wireless headphones will be available from April and are priced at $1,299 / £999 from major retailers including Amazon and Premium Sound.
Tech Specs:
- Type: Closed-back wireless headphones.
- Drivers: 40mm Magnesium with ‘M’-shaped domes.
- Frequency response 10Hz to 22kHz.
- Harmonic distortion rate: <0.2% @1kHz.
- Active noise cancelling: Yes.
- Bluetooth: Version 5.2.
- Multipoint: Yes.
- Audio codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX
- Battery life: 30 hours Bluetooth with ANC, 35 hours jack mode, 42 hours USB-DAC mode.
- Google Fast Pair: Yes.
- Microphones: 8.
- Weight: 350g.
- Carrying case: Yes.
