Gaming fans might think the Devialet Phantom looks like a real-life replica of Ghost from smash-hit title Destiny, but audiophiles will know the high-end French manufacturer doesn’t speak in vocoded Peter Dinklage, but instead top-end, crystal clear audio. And now, in its Gold guise, in extra-loud 4,500W form.

We’ll still draw on that Hollywood star comparison though: like the futuristic floating orb from the game and the small-yet-mighty man behind its voice, the Phantom delivers futuristic funk from its space-age design with far greater aplomb than its small stature might otherwise suggest.

Oh yes, the Phantom can certainly roar. But the £2,190/$3,285 price tag, per unit, is enough to make you scream.

Devialet Phantom Gold review: Setup

Scream in joy, but of course, because the Gold Phantom, quite simply, sounds exceptional. Well, it does once you’ve got over the setup stage anyway.

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