DEVIALET MANIA Paris Opera Red

Available in a special edition inspired by the legendary Palais Garnier, MANIA Opéra de Paris turns Devialet’s sonic excellence into a precious object. Bathed in a 24-carat gold alloy, its lower structure features a brushed gilded metal finish that highlights the woofers’ contours and select details. This smart portable speaker distills Devialet’s obsession with pure sound into a nomadic format, with a 360-degree soundstage that morphs according to its surroundings. Delivered with its wireless charging dock, it lets you enjoy this signature sound anywhere.

An exclusive edition born from a cultural partnership

Devialet’s partnership with the Paris National Opera has been in place since 2017. The Palais Garnier inaugurated a sound discovery space equipped with sixteen Phantom speakers, while an exclusive Phantom Opéra de Paris collection with gold leaf accents was launched. This gilded version of the Mania continues that collaboration with 24-carat gold-plated woofer contours and other details, echoing the gilding of the Palais Garnier.

A portable format that preserves Devialet’s identity

True to the brand’s modus operandi, the Mania portable speaker sports a delicately rounded silhouette, its allure proven by its Phantom range siblings. Measuring 176 mm x 193 mm x 139 mm and weighing 2.3 kilograms, it adopts a compact co-spherical design. Its shell is wrapped in an elegant water-repellent fabric, and a carrying handle integrates six control buttons.

IPX4-certified, it resists splashes, making it suitable for use by the pool or outdoors. The built-in 3200 mAh battery offers up to 10 hours of listening at moderate volume. Recharging takes three hours via USB-C or on the wireless dock included with the Opéra de Paris edition.

Acoustics that intelligently adapt to the space

The Mania relies on two ~10 cm woofers with long-throw diaphragms, mounted push-pull (back-to-back), and four full-range aluminum-cone drivers positioned at each “corner” of the speaker. This configuration totals 176 watts and can reach 95 dB SPL at one meter.

SAM and ASC: two complementary proprietary technologies

SAM (Speaker Active Matching) adapts the audio signal to the specific characteristics of the drivers. Thanks to this algorithm, voltage overload is regulated, virtually all distortion is eliminated, and the bass is enhanced.

ASC (Active Stereo Calibration) uses four microphones located under the speaker to detect its position and activate the appropriate stereo mode. In the center of a room, the 360° mode distributes sound evenly. Near a wall, the rear drivers widen the soundstage while the front ones deliver directional stereo.

The speaker was trained with a room simulator to generate data in different environments. An accelerometer detects movement and instantly launches a new calibration without interrupting the music.

Comprehensive connectivity for every use

Indoors, dual-band Wi‑Fi lets you enjoy Spotify Connect and AirPlay 2 for lossless streaming. AirPlay 2 also enables integration into a multiroom system. Outdoors, Bluetooth 5.0 takes over automatically.

The Devialet app (iOS and Android) centralizes streaming services, ASC control, a two-band equalizer, and different sound modes. The Amazon Alexa voice assistant is built in and accessible via Wi‑Fi to control playback, adjust volume, check the news, or manage smart home devices. A physical switch lets you disable the microphones, which simultaneously turns off Alexa and ASC.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Opéra de Paris edition differ technically from the standard version? No, the Opéra de Paris edition is technically identical to the standard versions. It stands out only through its 24-carat gold plating on the woofer contours and certain details, as well as the inclusion of the Devialet Mania Station wireless charging dock in the box.

How does ASC technology adapt the sound to the environment? ASC uses four microphones under the speaker to map acoustics in real time. The speaker detects whether it’s placed in the center of a room (activating 360° mode) or against a wall (activating directional mode with a widened soundstage). An accelerometer automatically starts a new calibration as soon as it’s moved, without interrupting the music.

Can multiple Mania units be paired to create a stereo system? Mania is natively stereo thanks to its cross-stereo architecture and doesn’t need to be paired with another speaker. You can use multiple Mania units or combine them with other Devialet products via AirPlay 2, but only to play the same music on multiple devices simultaneously, not to create a true stereo pair.

What is the real battery life and how can it be optimized? The stated battery life is 10 hours at moderate volume. This varies depending on volume level and content. To optimize battery life, keep volume at reasonable levels and use Wi‑Fi rather than Bluetooth whenever possible.

Does the speaker require any setup for first use? Yes, initial setup requires the Devialet app to connect the speaker to the Wi‑Fi network and configure settings. You can enable a feature that allows the speaker to automatically connect to new Wi‑Fi networks without a full reconfiguration, which is handy when traveling.

Does IPX4 certification allow use near water? IPX4 certification protects against water splashes from all directions, allowing use by a pool or in light rain. However, the speaker must not be submerged or exposed to powerful water jets. It withstands occasional splashes but isn’t designed for extreme conditions.

What happens when the microphones are disabled via the physical switch? Disabling the microphones via the switch turns off both the Alexa voice assistant and the ASC acoustic calibration. If you want to disable only Alexa while keeping ASC, it’s best to use the Devialet app.

What is the effective bandwidth and how does it compare with other portable speakers? Mania covers a bandwidth from 30 Hz to 20 kHz, enabling the reproduction of deep sub-bass rarely achievable with portable speakers. Combined with its 176 watts of power and the SAM and ASC technologies, Mania stands apart in the portable speaker market.

Technical specifications

Audio performance

• Bandwidth: 30 Hz - 20 kHz
• Maximum sound level: 95 dB SPL at 1 meter
• Frequency response: 30 Hz - 20 kHz
• Amplification performance: 2 x 38 W Class D for woofers, 4 x 25 W Class D for full-range drivers
• Audio technologies: SAM® Speaker Active Matching, ASC - Active Stereo Calibration, cross-stereo architecture

Battery life and power

• Battery life: up to 10 hours at moderate volume levels
• Built-in battery: 3200 mAh
• Charging time: 3 hours for 100% capacity
• Power supply: USB-C PD 12 V 2.5 A
• Power consumption: less than 0.5 W in standby

Dimensions and weight

• Weight: 2.3 kg
• Dimensions (width x height x depth): 176 mm x 193 mm x 139 mm
• Volume: 2.6 L

Hardware components

• Speakers: 4 aluminum full-range drivers, 2 woofers
• Processor: 4 x ARM Cortex-A53 1400 MHz
• Operating system: Devialet Operating System 2 (DOS 2)
• Microphones: array of 4 microphones
• Ingress protection rating: IPx4

Connectivity and network

• Wi-Fi: dual-band (802.11a / b / g / n / ac 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
• Bluetooth: 5.0
• Connectivity: Spotify Connect, Bluetooth 5.0, Roon Tested, AirPlay
• Audio codecs: SBC, AAC
• Multiroom: AirPlay

Features

• Voice assistant: Alexa
• Touch control: yes
• App: Devialet app

Box contents

• Devialet Mania Opéra Rouge
• USB-C power cable and power adapter
• User guide
• Carrying case
• Included with the Devialet Mania Opéra Rouge: Devialet Mania Station (wireless charging station)