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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience and active noise cancelling for a quiet listening environment, the Focal Bathys would be a suitable choice, though they are pricier and require battery power even when wired. The Sennheiser IE600, costing less, offers superior sound quality and comfort without the need for battery power, but lacks wireless connectivity and active noise cancellation, making them a better fit for critical listening in quiet environments. For active lifestyles or exercise, neither are ideal, but the Bathys' wireless feature may offer more convenience despite their heavier build. For gaming and TV, the Bathys' low latency is advantageous, whereas the IE600's passive isolation is better for immersing in music or concentrated tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Focal Bathys
- Excellent for gaming
- Best in class for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Sennheiser IE600
- The Sennheiser IE600 has no clear advantages over the Focal Bathys.
Key differences
Gaming
9.3
6.7
The Focal Bathys is excellent for gaming, while the Sennheiser IE600 is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.2
3.5
The Focal Bathys and Sennheiser IE600 are both poor for phone calls, though the Focal Bathys is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.2
5.4
The Focal Bathys is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser IE600 is poor.
TV and Video
10.0
9.3
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the Sennheiser IE600 is excellent.
Noise Reduction
8.3
7.0
The Focal Bathys is very good for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser IE600 is good.
Battery
31.0 Hours
N/A
The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser IE600 does not have a battery.
Cost
$699
$500
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Focal Bathys has a price of $699 and the Sennheiser IE600 costs $500.
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Key similarities
Music
8.0
8.3
The Sennheiser IE600 and Focal Bathys are both very good for music.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Focal Bathys and Sennheiser IE600 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Focal Bathys and the Sennheiser IE600 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Focal Bathys | Sennheiser IE600 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$699 | $500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Focal | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 3.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 10/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 4.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 31 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 350 Grams | 6 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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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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Jasper Lastoria | August 2023
"If you've got the bucks, the Sennheiser IE 600 is a nice, upscale set of in-ear monitors made of a lightweight metal with an unusual texture. It comes with a suite of extras, and performs well at virtually every task."
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About Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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