Focal Bathys Wireless vs Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE

The Focal Bathys Wireless and the Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE are both premium noise-cancelling over-ears from manufacturers with serious audio pedigree, though the Focal represent a more significant outlay. As you'd expect given the companies' reputations, build quality is strong with both, and they're similarly comfortable. However, the Focal's default tuning is better-aligned with our house target, and they're able to deliver audio more consistently, regardless of your anatomy. By contrast, the Cambridge Audio have a more bass-heavy default sound, but feature a much longer battery life and a better noise isolation performance. Both headphones feature graphic EQs and presets via their companion apps, so there's plenty of scope for tuning. They're also both capable of using a wired connection, though only the Focal feature a USB-C DAC mode.