The Focal bathys 💪

Hi there. Thanks for this great review! I'm thinking of buying one of these three headphones. Being wireless is one of the reasons I prefer using them outside, but in general, I intend to use one of them with the mojo2 connected to my desktop computer most of the time. I'm currently using it with the sennheiser ie600, but I don't have an over-ear headphone that I can use with the mojo2. Would you say that any of these headphones paired with the mojo2 wired would provide a better sound overall than the ie600 headphones I'm currently using? If you think they won't provide a better sound than the ie600 and aren't worth it, please let me know what you think?

for less than half the price of any of these headphones the momentum 4, for me, sound the best. It is all down to personal taste however personally for me none of these have the bass performance as the momentum 4 which I adore for music but can also reduce the bass in the app to enjoy other types of music genre.

PMC are the best !

Enjoy !!!!

Trigger pulled, many thanks for the best PX8 review i’ve watched and especially the hot tip to do a 200hr run in 👍

JBL 🫶

There is something you said about these headphones during your review before me purchasing them which I found crazy. You said that when you plugged in the headphones via USBC to an android, the volume eas notably lower. This exact same thing happened to me and i was extremely disappointed as i eas already used to listening to my bathys in dac mode. Well good news! I found a way to fix the issue and i hope it works for you to. Plug them into the laptop and whatever volume they have when you un plug them will be the max volume theyll have on the phone. So you plug them into a laptop, put the volume at 100, and then plug it into your phone, youll see that the volume now will be at 100 and that they will sound pretty incredible with the built in dolby atmos that comes with android. So much so i think they now beat my bathys. Let me know if it works for you!

Work colleagues being noisy? Totally want to shut off the outside world? Sit a pair of Apple AirPod Pro2’s in your ear in noise cancelling mode. Next fit the B&W headphones over the top also in noise cancelling mode. Sorted. Nothing gets through.

How is the bass on these? Anyone? I have some Focal Clear and they bass on these are very thin. I don´t want to buy these and have two pair of expensive headphones with low bass. Are the Bathys good with techno and electronic music? Because the Clear is not, so I use those for classic and jazz music mostly.

Headphones often benefit from a “break-in” period because this allows the components-especially the speaker drivers-to reach their optimal flexibility and responsiveness. This period, also known as “burn-in,” typically involves playing music or noise through the headphones for a few hours or even up to 50-100 hours in some cases, depending on the model and type. Here’s why it can make a difference: 1. Driver Flexibility • The drivers in headphones consist of various components, such as a diaphragm, voice coil, and surround, all of which need to move together to create sound. When headphones are brand new, these components can be somewhat stiff. • Playing sound through the headphones helps to loosen the diaphragm and other moving parts, allowing them to move more freely and accurately. This improved flexibility can result in better frequency response, dynamics, and clarity over time. 2. Improved Bass Response • The bass frequencies can be particularly affected by break-in, as they rely on larger driver movements. As the driver loosens up, bass can become deeper and fuller, avoiding the “tight” or “constrained” sound that new headphones sometimes have. 3. Better Sound Balance • Initial stiffness can also cause imbalance in how different frequencies are reproduced. High and mid frequencies can be overly prominent, and bass may feel subdued. After the break-in period, the sound profile typically becomes more balanced, with bass, mids, and highs in better harmony. 4. Subjective Adjustment • Some of the improvement people notice is also about getting used to the sound of the headphones. As you listen over time, you start adapting to their particular sound signature, which can enhance perceived audio quality. Is Break-In Always Necessary? • Not all headphones need a break-in period to sound their best, and some experts argue that any changes are minimal. Many high-end headphones are designed to perform well right out of the box, but some models-especially dynamic driver headphones-do seem to benefit from a break-in period. In most cases, using your headphones normally is enough to “break them in.” But for enthusiasts, playing pink noise, white noise, or a range of frequencies can expedite the process if they want to reach optimal sound sooner.

Initial office use thoughts… Active noise cancellation is decent but don’t expect nearby conversations to dissapear if you’re monitoring in silence. Air conditioning drone goes away. They do a decent job but I’d say it’s 60% of perfect. Bluetooth range is very good. I work in a large office space and can walk a good 15m away from the source and still connect fine. Even through a wall. They do sound very good however so next test is two sessions of three hour use to check comfort. Looking good so far in that respect. Spectacle wearers - instead of pinching your spectacle arms under the cups you can sit the arms on top of the cans. Doesn’t look too silly.

Silly not to have voice assistant as standard as a long press on the noise cancelling button. Just trialling the PX7s2e. The pairing to two devices is error prone and clumsy. Connect to a TV and it drops everything else. No way to toggle back to the TV from a phone without going through the TV menu (LG). It was possible to connect to an older iPad then this stopped working. When connecting to the TV you have to crank up the volume to 80%. You can only run their app from one connected device at a time. Try connecting to a new device in the app and it drops all current connections. Even if the new connection fails. When powering on you may have to try multiple times to connect. There are lots of independent reports that the adhesive on the cups and headband fail after a few months of careful use. The jury is out. I’m really trying to like them but there are lots of quirks and concerns. One plus is that I pinged customer support regarding replacement cups. Apparently this is done by a third party. One chap looking after the UK. Anyway he replied after a couple of hours so that’s a positive. Anyway going to try out the ANC in the office tomorrow. If they can’t perform in that environment better than my Apple AirPod Pro 2s they are gone.

What about Hip Hop‼️

Px8 or th610 ? Damn I don’t know what to choose 😂. Th610 is wired and Px8 is wireless but I don’t trust Bluetooth too much 😬😬. Maybe other options for this price tag ? 🤔.

Thank you from Brazil! Without a doubt the best review I've ever seen.

Hello from Mexico , thank you very much for this incredible video ! I have the bowers and Wilkins px8, would you replace the type c to 3.5 mm cable that comes with the headphones with a more professional cable? If so, what cable would you use? I will be very grateful for your comment

Anybody any idea why my px8 volume is considerably lower than when i listen via Bluetooth. I am connecting to samsung note 20 ultra. Have double checked all volume limits and nothing is limiting it. Bluetooth sounds great but when i connect usb c to usb c the volume is very low. Any ideas?

That 18" sub would definitely pass the wife acceptance test. 👍😎

Just hooked a pair of the 4329s yesterday, should be here in a couple days.

Hi, thx for letting us know about need of burn in.

Where would you rate the B&O H95 compared to Mark Levinson?

Did you decide against the review of the MD MW75’s?

Hi, did you faced any headband issues in the px8?

Thanks for this informative video and song list. Any tips for a newbie to maintain the leather?

It's incredibly nice to hear an expert point out the importance of breaking the headphones in. For some reason newer audiophiles think this is some type of wives tale, and they couldn't be more wrong. EXCELLENT VIDEO!!

I've heard about the quality issues regarding the Px8's such as, headband & earcup tearing in a short period of time, could anyone chime in?

Noble Apollo headphones are close to the Focal Bathys. Apollo headphones have more balanced and "real" sound than Bathys, I think

Just bought a bathys dune edition and loving it! Almost forget to use my 800s

Hi, Did you faced any headband issue yet?

Do you have a video about running in headphones? At what volume do you run them at?

What a great paced, detailed review, that also brought a smile to my face with some great humour, choosing between these and the Focal Bathys , I will also be using to make phone calls and I believe the focal are not amazing , so a real dilema.

Great review! I ordered a pair today. Myself being an audiophile kinda enthusiast that listened and owned most high end headphones out there (from 300 to 3100 price range) I’m really excited for these. Mostly had too flat profiles and wanted something for a change. Excited 👍

Great review! Did you ever try the B&O Beoplay h95 or h100?

I have both the Bathys and px8. I have a preference for the bathys, with a better sound and a much more confortable fit (the px8 is too tight on my head). It is perfect f you can sit on a plane or a train. I use the PX8 on the go (subway, walking) because I do not feel confortable wearing such a large headphone as the bathys in public areas. No big difference in ANC.

I’m literally listening to this review with the px8s and this man is 100% right on EVERYTHING he’s said. THE BEST headphone review. SUBBED !!

Liquid sounding 👌 🔥

Would you recommend to upgrade my Sennheiser momentum 4 to the PX8?

I loved your rwview. Greetings from Mexico.

Waiting for Dali io 12 review ;)

Great video, my wife gave me them in the same color, I simply love them, I do not like to listen music by Bluetooth, in any form, including my home set (Marantz model 50 - speakers B&W) I have all wired, ok, it’s is the same with this headphones, I use a Dongle DAC FIIO BTR15, special usb cable, (no ecualization) and believe me the sound they give, is just amazing, for sure I used them with Bluetooth, ok, I never did it again, an I will never do it ever again, because by wire, dac, and tidal……. I feel the same when I am in my sound studio. Please use them as I suggest at least once, believe me, you will discover other reality about them!

I like Focal but too expensive. What Bluetooth headphone under 500 euro do you recommend which sounds as flat and clear as Focal Bathys (I don't like B&W sounds :D)?

Combined with Tidal and a PaW s1 (DAC), I have a pretty good hifi experience!

That was a really great review! - And you seems like an honest good guy! Thank you! - I bought the headphones after your review. - So now I can't wait for the mailman to come!

Finally heard the 5909 after all this time. They are my LEAST favorite among these. I really don't like the Harman target sound it seems.