Four years after shaking up the high-end Bluetooth headphones market, the French audiophile brand continues to expand its color palette. Following the success of the Black and Dune versions, the Saint-Étienne-based brand is now unveiling a brand-new version called Midnight Blue, infusing a touch of mystery and sophistication into an already legendary acoustic design.
A visual identity redesigned around nocturnal hues
This Focal Bathys Midnight Blue edition is characterized by a color scheme that is both understated and high-contrast. The headband and the main structure of the outer ear cups feature a deep midnight blue shade with a satin finish. This particularly striking finish subtly reacts to ambient light, revealing dark highlights that accentuate the angular lines and curves of the ear cups without ever coming across as showy. This finish is available exclusively at Son-Vidéo.com.
The visual integration of this Midnight Blue color scheme relies on striking contrast with the metal components. Brushed and polished aluminum is featured on the headband adjustment rings, the hinge rivets, the centrally placed brand logo, and the iconic circular perforated acoustic grilles. Meanwhile, matte black (leather and microfiber) covers the inner surface of the memory foam ear pads and the underside of the headband, thereby minimizing signs of wear from daily use.
The selection of premium materials remains unchanged on this Focal Bathys Midnight Blue model: aluminum forms the headband structure for mechanical strength, and genuine leather covers the contact areas to maximize comfort during long listening sessions. As a final stylish touch, users can still choose to illuminate the logo in the center of the ear cups using an LED light with adjustable brightness.
The acoustic performance of the portable icon remains unchanged
This new design in no way compromises the cutting-edge performance that has made these headphones a success. The Focal Bathys Midnight Blue version keeps the exclusive 40 mm aluminum/magnesium (Alu/Mg) M-shaped dome drivers, manufactured entirely in France. To learn more about the overall sound performance of this model, feel free to check out our full review of the Focal Bathys.
It’s worth noting that these headphones continue to stand out for their dual functionality. Ultra-convenient for on-the-go use thanks to their Bluetooth 5.1 connection (multipoint compatible, SBC, AAC, aptX, and aptX Adaptive) and high-performance ANC with Soft and Silent modes, they transform into a true stationary hi-fi system once connected in USB DAC mode. This mode lets you decode high-resolution audio files up to 24-bit/192 kHz.
Key specifications:
- 40 mm aluminum/magnesium “M” dome Focal transducers (manufactured in France)
- Active noise cancelling (Soft and Silent modes) and Transparency mode (8 microphones)
- Built-in high-resolution USB DAC (up to 24-bit / 192 kHz)
- Bluetooth 5.1 multipoint connectivity (SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive)
- Generous battery life: 30 hours (Bluetooth + ANC), 35 hours (mini-jack), 42 hours (USB DAC)
- Supports fast charging (5 additional hours of playback after 15 minutes)
- Focal & Naim dedicated app (5-band equalizer, custom profiles, Mimi hearing test)
- Premium materials: aluminum frame, magnesium yokes, and high-end genuine leather
Keeping an icon alive through style
By offering its flagship model in this exclusive Midnight Blue finish, Focal demonstrates its commitment to keeping its iconic portable headphones relevant beyond the usual technological cycles. The Focal Bathys Midnight Blue doesn’t seek to reinvent an acoustic formula already acclaimed by critics but rather to highlight a bold and contemporary style. By combining French craftsmanship with a constantly evolving aesthetic, these headphones stand out more than ever as an essential high-fidelity fashion accessory for traveling, working, and moving to the beat of the music.
