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Austrian Audio The Arranger vs Focal Bathys MG

What The Arranger does better (4) and where Bathys MG wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Austrian Audio The Arranger
Austrian Audio · 2026The Arranger
4 advantages≈ $1,100
vs
Focal Bathys MG
Focal · 2025Bathys MG
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ $1,050
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls7.0

Why is The Arranger better than Bathys MG?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 10 Hz2×
  2. Weight320 g vs 350 g+9%
  3. Highest frequency30,000 Hz vs 22,000 Hz+36%
  4. Driver size44 mm vs 40 mm+10%

Why is Bathys MG better than The Arranger?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · The Arranger: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Focal Bathys MGFocal Bathys MG≈ $1,0507.2
Sound
Fit—Over-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size44 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz10 Hz
Highest frequency30,000 Hz22,000 Hz
Impedance25 Ω—
Sensitivity110 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—8
Battery & charging
Battery life—42 h
Charging time—3 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.2
Bluetooth codecs—aptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant
Design & build
Weight320 g350 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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