Devialet - Phantom Ultimate 98dB - Wireless Powered Active Speaker
Devialet was founded in Paris in 2007 by three engineers — Quentin Sannie, Pierre-Emmanuel Calmel, and Emmanuel Nardin — who asked a question that most of the audio industry consid ered settled: was it truly impossible to build an amplifier that combined the power and dynamic range of Class A/B solid-state with the harmonic purity of pure Class A, in a form factor small enough to live in a modern home? Their answer, after years of development, was a patented circuit topology they called Analog Digital Hybrid (ADH) — and the result was an amplifier unlike anything that had existed before. Devialet's Paris headquarters now employs more than 200 engineers, all working on the same fundamental problem: how to make extraordinary sound reproduction physically accessible. ENGINEERING PHILOSOPHY Devialet's ADH technology combines a digital switching amplifier — which provides power efficiency and thermal management — with an analogue Class A amplifier that handles the output signal. The digital stage provides power; the analogue stage provides purity. The result measures at distortion levels below 0.001% and signal-to-noise ratios that exceed anything achievable through conventional analogue design. The Phantom series takes this further, integrating the amplification, digital processing, and acoustic driver system into a single sealed enclosure, eliminating the cables, connectors, and impedance mismatches that compromise conventional component systems. The SAM (Speaker Active Matching) system applies a unique equalisation profile derived from physical modelling of the acoustic drivers, allowing the system to operate closer to the physical limits of the drivers than any passive crossover could achieve. WHY THE AUDIO TAILOR CARRIES DEVIALET We carry Devialet because it answers a genuine need: clients who want performance that competes with the best traditional separates, in a form that integrates beautifully into how they actually live. Devialet is also, for many clients, the beginning of a longer journey — the first time they have heard what truly great audio sounds like. Alive With Sound. The evolution of the revolution. When the original Devialet Phantom speaker was born in 2015, it shattered expectations. Enter Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB, a feat of sound born of the Devialet Phantom Ultimate range, that brings you closer to the music you love. Signature Sound, Compact Form. Anointed by Devialet's signature sound, seamless stereo pairing, and performance-driven design, every note resonates exactly as the artist intended. AirPlay - Apple users can enjoy an additional layer of control over their Devialet Phantom Ultimate with AirPlay. Cue a single speaker or create a custom multiroom set-up by directly streaming audio to Devialet Phantom Ultimate. Google Cast - Android users can cue a single speaker or create a multiroom configuration with Devialet Phantom Ultimate. Spotify Connect - Spotify users can stream their favourite playlists on Devialet Phantom Ultimate with the help of Spotify Connect. Tidal Connect - Tidal users can stream their favourite hits over Wi-Fi for high-resolution, lossless listening on their Devialet Phantom Ultimate. UPnP - With Universal Plug and Play, or UPnP, users can switch to a third-party application to play music hosted on their local networks, like an external hard drive. Roon Ready - Devialet Phantom Ultimate owners are able to enjoy 24-bit-sample-rate music in 192kHz quality using Roon's streaming protocol—no configuration needed. Bluetooth 5.2 - Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB users can now experience faster transmission, extended range, and improved stability with Bluetooth® 5.2—all without sacrificing on audio quality. Full Body Sound Technology. Devialet Phantom 98 dB speaker transforms sound into a full-body experience in a ultra-compact form. Every Devialet innovation is driven by the will to connect body, mind, and music. Featuring Devialet’s latest-generation Analog Digital Hybrid (ADH®) amplification and improved bandwidth, Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB is able to reproduce music with the utmost precision—free from distortion, saturation, or background noise. With 32 bit / 96 kHz audio processing and a 18 Hz - 25 kHz frequency range, every detail—from ethereal whispers to electrifying basslines—resonates in the body. Whether a studio recording or a live set, Devialet's signature high-resolution sound draws you into the music like never before. Timeless sophistication, meet cutting-edge design. Designed and manufactured in France, Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB speaker epitomises French innovation and craftsmanship in every sense. Each is designed in Paris and assembled in a state-of-the-art facility in France, originally built exclusively for Devialet Phantom. And each undergoes a meticulous process that combines advanced machinery with the irreplaceable human touch, ensuring it meets Devialet's high acoustic and aesthetic standards. Listen Your Way. A refined and robust software architecture has arrived. Beneath the surface, Devialet Phantom Ultimate speaker brings together an NXP iMX8 processor and the latest Devialet Operating System, DOS3, so you can cue your music with ease. Enjoy seamless integration with high-resolution streaming protocols like AirPlay, Google Cast, Roon, Spotify Connect UPnP and TIDAL Connect. Connectivity goes even further with Bluetooth® 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6, delivering ultra-low latency, enhanced stability, and multi-device streaming. The experience enhancement continues through to the Devialet App with unrivalled personalisation options. A six-band equaliser fine-tunes audio rendering, and three dedicated audio modes for different listening sound experiences: Music Mode: Your music, as the artist intended. Movie Mode: In-theater sound, at-home comfort. Podcast Mode: Each episode, like it’s recorded from your living room. And listeners can further fine-tune their experience with Bass Reducer for limiting sub-bass effects, Loudness for improved acoustic compensation at low levels, and Adaptive Volume Level (AVL™) for control over audio dynamics. Analog Digital Hybrid Analog, Meet Digital Devialet ADH® (Analog Digital Hybrid) next-gen technology achieves the best of both worlds, delivering sound in its most electrifying form—all while consuming less power and reaching crystal-clear frequencies up to 35 kHz. Heart Bass Implosion Bass You Feel In Your Bones HBI® (Heart Bass Implosion) pushes the boundaries of infra-bass, reaching depths as profound as 14 Hz within an extremely compact form. Two perfectly synchronised lateral woofers thrust in unison, eliminating unwanted vibrations—for pure impact. Speaker Active Matching As the Artist Intended Devialet SAM® (Speaker Active Matching) software adapts in real time to both transient and steady-state signals, enabling Devialet Phantom Ultimate 108 dB to reproduce phase and amplitude with razor-sharp precision. Adaptive Volume Level Don't Miss A Single Detail Devialet’s Adaptive Volume Level (AVL™) technology uses real-time dynamic equalization to deliver a smoother, more balanced listening experience. From explosive action to whispered dialogue, nothing is lost on you. Your Music, In Living Colour Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB takes this vision further. Every contour, every detail serves the pursuit of a full-body, soul-stirring listening experience. From the front, its compact presence is striking. Move around it, and the elongated body and sculpted side plates emerge, balancing power with elegance. We refined its visual weight without compromising an ounce of force. Built to endure, Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB’s reinforced structure ensures unwavering performance, even at high temperatures. Live the ultimate audio experience. Unleash the Potential. Where you place your Devialet Phantom Ultimate speaker can make all the difference. For the greatest audio pay-off: Height: Position between 45 and 90 cm off the ground to maximise impact. Wall Distance: Leave at least 30 cm between the speaker and the wall, allowing bass frequencies to reflect naturally and enhance depth. Keep the area in front of your speaker(s) clear to ensure unobstructed sound propagation. For optimal listening, place the speaker between 1.5 and 2.5 meters from your seating area. In a stereo set-up, position both speakers 1.5 to 2.5 meters apart and angle them 25 to 30° inward to create a vivid, true-to-life soundstage. These recommendations can and should be fine-tuned based on your space, the number of listeners, and your personal preferences. Because with Devialet Phantom Ultimate, sound is always personal. See the Movement. When Devialet Phantom Ultimate awakens, you don’t just hear it: you see it. Beneath its seamless domes, a force is unleashed, propelling sound with unrelenting power. Press play, and the woofers ignite a hypnotic movement, pulsing with the energy of every note. This is precision engineering at its best; raw intensity and sculpted elegance dancing in fusion. Hidden within, convex woofer membranes amplify pressure and volume, pushing the limits of immersion. An acoustic and visual experience so powerful, it doesn’t just fill the room. It shakes you to the core. Music That Moves You, At The Touch of a Button. Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB comes complete with four intuitive touch controls for a tactile and intuitive listening experience: volume up, volume down, play/pause, and Bluetooth®. And an LED light on its top indicates your speaker's status: off, booting (flashing), and on (solid white). The Devialet App: your sound, your way. Power this unreasonable requires some control. Set up your Phantom, fine-tune your settings, and stay up to date, all via the Devialet App. An intuitive companion, the app lets you customise your Phantom experience: setting up your Phantom, adjusting latency for A/V, activating Standby Mode or customising bass for Night Mode. Specifications Loudspeakers: 1x Full-range aluminium dome, 2x Woofers aluminium dome Processor: SoC NXP i.MX 8M Nano 4 x 1.5 GHz Side Plating Body: ultra-mate painting - RAL DESIGN 140 20 05 Side Plating Side panels: Plastic - brillant mirror polished - PVD PANTONE METAL 8523C Power Supply: 100-240 V~50/60Hz Exclusive technologies: ADH® next-gen, SAM®, HBI®, AVL™, DAC Magic Wire®, Devialet ASIC, Devialet Operating System DOS 3 Dimensions: Width - 157 mm / 6.2 in | Depth - 219 mm / 8.6 in | Height - 168 mm / 6.6 in Weight: 4.3 kg / 9.5 lbs Maximum Sound Level: 98 dB SPL @ 1m Total amplification power: 400W Frequency response (bandwidth): 18 Hz - 25 kHz (+/- 6 dB) Synchronisation: Phantom synchronisation via Wi-Fi, Ethernet. Connectivity: AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, UPnP, Roon Ready (RAAT), Bluetooth 5.2 (SBC and AAC codecs), 1x mini-TOSLINK® (optical) Network: WiFI 5 (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), RJ45 Ethernet 100/1000 Mbps App: Devialet (iOS and Android) In the box: Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB, Power cable, Documentation
