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Phantom vs XXX - Nl88 - 04-Sep-2016
As most of you here are fans of the phantom, I should've already predicted the answer. But for the benefit of doubt, how many of you if given a chance, would rather go the traditional route?
Phantom vs XXX - JordanKim - 04-Sep-2016
Phantom silver 2ea verse 15,000USD Passive and amp I think..
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RE: Phantom vs XXX - ragwo - 04-Sep-2016
If I had unlimited funding I would definitely go the traditional route.(Un)fortunately I have not, so I'll stick with the Phantom. Pricewise it's a steal
RE: Phantom vs XXX - Rodrat2 - 04-Sep-2016
I also run TDL reference standards and Magneplanar 1.7. The TDL's wipe the floor in almost all departments including bass. The Magneplanar just give a soundstage and delicacy that the Phantoms cannot match. However what the Phantoms do for the size is incredible and they are listened to more due to convenience.
RE: Phantom vs XXX - Olivier4444 - 04-Sep-2016
I sold my expert D200 for 2 Gold phantoms ... I wanted a system plug and play.
RE: Phantom vs XXX - Mr_Bill - 04-Sep-2016
Olivier, what speakers were you using with your Dev 200?
RE: Phantom vs XXX - Olivier4444 - 04-Sep-2016
@Mr_Bill, my speakers were Victoria Evos from Waterfall
The D200 sounded incredibly good !!! but whenever I used it for TV... it was a pain to have to switch sources manually on the remote (not auto sensing like the Phantoms).
If I had to do a direct/short cut comparison I would say the D200 is superior in sound in Highs and probably mediums... But even if I lost 10% of audio quality (although Hi Res or Tidal music sound really really good on Phantoms) , I find the Phantoms a lot more convenient for every day use... Oh and movies do sound better on Phantoms. Honestly I don't regret my move switching to Phantoms.
RE: Phantom vs XXX - David - 04-Sep-2016
Hello Olivier4444,
There is a possebility to use a devialet app on your smartphone and that is very easy to switch from source to source, visualy also.
david
(04-Sep-2016, 15:57)Olivier4444 Wrote: @Mr_Bill, my speakers were Victoria Evos from Waterfall
The D200 sounded incredibly good !!! but whenever I used it for TV... it was a pain to have to switch sources manually on the remote (not auto sensing like the Phantoms).
If I had to do a direct/short cut comparison I would say the D200 is superior in sound in Highs and probably mediums... But even if I lost 10% of audio quality (although Hi Res or Tidal music sound really really good on Phantoms) , I find the Phantoms a lot more convenient for every day use... Oh and movies do sound better on Phantoms. Honestly I don't regret my move switching to Phantoms.
RE: Phantom vs XXX - Olivier4444 - 04-Sep-2016
(04-Sep-2016, 16:32)David Wrote: Hello Olivier4444,Yes David you are absolutely right ! but then again that means once you turn on your TV you have to :
There is a possebility to use a devialet app on your smartphone and that is very easy to switch from source to source, visualy also.
david
1) get your phone and type in your password
2) Open the remote app and change the source
With Phantoms TV is automatically detected - there's nothing to do
Of course the same applies when go back from to music
When you switch a couple times a day every day it gets annoying ... but that's just my opinion !
Simple is beautiful ;-)
RE: Phantom vs XXX - Nl88 - 04-Sep-2016
Thank u all for the replies !
My current gear:
DynAudio Dm2/7
Naim Nail 5i
Oppo BDP105D
Apple TV
I find myself listening to Spotify a lot and I end up having to turn on my AppleTV, turn on my Oppo because I use it as a receiver, switch to rear HDMI source, then turn on my Naim in order to listen to my music which is really a pain.
Hence, I was actually thinking of going for the Denon Heos Amp and just hooking it up to my DynAudio Dm2/7.
Seeing how the phantom outperforms most of your expensive speakers, I'm guessing it would definitely outperform my entry level DynAudio DM2/7 with a Denon Heos Amp for sure ? If so, then I'll probably bite the bullet and get the pair of phantoms ?
