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Devialet Mania Opéra de Paris is a very special portable speaker recently introduced by Devialet in Vietnam not long ago. Its design sets it apart from other portable speakers, and both its sound performance and specifications are quite different as well. In this article, I invite you to follow along to learn more about this speaker.Design, Materials, and Finish
Bold and innovative designThe device boasts a sleek spherical shape, resembling a compact ball with slightly tapered ends. It features a convenient handle on top for easy portability, while the Devialet logo sits discreetly beneath.
- Three exquisite versions are available: the luxurious Mania Opera De Paris in gold priced at 32 million, and two elegant editions, Mania Deep Black in black and Mania Light Grey in gray, both priced at 24 million.
This speaker boasts impressive hardware, equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 chip clocked at 1.4GHz. Similar to other Devialet Phantom speakers, it utilizes this chip to handle audio processing as well as operating system tasks.Consequently, it can connect to both Android and iOS apps effortlessly. These apps resemble those used to control other Phantom speakers, making it user-friendly for both platforms.The battery capacity stands at 3200mAh, according to Devialet's specifications, it can play for approximately 10 hours. It weighs 2.3kg, which is quite hefty.Material CompositionCraftsmanshipHardware Overview
This Devialet Mania model features four full-range speakers and two subwoofer speakers. The two woofers are positioned similarly to Devialet's Phantom speakers, providing excellent, powerful, and responsive bass. This is Devialet's superior technology compared to other brands, where small speakers still deliver outstanding performance due to their innovative solutions.
Connectivity Details
We'll have Bluetooth, Airplay 2, Wifi, and it will also feature Spotify Connect so you can use your phone to play music.I've been using Airplay 2 to play music for the past few days, and I find it to be an excellent choice because it offers much better sound quality compared to Bluetooth or Spotify streaming. I highly value the experience with Airplay 2. I recommend using Airplay for speakers that support it.For instance, I've been using Airplay 2 to play music for the past few days, and I find it to be an excellent choice because it offers much better sound quality compared to Bluetooth or Spotify streaming. I highly value the experience with Airplay 2. I recommend using Airplay for speakers that support it.
Having used it for 3-4 days now, my initial impression regarding its finishing, design, and weight is that it's larger and more attractive than a typical portable speaker. Therefore, it's not meant to be used like a regular portable speaker because if you toss it around like a regular one, it will get damaged and it's too heavy to carry around casually. However, it does have a battery so you can still take it on the go if you want.For example, I personally don't use portable speakers on a daily basis because I prefer other sound systems. However, when I travel for work and stay in hotels, I appreciate having a portable speaker, not to carry around but to use in the hotel room because it provides better sound quality. This Mania model is perfect for that.Alternatively, on my recent trip to Dalat where I went trail running, I brought this along. I hung it on the seat in front of me on the 30-seat bus my company rented. I didn't want to listen to the bus's sound system, so I played this Mania, and it sounded excellent.
Or, you can place it on your work desk to listen to music. You can also bring it into your bedroom, for example, if you don't have a sound system in your bathroom but want to listen to music while showering, you can take it with you because it's battery-powered. It's also fun to bring it to a friend's house to hang out. In conclusion, it's still portable, although not as portable as those tiny portable speakers.About the Sound
I really enjoy the sound of the Devialet Mania as a portable speaker because it delivers loud, clear, detailed sound with precise instrument separation. Even challenging songs or those with many instruments are well-represented. This is one of the common characteristics of Phantom speakers or Devialet speakers I've listened to before, and I highly appreciate it in this speaker.
So I think if you don't already have a speaker for your work desk, you can consider getting this Devialet Mania. You can see it as the main speaker on your work desk, at home, or in the office, and occasionally you can still use it as a portable speaker. I think that's a more suitable direction for this speaker, rather than using it primarily as a portable speaker.Those are my thoughts after using this Devialet Mania speaker for a day. In the future, if I have the opportunity to experience it more, I'll share more with you.This gold version will come with a charging dock. For the other two versions - black and gray - you'll need to buy the charging dock separately.
At the bottom of the Mania, there are connection feet for docking. The charging dock is included in the 32-million version, while other versions require additional purchase.
Even without the charging dock, you can still charge it via the USB-C port. The toggle button there is for muting/enabling the microphone, used when you want to call upon the virtual assistant. I've noticed this speaker works with Amazon's Alexa.
Devialet Mania is IPX4 waterproof-rated, so you can bring it into the bathroom. However, you should look up what IPX4 means... it's not like IP68 phones.
The speaker looks so good, it's nice to have it placed in the corner of the desk.
And it looks good in the restroom too.
I hang it behind the bus seat to listen to music. The whole bus enjoys the music from this fancy speaker.
The 32-million Opera National De Paris version features a gold-plated internal frame.
The handle is meticulously crafted on the inside as well.
Devialet logo beneath the handle.Additional Images:Special thanks to 3kshop.vn for lending me the speaker for demonstration. Remember to check out 3kshop for audio equipment.
