Over-Ear
Focal Bathys MG
83Outstanding
$1,500
Full review dataFocal Bathys MG vs Ultrasone Edition 8 Jubilee: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Focal Bathys MG vs Ultrasone Edition 8 Jubilee, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Over-Ear
Ultrasone Edition 8 Jubilee
Not yet scored
$1,500
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Focal Bathys MG leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- Focal Bathys MG
- Ultrasone Edition 8 Jubilee
HearWiki score
83
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Sound
9.6
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Noise cancelling
8.4
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Battery
7.7
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Calls
7.8
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Value
6.2
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Price (USD)
$1,500
$1,500
Specifications
Bathys MGEdition 8 Jubilee
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $1,500
- $1,500
- HearWiki score
- 83
- Not scored
- Released
- 2024
- 2009
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 40 mm driver
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 22 kHz
- 6 Hz - 42 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 30 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 96 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
- buttons
- Weight
- 350 g
- 264 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Connector
- USB-C
- -
- 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
Ultrasone Edition 8 Jubilee
The Ultrasone Edition 8 Jubilee is a premium closed-back over-ear headphone built for portable listening, featuring a 40mm titanium-coated driver and a lightweight yet durable aluminum and leather construction. Its S-Logic spatial technology aims to create a wide, natural soundstage from a compact design, with a sensitive 30-ohm impedance that pairs easily with mobile devices. Wired-only and lacking noise cancellation, it focuses on delivering detailed, high-resolution audio for discerning listeners on the go.
- Pro:Rich, detailed sound with a wide soundstage thanks to S-Logic technology
- Pro:Lightweight (264g) and sturdy aluminum-leather build for portability
- Pro:High sensitivity (96 dB) and low impedance (30 ohms) for easy driving from phones or DAPs
- Con:No active noise cancellation or wireless features for a high price
- Con:Tight clamping force may feel snug for larger heads
- Con:Wired-only cable may limit modern convenience
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