Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB

High-End Connected Speaker

Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB

High-End Connected Speaker
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Overview

When the original Devialet Phantom speaker was born in 2015, it shattered expectations. Enter the Devialet Phantom Ultimate speaker range: the evolution of the revolution. Available in three rich finishes (Light Pearl, Deep Forest, Opéra de Paris), Devialet Phantom Ultimate is fitted with Devialet's signature sound, seamless stereo pairing, and performance-driven design. Experience music as pure emotion, just as the artist intended. Devialet Phantom Ultimate. Alive With Sound.
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Signature Sound, Compact Form

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.

French Craftsmanship, Iconic Design

Designed and manufactured in France, Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB speaker harmonizes cutting-edge tech and timeless craftsmanship.

Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB a retains Devialet Phantom's iconic spherical shape for optimal sound diffusion while updating its aesthetic. A redesigned grille adds expressivity, while the Devialet logo, engraved on the side panels, elevates its presence with a more sculptural feel. Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB doesn't just deliver for the eye, but also touch. A tactile interface boasts four touch sensors and a status LED, encouraging more intuitive interaction.

Available in three elegant finishes—Light Pearl, Deep Forest, and Opéra de Paris—Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB reaches equilibrium between technical performance and modern design principles.

Listen Your Way

A refined and robust software architecture has arrived. Beneath the surface, Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB 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 HiFi, UPNP and TIDAL Connect HiFi. Connectivity goes even further with Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 5, delivering ultra-low latency, enhanced stability, and multi-device streaming.

The experience enhancement continues through to the Devialet App with unrivaled personalization options. A six-band equalizer finetunes 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.

Enjoy your music in the way that moves you most.

ADH NEW GEN: Analog, Meet Digital

Since 2004, ADH (Analog Digital Hybrid) has been at the core of Devialet’s acoustic revolution. This patented technology achieves what was once thought impossible: the seamless fusion of analog and digital amplification. At its heart, the analog amplifier preserves the purity of the original signal, while four digital amplifiers work in tandem to unleash its full power and efficiency. The result? The refinement of analog meets the precision and compactness of digital—delivering sound in its most electrifying form. All while consuming less power and achieving crystal-clear high frequencies, up to 35 kHz.

HBI: Bass You Feel In Your Bones

First developed for Devialet Phantom, HBI (Heart Bass Implosion) pushes the boundaries of infrabass sound, reaching depths as profound as 14 Hz, no matter the extremity of the constraints. Built to perform, Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB houses two perfectly-synchronized lateral woofers within an airtight architecture. As they move in unison, they generate opposing forces that eliminate unwanted vibrations while delivering sound so physical, it moves you. The kind your bones perceive before your ears, as if you're at a live performance.

SAM: As the Artist Intended

Born of relentless innovation, SAM (Speaker Active Matching), is a proprietary software that takes fidelity to the extreme without compromise to your speaker. Adapting in real-time to transient and steady-state signals, SAM enables Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB to represent phase and amplitude with razor-like precision. Every hint of distortion? Eliminated. Tempo? Left perfectly, obsessively intact. It's the emotional nuance the artist intended, in your home.

AVL: Don't Miss A Single Detail

Devialet’s Adaptive Volume Level (AVL) technology dynamically adapts volume to the type of content being played for the smoothest sound experience available. AVL brings this ultra-refined sound control to Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB, unleashing a cinematic standard of listening.

DSP (24bit/96kHz): Signal Received

Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB optimizes every element of the audio signal for studio-level precision. Revamped signal processing incorporates Devialet's latest advanced audio algorithms: upmix, mono summing, and SAM. All audio processing is now executed at 32 bit / 96 kHz, and Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB is compatible with high resolution files up to 24 bit / 192 kHz.

STEREO: Embody the Expansiveness

When in stereo, Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB is the closest you'll come to the soul of a live performance or original recording. Instruments find their place, vocals gain depth, and every note unfolds with breathtaking realism. Awaken the full potential of Devialet acoustic innovations and experience newfound depth, impact, and finesse. It's surround sound so all-encompassing, it's as if it's alive.

MULTIROOM: Your Music, Wherever You Want It

Thanks to integrated AirPlay and Google Cast protocols, you can easily play the same music simultaneously on multiple Devialet speakers in your home, or choose to stream different content in each room. With Multiroom, you decide the way you play.

- Group multiple speakers via AirPlay or Google Cast, and feel the sound sing throughout your space.

- Google Cast also lets each listener do their thing, controlling their own volume and managing zones with ease: think jazz playing in the kitchen while a podcast is devoured on the couch.

Details & Specs

ModelDevialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB
ConfigurationsMono / Stereo (paired with another unit)
FinishesLight Pearl, Deep Forest, Opéra de Paris
Exclusive TechnologiesADH next-gen, SAM, HBI, DAC Magic Wire, Devialet ASIC
Operating SystemDevialet DOS 3
Transducers1 × Full-range aluminium dome, 2 × Woofers aluminium dome
MaterialsComposite body; Internal shell: Glass-fiber reinforced Polycarbonate; External shell: ABS; Central core: Aluminum
Mobile AppDevialet (iOS and Android)
Amplification Power400 W
Max Acoustic Pressure98 dB SPL @ 1m
Bandwidth18 Hz – 25 kHz (+/- 6 dB)
Background Noise0 dB SPL @ 1 m
InputsUp to 24 bit / 192 kHz, 1 × mini-TOSLINK (optical)
DSP32 bit / 96 kHz
ProcessorSoC NXP i.MX 8M Nano 4 × 1.5 GHz
Wi-FiWiFi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 2×2 MIMO (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
EthernetRJ45 100/1000 Mbps
Interspeaker ConnectionDevialet DOS 3 sync. protocol (96 kHz / 24 bit)
Streaming ServicesAirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, UPnP, Roon Ready (RAAT)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2; A2DP & AVRCP profiles; SBC & AAC codecs
Power Supply100–240 V~ 50/60Hz
Power ConsumptionOff: <0.5 W; Standby: <2 W
Dimensions (Speaker)6.2" × 8.6" × 6.6" (157 × 219 × 168 mm)
Dimensions (Packaging)8.3" × 11.2" × 9.8" (210 × 285 × 250 mm)
Weight9.5 lbs (4.3 kg); Packaging: 11 lbs (5 kg)
What’s in the BoxDevialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB, Power cable, Documentation

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