The Ultimate in Home Audio Performance
The Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB redefines what a single home speaker is capable of. Bolstered by three interlinked proprietary technologies, the Phantom Ultimate's Heart Bass Implosion (HBI) delivers driving, steadfast low end, while Speaker Active Matching (SAM) software adapts in real time to transients and steady-state signals, and Analog Digital Hybrid (ADH) amplification provides extended frequency response. The result is steady pitch, natural rhythms, and an enhanced soundstage across studio recordings and live performances, bringing them to life in your home with unparalleled emotion, precision, and depth. Stream your audio from your favorite high-resolution platform over Bluetooth 5.2 or Wi-Fi 5, and use the Devialet app to dial in your ideal listening settings. To pair two Phantom Ultimate 98 dB speakers in stereo, it's as simple as connecting via the Devialet app, and for multi-room functionality, the Phantom Ultimate is compatible with AirPlay, Google Cast, and Roon. Complete with a modern enclosure available in a number of elegant, organic-inspired finishes, the Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB melds stunning aesthetics with cutting-edge sonic capabilities and may just be the ultimate home audio statement piece.
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Proprietary Analog Digital Hybrid technology
For the Phantom Ultimate 98 dB, Devialet took a novel approach, combining a Class A amplifier with support from numerous Class D amplification stages. The resultant ADH technology provides a frequency range up to 25kHz, with crystal-clear highs and lower power consumption, even when the system is driven hard. Delivering amplification in a class all its own, the Phantom Ultimate 98 dB’s ADH technology combines analog soul with digital muscle for consistent, exceptional audio performance.
Bass that you feel
Thanks to Devialet’s HBI technology, the Phantom Ultimate 98 dB speaker reaches frequencies as low as 18Hz. Given the speaker’s compact, sealed enclosure, this level of low-end power is a truly impressive feat. HBI is the result of two dustcap-free, aluminum dome woofers firing in the same direction, generating enormous air pressure and infrasonic bass that you feel just as much as you hear.
Natural sound across the audio spectrum
Rounding out Devialet’s trio of proprietary technologies is Speaker Active Matching (SAM). This software works behind the scenes and adapts in real-time to transient information and steady-state signals, allowing the Phantom Ultimate 98 dB to precisely adapt to the audio it's playing. The result is enhanced audio precision and consistent pitch stability, especially at lower frequencies. Rhythm sections benefit as well, and Sweetwater's home audio experts have commented that bass and drums sound bold yet natural through the Phantom Ultimate 98 dB, even during quick, complex musical passages.
Comprehensive customization via the Devialet app
Piloting this Space Age-style speaker is easy with the Devialet app for iOS and Android. After using it to set up your new Phantom Ultimate 98 dB, you’ll be able to customize numerous elements to your liking, including a 6-band EQ, a Bass Reducer, and Loudness controls for quick adjustments without needing the full EQ. Additionally, its Music, Movie, Podcast, and Night listening modes optimize the Phantom Ultimate 98 dB’s response according to your current content. However, if you want a truly frictionless listening experience, the Adaptive Volume Level (AVL) technology has you covered: it automatically applies real-time, program-dependent EQ that ensures excellent sound no matter what media you’re playing.
Devialet: redefining the boundaries of audio experiences
Paris-based Devialet has been elevating audio industry standards since 2007, continuously blending innovative engineering with quintessential French craftsmanship. The company’s drive for excellence is evident in more than 250 proprietary technologies, including its hallmark Analog Digital Hybrid technology and flagship Phantom speaker series, each focused on reimaging how the world connects with physical sound. All Devialet products are expertly engineered for sweeping audio and encased in sleek, striking designs to deliver pure sonic experiences meant to draw on audiophiles’ emotions. Sweetwater is honored to collaborate with Devialet, both of us sharing a deep understanding of music’s core and its ability to move the spirit and engage the senses.
Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB Features:
- Advanced speaker technology, superior craftsmanship, and a unique design bring precision and depth to your home audio experience
- 98dB max SPL with 400W of total amp power fills small-to-medium-sized rooms with authoritative and controlled sound
- Impressive frequency response of 18Hz–25kHz (+/-6dB) provides audio you feel as much as you hear
- 2-way driver array in push-push configuration with full-range driver and aluminum dome woofers that power HBI technology, enabling 18Hz LF response
- Spherical design provides optimal sound diffusion
- Redesigned, dustcap-free woofers allow enhanced cone movement for focused bass and attenuated distortion even at high volume levels
- Crossover at 525Hz ensures each driver functions optimally in its range without affecting other driver behavior
- ADH technology combines analog and digital tech to provide extended frequency response up to 25kHz with low power consumption
- SAM software adapts to transients and steady-state signals in real-time, resulting in stable pitch and punchy rhythms
- Customize your listening experience with the Devialet app for iOS and Android: 6-band EQ; Bass Reducer; Loudness; modes for Music, Movie, Podcasts, and Night; plus AVL technology
- Devialet Operating System (DOS 3) running on an NXP iMX8 processor lets you stream from AirPlay, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Google Cast, Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready (RAAT), and uPnP
- Link 2 Phantom Ultimate 98 dB speakers at 96kHz/24-bit audio resolution, or configure a multi-room configuration via AirPlay, Google Cast, or Roon
- Wireless devices can stream directly from Bluetooth 5.2 (AAC and SBC codecs)
- Versatile, highly stable network connectivity with Wi-Fi 5 (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45, 100/1000Mbps)
- Mini-TOSLINK (optical) input for direct connectivity to TVs, Blu-ray players, and other digital sources
- Control Bluetooth Pairing, Volume, and Play/Pause with 4 capacitive touch sensors directly on the top panel
- IP43-rated for protection against water spray and small solid objects
- Compatible with various Devialet accessories, including the Gecko wall mount, Tree floor stands, and Remote for wireless control
- Available in multiple modern, elegant finishes
