14-Oct-2019, 18:54
Hello guys.
I'm a little Frenchman seeking help in the not-so-vast world of Devialet line-up.
Had to open a new thread as my situation doesn't look like others (but that's the same for everyone right ?)...
Excuse me in advance for any English mistakes. I should be able to communicate though.
My name is Romain, I live in France near Paris. My audio experience is : one HomePod, one Sony Atmos soundbar and a Bose SoundTouch 20 i sold recently. Et voila.
Always enjoyed listening to music. Now I want to level up all these items.
Still need my HomePod which sounds fantastic regarding the size of this thing (my flat is all-Apple equipped and I use this HomePod as my central command, including my Philips Hue lights).
Still need my soundbar for my Sony 4K.
But I want to add something new. Something great to listen to music in a finally different way.
Went to a local store (general one, Boulanger) and discovered a Naim Mu-So (first gen). Was impressed.
Decided this could be my new stuff. Went on the internet, did some research and discovered that Mu-So 2 was even better.
I was prepared to spend about 1.000€. But not 1.500€. But TBH I can, and I decided that I work for myself now and I don't need to spare too much right now. Living my life. So why not 1.500€.
And then I discovered that Mu-So 2 was always compared to Devialet Phantom blablabla.
Went on Devialet website which I knew it exists since I saw an Unboxing Therapy video of the Phantom (Gold) and I saw that the Phantom lineup starts at 1.590€. I was like "OK, 1.500, 1.600 same same".
Then I searched for all reviews I could find, found your site during this period of time and kept searching, trying to find some Mu-So 2 vs. Phantom reviews which doesn't exist I'm kind of sure now (they sometime speak about the one or the other but never compare it front to front).
Two days ago I spoke to a colleague at work who told me a friend of his actually has a Devialet at home and that I cloud totaly come by and listen to it.
Which I did yesterday.
In fact he had one Phantom Premier "White" and two stereo-paired Silver. No Gold to be seen.
And that was an intense mistake I made listening to two Phantom instead of just one. I was gobsmacked.
Literally.
EVERY KIND OF MUSIC I HAVE WAS LIKE BRAND NEW AND POWERFUL.
(I listen to Phil Collins, U2, Aretha Franklin, Chainsmokers, John Williams, Steve Jablonsky, Jamie Cullum and people like these).
So, now I want a Devialet.
Idc about people saying this is no HiFi etc, I just love the way it sounds and how it goes through me. Idc about the response at 25-70Hz and blablabla...
Question is : I have more than 1.600€ to spend. But I don't want to do it if not necessary.
I can buy a Gold one. I can buy a Silver. I can buy a White. I can buy two Reactors.
But for now, I can afford to buy 2 White or Silver or Gold but I just don't want to do it for now. I have other plans etc, you know the song.
What would YOU do :
- take my time discovering Devialet at my rhythm, I buy a White (which sounded fantastic btw) then a second White in a few months ?
- buy a Silver one then a second white ?
- buy a Gold one, which is TOTALLY unreasonable ? And laaaater add a second one ?
- buy immediately 2 Phantom 900 ?
How does the White compare to the Silver and the Gold ?
Is it really really better in Silver and even in Gold ?
Is it possible to pair one White then a Gold when I'll buy it later ?
Or do I have to pair two identical Phantom in order to have stereo ?
In my mind :
- White = Silver, but less powerful.
- White << Gold.
Is the White anywhere inferior to Silver ?
I am about to be raedy to buy a Gold one, but it's 2.600€ I wasn't supposed to spend. Could do a lot of things with this.
And even if I buy a White there's still 1.000€ gap between the two.
What would you do guys ?
Is it so stupid to buy a White then a second White when I could buy a Gold then a second Gold ?
Maybe 2 White are better than 1 Gold ?
I am so confused but so excited for this topic.
Love you guys (and girls of course).
Hope you'll help me !
Kisses.
R.
I'm a little Frenchman seeking help in the not-so-vast world of Devialet line-up.
Had to open a new thread as my situation doesn't look like others (but that's the same for everyone right ?)...
Excuse me in advance for any English mistakes. I should be able to communicate though.
My name is Romain, I live in France near Paris. My audio experience is : one HomePod, one Sony Atmos soundbar and a Bose SoundTouch 20 i sold recently. Et voila.
Always enjoyed listening to music. Now I want to level up all these items.
Still need my HomePod which sounds fantastic regarding the size of this thing (my flat is all-Apple equipped and I use this HomePod as my central command, including my Philips Hue lights).
Still need my soundbar for my Sony 4K.
But I want to add something new. Something great to listen to music in a finally different way.
Went to a local store (general one, Boulanger) and discovered a Naim Mu-So (first gen). Was impressed.
Decided this could be my new stuff. Went on the internet, did some research and discovered that Mu-So 2 was even better.
I was prepared to spend about 1.000€. But not 1.500€. But TBH I can, and I decided that I work for myself now and I don't need to spare too much right now. Living my life. So why not 1.500€.
And then I discovered that Mu-So 2 was always compared to Devialet Phantom blablabla.
Went on Devialet website which I knew it exists since I saw an Unboxing Therapy video of the Phantom (Gold) and I saw that the Phantom lineup starts at 1.590€. I was like "OK, 1.500, 1.600 same same".
Then I searched for all reviews I could find, found your site during this period of time and kept searching, trying to find some Mu-So 2 vs. Phantom reviews which doesn't exist I'm kind of sure now (they sometime speak about the one or the other but never compare it front to front).
Two days ago I spoke to a colleague at work who told me a friend of his actually has a Devialet at home and that I cloud totaly come by and listen to it.
Which I did yesterday.
In fact he had one Phantom Premier "White" and two stereo-paired Silver. No Gold to be seen.
And that was an intense mistake I made listening to two Phantom instead of just one. I was gobsmacked.
Literally.
EVERY KIND OF MUSIC I HAVE WAS LIKE BRAND NEW AND POWERFUL.
(I listen to Phil Collins, U2, Aretha Franklin, Chainsmokers, John Williams, Steve Jablonsky, Jamie Cullum and people like these).
So, now I want a Devialet.
Idc about people saying this is no HiFi etc, I just love the way it sounds and how it goes through me. Idc about the response at 25-70Hz and blablabla...
Question is : I have more than 1.600€ to spend. But I don't want to do it if not necessary.
I can buy a Gold one. I can buy a Silver. I can buy a White. I can buy two Reactors.
But for now, I can afford to buy 2 White or Silver or Gold but I just don't want to do it for now. I have other plans etc, you know the song.
What would YOU do :
- take my time discovering Devialet at my rhythm, I buy a White (which sounded fantastic btw) then a second White in a few months ?
- buy a Silver one then a second white ?
- buy a Gold one, which is TOTALLY unreasonable ? And laaaater add a second one ?
- buy immediately 2 Phantom 900 ?
How does the White compare to the Silver and the Gold ?
Is it really really better in Silver and even in Gold ?
Is it possible to pair one White then a Gold when I'll buy it later ?
Or do I have to pair two identical Phantom in order to have stereo ?
In my mind :
- White = Silver, but less powerful.
- White << Gold.
Is the White anywhere inferior to Silver ?
I am about to be raedy to buy a Gold one, but it's 2.600€ I wasn't supposed to spend. Could do a lot of things with this.
And even if I buy a White there's still 1.000€ gap between the two.
What would you do guys ?
Is it so stupid to buy a White then a second White when I could buy a Gold then a second Gold ?
Maybe 2 White are better than 1 Gold ?
I am so confused but so excited for this topic.
Love you guys (and girls of course).
Hope you'll help me !
Kisses.
R.
