Devialet Phantom 1 108dB review

We’re not going to fret over questions of value for money here: if you can afford a Phantom 1 108dB, or preferably two of them – and as long as you have a room that’s big enough (and chic enough) to accommodate them – then there’s no reason why you shouldn’t treat yourself. They’re beautiful, they sound superb, and your neighbours bloody deserve it.

Stupidly, stupidly loud; But also highly refined; Mecha-cetacean-testicular design;

Very expensive indeed; Stands aren't cheap either;

Devialet Phantom 1 108dB review review

Devialet Silver Phantom Review

How much is good sound quality worth to you? How does $2,390 sound? That's what Devialet is asking for its Phantom Silver wireless speaker—and that's just for one. If you want stereo separation, you're looking at an investment nearing the $5,000 mark. That makes this review purely academic for most of the world's population. Beyond the exclusivity of the Phantom line, there's the question of whether the speaker delivers audio performance in line with its sky-high price. Well, there's certainly no denying the Silver Phantom sounds absolutely wonderful, and delivers some of the most powerful audio we've heard from a single speaker. But the cost of entry is hard to get past, no matter how good the sound quality is. Design There are three versions of the Devialet's Phantom wireless speakers—Phantom ($1,990), Silver Phantom ($2,390), and Gold Phantom ($2,990), all of which have varying levels of power, but all of which are mono. The Silver Phantom looks a little like R2D2 toppled over....

The Devialet Silver Phantom speaker is undoubtedly powerful, but its absurdly high price is hard to swallow no matter how good it sounds.

Exceptionally powerful audio with strong deep bass and wonderful detail in the highs; Can stream via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi; Supports multi-room audio

Obscenely expensive; Mono