Short answer: the Pitt & Giblin Flare. It ranks #15 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.6/5); the Devialet Phantom Ultimate 108dB ranks #41 (rated 4.4/5).
The case for the Devialet Phantom Ultimate 108dB: A single cabinet wireless speaker with astonishingly deep bass, nearly flat sound, and full streaming support for a complete music system. Watch for: DSP limiting and compression take over near maximum volume, so the deep bass you hear at moderate levels shrinks when you push it; Erin’s 96dB distortion test ran into the limiter.
What the Pitt & Giblin Flare does well: Active speakers with a natural, even vocal balance and useful standalone bass, a specialist system for a dedicated listening room. The catch: This is a substantial specialist system rather than an uncomplicated desktop purchase.
Buy the Pitt & Giblin Flare. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Devialet Phantom Ultimate 108dB.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Devialet Phantom Ultimate 108dB | Pitt & Giblin Flare | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7,998 per pair | A$12,760 per pair |
| Ranked | #41 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #15 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | <21Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | <21Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Dimensions | 10”H x 9.7”W x 13.5”D (255 x 246 x 342 mm) | 11.6”W x 17.3”H x 11.4”D (295 x 440 x 290 mm) (cabinet); waveguide adds 110mm to total height |
| Weight | 24.5 lbs (11.1 kg) each | 37.5 lbs (17 kg) each |
| Drivers | Aluminum tweeter, aluminum midrange, two opposed aluminum woofers | 8” (200mm) paper-cone mid-bass driver, 25mm polymer compression driver on a cast-bronze circular waveguide |
| Inputs | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth, Optical | Analogue XLR/RCA, S/PDIF coaxial digital |
| App | Yes (Devialet) | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | - |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (Wi-Fi 6, dual-band) | - |
| Streaming Services | Yes (AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Roon Ready, UPnP) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 1,100W total | 250W per speaker, bi-amplified (Pascal Class-D) |
| Maximum SPL | 108dB (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Frequency Response | 14Hz - 35kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 36Hz-25kHz +/-1.5dB |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.73 | 7.12 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.38 | 8.51 |
| Subwoofer Output | No | - |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | Yes |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Enclosure | - | 2-way active, rear-ported reflex |
| Country | - | Hand-built in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
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