What's unique about the brand
Devialet is a hifi brand that combines analog and digital amplification through their "Analog Digital Hybrid" technology, delivering extremely low distortion in sleek, minimalist speakers. Their signature Phantom speakers use high-pressure lateral drivers to produce ultra-deep bass down to 14 Hz, while their spherical design minimizes sound diffraction for consistent quality regardless of listening position.
What reviewers are saying
We read all the reviews. Here's what reviewers feel most strongly about:
- Devialet products stand out with their uniquely futuristic, often spherical designs, setting them apart from conventional speakers.
- The brand incorporates proprietary technologies like ADH amplification, SAM speaker matching, and HBI bass implosion, which contribute to exceptional sound quality and robust bass response.
- The brand integrates seamlessly with modern streaming ecosystems, offering compatibility with Apple AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect, and has recently updated its products to incorporate Roon Ready status.
Our favorite reviewer quotes:
- "And there's lots of impressive bass; my go-to Anders Trentemøller track ['Chameleon' from his The Last Resort album on Poker Flat records] showed just how deep the Phantom I can go; bass in all its teeth-rattling, brain-liquifying, scary window-shaking glory. This is always an impressive track, but here the depth of bass was almost atavistic and visceral." (https://hifiplus.com/articles/devialet-phantom-i-108db-wireless-active-loudspeaker-system)
- "The sound of one speaker in mono is impressive; the sound of two is just spectacular. They are absurdly loud but totally controlled, and stay free of distortion almost all the way up to full blast." (https://www.stuff.tv/review/devialet-phantom-1-108db-review)
- "The bass is phenomenal but there's real fidelity to the whole stereo image: adopt the perfect dead-centre listening position and you can almost see it in front of you like a tennis net stretched between the speakers, with instruments and voices perched along the tape like individual sonic pigeons." (https://www.stuff.tv/review/devialet-phantom-1-108db-review)
- "I was going to start with the thundering, abysmal bass. But instead I want to focus on the overall sound quality. It is exceptionally good. The sound is experienced as very linear, with great transparency and a resolution that is few and far between." (https://www.lbtechreviews.com/test/speakers/devialet-phantom-i-103-db)
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Phantom II:
- Positioning: The entry-level model in the Devialet Phantom lineup.
- Description: Features a compact design, making it ideal for small rooms or portable use. It features a 400-watt amplifier, which is less powerful than the Phantom I's 1100 watts, but still delivers impressive sound quality for its size. This model is more budget-friendly compared to the Phantom I.
Phantom I:
- Positioning: Positioned as a high-end model in the Devialet lineup, offering superior sound quality and power.
- Description: Stands out with its powerful 1100-watt amplifier, providing a more robust sound experience compared to the Phantom II's 400 watts. It is equipped with Devialet's ADH technology, which combines analog and digital amplification.
Phantom Theater:
- Positioning: Designed for home cinema setups, offering a premium audio experience with surround sound capabilities.
- Description: Notable for its Dolby Atmos support, providing an immersive audio experience that surpasses the stereo capabilities of the Phantom I and II. It allows for flexible configurations, accommodating multiple Phantom I and II speakers to create a tailored home theater system.
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Sonos pioneered multi-room wireless audio with their proprietary SonosNet mesh network, which ensures synchronized streaming across multiple speakers without relying on traditional Wi-Fi. Their products feature Trueplay technology that automatically tunes speakers to room acoustics, while supporting multiple voice assistants and streaming services across their platform-agnostic ecosystem.
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