When choosing your headphones, there are several factors to consider :
1. Type of headphones :
- In-ear : type of headphone; some models offer passive sound isolation.
- Supra-aural : lightweight headphones with less sound isolation from ambient frequencies.
- Circum-aural : headphones that completely cover the ears. This creates maximum sound isolation and superior audio quality.
2. Headphones design :
- Open-ear headphones : The earcups’ grilles allow sound to pass through. These headphones are appreciated during long listening sessions in a quiet environment.
- Closed headphones : The earcups are closed, isolating external noise. These headphones are particularly appreciated in situations where sound isolation is require.
3. Comfort : Focal headphones feature a lightweight system and memory foam ear cushions that adapt perfectly to the user.
4. Connectivity : Make sure your headphones are compatible with your devices.
- Wired : Headphones offering connectivity via a wired system (Jack cable / USB-C).
- Wireless : Headphones offering wireless connectivity via Bluetooth.
5. Battery life :
- Wireless headphones have a battery. It’s important to consider its autonomy and recharging speed. The Bathys headset has a battery life of 30 hours and a full recharge speed of 1.5 hours and 15 minutes for 5 hours of listening.
- Wired headphones have no internal battery, as they use a physical connection.
6. Integrated controls :
- Play/pause control: starts, pauses or resumes playback.
- Next/previous control : allows you to skip music or go backwards.
- Noise reduction control: adjusts the level of external noise reduction.
- Volume controls: adjust sound volume.
- Answer/end calls: answer and end phone calls.
- Voice navigation control: provides voice assistance.
Focal headphones combine sound quality with optimum comfort. Careful earcup design and ergonomic padding make them ideal for extended listening sessions. These headphones offer a perfect fit for the user’s comfort.