Short answer: the Genelec 8320A. It ranks #8 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.5/5) at $1,700 and is still sold new; the Devialet Phantom II 98 dB ranks #11 (rated 4.4/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Devialet Phantom II 98 dB’s replacement, the Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98dB, is rated 4.4/5 at $3,998.
The case for the Genelec 8320A: A small, highly accurate studio monitor with room calibration support, ideal for close desk listening with a subwoofer. The tradeoff: The -3dB point is about 67Hz, making a subwoofer important for lower bass and giving the larger Genelec 8330A a practical advantage without one.
The Devialet Phantom II 98 dB is the more accurate, deeper-bass option. A compact wireless streaming speaker with startlingly deep bass for its size and an even, well balanced sound. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 6.87 against 5.52 for the Genelec 8320A. Its bass reaches about 30Hz before falling 3dB, against 67.4Hz for the Genelec 8320A. Watch for: Small-enclosure bass extension at the measurement level does not guarantee the same response at high volume.
Buy the Genelec 8320A. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Devialet Phantom II 98 dB is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Genelec 8320A | Devialet Phantom II 98 dB | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,700 per pair | $2,998 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #8 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #11 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | ported | - |
| Drivers | 0.75” metal dome tweeter, 4.1” cone woofer | One aluminum full-range driver; two aluminum bass drivers |
| Dimensions | 9.5”H x 5.9”W x 5.6”D (242 x 151 x 142 mm) | 6.6 x 6.2 x 8.6 in each |
| Weight | 7.1 lbs (3.2 kg) each | 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) each |
| Amplifier Power | 100W total (50W woofer, 50W tweeter, Class D) | 400W RMS each |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz-23kHz -6dB | 18Hz - 21kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 67.4Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 30Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53.2Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | approximately 22.6Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Warranty | 2 years (5 with product registration) | - |
| Country | Finland | - |
| Maximum SPL | Peak 107dB (manufacturer specified) | 98dB at 1m each (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.52 | 6.87 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.04 | 7.95 |
| Inputs | XLR | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, UPnP, Roon Ready, analog/optical combo jack |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
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