Stephane
Convenient, no need to plug in the power cable anymore.
Comment from September 24, 2024 — Experience from November 16, 2023
The Devialet Mania Station wireless charging dock transforms the charging ritual into an act of remarkable simplicity. Designed for the portable Mania speaker, this base combines a proprietary copper-conductor connection system with IPX4 protection, allowing you to enjoy 360-degree sound while recharging the speaker’s battery.
The Devialet Mania Station comes in the form of a square base measuring 118 millimeters on each side and just 11 millimeters thick. This slim profile conceals a sophisticated charging architecture based on copper tracks, ensuring optimal electrical contact without the need for precise alignment.
Weighing only 117 grams, the station features the sleek design characteristic of the French brand. Its IPX4 certification, identical to that of the Mania speaker, allows use in humid environments such as a bathroom or by the pool—an advantage over conventional charging solutions.
The Mania Station truly shines when paired with the speaker it powers. The result of three years of development, the Devialet Mania features six drivers capable of reproducing frequencies from 30 Hz to 20 kHz with a sound pressure level of 95 dB.
The speaker incorporates patented technologies such as ASC (Active Stereo Calibration), which automatically adapts the sound to the environment, and SAM (Speaker Active Matching), which optimizes the signal. This sophistication results in significant energy consumption, making an efficient charging solution essential.
The station fully recharges the 3200 mAh battery in three hours, providing up to ten hours of playtime. During charging, the speaker remains fully operational, potentially transforming the Mania into a semi-permanent audio system.
Operation is intuitive: connected to the mains via the supplied USB-C cable (12V/2.5A), simply place the speaker on the base to start charging. The copper track connection ensures immediate contact without the need for precise alignment.
This simplicity is especially valuable in daily use. The speaker naturally returns to its place after use, ready for the next day. The ability to continue listening while charging lets you extend your evenings without interruption. The station integrates seamlessly into the Mania’s connected ecosystem, whether via Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi with AirPlay 2, or Spotify Connect.
No, the station uses a proprietary copper track connection system specifically designed for the Devialet Mania speaker. It cannot charge other devices, even other Devialet products.
Yes, the speaker remains fully functional while charging. You can continue streaming music via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or AirPlay 2, and all features remain accessible, including Alexa voice controls.
IPX4 certification protects against water splashes, allowing use in humid environments such as a bathroom. However, since the station requires mains power, it is mainly intended for indoor spaces or covered terraces with access to an electrical outlet.
Both methods offer the same 3-hour charging time. The station simply provides greater convenience by eliminating the need to plug and unplug a cable, while also offering an elegant storage solution for the speaker.
Stephane
Convenient, no need to plug in the power cable anymore.
Comment from September 24, 2024 — Experience from November 16, 2023
Eric
Is this accessory really essential?
Expensive to buy, I would have preferred to pay a bit more for the Mania speaker and have the station included; it would have been more acceptable.
Nice quality, the charger has a fine finish.
Comment from July 22, 2024 — Experience from April 02, 2024