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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you value exceptional sound quality and are willing to invest in a high-end experience, the Focal Bathys may be your choice, as they offer excellent overall sound, best-in-class TV and video performance, and very good active noise cancelling. They also provide a premium feel with excellent build quality. However, their portability is low, they are not suitable for exercise, and they require charging even when used wired. Conversely, the JBL Tune 660NC are much less expensive and offer good portability and battery life. They have active noise cancelling as well, but their overall sound and build quality are not as high as those of the Bathys. They might not be the best for music or TV, but if you are looking for a budget-friendly option for commuting or casual usage, the JBL could suit your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Focal Bathys
- Very good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Best in class for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the JBL Tune 660NC
- The JBL Tune 660NC has no clear advantages over the Focal Bathys.
Key differences
Music
8.0
6.1
The Focal Bathys is very good for music, while the JBL Tune 660NC is only fair.
Gaming
9.3
5.4
The Focal Bathys is excellent for gaming, while the JBL Tune 660NC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.2
5.7
The Focal Bathys is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Tune 660NC is poor.
TV and Video
10.0
5.6
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the JBL Tune 660NC is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
6.0
The Focal Bathys is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Tune 660NC is only fair.
Battery
31.0 Hours
42.0 Hours
The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life. The JBL Tune 660NC has 42 hours of battery life.
Cost
$699
$70
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Focal Bathys has a price of $699 and the JBL Tune 660NC costs $70.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Focal Bathys has excellent build quality, while the JBL Tune 660NC has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.2
5.1
The Focal Bathys and JBL Tune 660NC are both poor for phone calls.
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How the Focal Bathys and the JBL Tune 660NC compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Focal Bathys | JBL Tune 660NC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$699 | $70 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Focal | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | February 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 10/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 31 Hours | 42 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 350 Grams | 172 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Soundguys
Christian Thomas | May 2023
"As much as I hesitate to recommend a headphone that sells for $800 USD, if you’re looking for the best sound quality you can find in the ANC space: it’s the Focal Bathys."
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Chase Bernath | April 2023
"The JBL Tune 660NC is the best value you can get from a set of on-ear headphones. There's no companion app so you don't get many additional features, but everything the JBL Tune 660NC sets out to do, it does well. At this price, the JBL Tune 660NC is an easy recommendation for on-ear headphone lovers"
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About JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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