Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB Active Loudspeaker - Opera De Paris

The Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98dB Deep Forest is a compact powerhouse designed to capture the full emotion of music. Engineered in France, it delivers an extraordinary performance-to-size ratio, ensuring that no matter where you place it, the sound remains powerful, precise, and deeply immersive. With its elegant Deep Forest finish, this model brings both technical mastery and natural sophistication to your living space.

Every aspect of its design and performance is dedicated to bringing listeners closer to their favorite music, from the subtle textures of vocals to the physical energy of deep bass. This is a speaker crafted to inspire connection between sound, body, and emotion in the most authentic way.

Compact Power, Signature Sound

Despite its small footprint, the Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98dB Deep Forest delivers audio performance that rivals much larger systems. Equipped with Devialet’s next-generation Analog Digital Hybrid (ADH®) amplification, it provides the purity of analog sound with the efficiency of digital. Its wide frequency response, spanning from 18 Hz to 25 kHz, ensures that every detail is faithfully reproduced.

Whether playing a live concert recording, a delicate acoustic piece, or a bass-heavy track, the Phantom Ultimate 98dB captures the energy and nuance of every note. With a maximum output of 98 dB and 400 watts RMS amplification, it transforms compact living into a full-bodied sonic experience.

French Craftsmanship, Iconic Design

The Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98dB Deep Forest is not just about performance—it is also about artistry. Its signature spherical form optimizes acoustic dispersion, ensuring immersive sound wherever you are in the room. The Deep Forest finish adds warmth and modern elegance, while engraved side-panel logos enhance its sculptural appeal.

A redesigned grille gives the speaker a contemporary edge, and the tactile interface, featuring four intuitive touch sensors and a discreet status LED, makes it effortless to use. More than a speaker, it is a piece of craftsmanship that balances design and technology, bringing timeless aesthetics into harmony with cutting-edge engineering.

User Experience, Your Way

At the heart of the Phantom Ultimate 98dB Deep Forest lies a sophisticated operating system, powered by an NXP iMX8 processor and Devialet Operating System 3 (DOS3). This architecture ensures smooth, responsive performance and makes it easy to stream from your favorite platforms. Compatible with AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect HiFi, TIDAL Connect HiFi, Roon, and UPnP, it also supports Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 5 for stable, low-latency playback.

The Devialet App allows for deeper personalization, offering a six-band equalizer and dedicated modes for music, movies, or podcasts. Advanced features like Bass Reducer, Loudness adjustment, and Adaptive Volume Level (AVL™) give listeners full control to tailor sound to their space and preferences.

Devialet Acoustic Innovations

The Phantom Ultimate 98dB Deep Forest integrates Devialet’s signature technologies to deliver sound with unparalleled impact and precision. ADH® combines the clarity of analog with the efficiency of digital. HBI® (Heart Bass Implosion) generates astonishing infra-bass, reaching as low as 18 Hz thanks to its synchronized push-push woofers.

SAM® (Speaker Active Matching) adjusts in real time to ensure exact phase and amplitude reproduction, preserving the integrity of recordings. ACE® (Active Cospherical Engine) optimizes sound dispersion, surrounding listeners with balanced, lifelike audio. Together, these innovations make the Phantom Ultimate 98dB a compact yet formidable system, offering acoustic performance that feels alive and tangible in any listening environment.

Multiroom and Stereo Experience

The Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98dB Deep Forest adapts to your listening lifestyle with versatile playback options. Multiroom functionality, powered by AirPlay and Google Cast, lets you synchronize music across multiple speakers or stream different content in separate rooms. Each listener can adjust volume independently or manage zones for a personalized experience.

In stereo mode, the Phantom Ultimate 98dB shines even brighter, creating a soundstage that captures the soul of live performances and studio recordings alike. Vocals gain depth, instruments find their natural place, and the overall experience is immersive and authentic. Whether standalone, paired, or part of a multiroom system, it delivers sound that moves you.

Specifications and Packaging

Measuring just 157 mm x 168 mm x 219 mm and weighing 4.3 kg, the Phantom Ultimate 98dB Deep Forest demonstrates that compact dimensions can house extraordinary power. With a composite body reinforced by glass-fiber polycarbonate, an aluminum central core, and an ABS exterior shell, it is both robust and refined. Inside, it features one full-range aluminum driver and two aluminum bass drivers.

Connectivity includes dual-band Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and high-resolution audio inputs up to 24-bit / 192 kHz. Packaged with a power cable and documentation, it ships in a box weighing 5 kg. With a frequency range of 18 Hz to 25 kHz and a peak of 98 dB, it sets a new standard for compact high-fidelity sound.

Specs

- Weight - 4.3 kg
- Dimensions (W x H x D) - 157 x 168 x 219 mm
- Volume - 3 L

- Audio Technologies - SAM® Speaker Active Matching, HBI® Heart Bass Implosion (High-excursion Devialet woofers), ACE® Active Cospherical Engine, Devialet Processor (Audio system on a chip, SoC), ADH® new gen Analog Digital Hybrid, AVL™ Adaptive Volume Level™ real-time dynamic equalization, Push-Push Woofers
- Finish/Color - Light Pearl
- Loudspeakers - 1 x Aluminum Full-Range driver, 2 x Aluminum Bass drivers
- Materials - Composite body; Internal shell: Glass-fiber reinforced Polycarbonate; External shell: ABS; Central core: Aluminum
- DAC - Devialet DAC embedded in Devialet Intelligence Processor, 24 bit/96 kHz, THD: -112 dB
- Operating System - Devialet DOS 3
- Network - Wi-Fi dual-band (a/b/g/n/ac 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz), Ethernet RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit)
- Power Supply - IEC 100-240V ~ 50/60 Hz
- Power Consumption - Off: < 0.5 W, Standby: < 2 W

- Maximum Sound Level - 98 dB SPL at 1 m
- Frequency Response - 18 Hz to 25 kHz (@-6 dB)

- Audio Inputs - Up to 24 bit / 192 kHz
- Audio Codecs - SBC, AAC
- Stereo - Yes
- Multiroom - AirPlay, Google Cast, Roon
- Application - Devialet App

- What's in the Box - Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB, Power cable, Documentation
- Packaging Weight - 5 kg
- Packaging Dimensions (W x H x D) - 210 x 250 x 285 mm