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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,060
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,500
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 30 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): yes

Focal Bathys MG review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

7.9

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

8.0

Technical Score

20.0%

7.4

User score

Very good
8.0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

9.1

Sound

20.0%

6.9

Features

10.0%

6.1

Design

8.0%

6.7

Connectivity

6.0%

7.4

Battery

4.0%

8.3

Calls & Controls

Excellent
7.4

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

3.2

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.6
(46)
United States
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4.6
(46)

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

Very good
  • 9.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    9.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    10

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    4.8

    Battery life

  • 7.3
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    4.8

    Battery life

    18.0%

    2.0

    Weight

    16.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    10

    Ambient sound mode

  • 9.2
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    4.8

    Battery life

    14.0%

    10

    Companion app

  • 3.6
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    2.0

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    4.8

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Focal Bathys MG is a premium closed-back wireless headphone featuring 40mm Magnesium 'M'-shaped dome drivers, a significant upgrade that offers a frequency response of 10Hz to 22kHz and a low harmonic distortion rate of <0.2% @1kHz. These headphones provide versatile connectivity through Bluetooth 5.2 (supporting aptX Adaptive, AAC, and SBC), a 3.5mm jack, and a high-resolution USB-DAC mode capable of up to 24-bit/192kHz playback. Main pros include its luxurious chestnut finish with genuine leather, effective active noise cancellation with three modes (Silent, Soft, Transparent), and an impressive battery life that reaches up to 42 hours in USB-DAC mode (30 hours with Bluetooth ANC). However, some cons include its relatively high weight of 350g, a lack of LDAC support, and a high price point compared to standard flagship wireless headphones.

Technical Specifications of Focal Bathys MG

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

9.1

Sound

20.0%

6.9

Features

10.0%

6.1

Design

8.0%

6.7

Connectivity

6.0%

7.4

Battery

4.0%

8.3

Calls & Controls

8.0
Focal Bathys MG has a technical score of 8.03 points, which is higher than that of 94.2% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

3.2

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.6
(46)
United States
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4.6
(46)

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

7.4
Focal Bathys MG has a user score of 7.39 points, which is lower than that of 71.6% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
3.2
Focal Bathys MG has a popularity of 3.2 points, which is lower than 59.1% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.9

Overall score

40.0%

4.9

Price

7.0
Focal Bathys MG has a quality-to-price ratio of 7 points, which is higher than 61.2% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Focal Bathys MG supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

40 mm
Focal Bathys MG uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.2% of headphones and equal to 53.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Focal Bathys MG uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

10 Hz
Focal Bathys MG reaches a lowest frequency of 10 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 67.3% of headphones and equal to 12.5% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Focal Bathys MG supports a noise-canceling microphone. 54.5% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Focal Bathys MG is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

8
Focal Bathys MG has 8 microphones, more microphones than 98.6% of headphones and equal to 1% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

no
Focal Bathys MG does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wireless
Focal Bathys MG supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 52.6% of headphones and equal to 47.4% of headphones.
supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

5.2
Focal Bathys MG uses Bluetooth version 5.2, newer Bluetooth version than 85.6% of headphones and equal to 3% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

15 m
Focal Bathys MG offers a Bluetooth range of 15 m, higher Bluetooth range than 84.2% of headphones and equal to 6.2% of headphones.
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

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Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Focal Bathys MG supports multipoint. 35% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Focal Bathys MG supports ambient sound mode. 23.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Focal Bathys MG supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Focal Bathys MG works with a companion app. 55.7% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

2
Focal Bathys MG offers 2 adjustable ANC levels, more adjustable ANC levels than 92.6% of headphones and equal to 1.7% of headphones.
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

yes
Focal Bathys MG supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

30 hours
Focal Bathys MG offers battery life of 30 hours, higher battery life than 46% of headphones and equal to 10.5% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

30 hours
Focal Bathys MG offers battery life with ANC of 30 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 43.2% of headphones and equal to 8.8% of headphones.
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

1.5 hours
Focal Bathys MG needs 1.5 hours to charge, lower charging time than 87.8% of headphones and equal to 7% of headphones.
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Focal Bathys MG supports quick charge. 31% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

1,060 mAh
Focal Bathys MG has a battery capacity of 1060 mAh, higher battery capacity than 92.8% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Focal
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

350 g
Focal Bathys MG weighs 350 g, heavier than 91.1% of headphones and equal to 0.8% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Focal Bathys MG vs the average headphone

  • Active noise cancellation
    Focal Bathys MG supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
    What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
    When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

    Importance: HIGH

    Focal Bathys MG supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Focal Bathys MG has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
    What it is: Certified for high-resolution audio playback
    When it matters: When official support for high-resolution playback matters to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Focal Bathys MG has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • EQ customization
    Focal Bathys MG supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
    What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
    When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Focal Bathys MG supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Focal Bathys MG offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
    What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
    When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

    Importance: HIGH

    Focal Bathys MG offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    Focal Bathys MG offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
    What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
    When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Focal Bathys MG offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    Focal Bathys MG has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Focal Bathys MG has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • On-device controls
    Focal Bathys MG includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
    What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
    When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Focal Bathys MG includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 6 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Focal Bathys MG has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
    When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=106 dB/mW

    Focal Bathys MG has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 10 mm more spacious earcup height
    Focal Bathys MG offers more spacious earcup height than the average headphone (70 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
  • Foldable design
    Focal Bathys MG has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • 7 mm more spacious earcup width
    Focal Bathys MG offers more spacious earcup width than the average headphone (50 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
  • Active noise cancellation
    Focal Bathys MG supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Focal Bathys MG has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    Focal Bathys MG has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 6 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Focal Bathys MG has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Focal Bathys MG has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
  • 0.5 hours shorter charging time
    Focal Bathys MG has a lower charging time than the average headphone (1.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
  • 76.7% higher battery capacity
    Focal Bathys MG has a higher battery capacity than the average headphone (1,060 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
  • USB-C charging
    Focal Bathys MG uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Focal Bathys MG has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Play while charging
    Focal Bathys MG can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Focal Bathys MG offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • 5 m longer Bluetooth range
    Focal Bathys MG has a higher Bluetooth range than the average headphone (15 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
  • Clear call microphone
    Focal Bathys MG offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Focal Bathys MG includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 7 more microphones
    Focal Bathys MG has more microphones than the average headphone (8 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
  • Wind noise reduction
    Focal Bathys MG reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Sidetone support
    Focal Bathys MG supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
  • EQ customization
    Focal Bathys MG supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
  • 8 newer release date
    Focal Bathys MG was released more recently than the average headphone (2,025 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.

Total
Design
Sound
Battery
Connectivity
Calls & Controls
Features
  • 60.6% higher weight
    Focal Bathys MG is heavier than the average headphone (350 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • 10 dB lower max SPL
    Focal Bathys MG has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (100 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
  • 60.6% higher weight
    Focal Bathys MG is heavier than the average headphone (350 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Focal Bathys MG is heavier than the average headphone (350 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.350 g vs 218 g
  • 11.78x more expensive
    Focal Bathys MG is more expensive than the average headphone (£1,060 vs £90).
    Focal Bathys MG is more expensive than the average headphone (£1,060 vs £90).£1,060 vs £90
  • 10 dB lower max SPL
    Focal Bathys MG has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (100 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    What it is: Maximum safe sound pressure level
    When it matters: When high-volume headroom is part of your use case.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=116 dB

    Focal Bathys MG has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (100 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.100 dB vs 110 dB
  • 8.2% lower user score
    Focal Bathys MG has a lower user score than the average headphone (7.39 vs 8.000).
    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Focal Bathys MG has a lower user score than the average headphone (7.39 vs 8.000).7.39 vs 8
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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
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4.6
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4.6
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(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

What customers like about Focal Bathys MG?

  • Class-leading sound quality that rivals wired audiophile headphones
  • Premium build with luxury materials like genuine leather and magnesium
  • Exceptional midrange clarity and detailed, airy high frequencies
  • Built-in USB-DAC mode supports high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/192kHz
  • Comfortable for long sessions, even for those wearing glasses
  • Improved driver responsiveness and tighter bass compared to the original model
  • Aesthetically pleasing luxury design with a backlit logo

What customers dislike about Focal Bathys MG?

  • High price point that hits the law of diminishing returns
  • ANC is functional but outperformed by cheaper competitors like Sony and Bose
  • Average battery life (roughly 30 hours) compared to other modern flagships
  • No passive mode; the headphones must be powered on to work even with a 3.5mm cable
  • The companion app is often described as limited or glitchy
  • Physical buttons can feel non-intuitive or less premium than the build
  • Lack of LDAC codec support despite its high-end audiophile positioning

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The Focal Bathys MG is an ultra-premium, closed-back Bluetooth headphone priced at US$1,499 (£999) that delivers exceptional, well-balanced sound with a wide soundstage, controlled bass, and highly accurate timbre. Its standout features include a premium built-in DAC mode for high-resolution cabled listening via USB-C, an impressive battery life extending up to 42 hours in DAC mode,...Read more

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The Focal Bathys MG wireless headphones enhance the original model with 40mm pure magnesium M-shaped dome drivers for deeper 10Hz bass and a stylish chestnut-brown finish, while retaining a robust, premium metal chassis. Key advantages include exceptional hi-fi sound with a "live" soundstage, improved genuine leather earpads for comfort, and a high-resolution 24-bit/192kHz USB-DAC...Read more

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Focal Bathys MG Review: Hi-Fi and Music Source

The Focal Bathys MG closed-back wireless headphones feature an advanced 40mm Magnesium driver configuration that enhances dynamics and detail across a balanced sound spectrum compared to its predecessor. Priced at £999, they offer a premium, solid build with a magnesium yoke, aluminium headband, and a luxurious chestnut brown and bronze finish. On the performance side, they deliver...Read more

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The Focal Bathys MG wireless headphones offer a significant, high-fidelity upgrade with an open, spacious soundstage and precise, detailed audio performance. Featuring new magnesium drivers, they excel in mid-bass resolution while providing a comfortable, luxurious design suitable for mobile, high-fidelity listening. Despite their premium performance, the headphones are expensive,...Read more

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The Focal Bathys MG updates the original wireless headphones with pure magnesium drivers, offering superior, more transparent audio with improved bass performance. These premium, handcrafted headphones stand out for their USB-DAC mode, which supports high-resolution, wired audio, paired with a luxurious design, excellent build quality, and effective yet not class-leading ANC. While...Read more

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02/07/2025
Focal Bathys MG review: beautiful wireless headphones that...

The Focal Bathys MG ($1,299 / £999) over-ear, closed-back wireless headphones earn high marks for their expansive, detailed, and energetic audio performance, driven by custom, French-made 40mm magnesium "M"-dome dynamic drivers. They boast an exceptional standard of construction using premium materials like leather, padded microfibre, and aluminum, finished in a distinctive,...Read more

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whathifi.com
07/08/2025
Focal Bathys MG review - Wireless Headphones - What Hi-Fi?

The Focal Bathys Mg are premium wireless noise-cancelling headphones that deliver exceptional, class-leading audio performance through a major upgrade to pure magnesium drivers. Priced at $1,299 (£999 / AU$2300), these headphones offer a beautifully balanced, natural sound with an impressive level of detail and dynamic insight across all genres. The build quality is top-tier,...Read more

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vumetre.com
12/08/2025
FOCAL Bathys MG - VU METER", "FOCAL Bathys MG - VUMETER

The Focal Bathys MG is a high-end, semi-nomadic wireless headphone that delivers outstanding, hi-fi quality sound. It is built with a 100% magnesium membrane that brings its audio performance very close to the premium, wired Clear MG model. Pros include excellent Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, a 30-hour battery life, and high-resolution sound playback via USB-C. It has upgraded...Read more

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pocketmags.com
01/11/2025
Focal Bathys Mg | What Hi-Fi? November 2025

The Focal Bathys Mg wireless flagship headphones deliver a premium audio experience featuring a major design upgrade from the original model. Focal has replaced the previous 40mm aluminum/magnesium driver with a brand new, pure magnesium driver. Built to last with an aluminum and magnesium yoke, the headphones sport high-quality, supply leather on the memory-foam earpads and the top...Read more

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qobuz.com
11/09/2025
Focal Bathys MG: Hi-Fi headphones with Bluetooth and wired connection

The Qobuz review highlights the Focal Bathys MGGo as a premium, high-end wireless headphone featuring a luxurious chestnut finish, aluminium-magnesium construction, and a distinctive backlit logo. While lauded for exceptional comfort via genuine leather and memory foam, the design is slightly bulky, and the illuminated logo may not suit all tastes. Sonically, the headphones excel...Read more

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diisign.com
01/09/2025
[test] Bathys MG : Focal en fait-il trop pour le son ?

The Focal Bathys MG builds upon its predecessor's stellar audio reputation by introducing full magnesium transducers, which deliver an incredibly natural, dynamic, and detailed soundstage when utilized in wired USB-C DAC mode. Boasting a premium and beautifully constructed metallic brown aesthetic, this high-end French headphone offers improved wearing comfort with reduced ear...Read more

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journaldugeek.com
26/03/2026
Focal Bathys MG Review: A Premium Portable Headphone for Demanding Audiophiles

The Focal Bathys MG is an audiophile-grade wireless headset priced at €1,200, which leverages pure magnesium drivers derived from high-end home audio speakers to deliver exceptional, high-fidelity sound clarity and precision. On the positive side, it provides remarkably well-controlled deep bass, highly transparent mid-ranges, and excellently defined highs, further expanding its...Read more

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qobuz.com
25/06/2025
Focal Bathys MG: A HiFi headphone for Bluetooth and wired listening

The Focal Bathys MGGo, reviewed by Qobuz, is a premium wireless headphone featuring new magnesium drivers, a distinctive chestnut aesthetic, and improved comfort through updated, softer ear pads. It offers versatile connectivity, including Bluetooth 5.2 and a USB-DAC mode supporting high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/192kHz, alongside substantial battery life exceeding 30 hours, as...Read more

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01net.com
26/03/2026
Focal Bathys MG review: our verdict on the headphones that cost as much as two AirPods Max

The Focal Bathys MG is a premium Bluetooth headphone priced at €1,200, which distinguishes itself by utilizing pure magnesium drivers—borrowed from the brand's high-end Clear MG lounge headphones—to offer highly responsive and detailed hi-fi audio across all musical genres. Encased in an elegant "chestnut" finish, the 350-gram device boasts outstanding build quality with luxurious...Read more

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vumetre.com
03/06/2026
FOCAL BATHYS MG: this test bench appeared in VUmètre Web

The provided web page does not contain the actual text, pros, cons, or details of any specific product review. Instead, it is an index directory for the independent French hi-fi magazine VUmètre, mapping out exactly which issue contains the test bench (banc d'essai) for hundreds of audiophile components. Because the full text of the reviews is hidden behind the magazine's paywall or...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
26/03/2025
Focal Bathys MG Review: Sound excellence made in France on the go", "Focal Bathys MG Review: French-made audio excellence for mobile listening

The Focal Bathys MG is an ultra-premium Bluetooth headphone released in March 2025 for €1,199, succeeding the original 2022 Bathys. Inheriting magnesium "M"-dome drivers from Focal's high-fidelity Clear MG model, it weighs 362 grams and features a luxurious chestnut finish with aluminum and magnesium construction. The build quality is exceptionally robust and premium, offering an...Read more

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lexicommultimedia.nl
09/06/2026
Focal Bathys MG: wireless closed-back headphones

In this Lexicom Multimedia review, reviewer Lex Kersten evaluates the Focal Bathys MG, a €1,199 premium closed-back wireless headphone designed to create an isolated personal audio environment. Structurally, the device incorporates lightweight, premium materials including magnesium yokes, a leather and microfiber-lined aluminum headband, and memory foam ear pads. The core sonic...Read more

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fwd.nl
19/07/2026
Focal Bathys Review: French luxury beast keeps the noise out

The Focal Bathys MG is a premium wireless noise-cancelling headphone model positioned above the original Bathys. It features an upgraded 40 mm M-shaped magnesium driver designed to be lighter and more rigid, which enhances fine detail retrieval. True to the French manufacturer's DNA, the headphone boasts a highly luxurious design featuring a brown hazelnut finish, premium leather...Read more

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hifi.nl
21/07/2026
Focal Bathys MG Review: Focal takes the Bathys to the next level

The Focal Bathys MG is a premium, high-end wireless noise-canceling headphone priced at 1,199 euros that sits above the mainstream competition and its older sibling, the standard Bathys. This model distinguishes itself through an elegant, luxurious dark chestnut/bronze design made with high-quality materials and a durable build featuring a characteristic Y-bracket headband. It...Read more

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