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Devialet Phantom 1 108dB Gold Review

An eccentric and expensive wireless speaker

Devialet Phantom 1 pair on a table

A wireless speaker with an eccentric design and, at times, a thrillingly excitable sound – but it’s constrained by the very things that make it unique.

  • Powerful, energetic sound
  • Number of connectivity options
  • Thrilling aesthetic
  • Can falter when more subtlety is required

Availability

  • UK RRP: £2790
  • USA RRP: $3200
  • Europe RRP: €3200
  • Canada RRP: CA$4200
  • Australia RRP: AU$5490

Key Features

  • Devialet OS Supports UPnP and Roon Ready connections
  • Heart Bass Implosion An acoustic process that emits low frequencies with depth and impact
  • Stereo pairing and multi-room Two speakers can joined in stereo pair configuration, and multiple speakers paired in a multi-room set-up

Introduction

Devialet is a French hi-fi company with a taste for the weird and wonderful, and its Phantom speakers are perhaps the weirdest and most wonderful thing it currently makes.

A fusion of high-concept design and technology, the Phantoms are a wholly unique proposition. The Phantom 1 was introduced in 2021 as part of a shake-up of the Phantom family , the smaller Phantom Reactor renamed Phantom II to simplify matters. But, just to muddy the waters, the Phantom 1 models is available in 103dB and 108dB variants.

The model tested here is the Phantom 1 108dB Gold. Like previous Phantoms it delivers a performance that wouldn’t be possible without the innovation that’s gone into it; but it’s also hamstrung by the traits that make it so unique.

  • Compact, ovoid shape
  • Side-firing woofers
  • White or black finish

The Devialet Phantom 1 looks like no wireless speaker you have come across, the kind Tom Cruise would be listening to in the future landscape of his 2013 film Oblivion. Viewed from head on, the speaker takes on the shape and appearance of the moon; from the side it looks like the sort of helmet the now defunct (or should that be de-funked?) Daft Punk would wear.

Devialet Phantom 1 tweeter design

It’s a design that throws up a few questions, like how does it produce sound? Where is the speaker’s front? And is that actual gold plating?

The front of the speaker is the face with the tweeter-covered grille, the design of which takes inspiration from French 18th-century gardens and Chladni patterns (look them up). Side-firing woofers add to the visual spectacle of the Phantom 1 once it starts digging into those low frequencies, while around the back is a heatsink and a power cable. Rather inelegantly, hidden behind the cable are the Ethernet and digital optical connections.

Devialet Phantom 1 heatsink design

With a matte finish that can attract a bit of dirt, you wouldn’t want to get the 22-carat gold side panels messy – and at 11.4kg for each speaker, they have a deceptively low centre of mass. The weight raises the thought of purchasing stands, of which there are three to choose from: Tree (the most conventional of the lot), Treepod (a compact stand) and Gecko (a wall-mount). There’s also a travel bag called the Cocoon that looks somewhere between a tea cosy and bowling ball bag.

  • Features a wealth of interesting tech
  • Various connection options
  • Intuitive app and remote

It wouldn’t be a Devialet product if there weren’t any fancy-sounding acronyms – and lo and behold, the Phantom 1 lives up to expectations with ADH, SAM, and HBI.

ADH stands for Analog Digital Hybrid. The analogue amplifier reproduces an unspoilt signal and passes it off to the digital amplifier. In the words of Devialet, this process combines the precision of analog and the power and compactness of digital amplification. SAM isn’t a person, but Speaker Active Matching, an algorithm that recognises the speaker’s specs and tailors the sound for an optimal performance.

Devialet Phantom 1 gold plated side panels

Heart Bass Implosion sounds like a dance album from the early 2000s, and is all about reproducing low frequencies with depth and power – and, in the form of the Phantom 1, that gives birth to some truly prodigious bass extension. Non-acronym features arrive with a more power-efficient system chip, improved energy consumption and reduced distortion through the speaker’s signal path.

The 108dB version of the Phantom 1 has at its disposal 1100 watts RMS of power, which is a way of saying this speaker can make a racket. Source connectivity stacks up to Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2 , Spotify Connect, UPnP, Roon Ready support, and an optical cable (for plugging the speaker into a TV or other device).

Devialet Phantom 1 app settings

You can manage those sources through the Devialet app, which is stable, swift in terms of speed, and intuitive. Within the app, and if you have more than one speaker to hand, there’s the promise of linking them up through multi-room or bringing two together to form a stereo pair – a process that’s easy to achieve. There’s access to music streaming services (Spotify, Qobuz, Deezer , Tidal ), as well as playback functions with track skipping and volume control. If you have a pair, the volume can be controlled independently of each speaker.

Devialet Phantom 1 app setup process

A more physical means of control is with the Phantom Remote, a puck-sized controller with buttons for playback, a twist of the rotary dial moves volume up and down. The set-up is a charming process with in-app references to a “new life” being born and the speaker – which pulses during set-up (those side-woofers at it again) – calmed by a touch as if it’s a new-born baby. The Phantoms are plenty eccentric, and winningly so.

Devialet Phantom 1 remote

Sound quality

  • Lots of power, lots of attack
  • Condensed soundstage
  • Can strike an impressively natural tone

For a speaker of its size and shape, there’s no shortage of energy about the way the Devialet delivers its sound. Bass beats are seriously impressive in how they’re communicated: the size, weight and depth bring plenty of scale to bass-heavy tracks.

And in terms of volume, this is a speaker to be turned up and turned up loud. It isn’t fussed about making a din (although maybe your neighbours will), and dynamically there are few shortcomings in describing hushed moments and thundering notes, or the difference between low frequencies and high. There’s an elasticity to the speaker’s range that convinces.

Devialet Phantom 1 side firing woofers

Also met with confidence are the high notes that sparkle with clarity and detail through the Grade I Titanium tweeter, and it proves good with male and female voices, treating them with a naturalism that makes them sound lifelike. In fact, when listening to the Guardian Football Weekly podcast, a member of the team walking past thought there were more people in the room with me. Mesh that with a sprightly sense of attack and a character that’s happy to play a range of music genres – from pop, R&B, soul music, classical to rock – and you’d expect the Phantom 1 to be a dab hand at everything at which it tries its hand.

Devialet Phantom 1 on AV stand

But the shortcomings of the previous Phantom models don’t go away, and unless Devialet comes with up some neat technology, will always be ingrained into their DNA. The width of the soundstage it describes is small, not particularly escaping the confines of its ovoid shape – and this is evident in busy tracks, where the soundstage becomes congested, and detail goes awry. The Prodigy’s Stand Up sounds messy and disorganised with a lack of clarity and shape to its presentation, despite the impressively big and meaty bass frequencies.

With Billy Joel’s It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me, there’s an attempt at describing the depth of the track, but his voice and other instruments come across as if they’re sitting on each other at times. Stereo pair the Phantom 1 and you get a flat soundstage; Aaron Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man doesn’t feel as if it reaches into the room but instead is kept at a remove, and that makes for a less engaging listen.

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Should you buy it.

If you lap up eccentricity in spades From its appearance to its sound, the Phantom 1 Gold does things differently and on its own terms. It’s also really expensive, and has appeal for those who covet shiny pretty things.

If you favour a more expansive and articulate performance When played songs more its speed, there’s no doubt the Devialet offers a dynamite performance, but its small soundstage highlights issues that hamper music playback.

Final Thoughts

The Devialet Phantom 1 isn’t the be all and end all when it comes to its audio performance, but when on song it’s a wireless speaker with a very entertaining presence. It shows no fealty to the mere whims of conventional design either, and any owner of this speaker will be glad of its outré style.

That is, if you can afford it. There’s impressive tech at the heart of the Phantom 1 – there’s no doubting Devialet’s skill or nous in that regard – but there’s something of a contradiction in that heart, boasting technology that’s meant to free it from its lovely confines, but which also serves to restrict it. The Phantom 1 can reach thrilling heights, but it can also be shackled to the ground.

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  • High-end, ultra-dense sound with more power, clarity, and precision than any other wireless speaker from infrabass to the most extreme treble. Implosive sound, wide soundstage, an icon. 0 distortion, 0 saturation and 0 background noise. 14Hz to 27kHz. Superior user experience, including Devialet Remote for precision handling
  • Every Phantom I comes complete with a dedicated remote to help you take full control of your music with utmost precision. The new Remote perfectly integrates with the entire Devialet ecosystem. Key features include: Modern LED matrix display, Proximity sensor, Standby mode to put your Phantom(s) to sleep, Built-in battery with 2.5 months of autonomy, rechargeable via USB (USB cable included in packaging), Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity & Elegant stainless steel scroll wheel.
  • THE DEVIALET APP: YOUR SOUND, YOUR WAY. Power this unreasonable requires some control. Set up your Phantom, finetune your settings, and stay up to date, all via the Devialet App. An intuitive companion, the app lets you customize your Phantom experience: setting up your Phantom, adjusting latency for A/V, activating Standby Mode or customizing bass for Night Mode.
  • Phantom's open architecture lets you get straight to the music you love. AirPlay 2: Apple users can enjoy an additional layer of control over their Phantom with AirPlay 2. Spotify Connect: Spotify users can stream their favorite playlists on their favorite speaker with the help of Spotify Connect. UPnP: With Universal Plug and Play, or UPnP, users can switch to a third-party application to play music hosted on their local networks.
  • WAYS TO PLAY: STEREO PAIR: The only thing better than a Phantom? Two. In stereo, Phantom's soundstage expands even further and listening takes on a new dimension as the speakers dance in absolute synchronicity. More extreme, more powerful, more exhilarating. MULTIROOM: Sync your entire home in symphony or stream something different in every room thanks to your Devialet App. With Multiroom, there are now even more ways to play with Multi-Zone Play and Individual Play.

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Devialet Phantom I review

Space-age opulence.

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TechRadar Verdict

The Devialet Phantom I is a continuation of the French audio brand’s iconic range of wireless speakers, which come with powerful side-firing bass reflex ports that pulse in time to your music. The sound is nothing short of outstanding, and a good range of connectivity options and an easy-to-use app make the Phantom I easy to recommend – if you have a lot of money to spare, that is.

Unique design

Fantastic audio performance

Easy-to-use app

Super-expensive

Quite heavy and large

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Devialet’s Phantom series of wireless speakers is notorious for its opulent, space age-inspired designs and mind-blowing price tags. 

Price and availability

Audio performance

Connectivity.

Should I buy it?

The latest, the Devialet Phantom I, is no different. It sports a Kubrick-esque build, side-firing bass reflex ports that pulse to the beat of your music, and a futuristic puck-shaped remote control.

Oh, and don’t forget the 22-carat rose gold-plated sides – which may go some way to explain the speaker’s $3,200 / £2,790 / AU$5,490 price. And that’s the price for just one speaker, by the way. If you want to pair two for stereo sound, it will cost you double. 

Still, the sound is undeniably good. This speaker packs a real punch, presenting a powerful, immersive sound, thumping bass, smooth mids and detailed trebles. 

Thanks to the nifty audio tech onboard, including the company’s Active Cospherical Engine (ACE), the egg-shaped speaker can diffuse sound in all directions. The soundstage certainly feels wide with excellent separation, which is only heightened when you pair two speakers in stereo mode. 

As for connectivity? Well, there’s support for Wi-Fi, Ethernet and Bluetooth connections, alongside AUX and optical inputs. For iPhone users, there’s AirPlay 2 support. Meanwhile, a handy new Devialet app allows for multi-room configuration between all Phantom models and Roon-Ready support for wireless Hi-Res Audio streaming. 

Sound good? Take another look at that price tag before you start clearing a space for the Phantom I. There’s no doubt that you get a lot for your money, but it’s far pricier than many of the best wireless speakers on the market. 

Still, if you have money to spare and you’re looking for a truly unique speaker that will do your hi-res music justice, the Devialet Phantom I is the speaker for you. 

Devialet Phantom I price and availability

  • $2,200 / £1,890 / AU$3,690 for 103dB model
  • $3,200 / £2,790 / AU$5,490 for 108dB model

The Devialet Phantom I is available in two power levels. The first comes in light chrome or matte black, and delivers a maximum volume of 103dB and a frequency range of 16Hz to 25kHz. Costing $2,200 / £1,890 / AU$3,690, it's considerably more expensive than its predecessor, the confusingly named Devialet Phantom II (previously known as the Phantom Reactor 900 ).

For those looking for a little more power, there's the 108dB model with a frequency range of 14Hz to 27kHz. It’s available with dark chrome or luxurious gold side panels – and is more expensive still at $3,200 / £2,790 / AU$5,490. This is the version we tested for this review.

That’s far pricier than many of the best wireless speakers you can buy today. For comparison, the Sonos One costs $199 / £199 / AU$299. Even the relatively pricey KEF LS50 Wireless II stereo speakers cost $2,499 / £2,250 / AU$4,295 – and you’re getting two speakers for your money there. While you can use two of the Phantom I for stereo sound, there’s no discount if you wish to do so; you’ll be paying double.

  • Unique looks
  • 22-carat rose gold-plated sides
  • Side-firing bass reflex ports

The Devialet Phantom looks quite unlike any other speaker on the market (unless you count its predecessor, that is). Like a hybrid between a Kubrick-esque spaceship and a gilded egg, this wireless speaker isn’t designed to blend into the background – it’s a statement piece that will take center-stage in your home, particularly if you choose to buy two for stereo pairing.

While it does share some aesthetic similarities with the Phantom II, the Devialet Phantom I is larger and heavier than its predecessor. Weighing in at 11.4kg, you won’t want to be moving it around your home too much.

The Phantom I comes in matte black or white, with the latter including 22-carat rose gold-plated sides that are emblazoned with the Devialet insignia; they look incredibly luxurious and go some way to explaining its high price. 

At the front of the speaker sits the Devialet logo, which is cut into the chassis itself, while each side features bass reflex ports that pump air rhythmically in time with the beat of your music.

Around the back of the Phantom I you’ll find ventilation grilles to stop it from overheating, a power button that lights up when the speaker is in use, and a port to connect your power cable. 

The Phantom I comes with a rather cool circular remote control, which only adds to the space-age feel of the speaker. This puck-like unit can be rotated to adjust the volume, while a touch-sensitive panel allows you to skip tracks, and play/pause your music. A rubberized ring at the base of the remote means it won’t budge if you place it on a coffee table, and its stylish white and silver color scheme makes it more aesthetically-pleasing than your average remote. 

Saying that, we’d have loved a continuation of the rose gold motif seen on the speaker itself – and, at this price, we don’t have any qualms about being so picky.

Still, there’s nothing about the design of the Phantom I and its accompanying remote that leaves you in any doubt of this speaker’s luxurious credentials – and, if you want to make even more of a style statement and give your speaker a dedicated home, Devialet sells some stands for a cool $350 / £349 / AU$699 each. 

  • Remarkably powerful
  • Excellent audio performance
  • Ability to stereo pair

The Devialet Phantom I is a remarkably powerful speaker, reaching volumes you’d expect from a professional studio setup, without any distortion.

Inside the speaker is a grade 1 titanium tweeter driver, an aluminum medium driver, and aluminum bass drivers.

The Phantom I uses Devialet's proprietary audio tech, including the Analogue Digital Hybrid (ADH) amp, which the company says can deliver the quality of an analogue amp in a digital-sized package. There's also Speaker Active Matching (SAM) signal processing to retain high acoustic fidelity, Heart Bass Implosion (HBI) for powerful bass, and the Active Cospherical Engine (ACE), which allows the egg-shaped speaker to diffuse sound in all directions.

These technologies certainly seem to do the trick. The soundstage feels wide and immersive, with excellent separation, strong bass frequencies, smooth mids, and high-fidelity trebles.

Listening to Jazmine Sullivan’s On It, lazy guitar riffs and thumping bass lines complement complex vocal riffs and harmonies, with those iconic side-firing woofers pulsating with every beat. 

What really gets those woofers going, though, is Björk’s Hyperballad. In the verses, deep sub-bass drones and contrasts with chime-like keys and Björk’s tentative vocal, before the song launches into the chorus, laden with industrial dance beats and pulsing synths.

Percussion sounds crisp and accurate in Bjork’s Venus As A Boy, with swinging rhythms and cascading violin and vibraphone melodies handled with dexterity.

In stereo, the Phantom I sounds better still. Agnes Obel’s Dorian moody cello undercurrents and rolling piano riffs provide a bedrock for haunting vocal harmonies, with each melody coming through with clarity and precision. 

Little Dragon’s Wildfire boasts subby bass lines that display plenty of power without sounding overpowering – but it’s the vocals that are the star of the show, with a clear and smooth presentation. Percussion sounds crisp, while alarm-like synths peel through the mix, with the stereo configuration adding even more immersion and dynamism to the sound. 

  • Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and Bluetooth
  • Roon Ready and AirPlay 2
  • Hi-Res Audio support

The Devialet Phantom I has been given some nifty connectivity upgrades over its predecessor, including a new accompanying app that allows for multi-room configuration between all Phantom models, and Roon Ready support for wireless Hi-Res Audio streaming. 

Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and Bluetooth support mean you have a few options when it comes to wirelessly streaming your music, with the latter supporting SBC and AAC codecs.

The new app is slick and easy to use, with a sliding volume dial that echoes the design of the accompanying remote control. You can also use the app to turn on ‘AV sync’, which reduces the audio latency when using the AUX input, and improves audio and video synchronization if you’re using the Phantom I as a TV speaker. 

If you do want your Phantom I to double up as a soundbar , there’s a TOSLINK optical port, although you won’t find an HDMI port. 

There's also support for AirPlay 2, which means you can stream music directly from your iPhone to multiple AirPlay speakers without using the Devialet app.

Should I buy the Devialet Phantom I?

Buy it if....

You have plenty of money to spare The Devialet Phantom I doesn’t come cheap, but if you can afford it, then you’re getting a very unique speaker with tons of audio prowess. 

You can afford two The audio experience is only heightened by using two of these speakers in a stereo pair. 

You’re looking for striking design The Phantom I looks quite unlike any other speaker on the market, and if you love the space-age aesthetic, you’ll dig this egg-shaped speaker.

Don't buy it if...

You’re on a budget It almost goes without saying, but the Devialet Phantom I isn’t suitable for those on a strict budget, and you can get almost impeccable sound for less – just look at the Sonos One, for example. 

You want an understated speaker The Phantom I won’t blend into the background, so if you’re all about chic Scandi style, it’s not for you. 

You’re short on space The Phantom I has a rather large footprint and will take up a fair bit of space – especially if you want two in a stereo pair. 

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Olivia Tambini

Olivia was previously TechRadar's Senior Editor - Home Entertainment, covering everything from headphones to TVs. Based in London, she's a popular music graduate who worked in the music industry before finding her calling in journalism. She's previously been interviewed on BBC Radio 5 Live on the subject of multi-room audio, chaired panel discussions on diversity in music festival lineups, and her bylines include T3, Stereoboard, What to Watch, Top Ten Reviews, Creative Bloq, and Croco Magazine. Olivia now has a career in PR.

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It’s difficult to bring something to the speaker market that hasn’t been seen before. From novel design approaches, to new connectivity possibilities, to an extra driver, the speaker industry is almost as saturated as the razor market (Gillette: stop adding blades, five is enough).

Parisian luxury audio brand Devialet doesn’t do things by halves when it comes to going a little left-field. Since its founding in 2004, it has seemingly dedicated itself to providing elegant, sophisticated, technically supreme – and particularly pricy – speakers.

Its latest product is the phantom I, an evolution of the previous phantom generation, promising elevated sound, an upgraded design, and a new talking point for any prospective owner.

Devialet certainly talks the talk when it comes to its products. After closing our double-glazed windows and turning up the volume, we’ve looked into whether it produces.

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Devialet phantom I

Buy now £2,790, Devialet.com

Rating: 8/10

  • Weight: 11.4kg
  • Size: W 252mm x H 255mm x D 342mm
  • Output: 1100W
  • Connectivity: Wifi, Bluetooth, ethernet, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready

It feels like there’s a generally-accepted aesthetic when it comes to the futuristic room set-ups you see in films like Blade Runner 2049 or Oldboy : lots of marble, too much space between single pieces of furniture, and one table at the end of a long corridor. Not the cosiest, but looks great on video. The Devialet phantom I fits this perfectly.

It’s a hefty bit of kit at 11.4kg – probably best to scout out a spot in your living room first – but this weight is put to good use with myriad technical improvements on previous Devialet speakers (more on this later). The weight also serves to add an extra premium element: solidity is luxury, after all.

The general design is perhaps a little Marmite, as it divided opinion while testing. It’s certainly one of the most striking speakers we’ve ever seen, an immediately recognisable product. Devialet’s preference for out-there design continues here, with a hint of the extraterrestrial about the phantom retained from last generation’s aesthetic. The palm-sized control that comes with the speaker perpetuates the “luxury science” vibe – a sleek, circular remote with pleasing movements for various commands.

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The phantom is primarily a wireless speaker, although there is an Arch audio stage available to buy for connecting wired sources. Besides this, wifi and Bluetooth are available, and we had no connectivity issues with either. The phantom supports most streaming services, including Spotify Connect and AirPlay 2, giving users plenty of options.

There are some beautiful finishing touches, such as the 22-carat rose gold-plated side plating that covered the drivers on our test units. It feels like a product from a future era, a proper statement piece in any home that’s worthy of your full attention.

The phantom I can produce sound that goes well above anything acceptable in civil society. It’s massive. The version we tested could reach 108 decibels – just short of a jet engine – which would make even a lullaby sound like a Hans Zimmer soundtrack. This doesn’t mean, however, that the audio drops in quality. We played tracks from a variety of genres at the highest level we found socially-comfortable – and then a little louder – and found no distortion in sound as we waited for the wrath of our neighbours to come crashing down.

At both high and low volumes, the phantom manages to produce some impressive audio intricacy. The speaker’s analogue digital hybrid technology, a Devialet-patented system, promises to provide the best of analogue and digital listening, and manages to do so with aplomb, bringing as close to analogue sophistication as you can get without plugging the speaker in.

While this delicacy is appreciated, it’s the phantom’s bass that is the real showstopper. When a company names an aspect of its tech the “heart bass implosion”, the tech better deliver. Luckily (well, by design), the phantom’s bass is among the heaviest we’ve heard, and without a doubt the deepest from a wireless speaker. The phantom’s hermetically-sealed casing combines two lateral woofers that generate sound you’d expect in a cinema, down to a claimed 14Hz: the sort of frequency that could trigger fight or flight mode in your ancestors, or at least annoy anyone nearby.

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The fancy-sounding patented tech doesn’t stop there. Devialet’s active cospherical engine – almost definitely named that to create its fun ACE acronym – ensures that sound spreads evenly from the speaker, something that we found worked perfectly when positioning the phantom both in the middle of the room and next to a wall.

There’s a lot of new technology in the phantom. Sometimes, it feels like acronyms are thrown about to make a product sound more impressive and to add an extra £100 on the price point. The research and development here isn’t just for show – the sound you can get out of the phantom I borders on ludicrous.

The phantom I is a unique wireless speaker that would remain a talking point in anyone’s home until the world runs out of juice. The side panels are striking, especially in 22-carat rose gold, the speaker’s shape is unlike anything on the market, and the remote is intuitive, sleek and suitably “luxury” for the machine it controls.

The phantom’s sound is among the best you can get in a wireless speaker, with an earth-shattering bass and impressive intricacy. The price point is one to potentially balk at, especially if you make the £900 jump from the 103db (£2,790, Devialet.com ) to 108db (£1,890, Devialet.com ) version. However, this is a truly unique speaker design, something that demands comment and appreciation, with an incredibly capable sound. If you have the money, the phantom I makes a strong case for its own purchase. It’s a sophisticated, high-tech speaker.

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Review: Devialet Phantom I & II Wireless Speakers

Devialet upgrades their phantom series.

After years of success with their Phantom Premier and Phantom Reactor speakers, Devialet has unveiled their Phantom I and Phantom II series speakers and we're here to take the confusion out of the new line-up and break down what you need to know about the changes.

Barely a day goes by that someone doesn't ask us about the Devialet speakers on demo in our showrooms . "What's that?!"... "Whoa, are these speakers?"... "They look so cool, but how do they sound?" Devialet makes some of the most head-turning, conversation-starting, cool-looking speakers out there. Their Phantom wireless speakers are iconic and unmistakable in design and, unlike some other brands out there that may look really cool but sound like crap (sorry), we can confidently say Devialet's speakers really do sound as good as they look. The Phantoms emit ultra-dense sound with physical impact and have been revolutionizing the speaker game since their release as references for acoustical excellence.

So, with the new 2021 line-up Devialet has kept their signature space-age styling but have delivered a refreshed look and made some much-needed technology upgrades to offer better connectivity and enhanced audio.

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Devialet Phantom I vs. Phantom II:

First off, Devialet changed the naming conventions of their Phantom line-up. The Phantom Premier will be know as Phantom I (103dB or 108dB) and the Phantom Reactor will be known as the Phantom II (95dB and 98dB). Both units have matching stands with options for the treepod (aka tripod stand) or the tree (a single unit speaker stand). Aside from the name changes, the big story are the upgrades to the Phantom I wireless speaker. Devialet introduced new colorways, an improved next-gen processor, and AirPlay2 and Roon Ready support.

Phantom I upgrades at a glance:

  • Brand new user experience with intuitive app interface, including Devialet Remote for precision handling.
  • Enhanced connectivity with Airplay 2, Hi-res on several sources, IP control, etc.
  • Increased power efficiency with lower energy consumption = high-end, ultra-dense sound with more power, clarity, and precision from infrabass to the most extreme treble.
  • New, modern colorways available in an exclusive white or black matte finish, with new sets of side panel options.
  • New side panels: Light Chrome, Matte black, Gold, Dark Chrome
  • New logo: Devialet tear redesigned and modernized
  • Next-gen chip: Devialet Intelligence Processor gathering SAM, AHD, Magic Wire, Class A, DAC in a single chip

The Phantom I has new colorways, finishes and packaging, and will also now be packaged with an included sleek, round-shaped remote to control playback. The new speaker comes in two power levels: the 103dB model with a a frequency range of 16Hz to 25kHz is available in light chrome or matte black. The 108dB with a with a frequency range of 14Hz to 27kHz is available with dark chrome or gold side panels. Both the Phantom I and Phantom II have colorway options in Opera De Paris, with luxe gold leaf side panels. The special edition Opera De Paris models were created in partnership with the Paris Opera and inspired by the iconic gilded interiors of the space.

The Phantom I's brand new next-gen processor means thermal dissipation will be "up to 4 times more efficient" which will result in less wear and tear on components and better power consumption overall. This, along with Devialet's Analogue Digital Hybrid (ADH) amp, a proprietary technology the company says can deliver the quality of an analogue amp in a digital-sized package, should allow the Phantom I to provide "best-in-market performance in terms of compactness to power fidelity ratio". Remember what we said above about these little speakers sounding as good as they look? Devialet's entire philosophy is about achieving "high-end ultra-dense sound with power, clarity and precision like nothing you've ever encountered".

And, not to be outdone by it's little brother, the Phantom II, the Phantom I's connectivity was improved with the new Devialet app that allows multi-room configuration between all Phantom models, and support for AirPlay 2 so you can bypass the Devialet app if you choose and stream music directly from your iPhone. Roon Ready support also now allows for Hi-Res Audio streaming. Phantom's open architecture lets you get straight to the music you love: AirPlay 2®. Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, UPnP.

The Phantom II feature set remains largely the same as its predecessor, the Reactor, but will be also now be available in a matte black option, as well as iconic white, and gold leaf.

Like the Phantom I, the Phantom II speaker comes in two power levels: the 95dB model with a frequency range of 18Hz to 21kHz is available in iconic white chrome or matte black. The 98dB with a with a frequency range of 18Hz to 21kHz is available with dark chrome or gold side panels.

To clarify any confusion around the different max volume power levels of the Phantom speaker models, basically, the main difference between Phantom II 95 dB and Phantom II 98 dB, for example, is just that: their power. Phantom II 98 dB can achieve twice the power of Phantom II 95 dB. It all comes down to personal preference... and your budget, of course.

New Devialet Multiroom for Phantom

Both the Phantom I and Phantom II now offer multiroom capabilities. Using the new Devialet app, you have the option for three different playback modes. Multi -zone play lets you play the same music to multiple speakers in different rooms of your home. Single-zone play lets you play to multiple Phantom speakers in the same room. Individual play lets you listen to whatever you want in oh Phantom speakers in different room in your home. Listen to jazz in the kitchen while someone else enjoys a podcast on the couch. Control your volume and manage zones directly in your own Devialet apps.

Stereo Pairing: Two Phantoms is Better Than One

When it comes to stereo pairing with Devialet Phantom speakers, 1 + 1 = 3. Create a stereo pair and gain up to three extra decibels. A pair of Phantom speakers in stereo is a compact hi-fi system that packs a serious punch. With left and right channel synch, it delivers an incredible soundstage in a sleek package.

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A Memorable Experience

Founded in 2007, Devialet is a French acoustical engineering company operating at the intersection of luxury and cutting edge technology and a Devialet encounter in our showrooms is one to remember. The space-age design, atop a tabletop or perched on one of the matching modern stands, is, as we said above, a head-turner. One might even call it a polarizing design: you either love it, or you hate it. But, when you listen to these wireless speakers, the spherical shape and purist design becomes so clear and purposeful and the haters usually become fans. The unique design, consisting of 981 parts protected by even more patents, is engineered with a focus on function to deliver sound and even physical impact that is unrivaled from such a compact profile. Devialet stands confidently behind their promise that "0 distortion, 0 saturation and 0 background noise ensure you get nothing but audiophile-grade playback, even at 900W".

The new Phantom upgrades prove that Devialet is still relentless in their pursuit to continue to improve on and deliver an emotional musical experience in a truly unique fusion of engineering and design that impacts your auditory, visual, and even tactile senses.

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Devialet Phantom Review

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Even though they’re a relatively new technology in the grand scheme of things, Bluetooth speakers have reached a point where they’re all pretty much, well, the same. Sure you’ll find different features and designs, but at their core, different products are all using the same speaker technology as an old transistor radio.

At least, that’s mostly the case. The Devialet Phantom is another thing entirely. While it may look slightly similar to other speakers you’ve seen, on the inside, a whole lot is different. If you aren’t aware of this out of the gate, you’ll certainly be aware of it once you take a look at the price tag. We’re reviewing the cheaper model, and it’s still approaching $2,000.

What’s In The Box?

The packaging fits with the minimalist style. Open up the box and you’ll only find two things: the carefully packed speaker itself, and a (very) small manual.

Build & Design

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While some would call the look of the Devialet Phantom futuristic — and it is — our main takeaway is that it’s just, well, weird looking. We’re looking at the 750 Watt white version, but a 3000 Watt silver version is also available. Either way, they look more like a strange piece of alien technology than a piece of consumer electronics.

Don’t expect to be hauling the Phantom around with you. Not only does the company place a sticker on the speaker urging you to handle it with care, but it’s simply tough to move. First there is the weight: 28 pounds. Second, something about the shape and the way the weight is distributed makes it awkward to move around.

Devialet claims that the Phantom “replaces all existing systems,” but considering the price and weight, you’re probably not going to use this to replace your portable speaker of choice.

Connectivity

It was immediately apparent when testing of the Devialet Phantom began that it was anything but plug and play. To even start using it, you’ll need to connect to its Wi-Fi to give it access to your Wi-Fi. Once this was complete, the Phantom began to update its firmware. This self-updating feature is actually a plus, but it was a frustrating 30 or more minutes before we were able to begin using the speaker.

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Another thing that was immediately apparent is that Devialet expects most users to also have purchased its Dialog link box, but one wasn’t included with our review unit. The Dialog is necessary for stereo pairing, but it also enables Bluetooth functionality. Without it, you’re limited to Wi-Fi playback and the few streaming services that the Phantom supports out of the box.

To play your own music files, you’ll need Devialet’s free Spark software, which is available for iOS and Android as well as Windows and OS X. The software itself is fine, but this could be frustrating if you were expecting the Phantom to play nicely with the music playback software of your choice.

Sound Quality

Hype can be both good and bad for a new product, and here it ended up being a bit of both. We were very excited to get the Devialet Phantom in for review, but because our expectations were set so high, it would have been tough to live up to them, no matter how good the speaker in question was.

Devialet boasts about the numerous patents that have been awarded to the company and throws a lot of terms around — Implosive Sound, ADH HBI — but what it comes down to is that this is a very loud speaker with an impressive frequency range of 16 Hz to 25 kHz. It’s definitely impressive to behold, but there are issues.

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One area where we weren’t let down is the bass. No matter where you put the Phantom, it’s going to generate enough bass that you’ll be able to feel it through the floor. Crank the volume up, and it gets even better, but it doesn’t overpower the other frequencies.

The mids fire loud and clear, with plenty of space around the instruments. Vocals are treated especially nicely, with the subtleties and nuances of the singer translating nicely, even while instruments blare around them.

Considering the sheer amount of volume this speaker can push, Devialet had to be careful that the highs didn’t come across as harsh, and the company seems to have met its mark. Highs are crisp and clean, with no apparent distortion.

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One of the main selling points of the Phantom is that it can get loud, and even though we’re reviewing the less powerful model, it certainly does what it says on the tin. The only problem — and it is a problem, albeit one that may not matter to some — is that all that volume is pushed into one mono channel.

If you want stereo, you’ll need to purchase another Phantom as well as the Dialog link. Even looking at the cheaper of the two speakers, you’re looking at spending near $4000 at that point. You’ll end up with an impressive, somewhat minimalist sound system, but it might not sound like $4000.

The Devialet Phantom doesn’t feel so much like a product that a lot of people are going to buy now as it does a demo or a first glimpse of a future product that will be really cool. The tech is certainly cool, but we can’t help but think of how much you could buy for the same amount — think a multi-room Sonos setup or four Wren V5US units.

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There’s another thing worth keeping in mind if you’re comparing our take on the Phantom to the rave reviews making their way across the internet. We reviewed the (somewhat) cheaper 750 Watt version, while most of the positive reviews are of the 3000 Watt version. If you’re looking at buying this, it seems like you might just want to spend the extra money on a top of the line model. Even then, we probably wouldn’t recommend it.

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Review: Devialet Phantom is a high-end speaker worth its weight in Kevlar

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Devialet, like many high-end audio component makers, has a penchant for puffery. Phantom's literature is rife with superlatives, a requisite flotilla of acronyms and detailed rundowns of imaginatively named technology — "Magic Wire" being a personal favorite.

I cracked a grin as I read tale of Devialet's millions of dollars' worth of R&D that resulted in dozens of patents protecting hybrid analog/digital amplification, Heart Bass Implosion and other industry firsts. It was deliciously over the top.

Smash cut to me plugging it in and cranking up some Ludwig Van to 11. Phantom blew that silly smirk off my face, taking most of my Movember mustache with it.

Both Phantom and its more powerful Silver Phantom sibling are decidedly biomorphic in design, that is they look like an organism, but not anything of this world. There is no close approximation to Phantom's aesthetic in contemporary consumer electronics, imagine the lovechild of a first-gen iPod and something out of an H.R. Giger-fueled fever dream.

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On the outside Phantom looks like a shiny plastic, modern art kidney bean. A hard, white ABS shell wraps around an inner skin crafted from Kevlar. Despite its appearance, the unit is quite heavy at just over 24 pounds, with most of that weight tipped toward the front speaker assembly. The fins of a substantial heat dissipator are exposed out back, where the power input, Wi-Fi power button, Ethernet port and optical jack also reside. Two polished stainless steel sidewalls finish off the futuristic look.

Overall the build feels extremely solid and Devialet says there are only ten modules per assembly with no interconnect wires to speak of.

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According to Devialet's white paper, the Phantom's distended egg shape is so designed to accommodate the two custom "Heart Beat Implosion" aluminum drivers that sit across from each other beneath two domes, again constructed out of thin aluminum. The diaphragms of both bass drivers, and that of the coaxial midrange and tweeter drivers situated at a 90-degree angle to said woofers, sit flush with a spherical superstructure, focusing sound waves toward Phantom's vacuum sealed center. The idea is to get as close as possible to creating a single point in space, out of which sound emanates.

It's worth repeating that Phantom's symmetrical bass drivers pulsate — with reckless abandon at high volumes — and without a speaker grille could end up touching nearby equipment. In short, Phantom needs some breathing room to operate at maximum efficiency.

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Phantom's design principles are based heavily on the work of prolific RCA engineer Dr. Harry F. Olson, who proved that spherical speaker cabinets are far superior to rectangular boxes when it comes to diffraction loss. Called "co-spherical" by Devialet, the driver arrangement propagates sound waves evenly so every listener in the room is treated to the same sonic experience. Unlike traditional speakers, or "omnidirectional" cylindrical designs, there is no sweet spot.

Like any piece of audiophile hardware worth its salt, Phantom comes packed with cutting edge — almost mystical — technology. At the forefront is "Magic Wire," a "leak-less" electrical path that moves signal current from the 24-bit Texas Instruments PCM1798 DAC to the circuit's resistor and ultimately class A amplifier. Devialet figured out how to convert DAC output into high-voltage current without an op-amp or current mirror, making for an extremely quiet path.

The next stage is an analog/digital hybrid amplification system (ADH), which has at its core a class A amp assisted by multiple slaved class D amps running in parallel. Devialet managed to squeeze both the Magic Wire path and the class A amp on a single board, of which there are two in every Phantom. The last piece of the puzzle is Speaker Active Matching (SAM), a method of signal processing that dynamically matches amp output and driver motion, ensuring the peaks and troughs of generated sound waves mirror those of the original signal when it hits users' ears.

The speaker's circuitry might require an engineering degree to fully comprehend, but the amazing sound it produces does not.

Performance

Thinking of a way to adequately describe Phantom's sound results in antithetical word pairings. "Unbridled but sophisticated." "Loud but refined." "Raw but silky."

Phantom boots up automatically when connected to power, the two hemispherical aluminum domes pulse in and out twice, signaling the speaker is ready for use. There is no on/off switch, or any other audio-related physical controls for that matter, which means power cycling is automated. Opening the free Spark app or connecting via Bluetooth takes the speaker out of its resting state.

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We put our 750-watt unit tester through the paces using a variety of codecs and file formats at bitrates of no less than 256kbps, including aptX (not available on iPhone), AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC and OGG Vorbis. For data transfer, we tested both A2DP and AVRCP Bluetooth profiles, optical input and Wi-Fi via Devialet's free Spark iOS app. Due to an incompatibility with files stored on our iPhone, we rarely used Spark save for volume control on connected optical devices.

At low volumes Phantom is clear and crisp, leaning ever so slightly toward a bright bias. The bass kicks in at normal listening levels (those that can't be heard through walls or solid core doors) tight and refined with punchy and immediate response. There was no sign of slop, echo or unwelcome decay.

Phantom is best when driven hard. Clarity and bass are present at low volumes, but it is at about 60 percent of max when the system comes into its own. Allowed to run free across their 26mm peak-to-peak stroke, the co-spherical woofers displace massive amounts of air for a deeply expressive thump. Bass hits are precise, closely mimicking the kick of a bass drum, the sustained moan of a tuba or a timpani's rolling grumble.

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There is a point, about 95 percent full blast, where you think Phantom is going to crack. It has to, but it doesn't. The sound somehow gets tighter as the decibels rise. If you hear a shake, rattle or hum, it's the recording or whatever the speaker is sitting on.

Most impressive is the system's composure. The highs and lows are always in balance and tangibly separated across the acoustic spectrum, but more importantly timing is flawless with not even a suggestion of phase shift. It all equates to an exceedingly layered and complex, but candid, sound signature.

With its small displacement chassis and "implosive" driver design, Phantom cuts a well mastered recording to the core, threshing out chaff to leave it bare for your listening pleasure.

Phantom is priced well above mainstream wireless speaker offerings, but there is quite literally no other product like it on the market. It delivers on Devialet's promise of poise and power, and for many will be a steal even at $1,990.

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If, however, you're looking for a true stereo rig, Phantom cannot oblige. The speaker's output is immersive to be sure, but one will need more than a standalone for a truly expansive soundstage. Luckily, Devialet makes an audio router called Dialog specifically designed to pair up Phantom and Silver Phantom models. Up to 24 can be chained together, great for multi-room mansions or commercial theaters.

After testing Phantom for a week, I'm sold on the sound, the tech, the price — all of it. We suggest a demo at louder volumes to get a feel for the hardware's capabilities, which likely disqualifies the nearest Apple Store. Devialet does, however, offer a 45-day risk free trial. Barring, that is, the risk to your wallet.

Score: 4.5 out of 5

  • Zero distortion
  • Faithful, uncolored sound reproduction
  • Gobs of power
  • Competitively priced high-end device
  • Expensive compared to consumer products
  • Power goes to waste at "normal" listening levels
  • Single unit lacks soundstage

Where to buy

The Phantom and Silver Phantom are available through Devialet's website or from Amazon for $1,990 and $2,390 respectively. The company this week announced Apple had selected the device to be sold in select brick-and-mortar Apple Stores across the U.S., with more to come in 2016.

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DEVIALET PHANTOM 1 108 DB GOLD Review – Phantom Step

Devialet step ahead to their latest Phantom 1 loudspeaker. Noel Keywood ponders the new. Read our DEVIALET PHANTOM 1 108 DB GOLD Review.

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DEVIALET PHANTOM 1 108 DB GOLD Review

We were impressed by the original Phantom Gold loud­speaker, reviewed in the June 2017 issue. Devialet (France) recently announced an update, the Phantom I Gold loudspeaker I’m reviewing here, in 108dB form. What you get is quite unlike most else but definitely worth hearing. No big cabinets, few wires – no hi-fi. Just a space-age ovoid module producing sound – and an unusual one at that. Our version comes in £ for a ste­reo pair – not cheap. There is a less powerful 103dB version, sans gold.

The Phantoms are best run without wires. Each cabinet needs a mains power connection for its on-board electronics but that apart the design ethos is to eliminate cables and should you attempt to introduce them, as I did for measurement, the going becomes difficult.

In spite of small size, with dimensions of 252 mm wide, 342 mm deep and 255 mm high, the Phantom I 108 dB Golds came in at 11kg apiece on our scales – heavy. Point being they are not easy to manipulate, especially since the side bass units are exposed, so best not to lay them on their sides while trying to get cables in. I used them on stands; custom stands are available from Devialet.

Spotting three cable connectors on each loudspeaker and recognising their usual purpose I used all of them during testing, but in use ran via wi-fi and Apple Airplay. The mains input is a conventional IEC socket in limited space. Devialet supply a matching white plug-and-cable assembly or a normal mains cable can be used, but there’s insufficient room for the large plugs common in specialist cables. There’s no need to adjust mains voltage; the internal power supply is a switch-mode, as expected in such a small case. If the ‘net is being distributed through the mains then the Devialets can pick it up, via PLC (Power Line Cable), another reason not use a specialist cable since many come with ferrite RF filters.

Devialet say the internal amplifier produces 1100 Watts and is an ADH analogue/digital hybrid where “the analog amplifier reproduces an unspoilt signal and sends it to the digital amplifiers, which are then able to translate it digitally”. Today’s Class Ds produce massive power at great efficiency, with little heat – no need for heatsinks. The ‘speakers ran cool in use, but then I don’t use much power: 40 Watts is plenty enough to run very loud in my 17ft lounge – at least with a conventional system.

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Shrinking size right down means much more power is needed to develop strong bass, explaining Devialet’s need for power. And I’ll tell you before getting to Sound Quality that these little things produce massive bass; they are active and equalised internally to go lower than any conventional loudspeaker.

How does all this happen with no wooden cabinet? Devialet refer to Olson’s notion of a pulsating sphere (an idealised point source) to produce sound and this is what they have engineered in the Phantom. At each side lies an aluminium bass unit with what appears to be a plastic protective dome cover. They radiate outward as a pulsating sphere and move violently in practice, needing and having enormous travel just to move enough air. The Phantoms need a heavy cabinet just to resist the severe vibrations. You get to see all this in use: the ‘speakers work hard for a living.

At front there is an annular plastic ring fronting an aluminium midrange unit they say. At centre lies a titanium dome tweeter that fires out through the ornately pierced stationary grille.

So this is a three-way loudspeaker of point-source (monopole) nature and measurement showed it behaved like one, with impressively symmetric acoustic output, unlike box or panel loudspeakers. How this translates into real life experience is another matter, since benefits have to be weighed against drawbacks; the small bass cones work hard to produce low bass.

In yesterday’s terminology the Phantom is an active loudspeaker. Fasten seat belts for today; there are no analogue inputs, the ‘speakers are digital only. Hidden in the power cable well at rear of each loudspeaker are an RJ45 ethernet socket and a digital optical connector, both difficult to get at and best not used if you want to avoid cables. If you want to connect up with secure, fast ethernet then two cables are required from the router, one for each loudspeaker no less. Best to use wi-fi and Apple Airplay to avoid such cabling. A Dialog link is only needed for a stereo optical digital cable; Devialet’s latest app (successor to Spark) copes with stereo operation.

My MacMini running Mojave (10.14.6) saw the Phantoms and pushed music to them from iTunes, Audirvana+ and Audacity so a laptop could be used for this purpose, but the Mac’s Audio Devices control panel (Audio/Midi) showed CD quality (16/44.1) only, something Audirvana+ confirmed, the latter converting DSD to PCM. Looks like the internal (24/96) DAC cannot handle native DSD.

Whilst my Windows 10 PC saw both speakers on the Network, Windows Media player said they were not working – something I have never experienced before.

DEVIALET PHANTOM 1 108 DB GOLD Review

Each ‘speaker comes with a mains lead and integral cover to give a smooth outline at rear. An aperture in the cover pro­vides access for ethernet or optical S/PDIF cables, if used. At centre a battery powered remote control with charging cable.

Devialet say that UPnP is supported but not DLNA (they usually go together). Most streamers work best with Windows; this one seems optimised for Mac. You can install Airplay on a PC by many different methods, including iTunes for Windows and this may be a workaround, although I don’t much like iTunes and Apple are phasing it out I believe.

I suspect most people will play from on-line sources like Tidal or Spotify, or from music files on the ‘phone, since the ‘speakers are app controlled, Devialet recommending their new replacement app for Spark. However, mconnect, 8player and my excellent Onkyo player (with EQ) all saw the Phantoms and played to them from an iPhone 10X. Only Spotify Connect is embedded in the latest Devialet Operating System (DOS) 2, not Tidal, Qobuz and Deezer as in DOS1. Devialet say bass filters will become available in DOS2.

There is Bluetooth for direct play from a portable player that may not be network linked. Otherwise I’m not sure I can see the logic of using Bluetooth in a wi-fi system. The speakers are now compatible with Roon to enrich

DEVIALET PHANTOM 1 108 DB GOLD Review

Behind the ornate grille lies a tita­nium dome tweeter. Surrounding it is the annular ring of what is said to be an aluminium midrange unit.

the listening experience with data, artwork and assured link quality. And each speaker has a small remote control unit.

I was a little baffled by the thought of trying to hook up LP, which I suspect would demand a Dialogue stereo optical input fed by the digital optical output of an ADL GT40a phono stage. This would be a way to introduce analogue Line inputs too.

First I must talk about what was so obviously different – bass. In a nutshell, it was massive and at times frightening. Subsonic rumblings I have never heard before permeated my listening room and drifted through the house. With Dadawa’s Canton Story I’m prone to wick volume up a bit to hear her delicate background chant that, when brought to a halt by a massive drum strike, the Phantoms delivered not only vast bass but seismically low bass. Running this a few times I’d say each bass unit moved a full 5mms (I feared for the cones) to generate ground­shaking low bass power. My Onkyo player app confirmed energy down to 20Hz in the recording (it has a spectrum analyser in EQ) and measurement had shown the Phantoms will produce this. They did!

DEVIALET PHANTOM 1 108 DB GOLD Review

Cable outlets in the rear well are RJ45 for ethernet, TOSLINK optical for S/PDIF digital and a normal IEC mains socket. There’s also a power/status indicator.

Long ago, designing a crossover for the Celestion SL6000 dipole bass unit able to reach down to 5Hz, I used a high-pass filter at 20Hz to prevent the cones going bonkers on record warps; I watched in awe and fright as the Devialets mimicked the ‘6000s without this filter, massive cone excursions looking dramatic.

I have reservations about this amount of bass, so selected EQ on my Onkyo player and dialled in bass cut. It dried bass out and the cones stopped their severe excursions yet there was still a lively low end. Devialet note that the Phantom app lacks EQ or filters and suggest use of a player with them if the sound doesn’t suit. Night Mode can be selected but this was too drastic; the Onkyo filter can be adjusted to suit.

Most recordings lack strong bass, so generally this wasn’t an issue, but the Phantoms have the ability to shock in this area, going lower than box loudspeakers by obvious degree. Bass quality from their small, hard working cones wasn’t as clean as large-area 12in cones – we’re talking chalk and cheese here – but whilst the Phantoms didn’t hit me in the stomach like large Tannoys they still impressed.

Bass apart, the Devialets had a crisp and concise sound, rather than a warm cuddly one; they are more technically correct than romantic. Treble was obvious but not excessive. Playing 1980s “perfect digital recordings” as they were trumpeted in their day (hah!), Gerry Rafferty’s Time’s Caught Up On You (1992) sounded bright, coarse and edgy. It’s a sonically poor early digital recording (or

“the sound was clear and focussed across a sound stage held tightly between the loudspeakers”

transcription from master tape) and the Phantoms made this bleakly obvious.

Under measurement both white and pink noise test signals had a slightly hollow reverberant quality from the case and this occasionally seeped through when listening – with Steve Winwood’s One More Morning for example, where his dominant vocal shines a spotlight on loudspeaker ability.

Similarly, Renee Fleming invoked this small colouration when singing Un bel di Vedremo from Madame Butterfly. But the sound was clear and focussed across a sound stage held tightly between the loudspeakers – a characteristic of point sources. Very intense. Vocals were starkly clear: the Phantoms project what comes across as a dry, clean sound.

Whilst the close miked guitar strings of Nils Lofgren’s Keith Don’t Go were vivid, there wasn’t the spikiness that uneven tweeters can add. It’s obvious that Devialet have sought accuracy in the sound and have achieved it.

With such a large low end the Phantoms managed well with classical, giving orchestras a sense of scale. Sometimes deep atmospheric rumblings picked up by the mics would seep through, from the Royal Albert Hall in which the London Symphony Orchestra were playing Handel’s Messiah, for example.

The new Phantom 1 Golds from Devialet offer a vivid yet accurate sound quite unlike any other. Fast, insightful and very powerful they impress. Add in absence of cables or hi-fi hardware and they amaze by achieving so much from apparently so little. Quite a system then, aimed at those who want to banish cable clutter. But not cheap.

MEASURED PERFORMANCE

Frequency response of the Phantom 1 Gold 108dB measured substantially flat from 30Hz to 16kHz, our third octave analysis of pink noise shows. This is from a measuring-microphone position slightly off-axis and represents the speakers pointing straight down a room; it gives the flattest response.

Measured on-axis, representing the speakers firing directly at listeners, treble lifts slightly by +2dB and the loss above 16kHz disappears, so a brighter sound balance will be apparent when used with this alignment.

Where passive loudspeakers cut off below 40Hz unless they have very large cabinets, the Phantoms have been electronically equalised to run an octave lower, down to 20Hz. This results in very large cone excursions when playing music that has a lot of energy around 30Hz, typically generated by synths and close-miked or electronic drums; volume has to be kept down or a bass-cut filter used under these circumstances. Devialet say a bass filter is coming in a future update of their DOS2 operating system that runs on a ARM Cortex processor. Software players with adjustable bass EQ are otherwise a good choice they say.

The Phantom 1 Gold 108dBs are engineered to produce an accurate sound balance, measurement shows. They also have unusually deep bass.

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Devialet Phantom Review: The Most Striking Audiophile-Grade Wireless Speaker, Upgraded and More Affordable Than Ever Before

The upgraded Devialet Phantom speaker sounds more like its $3,000 brother, yet costs even less than the original Phantom speaker from three years ago.

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On the basis that more is more, the Devialet Gold Phantom has more of everything

Clever inside, striking outside

Overwrought specification

Tremendously fulsome sound

Needs greater separation and space to its delivery

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When we reviewed Devialet’s remarkable Silver Phantom wireless speaker at the end of 2015, we made many and various observations.

One observation we failed to make, given the Silver Phantom is packing 3000W of power, was that it might be in any way short of grunt.

So naturally enough Devialet is back with the Gold Phantom – it’s £500 more expensive than its Silver counterpart, and it’s got 50 per cent more power.

That’s right, 4500W – which is good for a maximum 108dB/m sound pressure level.

To put that into some sort of context, on paper at least, the Devialet Gold Phantom is capable of peak volume levels comparable to those of a modest aircraft. Which, in any domestic situation, ought to be ample.

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From the outside, very little has changed – the Gold Phantom shares the same enclosure as its Silver sibling, and for the second time in a year we find ourselves struggling to find comparisons for the Devialet’s striking looks.

At 26cm tall and 25cm wide, it’s similarly proportioned to one of those clever Dyson vacuum cleaners, but at 11.4kg, not quite as easy to tow around the floor.

On the shelf in the showroom (or on one of its elegant, additional-cost support options Tree, Treepod or, for wall-mounting, Gecko), only the 22-karat gold-plated covers on each side of the Gold Phantom set it apart from the Silver. Well, those and the extra £500 on the price ticket.

There are some changes beneath the skin, though. The Texas Instruments DAC of lesser Phantoms has been replaced by a proprietary converter embedded in Devialet’s Analogue Digital Hybrid (ADH) technology.

Branded ADHV2, it combines Class A and Class D amplification in an effort to maximise each technology’s inherent benefits while minimising its equally inherent shortcomings.

The Gold Phantom tweeter is a titanium dome, a theoretical upgrade on the aluminium alternative used lower down the range. And, of course, there’s that whopping increase in peak power.

Despite the DAC changes, the Gold Phantom tops out at the same maximum audio file resolution of 24-bit/192kHz as its Silver relative.

Bandwidth is increased in both directions, though, down to 14Hz at the bottom end (where sound becomes not so much audible as physical) and 27kHz at the top (where sound is of much more use to a dog than to you).

The Gold Phantom is designed as a wireless speaker, of course, and has both Bluetooth and wi-fi connectivity.

But there is also a digital optical socket for legacy equipment, and an ethernet connection for those who value signal stability over decorative minimalism.

And for the seriously monied, multiple Gold Phantoms can be configured to work as everything from a stereo pair to a surround-sound cinema package to as many as 24 discrete zones using the cost-option Dialog hub.

Control of any or all of the Gold Phantoms in your particular set-up is via the Spark app for Android, iOS and Windows.

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At every turn, there are big numbers attached to the Gold Phantom experience.

As well as those concerning price or power, there’s the 1.2 tons of pressure required to hermetically seal the Phantom cabinet and the 30kg of thrust force driving the lateral woofers (this configuration, whereby the hermetically sealed woofers function under tremendously high pressure, is – with no apparent sense of hyperbole by Devialet – called Heart Bass Implosion).

For all its complicated architecture and crowd-pleasing numbers, the Gold Phantom functions as a wireless speaker in the most everyday sense: it’s simple to set up and equally painless to control.

Its spherical, omnidirectional nature makes positioning it pretty straightforward (within the confines of its weight and size, of course), and getting the Devialet to a state of readiness is child’s play.

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If you think the Gold Phantom looks a little mysterious as an object, it becomes downright dramatic when it starts to do its thing.

We start our investigations with a Tidal -via- LG G5 smartphone-derived listen to Nice Up The Function by Mr Scruff and Roots Manuva and, blimey, the Devialet is a sonic and visual handful right from the off.

Sonically, it’s the low-frequency speed, punch and manoeuvrability that’s initially most impressive.

This is a tune with a deep, stop/start and fast-moving bassline, and the Gold Phantom handles it with a nonchalance that speaks of unarguable authority and control – the out-and-out substance of the bass it generates is more commonly associated with great big drivers and even bigger cabinets.

It hits startlingly hard, offers tremendous tonal and textural variation even down at the limits of its extension, and displays ballet-slipper poise to go with the iron-glove impact.

Visually, the Devialet is like no other device outside the Phantom range.

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Accompanying the brick-cracking bass is a hectic flurry of movement from the side-firing woofers, the sort of alarmingly visual driver extension that in any other circumstances would have us leaping forwards to reduce the volume and prevent possibly terminal damage.

But this is simply what the Gold Phantom does – it flaps its wings like a creature long since evolved beyond needing to fly, yet retaining a species memory of how it’s done.

It’s a bit of visual theatre you simply don’t get with any other product.

Elsewhere, it’s a similarly singular and confident story. Switching to a 24-bit/192kHz file of Leonard Cohen’s Slow shows off the Devialet’s midrange fidelity.

The variable pitch of Cohen’s voice, who was 80 by the time of this recording, is reproduced with the sort of prodigious detail and fidelity that makes his approximate phrasing entirely endearing.

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The midrange overall is assertive enough to hold its own despite the low-end onslaught it’s riding above, but deft enough to reveal the minutiae of a singer’s palate-noises between lines of song.

It’s grippy and poised, striking a reasonable balance between attack and subtlety.

The move to a titanium tweeter means the Gold Phantom has greater reach, better management of transients and an altogether crisper high-frequency presentation than that of its more affordable siblings.

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The relentless ride cymbal and general percussive whirlwind of Elvis Costello & The Attractions’ charge through Nick Lowe’s (What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding is delivered faithfully, the Devialet’s remarkable ability to reproduce treble sounds with instant attack and equally accurate decay just adding to the overall propulsion of its presentation.

For all of its forcefulness, though, the GP has the ability to handle the gossamer fragility of Nina Simone’s I Got It Bad (and That Ain’t Good) with sensitivity.

Such a languidly intense recording is rather at odds with the Devialet’s general modus operandi, but it gives the song decent weight of emotion. The timing, and general sense of interplay between musicians, is admirable.

Ultimately, though, it’s happiest when delivering a well-controlled storm of action.

The company’s website describes the Gold Phantom as capable of “ultra-dense sound with physical impact” which – while hard to argue against – isn’t, we don’t think, an entirely positive thing.

For all the fidelity demonstrated throughout the frequency range, there’s a lack of separation and space to the sound that makes the Devialet sound dense in the manner of fog – everything happens at speed, with an assertion that sometimes borders on aggression, and the small-ish soundstage as a consequence is not so much muddled as crowded.

There’s the sense that Devialet has overachieved with the Gold Phantom’s bass response, almost to the extent the rest of the frequency range has been supercharged to match.

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So it’s not perfect. But then very little in the world of consumer electronics is, and Devialet’s achievements with the Gold Phantom, in engineering and packaging terms alone, are mighty.

Add eye-catching numbers, eye-popping visual impact and ear-grabbing sound, and it’s obvious this is a product that will seduce many – even at such a premium price. It’s certainly worth seeing.

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PHANTOM I 108 DB

PHANTOM I 108 DB - AVStore

PHANTOM I 108 dB

Absolute fidelity, gold and titanium and dark chrome, quintessential.

108 dB SPL. 14Hz – 27kHz. 1100 Watts RMS.

Devialet Phantom 1, the ultimate connected speaker with its Remote. Hear every detail brought to life with unthinkable clarity and precision by a Grade I Titanium tweeter. Surrender to indecent power and ultra-deep bass. Sound in its purest and most essential form. No apologies.

For your Devialet  Phantom 1  bluetooth speaker to feel right at home, make sure it has a dedicated spot. Because who doesn't need a little breathing room?

The optimal  Phantom I 108 dB  set-up is:

  • Between 45 and 90 cm high so it hits you head on
  • 30 cm from a wall, so low frequencies bounce back and reinforce immersiveness within the room
  • Unencumbered; do not place objects in front of Phantom to avoid obstructing the sound propagation

If in a stereo set-up, place the speakers between 1.5 and 2.5 m apart and angle the speakers inward 35°.

Roon and Devialet are thrilled to announce that every Devialet Phantom 1 Bluetooth Speaker have been awarded Roon Ready certification, bringing the best of Roon’s capabilities and features to our product range.

Enjoy music with up to 24 bits, with your Phantom and Expert Pro. Both products reunited to even make high-res multi-room possible.

Fusing analog and digital technologies, Devialet Phantom 1 delivers peak sound performance, with no saturation, no distortion, and no background noise. With power, clarity and precision unlike anything you’ve heard before, Phantom obliterates all existing audio systems. This is not a speaker. This is Phantom. The best sound in the world. Experience your music with the most extreme power, clarity and precision ever achieved. 

108 patents. 12 kilos of high-end technology. 60 kilos of thrust force behind the lateral woofers. 174dB of internal acoustic pressure. That’s rocket launch level! 

Experience the pinnacle of sound technology as AVStore brings to you the Gold Phantom by Devialet. This beautifully crafted piece of French engineering is guaranteed to provide you with unmatched clarity, depth, bass and silence. With 4500 Watts of peak amplification power, you can truly immerse yourself in your music since Devialet’s team of engineers have eliminated distortion, saturation and background noise.  

The Devialet Phantom 1 Bluetooth Speaker also offers seamless connectivity with Wi-Fi, Ethernet, PLC, Airplay, UPnP Renderer, Toslink Optical Input, Spotify Connect as well as simple and easy-to-use Bluetooth.

The Beast, Unleashed

The  Devialet  Gold Phantom 1 speaker system has an output power of 4500 Watt, a frequency response between 14 Hz to 27000 Hz and an output level of 108dB.

The Audio System

The 108db Phantom Bluetooth Speaker line-up supports a multitude of popular audio formats, such as AIFF, Apple Lossless, FLAC, HE-AAC, MP3, OGG, OGG Vorbis, apt-X, WAV, WMA and AAC.

Synchronisation 

Phantom synchronisation via Wi-Fi, Ethernet or PLC.

Spark (Windows 7+, Mac OSX 10.12+, iOS 10+, Android 5+), Remote (iOS).

Available Services Via Wi-Fi Using Devialet Spark App

Local Music, Deezer, Spotify, Qobuz, Tidal, Web Radios, Live on Phantom.

Audio Formats

HE-AAC (V1), AAC (16 to 320 kbit/s), WMA (16 bit), MP3 (16 to 320 kbit/s), MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, AIFF and WAV, FLAC, OGG, VORBIS.

Connectivity 

UPnP Renderer

Bluetooth : A2D and AVRCP profiles, aptX, AAC, SBC audio codecs

Spotify Connect

Proprietary Network Wi-Fi Dual-band (a/b/g/n 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz)

Ethernet RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit)

CPL Homeplug AV2

Toslink optical input (TV, CD player, Blu-Ray, video games console…)

With all our years of experience, we haven't come across a product that redefines sound as we know it. Phantom is nothing short of a technological marvel and every home deserves atleast a piece of the action that Devialet can deliver with the Phantom.

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Devialet Phantom 1 vs. Phantom 2: Unveiling the Evolution of Sonic Excellence

When it comes to audio systems that redefine the boundaries of sound reproduction, Devialet stands at the forefront. Renowned for their cutting-edge technology and innovative design, Devialet introduced the world to the Phantom series, a range of wireless speakers that deliver an unparalleled audio experience. In this article, we will delve into the comparison between the Devialet Phantom 1 and the Devialet Phantom 2, exploring their key features, improvements, and what sets them apart.

Design and Build Quality  Both the Phantom 1 and Phantom 2 exhibit the distinctive design language that Devialet is known for. With their sleek and modern aesthetics, they seamlessly blend into any environment. The Phantom 1 features a rounded shape with a glossy white finish, while the Phantom 2 takes it a step further with a refined matte black look. Both models boast solid build quality, showcasing Devialet’s attention to detail.

Sound Performance  One of the most critical aspects of any audio system is its sound performance, and both the Phantom 1 and Phantom 2 excel in this area. The Phantom 1 delivers an astonishing 750 watts of power, creating an immersive audio experience. The Phantom 2, on the other hand, pushes the boundaries even further, with an impressive 1,200 watts of power. This increase in power results in improved dynamics and enhanced bass response, providing a more captivating and impactful listening experience.

Connectivity and Features  In terms of connectivity, both models offer a variety of options. The Phantom 1 supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Ethernet connections, allowing for seamless integration into existing home networks. It also includes an optical input and a 3.5mm audio jack for wired connections. The Phantom 2 builds upon these features by introducing AirPlay 2 compatibility, enabling effortless streaming from Apple devices. It also incorporates a hybrid analog/digital amplifier, enhancing the overall sound quality and precision.

Software and User Experience  Devialet’s commitment to delivering an exceptional user experience is evident in the software powering both the Phantom 1 and Phantom 2. The Devialet Spark app provides intuitive control over various settings, including volume, EQ, and network configurations. The Phantom 2 benefits from updates to the software, offering a more refined and seamless user experience. The app also facilitates multi-room audio, allowing users to synchronize multiple Phantom speakers effortlessly.

Price and Value  As with any advanced audio system, the price is a factor to consider. The Devialet Phantom 1, being the earlier model, is generally available at a more affordable price point compared to its successor, the Phantom 2. However, it’s essential to assess the value provided by each model and consider the enhancements and features offered by the Phantom 2, which may justify the price difference for audio enthusiasts seeking the latest in sonic technology.

Conclusion  The Devialet Phantom 1 and Phantom 2 represent the pinnacle of wireless audio systems, redefining what is possible in terms of sound reproduction. While both models offer exceptional sound quality, the Phantom 2 elevates the listening experience further with increased power, refined design, and additional features such as AirPlay 2 compatibility. Ultimately, the choice between the two depends on individual preferences and budget considerations. Whichever model you opt for, rest assured that Devialet continues to push the boundaries of audio excellence.

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Devialet 首度與來自紐約和北京的藝術家鮑楊和劉娃合作,於巴黎正式發表由二人設計的限量版 Phantom I 108dB 無線揚聲器。他們將 Devialet 的經典旗艦產品 Phantom I 重塑成藝術創作《ANIMAL》,透過藝術展示無窮音樂和蛻變的概念。

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Devialet 首度跨足藝術領域,攜手鮑楊和劉娃推出Phantom I 108dB 龍年限定版,迎接祥瑞龍年。獨樹一幟的 Phantom I 由 Ateliers Gohard 工坊的資深工匠以精準的手工鍍金技巧綴上 22.5K 金箔和紅色清漆,將法式設計與優雅脫俗的中式美學巧妙融合,令人嘆為觀止。

龍做為十二生肖中唯一虛構的生物,始終帶給人獨一無二、神秘懾人的氣質。這款農曆新年限定聯名設計不但捕捉祥龍的神韻,更呼應了 Devialet Phantom I 的野性精神,既強大又奧妙的創作,充分展現深厚的文化底蘊。

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Devialet 聯合創辦人兼設計總監 Emmanuel Nardin 表示:

「 Phantom I  作為  Devialet  的旗艦產品,不只完美平衡藝術美感與引領業界的頂尖科技,更充分體現  Devialet  結合突破性設計與卓越聲效的宗旨。這次是我們首度與藝術家合作,很高興能與楊鮑和劉娃攜手打造限定版本,締造觸動情感的豐富感官體驗。 這兩位才華橫溢的年輕藝術家憑著無窮創意,靈活展現祥龍的威武和懾人力量,亦令  Phantom  締造的聆聽體驗更加精彩。」

此次破天荒合作將法國的創新意念與中國藝術的破格精神融為一體,以緋紅和金色點綴經典的 Phantom I 無線揚聲器,譜寫出和諧悅目的色彩效果,締造無與倫比的聽覺和視覺體驗,將兩者的精髓完美融合。

跨界藝術新星激盪多元創意交匯

鮑楊為裝置藝術家、茱莉亞音樂學院畢業的鋼琴家兼作曲家,而畢業於耶魯大學和麻省理工學院的劉娃則是多媒體藝術家,二人將跨界創意融入 Devialet 旗艦產品 Phantom I 中,交織出令人驚豔的作品。

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二人的匠心之作《ANIMAL》以聲音和美學展開一趟與眾不同的感官之旅。受鮑楊「無窮音樂」概念啟發,呈現出不斷演變的生命體意象,同時透過22.5K金箔和紅色清漆多層次的細節,體現大自然和音樂力量的細膩融和。

Phantom I 龍年限定版重新想像人類與神龍的奇妙相遇,糅合兩位藝術家對音樂的熱愛和對藝術的好奇心,成就獨一無二的設計,展現劃時代音響科技與藝術創新迸發的耀眼火花。

「我們相信科學和藝術都需要運用邏輯思維與感性思維,才能深入了解四周的事物和瞬息萬變的世界。」

ATELIERS GOHARD  金箔工坊:工藝的黃金標準

對於首次與藝術家攜手打造的 Phantom I , Devialet 特別委託合作多年的 Ateliers Gohard 金箔工坊為產品鍍上金箔。這間擁有 60 年歷史的巴黎工坊,以卓越精湛的工藝、充滿熱誠的匠人手藝和一絲不苟的細節享負盛名,對專業技藝的掌握無出其右。

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Ateliers Gohard 工坊的工匠運用無可比擬的超凡技術,為鮑楊和劉娃設計的 Phantom I 108 dB限定版打造精緻複雜的龍紋細節。工匠運用精準的手工鍍金技巧,為Phantom I打造渾然天成的璀璨效果,獨特奢華不言而喻。

Ateliers Gohard 工坊於 2017 年曾負責 Phantom Opéra de Paris 的金箔裝飾,這次更為 Devialet 與工坊之間的合作展開全新篇章,同時展示雙方的藝術視野和出眾的執行能力,將傳統匠藝與現代科技巧妙融和。

Phantom 締造非同凡響的聲音之美  

Devialet的經典產品 Phantom無線揚聲器徹底革新聆聽體驗,利用震撼音色和精準聲效譜寫沉浸式聆聽享受的新定義。有別於傳統揚聲器,Phantom I 集澎湃音色與細膩音質於一身,呈現前所未有的清晰和雄渾音效,締造非同凡響的體驗。

「當使用  Phantom I  播放音樂,特別到重低音時,揚聲器彷彿充滿了生命力。因此我們的設計以野性魅力和蛻變為主題,致力打造具有呼吸律動的聲音生命體,同時呈現悅耳曼妙的音色。」

自推出以來, Phantom 不斷革新揚聲器技術,成為卓越聲效的典範。 Phantom 結合一系列獨家專利技術,再現出聲音每個階段意想不到的表現,締造零失真、零飽和、零背景噪音的音效,改寫業界對完美音質的標準。

Phantom I 的操作簡單直覺,徹底釋放高端超高密度音效的力量,在震撼度、清晰度和精準度方面也出類拔萃。如今,鮑楊和劉娃更結合龍的象徵、創新藝術與高超工藝,將 Phantom I 變成一大科技奇跡。

  Devialet Phantom I 108dB 龍年限定版現於Devialet 台北 101 旗艦店與Devialet 台中大遠百限定店 ( 2/1開幕 )獨家限量發售,售價為 NTD.208,000。

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