[ilovespud]

I find them very comfortable compared my old Sony over the ear Xm4s - equally as good ......

 

[LoryWiv]

If I want to connect the Bathys with my Hiby RS6 by cable, I have to use the 3,5mm cable. USB-C not working either.

USB-C out from RS6 to Bathys works for me.

 

[evhvis]

I really want to get the Bathys, but I'm worried about the comfort. Will try to test it out before buying, as I've seen mixed opinions on the comfort of this headphone on this thread.

The Bathys comfort is very much a headshape dependent thing. The headband's padding is a bit to narrow for me and I dislike the ear pad material as it feels kind of sticky. I have no issues with Focal Radiance, Denon AH-D7200, B&W p9 etc. when it comes to the material on the earpads, only the Bathys.

 

[richsto]

Anyone have success using the Bathys in wired USB mode with an android digital audio player (e.g. Fiio M11 or iBasso dx320)?

I’ve read you can utilize USB Audio Player Pro to control volume (obviously not bit perfect unless at max volume) but not sure it (or other means) would work with a digital audio player with the Bathy’s in wired DAC mode.

Thanks,

Rich

 

[ilovespud]

I had no joy with my Astell SR25 as the volume was jacked and unchangeable

 

[richsto]

I had no joy with my Astell SR25 as the volume was jacked and unchangeable

Thanks for the input….were you using USB Audio Player Pro on your Astell SR25 when you tried wired DAC Mode on the Bathy’s?

Thanks,

Rich

 

[Rackhour]

Does the fact that the Bathys requires power regardless of wired or wireless mode mean that its DAC is always working? Couldn’t it have been designed in such a manner that only its internal amplifier can be activated when there’s a 3.5mm plugged in?

Or has it been proven beyond a doubt that there’s an ADC and it’s always active?

 

[botmann]

The DAC is only working in DAC mode; I assume it may be on in bluetooth and USB. Somehow the headphone cannot be driven without the headphones for any mode. Probably how the drivers are hooked up. Seems like an oversight in that regard.

 

[ilovespud]

"were you using USB Audio Player Pro on your Astell SR25 " - No idea that was a thing I could install I will try later...plus I thought my oTG adaptor for my iPhone 13 was working a new days ago but today says accessory not working as uses too much power - so i presume I need something like this -


https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0BY2S8W1B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also presume if i had an iPhone 15 just connecting it direct via USB C would be fine power wise ?

As iMore were talking about the Pro not the 15

"Now, with the iPhone 15 Pros USB-C port and the MiMi update, all you need is a single USB-C cable to plug one into the other for the ultimate on-the-go music experience."

 

[evhvis]

Does the fact that the Bathys requires power regardless of wired or wireless mode mean that its DAC is always working? Couldn’t it have been designed in such a manner that only its internal amplifier can be activated when there’s a 3.5mm plugged in?

Or has it been proven beyond a doubt that there’s an ADC and it’s always active?

My guess is that it relies heavily on DSP rather being tuned passively first and then adding active mode. Most ANC headphones are made like this and have terrible frequency response in passive mode, but there are a few exceptions.

 

[richsto]

"were you using USB Audio Player Pro on your Astell SR25 " - No idea that was a thing I could install I will try later...plus I thought my oTG adaptor for my iPhone 13 was working a new days ago but today says accessory not working as uses too much power - so i presume I need something like this -


https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0BY2S8W1B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also presume if i had an iPhone 15 just connecting it direct via USB C would be fine power wise ?

As iMore were talking about the Pro not the 15

"Now, with the iPhone 15 Pros USB-C port and the MiMi update, all you need is a single USB-C cable to plug one into the other for the ultimate on-the-go music experience."

Yes,if you are not using the latest iPhone you will need a camera adapter. I use the Apple adapter but that’s a good price on one if it works. Cant wait for my next iPhone upgrade, getting rid of that dongle with the Bathys will be blessing. With EQ and Mimi (not a gimmick) the Bathys are really starting to sound good.

Let me know if USB Audio Player Pro on your Astell works to control volume with the Bathys in wired DAC Mode.

Thanks,

Rich

 

[rael67]

Maybe your OTG Adaptor will work if you put the Bathys in DAC Mode before connecting to your iPhone.

 

[ilovespud]

Maybe your OTG Adaptor will work if you put the Bathys in DAC Mode before connecting to your iPhone.

Well done that worked a treat ! Hi Res lossless Vangelis thru apple music is amazing,,,,

When I do that does the phone charge the Bathys ? Or is just a pure data connection ?

 

[richsto]

Well done that worked a treat ! Hi Res lossless Vangelis thru apple music is amazing,,,,

When I do that does the phone charge the Bathys ? Or is just a pure data connection ?

When in DAC mode it’s just transferring the digital signal from the source to the Bathy’s (not charging).

And you’re correct, hi-resolution in wired DAC mode sounds great and results in the best sound quality on these phones in my opinion. Even better with careful EQ and the new Mimi personalization.

 

[Quaz1]

Good morning.


I tested the personalization mode and after a few tests the result is stunning. I tested for 2 hours and no longer needed equalization, the result is better with customization mode.


this headset gets better day by day with updates

gil

Curious to know what "intensity" you set it to once complete ?