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Focal Bathys Headphones

French Form & Function

Bathys, Focal’s first adaptive noise-canceling headphones, are instantly recognizable due to the company’s unique design sense. They are the result of a multi-year in-house development effort and incorporate the company’s signature M-shaped, 40mm aluminum-magnesium alloy drivers that are made in house in France. Because the sound quality is so good, owning them is a fun experience that makes the high price (compared to competing models) worth it.

Features and Setup

The Bathys are unapologetically luxurious, full-size, over-ear, sealed-back, Bluetooth wireless

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