Devialet · Phantom Speakers
Ever wondered what ‘The Sound of Tomorrow’ is like? The experts at Devialet might have the right answer — it must be truly immersive with zero distortion, zero saturation, and zero background noise. It must be distinctive and iconoclastic while fitting seamlessly into any stylish home. The good news is, the ‘tomorrow sound’ is already here with the unmistakable iconic design and audio technologies by Devialet.
Devialet is a Paris-based acoustic engineering company founded in 2007 by designer Emmanuel Nardin, engineer Pierre-Emmanuel Calmel, and entrepreneur Quentin Sannié. Their vision was to elevate sound to its rightful place in our lives and provide audiences around the world with a uniquely intricate and moving listening experience — representing the long-awaited breakthrough in sound since the invention of the CD over 40 years ago.
In 2015, all the new technologies developed by Devialet took shape into the revolutionary Phantom. Through ADH® (Analog Digital Hybrid) technology, sound amplification is transformed by hybridizing digital and analog technologies to create unmatched quality. The SAM® (Speaker Active Matching) technology guarantees a seamless match between amplifier and speakers. The HBI® (Heart Bass Implosion) acoustic process emits low frequencies with extreme depth and physical impact, taking you to the deepest bass ever reached for a system of this size.
Since launch, Devialet has developed more than 160 patented ground-breaking inventions. In the latest 2021 Phantom I, a unique next-generation audio processing chip embeds signal processing and amplification performance through a proprietary System-on-Chip (SoC).
The Phantom’s design derives from Harry F. Olson’s pulsating sphere — the ideal acoustic source. Additional inspiration came from 18th-century French gardens and the elaborate sound waves formed by Chladni patterns. Sound travels in circular waves, so the most intuitive form for a revolutionary acoustic device is spherical — the ideal form for spreading sound waves evenly.
Raising the bar further, Devialet created Phantom II — a smaller speaker sharing the same design language, packing a mean 350 watts in its distinctive ultra-compact body for a multi-room wireless hi-fi system. A very interesting partnership with Paris Opera resulted in a special edition featuring gold leaf gills finished by Ateliers Gohard, who also restored the gold of the Palais Garnier.
Unlike most sound systems which are usually austere, Devialet’s emotive fluid design and unimposing size will blend in harmoniously with any interior design theme, either playing the key role as the pièce de résistance or serving as the artistic element that effortlessly elevates the design and ambience of a room while providing an unparalleled audio experience.
The new 2021 Phantom was updated with a modern matte finish, available in black and white, with new signature side panels available in a range of classy finishes including black matte, dark chrome, light chrome, and 22-carat gold. The stands available for Phantom offer a variety of possibilities: the standalone ‘Tree’ raises Phantom to the ideal height for the ultimate audiophile listening experience; the Treepod creates an unimposing and elegant visual impact with its dark wood finish; while the minimalistic wall mount Gecko guarantees precision, security, and perfect stability.
A very interesting partnership was made with Paris Opera, an inspiring collaboration based on a shared vision of excellence and strong ties to France’s musical and historical heritage. Thanks to the impressive qualities of sound created through the relentless obsession of Devialet’s engineers, Phantom emits an ultra-dense sound with distinctive physical impact, delivering a deeply emotional and overwhelming acoustic experience that meets the requirements of excellence of Paris Opera. For this bold collaboration, Devialet conceived a special edition of both Phantom I and Phantom II, featuring the Paris Opera logo and gold leaf gills finished by Ateliers Gohard, who also restored the gold of the Palais Garnier.
To expand its global reach and impact, Devialet participates actively in meaningful brand image projects and technological collaborations. One of the most memorable was a collaboration with luxury watch brand Ulysse Nardin — specifically the Ulysse Nardin Hourstriker Phantom, a complicated watch with striking mechanism. Co-Founder & Head of Design Emmanuel Nardin noted: “When your product becomes a reference in its market, to the point of becoming an icon for the general public, it is always very flattering to be taken as a field of expression by artists and major luxury brands.”
Nardin is very optimistic for the future: “Devialet continues on its path to put back sound at its true place in our life thanks to best in class products in every audio category. We are at the very beginning of our history, our young brand has just blown its first decade and there is a large number of families of sound objects where the acoustic quality is, or will become, a key element of differentiation. So we have a context that pushes Devialet to accelerate its projects of new products and we are organizing ourselves to be present every year with new products.”
Devialet is available at ION Orchard and The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, as well as authorized dealers and Devialet’s website.
