Phantom Classic vs reactor

[Le petit français Devialet]

Hi, 

I am new on the forum and also french so excuse my language   

So I am looking to buy a Devialet phantom : 

Witch is the best between : 

A used phantom classic 
A used reactor 900 
A brand new reactor 600 

And my usage is : 

Most of the time in a bedroom of 130 square feet 
Any some time in party’s in a 450 square feet room ( and in that case the sound has to be very powerful) 
I like to listen to music pretty loud but not blasting 

Thanks for your reply’s  

[Snoopy8]

Welcome to the forum...

Can you afford 2 used Reactor? Many of us think the Phantoms sound best as a stereo pair.

[Le petit français Devialet]

Welcome to the forum...

Can you afford 2 used Reactor?  Many of us think the Phantoms sound best as a stereo pair.

Thanks for the answer 

unfortunately no I think this is out of my budget 

And I have a question other tant on my other message : 

can you see a real deference between a reactor or a premier ? 

Thanks for the response

[eladeb]

I think that there's a big deference between the reactor to the premier.
And you cant really compare them.

If i were you id go with the silver 3000w
You will see for yourself that you'll have to buy another one. sooner or later

[Rodrat2]

Whilst the classic is much better, buying secondhand is a bit risky given they can’t be repaired unless it is from a dealer who will give you a warranty.

[Le petit français Devialet]

Whilst the classic is much better, buying secondhand is a bit risky given they can’t be repaired unless it is from a dealer who will give you a warranty.

Because these kinds of speakers are not very reliable ? 


Thanks for the answers guys ??

[Rodrat2]

No more or less than most active speakers. But they cannot be repaired if they do break. Obviously if you buy a new reactor it will come with a warranty and I believe you can extend the warranty for an extra cost.

[eladeb]

No more or less than most active speakers. But they cannot be repaired if they do break. Obviously if you buy a new reacthatstor it will come with a warranty and I believe you can extend the warranty for an extra cost.

That's correct.
But what about sound quality?

[Rodrat2]

I haven’t heard the Reactor but from what I have read I would imagine the SQ is inferior to the Classic. It would make sense given the price difference.

[Yar36]

Whilst the classic is much better, buying secondhand is a bit risky given they can’t be repaired unless it is from a dealer who will give you a warranty.

Because these kinds of speakers are not very reliable ? 


Thanks for the answers guys ??

Not sure how true this statement was....Warranty is transferable.  

I purchased mine second hand, at almost half the original cost and haven't had a single problem with them.   The seller can also transfer the registration to you (which would also transfer the warranty) - you obviously won't have a full 2 years of coverage because the device won't be brand new...but you're also not paying full price.  Just make sure you have a good listen to the system, and you somewhat trust the seller (are they careful with the devices = no dents/scratches, keep proper records of sale, etc.). 

I personally find there's a very large difference in sound quality between the reactors vs. the Premium line...and even within the premium line, between the Silver and Golds.

I have the two gold, and find their sound is much richer and deeper - and truer to how the sound was engineered.