HiFiMAN Arya Stealth Magnet vs Focal Bathys Mg
HiFiMAN Arya Stealth Magnet (#2, best value) vs Focal Bathys Mg (#4): in our Over-Ear Headphones (Audiophile Music Picks) scoring the HiFiMAN Arya Stealth Magnet totals 9/10 and the Focal Bathys Mg 8.5/10. At $599 versus $1,129, the HiFiMAN Arya Stealth Magnet costs $530 less.
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Side by side
| HiFiMAN Arya Stealth Magnet | Focal Bathys Mg | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $1129 |
| Driver Size | 90mm planar magnetic | 40mm magnesium dome |
| Impedance | 35Ω | — |
| Frequency Response | 8Hz-65kHz | 15Hz-22kHz wireless |
| Weight | 404g | 350g |
| Design | Open-back | — |
| Connectivity | — | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Battery | — | 30 hours |
How they differ in real use
Built from our over ear music scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the HiFiMAN Arya Stealth Magnet and the Focal Bathys Mg made our Top 5 Over-Ear Headphones (Audiophile Music Picks), at #2 (best value) and #4. Flagship planar magnetic technology at mid-tier pricing. Originally $1,599, now around $599 with soundstage approaching the HD 800 S. Proof that wireless can satisfy audiophiles. What Hi-Fi? rated it their highest-scoring wireless headphones ever, and a recent price drop to around $1,129 makes the case even stronger.
We score over-ear headphones (audiophile music picks) on Sound Quality (40%), Soundstage (20%), Comfort (15%), Build Quality (15%) and Value (10%). On that basis the HiFiMAN Arya Stealth Magnet totals 9 out of 10 and the Focal Bathys Mg 8.5. The widest gap is Soundstage, where the HiFiMAN Arya Stealth Magnet scores 9.4 against 8 for the Focal Bathys Mg — spatial presentation and imaging. Value also separates them: 9.4 for the HiFiMAN Arya Stealth Magnet versus 7.6 for the Focal Bathys Mg. The Focal Bathys Mg claws back ground on Build Quality and Comfort.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Driver Size — 90mm planar magnetic on the HiFiMAN Arya Stealth Magnet versus 40mm magnesium dome on the Focal Bathys Mg; Frequency Response — 8Hz-65kHz on the HiFiMAN Arya Stealth Magnet versus 15Hz-22kHz wireless on the Focal Bathys Mg; Weight — 404g on the HiFiMAN Arya Stealth Magnet versus 350g on the Focal Bathys Mg.
Pricing as of July 29, 2026: $599 for the HiFiMAN Arya Stealth Magnet and $1,129 for the Focal Bathys Mg, a $530 difference in the HiFiMAN Arya Stealth Magnet's favor. Owners praise the HiFiMAN Arya Stealth Magnet for exceptional value (was $1,599) and 90mm planar magnetic drivers; the most common complaint is requires powerful amplification. Owners praise the Focal Bathys Mg for audiophile-grade wireless sound and pure magnesium drivers from Clear Mg lineage; the most common complaint is nearly 3x Sony XM6 price.
HiFiMAN Arya Stealth Magnet
- Exceptional value (was $1,599)
- 90mm planar magnetic drivers
- Soundstage approaches HD 800 S
- Superior bass extension and control
- Requires powerful amplification
- Some treble peaks (responds well to EQ)
- Heavy at 404g
Focal Bathys Mg
- Audiophile-grade wireless sound
- Pure magnesium drivers from Clear Mg lineage
- Bluetooth 5.2 with LDAC
- Effective ANC
- Nearly 3x Sony XM6 price
- 30hr battery (less with ANC)
- Heavy at 350g
Which should you buy?
The HiFiMAN Arya Stealth Magnet is the better fit for electronic music lovers and rock and orchestral fans — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Soundstage and Value. The Focal Bathys Mg is the better fit for audiophiles needing wireless and those wanting no compromise portable sound, and the stronger choice if Build Quality and Comfort matter more to you than the overall score. Since the HiFiMAN Arya Stealth Magnet is both the higher scorer and $530 cheaper, the Focal Bathys Mg only makes sense for audiophiles needing wireless. The HiFiMAN Arya Stealth Magnet is a poor fit for those without amplification; the Focal Bathys Mg is a poor fit for budget shoppers.
Choose the HiFiMAN Arya Stealth Magnet if
- Electronic music lovers
- Rock and orchestral fans
- Value-seeking audiophiles
Skip it if
- Those without amplification
- Office use
Choose the Focal Bathys Mg if
- Audiophiles needing wireless
- Those wanting no compromise portable sound
- Hi-res music listeners
Skip it if
- Budget shoppers
- Those prioritizing ANC over sound
Common questions
Is the HiFiMAN Arya Stealth Magnet better than the Focal Bathys Mg?
In our Over-Ear Headphones (Audiophile Music Picks) ranking the HiFiMAN Arya Stealth Magnet scores higher overall, 9 to 8.5, with the biggest advantage in Soundstage. The Focal Bathys Mg is stronger on Build Quality and Comfort, so it is the better pick if those matter most to you.
How much more does the Focal Bathys Mg cost than the HiFiMAN Arya Stealth Magnet?
$530 more as of July 29, 2026: $1,129 for the Focal Bathys Mg against $599 for the HiFiMAN Arya Stealth Magnet. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure.
What is the main difference between the HiFiMAN Arya Stealth Magnet and the Focal Bathys Mg?
The headline spec difference is Driver Size: 90mm planar magnetic on the HiFiMAN Arya Stealth Magnet versus 40mm magnesium dome on the Focal Bathys Mg. In use, the gap that matters most is Soundstage (9.4 vs 8 in our scoring): spatial presentation and imaging.