Firmware update 1.3.0.x

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Hello. I feel also frustrated about the new volume control. But I would like your comment on the following:
Is it only me, or there is something different with the dynamics of Phantom especially in the lower frequency range? In my opinion the lower part of the frequency spectrum is a bit muffled, lacks the clarity and power it used to have. Overall, the sound is not so spectacular as it used to be. The mids and highs are OK, but I do not find anymore the rich extraordinary sound I used to have.

Thank you.  

Razvan

One phantom, one dialog, Deezer, Tidal, MacOS, iPhone, iPad.

I observe the same. The volume shift makes it more difficult to compare not having the possibility of AB listening. Maybe someone here can wait to update all his Phantoms to make an AB listening comparison. I feel that after the fw update at volumes (new) of 35 what used to be by feeling 10 before or lower volumes deep bass is not anymore pushed as much that it compensates the fealt loudness. So listening at low volumes is more flat and not anymore 'cribbling' as it used to be. This is a pity! I hope the strategy of Devialet is to bring us back choice of settings that we can enjoy neutral and more exciting EQ settings as the one that was delivered in previous FW. I measured in FW 1.2.0.0 up to 15 dB more at frequencies between 25 and 60 Hz. Some of this can be due to room resonances, but I will do some new measurements at 75dB and compare. This used to be in my setting a vlume set to 21 in FW 1.2.0.0 . So let's see what this mean in the new FW and whether the frequency range has changed for this level.
To add on this, my wife, not really into music listening also had the impression that there is missing some sub-bass after the update. Both of us are sort of disappointed! However, listening to some classical music (piano and string instruments) and jazz i(e.g Lisa Eckdahl) is still very much enjoyable as intenive sub-bass is less important than in good rock and electro music.