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Phantom Classic vs reactor - Le petit français Devialet - 18-Aug-2019
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
RE: Phantom Classic vs reactor - Snoopy8 - 18-Aug-2019
Welcome to the forum...
Can you afford 2 used Reactor? Many of us think the Phantoms sound best as a stereo pair.
RE: Phantom Classic vs reactor - Le petit français Devialet - 18-Aug-2019
(18-Aug-2019, 19:44)Snoopy8 Wrote: 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
RE: Phantom Classic vs reactor - eladeb - 19-Aug-2019
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
RE: Phantom Classic vs reactor - Rodrat2 - 19-Aug-2019
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.
RE: Phantom Classic vs reactor - Le petit français Devialet - 19-Aug-2019
(19-Aug-2019, 19:21)Rodrat2 Wrote: 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 ??
RE: Phantom Classic vs reactor - Rodrat2 - 20-Aug-2019
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.
RE: Phantom Classic vs reactor - eladeb - 20-Aug-2019
(20-Aug-2019, 08:43)Rodrat2 Wrote: 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?
RE: Phantom Classic vs reactor - Rodrat2 - 20-Aug-2019
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.
RE: Phantom Classic vs reactor - Yar36 - 20-Aug-2019
(19-Aug-2019, 22:04)Le petit français Devialet Wrote:(19-Aug-2019, 19:21)Rodrat2 Wrote: 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.