Soundbars - Devialet
Of course, the latest Smart TVs and 4K screens offer stunning picture quality, often with sleek, stylish designs. However, as flat screens have gotten thinner, the space (depth) the manufacturer has to fit speakers in has been reduced. As a consequence, while these screens look stunning, they can often lack in the sound quality department and even suffer from "tinny" sound quality that lacks bass response. A good quality soundbar improves on the sound of your screen and fits neatly in front of your screen. We only sell the best quality soundbars we can find at the best possible prices.
Devialet delivers music with the sound clarity you'd expect of a world leader. The brand has quickly become a reference point for sound quality with the high end Expert amplifier range and Phantom range of wireless connected speakers.
Devialet, formed in 2007, was led to worldwide success by the trio of engineer Pierre-Emmanuel Calmel, visionary entrepreneur Quentin Sannié and designer Emmanuel Nardin. In 2015, Devialet launched Phantom, a wireless speaker recognised by industry specialists as revolutionary in audio technology and widely regarded as the top-connected active speaker on the market.
Devialet’s proprietary and revolutionary ADH technology has transformed amplification forever, enabling a highly effective matching of digital and analog designs for emission of the perfect sound - a more powerful, more distinct and more immersive sound, with no distortion whatsoever. Take the Devialet Phantom test, and play the Phantom’s loud and you will not hear the drivers distort!
ADH is considered one of the most significant audio developments the industry has witnessed in the past 40 years, and it why Devialet was formed. In addition, SAM (Speaker Active Matching) is Devialet’s second technological revolution allowing Devialet systems to be adaptable, so whatever loudspeaker the system has, the amplifier can a adapt the signal as a function of the frequency response of the loudspeakers, an important feature of Devialet’s Expert range.
Additionally, Devialet's "Heart Bass Implosion" technology has been designed specifically for the Phantom range. HBI enables your speaker to operate at a level above ‘normal’ by transmitting ultra-dense audio thanks to lateral beats beneath super high pressure.
At present, the Phantom and Expert ranges have been awarded more 60 times and are over 100 individual patents protecting them. From the groundbreaking design of Experts and Phantom to the artistic ballet of their robotic production lines, Devialet see art as adding meaning to technology.
Phantom Reactor personifies the progress Devialet constantly strives for. This non-stop labour to enhance and compress Devialet technologies means they are now able to offer this in the most compact format achievable.
Devialet aims to provide the world with great products, technology and experience; to be the greatest company the audio industry has ever known. The mission is to make Devialet technology universal.
The name Devialet name is derived from Sieur de Vialet, a fellow of the philosophers Diderot and D’Alembert, who believed that technology with science, contributes to the overall happiness of humanity. The collective goal is what unites and pushes them past limits that are currently possible.
When you purchase a Devialet product, in addition to owning the best-connected speaker in the world, you also have reassurance of free future upgrades via the EVO Platform. When setting up, the Phantoms will continue to upgrade themselves for free, so its internal connections evolve, and continually improve. We have all Devialet Phantom models on demo in our hi-fi showroom, so you can take the Devialet test and be sonically amazed.
In addition to improving sound quality, a good soundbar also offers simulated surround sound, with many models featuring several speakers along the width of the unit which are individually angled to direct sound at different points around the room. By "bouncing" some sounds outward into the room, this can create an effective surrounding sound, without the need for a 5.1 speaker system with speakers and cables all around the room.
We offer a wide range of sound bars, ranging from entry level to high-end award winners which offer performance more like a surround sound speaker system than a compact soundbar. We have a knowledgeable, dedicated team who are always happy to help with any advice or to arrange a demonstration. We also offer free UK next day delivery, giving you peace of mind and meaning your sound bar can be up and running in no time!
A Surround Sound Speaker System will always be the ultimate in home cinema entertainment. However, Sound bars have improved vastly in recent years, and have adopted technologies such as Virtual Surround to give the impression of a full 5.1 speaker system or even 7.1 speaker system. These models will feature an array of multiple speakers and drivers, some of which will be calibrated to aim angled sound at the back corner of the room, which will then reflect of the back wall in order to give the impression of full surround sound immersion. Higher end Soundbars can include a large number of speakers, with some models having 22 individual speakers, which aid in producing rich and dynamic audio reproduction. Many models feature an in-built subwoofer, or even multiple subwoofers, concealed within the feet of the unit. Some offer a standalone subwoofer, which is capable of housing a much larger woofer – resulting in a greater bass performance, and an altogether more rich and full-bodied sound from your AV System.
Many Soundbars feature a range of inputs and connectivity options, allowing you to connect a plethora of sources to the unit, and enjoy high quality audio playback on all of your devices and sources. Most Sound bars have a single HDMI output connecting to the television, enabling you to route all of your HDMI sources through the unit to your television. On top of analogue and digital inputs and connections, higher-end models may feature wireless and/or Bluetooth technology, letting you connect a wide range of Bluetooth-enabled sources to your AV Soundbar.
The latest versions of Bluetooth, Bluetooth Apt-X or even Bluetooth Apt-X CSR is featured on some newer models (read , delivering lossless audio playback without the issue of trailing unsightly wires. In contrast to a full 5.1 speaker system, a soundbar doesn't create a mess of cables and speakers around the room, saving you space and clutter.