Submitted by BingaBenga t3_120bb3k in headphones
Hi,
I wonder if any of you Bathys owners noticed a difference in sound quality when switching between the two ANC modes (Soft / Silent)?
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BingaBenga OP t1_jdgrnjc wrote
I may have noticed a small difference (the sound feeling a bit more open - like a wider soundstage - and a bit more precision - meaning easier discerning different sounds).
However, the focus here is on may, since it was subtle and could also be just a psychological trick my mind played with me.
PimpmasterMcGooby t1_jdhmk2g wrote
ANC Soft has more hiss than Silent. You can watch Aregina's review for more info: https://youtu.be/itzCkCaVcTU
BingaBenga OP t1_jdj15f5 wrote
That is a really useful review, thank you!
headphonehabit t1_jdj6tef wrote
That's the biggest question I have about the Bathys. I'm not interested in any noise-cancelling headphones that have any more hiss than my AirPod Pros.
red_baa_ron t1_jdjfzac wrote
I don't hear any hiss in mine.
red_baa_ron t1_jdjg4qm wrote
There is a difference, but it's subtle. Take them to a coffee shop and then switch back and forth. You should notice voices and some background noise gets a bit quieter in Silent mode.
PimpmasterMcGooby t1_jdjnyuh wrote
We are talking 2.3db with ANC on, so it makes sense that you can't perceive it. Doesn't mean it's not there, but there is around a .5db increase in the noise floor of the ANC soft mode. Again, probably not audible, but could be why BingaBenga perceived a sound quality difference.
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Of course, this is just one reviewer's sample. There is probably some unit variance as well.
mistersprinkles1983 t1_jdohv5e wrote
Yes. More dynamics and detail on soft 100%.
_toomuch_ t1_jdgmyts wrote
I haven't noticed a difference personally. Are you asking because you have?