Focal Pushes Wireless Headphones To New Heights With the Bathys MG
Focal has lead the market in terms of headphone selection ever since they launched their first line of full-sized HiFi cans years ago. Wednesday’s announcement of the Bathys MG continued that charge with a new wireless option that utilizes the same driver as their classic Clear MG model.
Being a wireless headphone, the new Bathys MG is packed with some of the latest tech including Bluetooth® 5.2, active noise cancelling and new foam on the ear cups and headband. More details in the presser below.
“March 26, 2025 – Focal presents Bathys MG, Bluetooth® headphones with active noise cancelling, delivering high fidelity sound with unparalleled purity and precision for a wireless headphone. What’s behind this sensational sound reproduction? Innovative speaker drivers. The French brand, globally renowned for its acoustic expertise, excels in its range of headphones. Exclusive technologies, enhanced electronics, refined design, and comfort—Bathys MG is the perfect companion for an unmatched listening experience on all your journeys.
EXTRAORDINARY SOUND, EVERYWHERE
Bathys MG is fitted with magnesium speaker drivers with “M”-shaped domes, manufactured in France by Focal. They deliver high-fidelity sound that is rich, natural and ultra-precise, with powerful bass and crystal-clear treble. Focal engineers have also incorporated new microphones with optimized active noise cancelling, for better soundproofing of voices and perfect control over the environment through the elimination of unwanted background noise. USB-DAC mode delivers high-resolution sound at up to 24 bits/192kHz.
REMARKABLE DESIGN AND COMFORT
Bathys MG is part of Focal’s range of high-end headphones with a highly refined aesthetic. Inspired by the Clear MG – the benchmark hi-fi headphones for the home – its elegant Chestnut finish is enhanced by a backlit logo that adds a distinctive, modern signature. The use of premium materials such as aluminum and magnesium in the yoke delivers a combination of lightness and robustness. The genuine leather headband and ergonomic foam earpads guarantee unrivalled comfort for an extended, compromise-free listening experience.
ADVANCE FEATURES
The ultimate portable headphones, Bathys MG delivers 30 hours of battery life in wireless mode, 35 hours in jack mode and 42 hours in USB-DAC mode. Its fast-charge function offers an extra 5 hours of listening time in just 15 minutes. It also features Bluetooth® 5.2 technology and effortless pairing: Bathys MG embodies efficiency in every respect. The Focal & Naim application makes it easy to control. Users can adjust the sound to their liking (EQ) with predefined or personalized parameters, tailor it to suit the listening environment and implement the noise-cancelling option via Silent, Soft or Transparent modes. Lastly, the application offers a hearing test that adjusts sound rendering to the individual user.
PRICE AND AVAILABILITY
The Bathys Mg are $1,299 USD ($1,699 CAD) and available May 2025, preorders are being taken now. For more information: https://www.focal.com/products/bathys-mg“