Devialet has announced a new speaker line designed specifically for the custom integration market: the Devialet Phantom Ultimate CI. 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 and will be debuting this year at CEDIA Expo 2026 at the Colorado Convention Center.
A Closer Look at the Devialet Phantom Ultimate CI
Devialet Phantom Ultimate CI with Black Finish. Photo courtesy of Devialet
According to the company, the Devialet Phantom Ultimate CI has been re-engineered from the network up for luxury multiroom, private home theater and large-scale commercial installations.
Networking
Rather than using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for connections, each speaker connects directly to the network switch over a standard Ethernet cable, allowing multiple Devialet Phantom Ultimate CI units to 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 x 128 channels.
Sound
Beyond connectivity, Devialet Phantom Ultimate CI carries over the full acoustic specification of its consumer counterpart, as well.
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 models process 32-bit/96 kHz audio.
According to Devialet, 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.
Connectivity
Additionally, the 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.
This fall, Devialet will also be deploying official, certified control drivers for the industry’s leading smart home platforms including Crestron, Crestron Home, Savant, Control4, RTI and NICE/ELAN.
Finishes
For finishes, the 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 integration into architectural elements as well.
Why Integrators Should Take Note
“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.
“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.”
Photo courtesy of Devialet
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
