Devialet, the acclaimed French acoustic engineering house, today announced Devialet Phantom Ultimate CI, a new line designed specifically for the custom integration market. Available in two models, the flagship 108 dB and the compact 98 dB, Devialet Phantom Ultimate CI connects natively to Audinate Dante™ and Audio over IP networks. The result is uncompressed, high-definition audio with the network stability and installation speed integrators demand, and none of the compromise. Devialet Phantom Ultimate CI will debut at CEDIA (September 1- 4) at the Colorado Convention Center.
“Devialet Phantom Ultimate CI is a direct response to what integrators have been asking for,” said Rodrigo Arrambide, Devialet’s General Manager for the Americas. “Integrators no longer have to choose between the sound our engineers are known for and the stability their projects require. With the native Dante and Audio over IP connectivity, we’re bringing the full Devialet acoustic signature into a professional ecosystem, on the integrator’s terms.”
For almost twenty years, Devialet has pursued a singular obsession: sound that is true to the artist’s original intent, delivered with a physical, unmistakable presence. Devialet Phantom Ultimate CI carries that pursuit into the custom integration market, re-engineered from the network up for the first time for luxury multiroom, private home theater, and large-scale commercial installations.
Sound Breaks Free from Residential Constraints
By replacing the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth streaming built for the home with professional wired protocols, Devialet Phantom Ultimate CI is engineered from the ground up for the network demands of the trade, without sacrificing a single one of the patented technologies for which Devialet is renowned, including ADH®, New Gen hybrid amplification, SAM® real-time driver protection, and HBI® bass technology reaching depths of 14 Hz. The difference lies entirely in the network hardware, engineered for the demands of continuous professional use.
Engineered for custom integrators, the Devialet Phantom Ultimate CI line natively integrates Audinate Dante™ technology, enabling the routing of uncompressed, high-definition audio streams over a standard Ethernet network, ensuring perfect, microsecond-accurate synchronization.
Installation, Simplified
That wired architecture pays off on-site. Each speaker connects directly to the network switch over a standard Ethernet cable, and multiple Devialet Phantom Ultimate CI units can be linked across a project, preserving both the footprint and the aesthetics of the most ambitious installations. The 98 dB CI and 108 dB CI models can 
be paired and mixed on the same Dante or Audio over IP network, with the Dante Embedded Platform (DEP) supporting 128×128 channels.
Thanks to the native integration of the Dante protocol, the era of complex adapters and ‘dantestick’ dongles is over. The speaker connects directly to the network switch, radically simplifying on-site deployment and optimizing hardware costs.
Open by Design, Built for What’s Next
Devialet Phantom Ultimate CI ships with an open, native IP control API, giving integrators complete freedom to configure, control, and interface the speakers with the network from day one, including an administration interface accessible from any standard web browser. Within seconds, integrators can configure, lock down, and adjust critical parameters such as maximum volume limiting.
This Fall, Devialet will deploy official, certified control drivers for the industry’s leading smart home platforms including Crestron, Crestron Home, Savant, Control4, RTI, and NICE/ELAN, paving the way for fully centralized, turnkey automation.
Bringing the Living Room’s Signature Sound to Every Project
Beyond connectivity, Devialet Phantom Ultimate CI carries over the full acoustic specification of its consumer counterpart. The Phantom Ultimate CI 108 dB reproduces a frequency range of 14 Hz to 35 kHz (+/- 6 dB) at 1,100 W of total amplification power. The Phantom Ultimate CI 98 dB spans 18 Hz to 25 kHz (+/- 6 dB) at 400 W. Both process audio 32-bit/96 kHz. The sound signature is set by default to Monitoring Mode, delivering a flat, neutral frequency response, with adjustments and tuning handled upstream through the Dante matrix or a digital signal processor. System latency of 18 milliseconds is well suited to home theater configurations and the vast majority of live and multiroom applications.
Designed to Disappear or Command the Room
Devialet Phantom Ultimate CI is available in the same finishes as the consumer collection: Light Pearl, an elegant ultra-matte off-white, and Deep Forest, rich dark green tones with black chrome detailing, alongside the exclusive Opéra de Paris edition, hand-finished in 22-karat gold by the master gilders of Ateliers Gohard. A dedicated accessory line, including Treepod (108 dB only), Tree, and Gecko stands, has been developed for seamless integration into any architectural vision.
Specs At a Glance
- Native Audinate Dante™ / Audio over IP connectivity
- 108 dB: 14 Hz–35 kHz (+/- 6 dB), 1,100 W total amplification power
- 98 dB: 18 Hz–25 kHz (+/- 6 dB), 400 W total amplification power
- 32-bit / 96 kHz audio processing on both models
- 18 ms system latency
- Dante Embedded Platform (DEP): up to 128×128 channels
- Open, native IP control API with browser-based admin interface
- Certified control drivers coming soon: Crestron, Crestron Home, Savant, Control4, RTI, NICE/ELAN
- Finishes: Light Pearl, Deep Forest, and Opéra de Paris (22-karat gold)
- Accessories: Treepod (108 dB only), Tree, Gecko
- Five-year Devialet Care professional warranty, standard
ABOUT DEVIALET
At the forefront of acoustic engineering, Devialet is born from a conviction: that the transformative power of sound belongs to everyone. The House’s mission is to create deep, physical, and real connections through listening moments that are alive with sound.
Thriving on relentless innovation, Devialet engineers continually push the boundaries of acoustic excellence, fusing uncompromising sound quality with elegant, functional design. The company’s success is built on 250 registered patents and radical technologies that define Devialet products — from the Devialet Astra integrated amplifier and Devialet Phantom speakers to the Devialet Gemini II wireless earbuds, the Devialet Dione all-in-one soundbar, and the Devialet Mania smart portable speaker. To date, they have earned over 100 international awards.
Committed to making French excellence resonate around the world, Devialet relies on a robust strategy of industrial partnerships (with Safran, Ariane, Alpine, the BYD Group…), as well as cultural collaborations notably with the Opéra national de Paris and artistic alliances. Through sound, Devialet brings its unique acoustic expertise to institutions, venues, and companies, helping to elevate artistic creation, and shape the sound of tomorrow.
