Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Bluetooth & ANC Headphones: Early Impressions
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tombrisbane
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These arrived today, early impressions are really good, using AAC to start with from my iPhone and the sound is impressive. Staging is better than I was expecting over Bluetooth. I've ordered a long Lightning to USB C OTG cable to go with them so I don't need to cart around the camera adapter.
I have a few (...) other BT cans if anyone is after any comparisons once I've given these a good physical and brain burn in period. My over ear BT collection as of today (Senn Momentum 2/3/4, Sony XM4/5, Yamaha YH-E700A/YH-L700A, B&W Px7 / Px7S2 / Px8, B&O H95 / Portal, Apple APM, Technics EAH-A800, Shure Aonic 50, Bose NC700/QC45, Grado GW100x, Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2, Pioneer MS7BT). I have a problem.
I have a few (...) other BT cans if anyone is after any comparisons once I've given these a good physical and brain burn in period. My over ear BT collection as of today (Senn Momentum 2/3/4, Sony XM4/5, Yamaha YH-E700A/YH-L700A, B&W Px7 / Px7S2 / Px8, B&O H95 / Portal, Apple APM, Technics EAH-A800, Shure Aonic 50, Bose NC700/QC45, Grado GW100x, Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2, Pioneer MS7BT). I have a problem.
noplsestar
Headphoneus Supremus
Just make sure to adapt the sound with (e.g. the EQ profile of Nomax). Also bear in mind that the Apple camera kit sounds better than a chi-fi Lightning to usb-c cable.
Edit: concerning BT-headphones comparisons also check out this thread:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sid...l-5909-m-d-mw75-focal-bathys-and-more.958727/
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noplsestar
Headphoneus Supremus
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/foc...phones-early-impressions.965153/post-17495082
You can always deviate from his suggestions (like add more bass etc.) but they are great to begin with in my opinion.
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Should i take the left or the rigth one for today? 
NOMAX
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NOMAX
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The one on the right looks a tad brighter. They could sound that way too. Take the left one.Should i take the left or the rigth one for today?
NOMAX
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audio dilettante
100+ Head-Fier
Are these generally agreed upon to be the best settings? I've been using the dynamic preset mainly due to laziness but partly a lack of confidence too. Should I reconsider?
OK I just tried them - better than dynamic for sure. Dynamic actually sounds quite subdued/throttled in comparison. I like option 2 the best.
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tombrisbane
500+ Head-Fier
I’m just using the standard no EQ while I get used to them, will try them out later though!
Had them on my head most of yesterday, early days but I think they’ll safely be my favourite Bluetooth cans. Similar to the radiance, just more towards the harman target, assuming the EQ’s linked would correct it back to more of the radiance sound.
Had them on my head most of yesterday, early days but I think they’ll safely be my favourite Bluetooth cans. Similar to the radiance, just more towards the harman target, assuming the EQ’s linked would correct it back to more of the radiance sound.
noplsestar
Headphoneus Supremus
Hehe, I don’t think the settings are „generally agreed“ to be „the best“ but just trust your ears
Also they are not cut in stone but I haven‘t found better settings yet (coming from the Focal Stellia). And Nomax, who also owns the Sennheiser HE-1 and has heard multiple (if not nearly all flagship headphones and not seldom helps as a beta-tester to perfect its sound) seems to really know how the harman curve sounds like.
My preferred settings may please someone...but don't have to
The Stellia just has too much of that woom woom which makes the headphones not really long term usable
Less in this area usually means more....it is always an act of balance...which each user can design for themselves at Bathys
Have Fun my friends
NOMAX
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The Stellia just has too much of that woom woom which makes the headphones not really long term usable
Less in this area usually means more....it is always an act of balance...which each user can design for themselves at Bathys
Have Fun my friends
NOMAX
PS.lol
audio dilettante
100+ Head-Fier
At the very least your settings are a useful starting point for folk like myself with little knowledge and experience.My preferred settings may please someone...but don't have to
The Stellia just has too much of that woom woom which makes the headphones not really long term usable
Less in this area usually means more....it is always an act of balance...which each user can design for themselves at Bathys
Have Fun my friends
NOMAX
PS.lol
Hehe, I don’t think the settings are „generally agreed“ to be „the best“ but just trust your ears
Also they are not cut in stone but I haven‘t found better settings yet (coming from the Focal Stellia). And Nomax, who also owns the Sennheiser HE-1 and has heard multiple (if not nearly all flagship headphones and not seldom helps as a beta-tester to perfect its sound) seems to really know how the harman curve sounds like.
I am not a big fan of the Harman Target as far as the left side is concerned.
(But on the right side it gets my full approval)
There are only very few models where this increase on the left side also really fits the Earcup
And closed back models fits this not at all.....I'm not a proponent of this Woom Woom, which is just in a closed model much more to the point than
as in an open back headphone
But this is just my opinion about the Harman Target tonality in closed back headphone models
Let's take this track here
With the new dynamic preset.....for me just too much woom woom...not really suitable for the long term
.....or this one
I prefer this preset more,why?less woom woom...to my ears suitable for longer term
-2db/62Hz
-1db/250 Hz
+1db/1KHz
+2db/4Khz
+2db/16khz
NOMAX
PS.there is however an exception....the Stealth,his closed earcup is ingenious
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audio dilettante
100+ Head-Fier
I am not a big fan of the Harman Target as far as the left side is concerned.
(But on the right side it gets my full approval)
There are only very few models where this increase also really fits the Earcup
And closed back models fits this not at all.....I'm not a proponent of this Woom Woom, which is just in a closed model much more to the point than as in an open back headphone
Let's take this track here
With the new dynamic preset.....for me just too much woom woom...not really suitable for the long term
.....i prefer this one more
-2db/62Hz
-1db/250 Hz
+1db/1KHz
+2db/4Khz
+2db/16khz
NOMAX
PS.there is however an exception....the Stealth
Please can you explain left side and right side?
I mean that a headphone must sound bright enough (right side to harman)......but the Harman bass,the left side to the target (low end) does not really suit every Earcup
(Especially with complex music pieces as well as levels above 90db )
Wish you a nice day....I will enjoy mine today with Bathys at the lake
NOMAX
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(Especially with complex music pieces as well as levels above 90db )
Wish you a nice day....I will enjoy mine today with Bathys at the lake
NOMAX
PS.lol
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