# Focal Bathys Mg

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/focal-bathys-mg
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/headphones
- Placement: #15 of 28 in Headphones, C tier
- Brand: Focal
- LP on this board: 384
- Last researched: 2026-08-19T04:56:52.557Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
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## Verdict

A high-end pair that delivers an expansive soundstage and precise imaging. RTINGS rates it the best open-back for audiophiles. What Hi-Fi? calls it “the most detailed headphones.”

## For

- Expansive soundstage
- Precise imaging
- High detail
- AVForums' tester calls it 'the best high end wireless set you can buy'
- Magnesium drivers

## Against

- Expensive out-of-warranty repair exposure

## Evidence

Consolidated from 17 cited sources across 15 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Absolute Sound | theabsolutesound.com | B | https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/focal-unveils-bathys-mg-graphen-grey/ | fetched and confirmed |
| ecoustics.com | ecoustics.com | C | https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/focal-bathys-mg-wireless-headphones/ | fetched and confirmed |
| HomeTheaterHifi.com | Carlo Lo Raso | B | https://hometheaterhifi.com/reviews/headphone-earphone/focal-bathys-mg-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphone-a-video-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Soundandvision | soundandvision.com | B | https://www.soundandvision.com/content/focal-bathys-mg-luxury-wireless-anc-headphones | fetched and confirmed |
| Trusted Reviews | Kob Monney | A | https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/focal-bathys-mg | fetched and confirmed |
| Dankung | dk.dankung.com | B | https://dk.dankung.com/index.php/topic/hifi-earphone-forum/why-focals-bathys-mg-keep-ending-my-bag-comfort-lasts-battery-actually | fetched and confirmed |
| AV NIRVANA | Todd Anderson | - | https://www.avnirvana.com/threads/focal-expands-bathys-mg-lineup-with-new-graphen-grey-finish.17003/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Creative Bloq | creativebloq.com | C | https://www.creativebloq.com/tech/headphones-earbuds/the-focal-bathys-mg-headphone-offers-sumptuous-sound-and-supreme-comfort-and-an-eye-watering-price | fetched and confirmed |
| Techaeris | techaeris.com | B | https://techaeris.com/2026/07/06/focal-bathys-mg-review-still-the-ultimate/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Son-Vidéo.com: blog | Coralie Claude | B | https://blog.son-video.com/en/2026/07/the-focal-bathys-mg-gets-a-new-gray-finish/ | fetched and confirmed |
| What Hi-Fi? | whathifi.com | B | https://www.whathifi.com/best-buys/best-audiophile-headphones | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | C | https://www.instagram.com/p/DV-rHlHFrKm/ | fetched and confirmed |
| THE ABSOLUTE SOUND | THE ABSOLUTE SOUND | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLRftJn0ZbU | fetched and confirmed |
| TechForge Review | TechForge Review | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ77CfY0kV4 | fetched and confirmed |
| What Hi-Fi? | whathifi.com | B | https://www.whathifi.com/headphones/wireless-headphones/from-budget-to-boundary-pushing-the-standard-of-award-winning-wireless-headphones-has-never-been-higher | fetched and confirmed |
| EvoGrid | EvoGrid | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTo3QbAjqq0 | fetched and confirmed |
| T3 | t3.com | B | https://www.t3.com/tech/headphones/focal-bathys-mg-review | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 10 | Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/bowers-wilkins-px7-s3 |
| 11 | Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen |
| 12 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/bowers-wilkins-px8-s2 |
| 13 | Anker Soundcore Life Q30 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/anker-soundcore-life-q30 |
| 14 | Anker Soundcore Space One Pro | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/anker-soundcore-space-one-pro |
| 16 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/sennheiser-hdb-630 |
| 17 | Sony WH-1000XM5 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/sony-wh-1000xm5 |
| 18 | Anker Soundcore Space Q45 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/anker-soundcore-space-q45 |
| 19 | HiFiMan Arya Stealth | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/hifiman-arya-stealth |
| 20 | JBL Tour One M2 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/jbl-tour-one-m2 |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/headphones.

## What this tier means

- C: Fair. Acceptable in the right situation, outclassed at its price.

## How to read this

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## Image

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