Over-Ear
Focal Bathys MG
83Outstanding
$1,500
Full review dataFocal Bathys MG vs Yamaha Yh-C3000: 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
Yamaha Yh-C3000
78Great
$1,700
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
- Yamaha Yh-C3000
HearWiki score
83
78
Sound
9.6
9.2
Noise cancelling
8.4
-
Battery
7.7
-
Calls
7.8
-
Value
6.2
8.0
Price (USD)
$1,500
$1,700
Specifications
Bathys MGYh-C3000
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $1,500
- $1,700
- HearWiki score
- 83
- 78
- Released
- 2024
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 22 kHz
- 5 Hz - 55 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 34 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 94 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
- -
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- 350 g
- 330 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Pad material
- -
- leather
- Connector
- USB-C
- 3.5 mm
- Balanced connection
- -
- Yes
- 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
Yamaha Yh-C3000
The Yamaha YH-C3000 is a premium closed-back over-ear headphone featuring a 50mm dynamic Armodynamic driver, offering a fast, clear, and natural sound signature with strong bass control and good imaging. It is easy to drive despite its high-end positioning, and pairs a lightweight, comfortable leather-clad build with a detachable balanced-capable cable. While its tuning leans toward neutrality, it may not suit listeners who prefer forward vocals, and its price places it firmly in the luxury segment.
- Pro:Natural and well-controlled bass response
- Pro:Fast, clear, and expressive dynamics
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended listening
- Con:Very high price point for most buyers
- Con:Mids not forward enough for some vocal-focused listeners
- Con:Can sound fatiguing on dense or bright recordings
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