In 2015, Devialet introduced the world to a loudspeaker system that revolutionized the world of sound: Phantom. Dozens of patented technologies have completely redefined traditional amplification and sound emission techniques to provide an unforgettable experience, transforming the ordinary process of listening to music into a special ritual. Phantom emits ultra-dense sound with a physical impact that is incredibly powerful and distinct, with zero distortion, no saturation, and no background noise. In 2021, Devialet introduced an updated Phantom lineup called Phantom I.
Since its introduction, the Phantom has created its own class of devices, which it still occupies today, continuing to make a strong impact on the world of audio. Working on the design of the Phantom, the Devialet team was inspired by an ideal acoustic shape—the Olson sphere. The Phantom’s tweeter guard brings a touch of poetry with its graceful pattern, which was inspired by two very different things: the shape of 18th-century French gardens (a tribute to the brand’s French origins) and the sound waves that form the figures of Chladni.
Phantom is a product of French heritage in every sense. Each Phantom is designed and manufactured in a state-of-the-art factory in France, built exclusively for Phantom loudspeakers. "Born in France" is evident even in the brand name: Vialet is the surname of engineer Guillaume Vialet, an associate of Denis Diderot, the famous 18th-century French writer and Enlightenment philosopher, and author of the Encyclopedia of the Enlightenment.