Focal Introduces 'Bathys MG' Audiophile Wireless Headphones

Equipped with bespoke magnesium speaker drivers manufactured in France.

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The French luxury audio manufacturer, Focal, has introduced Bathys MG – a collection of premium, high-fidelity headphones that signify a progression in its wireless headphone lineup.

The new Bathys MG headphones are available in a warm chestnut brown, a hue influenced by another of the brand's renowned models, the Clear MG. Focal has utilized high-quality genuine leather for the headbands and ergonomic foam for the earpads to ensure optimal comfort, while the majority of the frame is constructed from aluminum and robust magnesium yoke.

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Focal has discovered additional applications for magnesium, utilizing the metal in the fabrication of the headphones' bespoke speaker drivers. Manufactured in France, these drivers incorporate 'M'-shaped domes, which the brand claims enable users to experience "natural, dynamic, and exceptionally detailed" high-fidelity sound wirelessly. Focal has incorporated active noise cancellation (ANC) in the Bathys MG to merge superior audiophile-grade sound with a more immersive experience through ANC.

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The headphones utilize Bluetooth 5.2 and incorporate multipoint connectivity. When utilized wirelessly, consumers can anticipate a battery life of 30 hours, which can be enhanced to 42 hours in wired USB-DAC mode. They may be rapidly charged, with a 15-minute charge yielding five hours of playing. Supported codecs are SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, and aptX. Weighing about 350g, Focal provides a tonal robust carrying case (available in chestnut brown) to ensure their protection throughout travel.

Focal's Bathys MG headphones will be released in April, with a price of £999 GBP / $1,299 USD.