Product Video
Features
| Warranty length | 2 Years |
|---|---|
| Brand | Devialet |
Tech Specs
- Processor: ARM Cortex-A9 1.25GHz
- Memory: 512MB DDR3-1600
- DAC: ADH3 24b 96/192kHz (-112dB)
- THD + Noise: 0.001%
- Saturation: 0
- Ambience: 0dB SPL @1m
- Max SPL: 98dB at 1 meter
- Freq Response: 18-21k Hz (-6dB)
- Accuracy: ±1dB (25Hz-20kHz)
- Amp Power: 900 Watts peak
- Full-Range driver: 1x Aluminum
- Bass drivers: 2 x Aluminum
- Connect: Airplay, UPnP, Spotify
- Bluetooth: A2DP/AVRCP (AAC, SBC)
- Wi-Fi Dualband (a/b/g/n, 2.4/5GHz)
- Ethernet: RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps
- PLC Homeplug AV2
- Analog/Optical In: 48kHz/96kHz
- Touch-Sensitive Controls: Yes
- Side Plating Finish: RAL 9016
- White matte stainless steel sides
- Dimensions (WHD): 219 x 157 x 168mm
- Total Volume: 3L
- Weight: 4.3 kg
Product Description
Devialet Phantom II 98dB, formerly called Phantom Reactor 900, is an active wireless speaker built with highly advanced speaker technology. It has Bluetooth connectivity, support for Spotify, Apple Airplay 2 and supplies high fidelity and tangible audio regardless of volume.
Devialet Phantom Range
Two versions of the Phantom II range are available, the 95dB and 98dB; these differ in power, frequency range and SPL. They also come in a Matte Black finish. Smaller than the Phantom I range, formally known as the Premiere Range; they are better for compact spaces and on-wall mounting.
High-Tech Speaker
Devialet’s Phantom II 98dB is built from almost 1000 parts and is protected by over 100 patents, which make it a great high-tech speaker. This home speaker is built to immerse you in music or movies and lets you hear every note with stunning clarity, precision and richness. Audiophile-standard playback is assured, as there is no distortion, saturation or ambient noise.
Pair it Up
You can connect another Devialet Phantom II 98dB wirelessly to expand the sonic spectrum. This adds another dimension to your sound that is perfect for movies and music.
Bluetooth & UPnP
Link to Phantom II 98dB wirelessly from any Bluetooth-compatible device and UPnP enables streaming of local content from any networked device via third-party apps. Select a track via any UPnP-compatible app for high-res streaming up to 24 bits/192kHz.
Spotify Connect & Airplay 2
Use Spotify Connect as a remote control for any Phantom II 98dB speaker on your Wi-Fi network and access all your preferred artists and playlists, straight from the Spotify library. AirPlay 2 enables audio streaming from iOS devices straight to any Devialet Phantom II speaker on the same network.
Detailed Music
Exceptionally compact for a unit holding so much power, the Phantom II 98dB suits most environments. Expressively refined playback unleashes the true depth of your preferred tracks and reveals details you hadn’t heard before.
Analogue Digital Hybrid
Devialet-patented ADH gives all the complexity of Class A analogue with the power and size of Class D digital. For augmentation of best clarity and lucidity, it has the same amplification as Premier while boosting compactness and efficiency.
Speaker Active Matching
SAM warrants spotless fidelity throughout playback. From the transients to stable signal, the level of processed data exceeds precedent and belief. Matching the beat to the exact rhythm of the original recording or film lets you feel every last emotion, true to the original.
Heart Bass Implosion
Devialets Phantom II 98dB is built around twin hermetically sealed woofers working together under incredible pressure. The utter thrust force behind each lateral woofer creates a carnal impact that is unbelievable for speakers this size.
Active Cospherical Engine
ACE gives the Phantom II its radical spherical architecture. Olson’s pulsating sphere concept drastically helps sound waves materialise and spread evenly in all directions for flawlessly balanced audio free from surface diffraction anywhere in the environment. The use of a full-range loudspeaker achieves an unprecedented spatial sound with even better clarity on the treble.
EVO Platform
Devialet’s Phantom II is built to last. EVO Platform provides all the latest updates, wirelessly and hassle-free. Constant performance and compatibility updates preserve the state-of-art status. Just link to Devialet app and allow EVO cybernetics to do the rest.
Unique Innovations
Devialet’s Phantom II personifies consistent progress conveying the emotional depth of high-fidelity sound. Irreversibly powerful listening experiences demand permanent innovation. Devialet’s non-stop labouring to enhance and miniaturise Devialet technologies enables them to now be presented in the most compact format possible.
Customer Reviews
-
Martin
28 Jan 2019
Firstly, it is expensive, there’s no getting away from that fact. Is it worth it……
I’d previously listened to the full-size Phantoms at Audio Affair and I was very impressed and fascinated by the unique technology. When I saw they’d launched a small version I was keen to see how that sounded too.
There is no denying that the sound quality and its impact at lower frequencies puts the Reactor is in league of its own when compared to similar sized powered speakers or even some traditional speaker and amplifier set ups.
My own reason for buying one came about due to a re-arranging the lounge, buying a 43 inch TV and moving my traditional Hifi to another room. I was looking something compact to use with the TV and for music. The obvious choice would have been a soundbar however to get the sort of Hifi quality I was used too would have meant buying a fairly large soundbar which with a 43 inch TV would have looked a bit out of proportion for the way my room was arranged. I listened to all sorts from the Beam soundbar – compact but quality of sound just not good enough, to the SKY10 soundbar which was impressive but 1.5m long! But I kept coming back to the Reactor as it’s sound versus its size was just so bewitching.
So, my thoughts on the Reactor, it’s not the ‘nirvana’ of sound as it does occasionally sound a bit inward as if some of the sounds are stuck in a box with some types of music. However that said overall its clarity and depth is brilliant with 99% of the time. Its obvious party piece is to go loud and bassy with some dance music. Everyone I’ve played it too so far have the same quizzical look on their face wondering how all that sound is coming out of one small box. Back to realistic volumes, it is equally as impressive at quiet levels, giving a full rich and clear sound.
Watching TV connected to the Reactor I am very happy with the sound, obviously it doesn’t throw the sound around like a DSP soundbar, but it does give exceptionally clear vocals at the same time as adding weight, depth and impact to film music and action sequences.
So is it worth it? Well I love listening to mine! So if you want a high quality compact powered speaker that looks and sounds like nothing else and the cost is not a problem then YES! Go audition it, you'll want one!
