With its futuristic design, Devialet’s signature wireless sound system looks like no other. Steve May discovers if it has the sonic prowess to match its style
The Phantom family has been around for a while. The Silver launched in 2015, with this gold iteration landing late 2016. Since then it’s had a number of firmware updates to improve audio performance. As good a reason as any to call it in for an audition, we reckon.
The speaker is nothing if not distinctive. Curved in gloss white with golden side cheeks, it’s a genre-challenging design that tips the scales at a hefty 11.4kg. The quality of the finish is stunning.
Setup is via Wi-Fi using either Devialet’s Android or iOS Spark apps. I tried first with Android, which proved to be a frustrating experience requiring several resets. The iOS app worked painlessly. Go figure.
This story is from the February 2018 edition of Home Cinema Choice.
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