The Devialet Phantom line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 4 models, from the Devialet Phantom II 98 dB and Devialet Phantom I to the Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98dB and Devialet Phantom Ultimate 108dB. Ratings run from 4.0/5 to 4.4/5. Of these, 2 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
Phantom II 98 dB to Phantom Ultimate 98dB
The Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98dB replaced the Devialet Phantom II 98 dB. Both rate 4.4/5.
| Spec | Phantom II 98 dB | Phantom Ultimate 98dB |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | One aluminum full-range driver; two aluminum bass drivers | Full-range aluminum dome, 2x opposed aluminum dome woofers |
| Amplifier Power | 400W RMS each | 400W |
| Weight | 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) each | 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) |
Phantom I to Phantom Ultimate 108dB
The Devialet Phantom Ultimate 108dB replaced the Devialet Phantom I. It rates higher, 4.4/5 against 4.0/5.
| Spec | Phantom I | Phantom Ultimate 108dB |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Coaxial aluminium tweeter and midrange, 2x opposed woofers | Aluminum tweeter, aluminum midrange, two opposed aluminum woofers |
| Weight | 25.1 lbs (11.4 kg) each | 24.5 lbs (11.1 kg) each |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Devialet Phantom are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the Devialet Phantom, from the Devialet Phantom II 98 dB and Devialet Phantom I to the Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98dB and Devialet Phantom Ultimate 108dB.
What replaced the Devialet Phantom II 98 dB?
The Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98dB replaced the Devialet Phantom II 98 dB. Both are rated 4.4/5.
What replaced the Devialet Phantom I?
The Devialet Phantom Ultimate 108dB replaced the Devialet Phantom I. It is rated 4.4/5, against 4.0/5 for the Devialet Phantom I.