Over-Ear
Focal Bathys MG
83Outstanding
$1,500
Full review dataFocal Bathys MG vs Grado GS3000: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Focal Bathys MG comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 83. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Focal Bathys MG - Outstanding overall at around $1499.
Over-Ear
Grado GS3000
77Great
$2,000
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Focal Bathys MG leads on 7 of 7 measures.
- Focal Bathys MG
- Grado GS3000
HearWiki score
83
77
Sound
9.6
9.0
Noise cancelling
8.4
-
Battery
7.7
-
Calls
7.8
-
Value
6.2
6.1
Price (USD)
$1,500
$2,000
Specifications
Bathys MGGS3000
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $1,500
- $2,000
- HearWiki score
- 83
- 77
- Released
- 2024
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 52 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 52 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 22 kHz
- 4 Hz - 51 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 38 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 99.8 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Wireless range
- 15 m
- -
- Battery life
- 30 h
- -
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 30 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- 350 g
- 398 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Connector
- USB-C
- XLR
- Microphones
- 8
- -
What reviewers said
Focal Bathys MG
The Focal Bathys MG is a premium wireless over-ear headphone that pairs active noise cancellation with a natural, balanced sound signature. It offers robust connectivity options including aptX Adaptive and multipoint, along with a USB-C DAC mode, all wrapped in a comfortable, high-end build. While its sonic performance is top-tier, the steep price tag is its most significant hurdle for many buyers.
- Pro:Excellent natural and balanced sound quality
- Pro:Comfortable fit for extended listening sessions
- Pro:Effective active noise cancellation
- Con:Very high price point
- Con:Limited high-resolution wireless codec support
- Con:No wireless charging option
Grado GS3000
The Grado GS3000 is a premium open-back wired headphone that prioritizes an engaging, musical sound over technical neutrality. Its large 52mm dynamic drivers deliver a lively, spacious presentation with impressive dynamics and bass, making it particularly well-suited for genres like jazz, soul, and soft rock. While its build is functional rather than luxurious, its high sensitivity and relatively low impedance make it easy to drive from a wide range of amplifiers.
- Pro:Musical, entertaining, and engaging sound signature
- Pro:Spacious and open presentation with strong dynamics
- Pro:Easy to drive thanks to high sensitivity and moderate impedance
- Con:Build quality feels utilitarian, not premium for the price
- Con:Open-back design offers no isolation and leaks sound
- Con:Requires a wired connection with XLR, limiting portability
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