Focal
Focal Bathys
Over-ear · 2022
92
/ 100
From $799
VS
Sennheiser
Sennheiser HD 660S2
Over-ear · 2023
92
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Focal Bathys lands at 92 and Sennheiser HD 660S2 at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Focal Bathys if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Pick Sennheiser HD 660S2 if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Focal Bathys 92
vs 92 Sennheiser HD 660S2
Score breakdown
Focal Bathys
92 anc 90
sound 92
comfort 91
battery 82
features 88
Sennheiser HD 660S2
92 anc 90
sound 92
comfort 91
battery 82
features 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Focal Bathys | Sennheiser HD 660S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Release year | 2022 | 2023 |
Focal Bathys
Pros
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
Sennheiser HD 660S2
Pros
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
FAQ: Focal Bathys vs Sennheiser HD 660S2
Which is better, Focal Bathys or Sennheiser HD 660S2? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Focal Bathys worth the price? +
At $799, Focal Bathys delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
Is Sennheiser HD 660S2 worth the price? +
At $599, Sennheiser HD 660S2 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
Does Focal Bathys or Sennheiser HD 660S2 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.