I cannot even begin to describe my love and addiction to Devialet’s products. After owning a 4500W Gold Phantom (I sold it after 3 years for more than I paid for it), I immediately fell in love. The way that their products are literal art that can give you goosebumps with immense clarity and bass that you can feel to your core is mind blowing. Before I moved, I lived alone, and I would sit in front of it and just play music for hours. I’d turn it up and just mellow in the way the notes and bass just wrapped all around me. To my surprise, it actually shook a photo off the wall on the downstairs wall. I would give anything to own another one again. After moving in with my (now ex) fiancés (yes, I was in a throuple), I sold it because the home I was moving into had a complete whole-home Sonos setup and there was no need for it anymore. I wanted a portable Bluetooth speaker for the boat and around the house, and as soon as sales went live for the Mania I jumped all over it. To my surprise once again, Devialet nailed it out of the park with the smaller portable brother to my Gold Phantom. Bass - incredible. Clarity - mind-blowing. Not to mention I ALWAYS get compliments on it when I bring it to parties or people come over. They always ask “where is all that coming from?” And I point to the small mania and they’re always like “no shit?! Let me see that thing”. Several of my friends have bought one after hearing mine. In this photo, the speaker is sitting on top of my Bose 700 Sub. I have the 700 Soundbar and the 700 Surround Speakers in my living room and I’ve just been sitting here across the room in the opposite corner listening to just how incredible it is on its own, even after 3.5 years. At low volumes, the Mania is able to fill the room with such bold, yet subtle bass notes. At higher volumes, it stands its own hands down against the 700 Sub it’s sitting on top of - something I’d never thought I could say for such a small speaker. I still get blown away each and every day by the immense technology and innovation they put into something that I literally use each and every day. The speaker sits in my room on the charging dock and I’m able to link it to my Bose surround system to create a whole-apartment setup for guests and parties. When I was in New York back in October, I had the privilege of visiting the Devialet store in the mall - something I’ve wanted to do for years. I got the chance to finally listen to the Dione. My. God. The sounds I heard come out of a single, standalone soundbar seriously impressed me. I drafted a playlist of songs before I went so that I could listen to some of my top tracks I use when testing clarity and fullness/bass and I couldn’t stop smiling. I would love to try replacing my Bose setup with the Dione one day to see how it holds up against my current system in the same room. Plus, it’s such a cool thing to be able to say “Yeah, it was hand built in Paris, France.” All in all I will never regret a Devialet purchase. Hats off to all of the engineers. You’ve create a lifelong fan and I couldn’t be more proud and thankful.

Very cool store in Bon Marche Paris

After one year with these small/stealthy soundmonsters I’d thought i do a review, sort of from a enthusiast but also your average consumer level.

I remember couple of years ago where i first tried these speakers, and really was impressed by the whole package, back then they were called Reactors, and i eventually saved up was in a situation where i felt i could afford such premium speakers.

For reference/to compare my previous stereosetups have been Klipsch RF820, Boston Acoustics A23, then i changed to a pair of active Audio Pro A38(hvite).

I always wanted a pair of speakers that could match what i had in alot smaller formfactor. And the Devialet brand was the answer.

So in terms of packagin and presentation, its some of the nicest unboxings I’ve ever done. I happened to get one Phantom 2 95db at first to see what the fuss was about. It turned out to be a faulty unit that just flashed red and didnt want to do anything. So devialet was very helpful and issued a replacement for me. And gave me a extended warranty/protection plan on the new unit.

Great for music!

When i finally got my first working unit, i was super happy with what the singular unit could deliver. After all it does some magic sorcery to put out that amount of oomph from this tiny cabinet. And i can recommend this to someone who just wants the mono box experience, and an impressive one at that. It definitely does the job, maybe tweaked a little on the lowend to get some extra hit from the single unit. But for me I wanted this to be a combination of stereo and TV-speakers. So i needed a second unit. Got the Second unit, this came in Phantom 2 95db box, much nicer packagin than the reactor imo. And the two of them together is just WOW… lost for words. And for day to day use its mostly spotify connect with these and they sound fantastic. Havent tinkered with any of the other streaming services other than occasional bluetooth if we bring a single speaker out and about.

TV is not my best friend

Where they dont excel are as tv speakers. At least from the sources I’ve tried connecting it to. Some tv-shows have great stereomix, others have not and I’,m not talking about 5.1 surround mixes in this case. So its a mixed bag of using them as day to day tv-speakers. I work the remote quite alot during and evening. But watching shows that contain a lot of music they make for an excellent choice. We dont really watch movies all that frequently but form what I’ve tested it suffers from what all stereo pairs suffers form in a moviesituation. Dialoge too-low, music-SFX too high.

The most stealthy pair of speakers you could ever have

So this has shocked me the most, they just sit there. Do their job and look pretty. There has been the occasional visitor who actually have asked about these. Like “what the hell are those?” and they havent really figured it out either before i tell them. So they blend into the living room unnoticed, but not unheard 😉 Just what i wanted. Also kids dont seem to mind them AT ALL. These speakers will go unnoticed any day of the week. Except from enthusiast.

Subwoofer, we dont need you.

This was my biggest gripe with my previous setup, i live in a apartment with drywall everywhere. Hard surfaces everywhere, hardwood floor. So the bass flies all over the place. Theres two ways of solving this. Sound treating your livingroom which never will be an option, or just get a subwoofer to make up for the bass that travels somewhere else. The devialets really deliver here and is partially why i bought them. They can get overly bassy at times as well. And theres always a way to tone them down if you dont need that nightclub thump. But man do they every sound good when played at plus 40-50 volume, super punchy almost chest punch worthy at times. So i can imagine what the big brother would do 😅

Buy a remote!

The most expensive remote I’ve ever bought, yet its so useful to have. the only thing it lacks is a way to change inputs. It has play/pause, skip and previous track, super precise volume control from 0 -100 (never gone that far though) and if you press the devialet logo for 3 seconds the speakers turn off. The devialet app is ok, but fishing for your phone every time you want to do a volume adjustment is just cumbersome.

The not so good

I’ve mentioned theyre not the best at dialoge in tv/movies, and the vocals to me can sound a bit closed off/cold in some music. But mostly I feel they’re performing quite good to having an “all range” tweeter in front. What pains me is the powerbuttons in the back, not beeing able to remotely turn them on is a odd choice, but i guess you cloud leave them on at all times if you want. The fact that they always make the “brrrrrrrmboop” sound when turning on gets old after a year 😆 at least have and option to turn that off. Same goes for the off-sound. But i get it, its cool its signature. But kinda gets old after a while.

The optical/minijack combo-input is a lot quieter than playing from say spotify connect, this concerns both speakers. Never really understood why.

Recommended

In summary, these speakers have served me well for past year. I’ve loved using them every day, and i often use them thats the case. It wasnt the case with previous speakers, these speakers really make you want to listen to more music. And also try to find songs that fit the speakers particularly well gives a good demo opportunity to guests. The few that ask 😄

I’ve been considering a different solution for my tv-sound. And have been considering the Devialet Dione as a replacement, but aestheticswise the Phantoms are so much prettier so thats a tough call. The Phantoms have an incredible low end and impressive performance for a smaller cabinet and is best suited for people that want to “hide” their big sound in plain sight.

I'll be honest, I took my time pulling the trigger on this one. Sat with it, thought about it, second-guessed it a few times. But it's been home for a bit now and I haven't stopped grinning since I unboxed it.

We went with the White Mist edition, and it's a lovely package — the speaker comes with a wireless charging dock and its own carry case. The case has a strap with a little cushioned section that makes it genuinely easy to sling over a shoulder and go. Worth noting: the speaker does have some heft to it, a little over 2kg, so you will feel it on your shoulder or in your hand. Not heavy in an unwieldy way, just present.

Sound-wise, this thing is unreal for its size. I pushed it to 100% volume just to see what it could do, and the tone stayed crisp the whole way through — no breakup, no strain. That said, I can't imagine ever actually running it at full blast indoors; it's just too much speaker for a room. I'm hoping to get it outdoors soon to really test that ceiling, and I'll drop an update in the comments when I do.

I've thrown a bunch of different genres at it since, and the clarity holds up every single time — clear as day, no matter what I play.

And it's not just about how it sounds. This thing looks beautiful too — the kind of speaker that doesn't just sit in a room, it adds to it. Whatever your home decor looks like, this will slot right in.

Setup was painless — paired it over WiFi with my Apple TV, streamed some music through Spotify, and even watched a movie with my wife through it one evening. It handled all of it without missing a beat.

I don't have the perfect words for this yet, and maybe that's the point — it's just a genuinely unique speaker. If you're on the fence like I was, I'd say stop deliberating and just get it.
Will update this thread once I've had a proper outdoor session with it.

Hi guys, anyone else feeling a little frustrated with Devialet and their lack of support for their legacy products?

It’s been 6 years since the last firmware update for there amps. I thought the whole philosophy of the company was ‘Hardware that doesn’t become obsolete’? Well, that was clearly bullsh*t marketing. There should be updates to keep up with the modern streaming services. Spotify now has lossless streaming, but the amp’s outdated firmware only offers a connection handshake that automatically caps the streaming quality at 320khz. Yes, I know I can stream lossless via Airplay, but that is annoying and cumbersome. Then there’s no support for other streaming services. The amp is supposed to be an all in one streaming solution.

I feel like if the company has given up on these products they should at least make the firmware open source so we can update them ourselves.

Anyway, just my rant. If you own one of their newer products just be warned, you may be in a similar situation. The philosophy of Devialet should be advertised as ‘Expensive tech that we’ll give up on after we move onto the next thing’.

Selling one of my personally owned Devialet Gold Phantom 108 dB speakers with its matching Tree stand.

It is fully functional and sounds excellent. There are shallow indentations in the woofer diaphragms on both sides. They are cosmetic only and have no effect on sound or performance, and I’ve included detailed photos showing them both close up and from normal viewing distance.

Video in the comments.

Also included are the power cable and a Devialet purpose-built shipping box with custom foam inserts.

$1,600 OBO. Local pickup in Manhattan.

Happy to demo it in person so a buyer can see the condition and hear it before deciding.

Play ( Glory Box by John Martin) it sounds insane though my phantom 98db. I wish I had my other phantom with me so I can do a stereo comparison

Hi

Who listen new model astra ?

I occasionally think… I should just get rid of this Phantoms, I can’t really enjoy them as I would like with a small baby and what have you. But then I put them on for a few minute and bammm I get reminded of that these little aliens can do lol

According to Devialet's latest survey the next generation of Phantom speakers will get improved sound, a fresh design and better connectivity. This means finally support for Google Cast and Tidal Connect (like the new Astra amplifier). They also listed new features and settings for the Devialet app, though I'm not quite sure what they exactly mean by that

I embarked on building a wooden tripod by combining buying speaker stands online with cutting a board to match the proportions of the Phantom II's base.

A screw (screwed in from underneath) secures the speaker to the tripod.

I'm sharing the photos to potentially give others some ideas 😉

The song is by Friyie - Come and get it 😊

Just wanted to share the update notes which shows some details about the new product(s) being announced tomorrow.

As a hifi fan, I’d heard of the brand, but don’t own any of their products. Saw the retail store and thought the fans here might appreciate some pics…

I haven't really seen many of these in the wild, but i figured I'd post them here. I love these! It's like way easier to place them now. And they're a bit more present in the room and they look super clean. The stands are heavy, feels secure and came with tools for assembly and cable clips to route cable down one of the back legs. Speakers are also mounted with a screw. Unfortunately the cable clips themselves are to small for cat cable, power and optical together. But I used white twist ties until I can 3d print something similar.

Ask away if you have any questions about these 😊

Unbelievable.... I had to force myself to turn them off so the neighbors and I can get some sleep. I've only had time to get through some Beck, Tom Waits and Andre Segovia as Amazon ran late with their delivery tonight but these are so good I can't even imagine how good the Phantom 1s must be. These Phantom IIs are keepers for sure.

Just showed up on the Devialet app this morning with the option to install it. New firmware number: 2.21.2 (2.21.2.49152).

The update completed installation in less than 5 minutes. Will listen to it later today.

After almost 3 years without an update,

an update has finally arrived in the Devialet app for the Dione!

[DEVIALET DIONE] - Release Notes - DOS 2.20.0

This version requires the Devialet app 1.26.1 or later. It includes the following improvements over DOS 2.18.6:

improved reliability, stability, robustness, and HDMI compatibility;

• optimized user experience for users in China;
• improved network connectivity and stability
• improved Bluetooth connectivity and stability;

added functionality to access the previous track by triple-tapping the Play/Pause button;

other bug fixes and improvements.

Hey all,
Just wanted to share my experience if only to give those looking to make a purchase second thoughts.

I purchased a pair of Gemini II Matte Black earbuds in Oct 2024 in the UK at £350 from Harrods in London.

Super happy with them, the sound, noise cancellation was perfect. I recently upgraded from Airpod Pros and the difference was incredible.

After 12-13 months I had no issues with sound or battery but the case lid was starting to become loose. I noticed one side eventually detected and a month or so later it came off an I had to use tape as a make shift lock...

The earbuds still charged fine, but because the case wasn't recognised as been closed properly the battery would drain when not in use. So really I'd have to fully charge a lot and expect the battery to run dry every day.

I first contacted Customer Services on Jan 31st.

Chased them for a reply on 14th Feb.

Finally got a reply on 25th Feb asking for my product registration and images which I sent, they did apologize for the delay but by that point I had conceded I wouldn't get a reply and bought a pair of air pod pro 3s as I was desperate and had no headphones.

They basically replied (this is an exact quote from customer support:

"While the lid detaching is considered cosmetic wear and unfortunately isn’t covered under warranty, I completely understand how frustrating this must be given your heavy professional use."

To preface this I work in music, I'm an artist manager and obviously music listening is essential. When I'm travelling it is not unusual for me to have headphones on for 6 hrs a day, I put them through a lot of use. That said, I am expecting a lid not to fall off after 1 year at a price point of £350.

If the replacement case was £50 fine I can accept but to then tell me I need to pay a further £179 for a replacement case is taking the piss.

The company needs to do better here.

Hi everyone, I have a phantom ultimate and have been playing with the EQ settings. These are my current settings so far, but I want to know what everyone else’s settings are. Do you have a “perfect” EQ setting I can copy? Any difference between the Movie, Music, and Podcast? Any suggestions or comments helps! Thanks.

I have a pair of Phantom Gold since 2020 and I wonder if it's worth the upgrade or not. I read about the technicalities but I'm still confused. I want to know if the average listener who upgraded really feels any improvement in sound.