Devialet Mania Opéra Rouge key features

This Devialet Mania Opéra Rouge limited-edition speaker has been created in partnership with the Paris National Opera and incorporates visual elements inspired by the Palais Garnier. The body features a deep red color palette, while the handle and woofers are coated in burgundy, and the frame is finished with a 24-carat gold alloy.

The speaker retains the technology seen on the standard Devialet Mania, including Active Stereo Calibration with four microphones that adjust the sound in real time according to the speaker’s position in a room. The device uses a 360-degree cross-stereo setup supported by six independent drivers made up of four full-range units and two woofers. Devialet’s Speaker Active Matching algorithm helps maintain clarity and low-end response.

It is powered by a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor and offers up to 10 hours of battery life from a 3200mAh cell. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, AirPlay, Spotify Connect and control through the Devialet app. Alexa voice support is available when connected to Wi-Fi, and the speaker carries an IPX4 rating for splash resistance.

Devialet Mania Opéra Rouge price and availability

The Devialet Mania Opéra Rouge is priced at Rs 1,24,999 in India. It is available from in the country through selected retail channels across the country. The package includes a wireless charging dock, a USB-C cable and a carrying bag.

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Devialet has introduced its latest high-end audio offering, the Gemini II True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earphones, retailing at a price of 3280 yuan ($450). Let’s check out the key features of these earbuds.

Devialet Gemini II key features:

The second-generation design is notably more compact, with each earbud weighing a mere 6 grams, making them lightweight and comfortable for extended use. One of the standout features is the inclusion of custom 10mm Devialet Titanium-coated drivers and support for the Qualcomm aptX Adaptive codec, promising exceptional sound quality.

One of the key selling points of the Devialet Gemini II is its advanced noise-canceling technology, capable of reducing ambient noise by up to 40dB. Additionally, the earphones incorporate Active Wind Reduction (AWR) technology, which effectively minimizes wind noise during outdoor use, enhancing the overall listening experience.

The Gemini II earphones feature Bluetooth 5.2 for easy dual-device connections and have an impressive battery life of 22 hours with the charging case. They offer versatile charging options, supporting Qi wireless charging and USB-C wired charging for user convenience.

The earbuds have dimensions of 16mm x 23mm x 26mm, and the charging case measures 65mm x 39mm x 27mm with a weight of 49g. Devialet provides a dedicated Gemini App for iOS and Android. Additionally, the earphones are IPX4 rated, making them sweat and splash-resistant, suitable for workouts and daily use.

These Gemini II earbuds are now available on various e-commerce platforms and come in two color options Black and White.

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After launching in the European market earlier in June 2022, Huawei has finally brought its latest top-of-the-line premium wireless ANC earphones, the Huawei Freebuds Pro 2, to another key global market, Malaysia. 

Co-engineered with Paris-based sound technology company Devialet, the new Huawei Freebuds Pro 2 aims to serve the ultimate acoustic audio experience for its buyers.

Starting with the design, the Huawei Freebuds Pro 2 arrives with a sleek and slim case that resembles much of the Apple AirPods Pro, but Huawei has managed to paint the casing with a matte finish to prevent fingerprints and to provide the case with more grip. Coming to the earbuds themselves, both earbuds are covered in a glossy, shiny, and glimmering paint job, which will attract some attention when you are out in public. Build quality is also on par with the competition with its IP54-rated dust and water resistance.

Audio quality wise, the newly announced Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 come with dual drivers and three microphones for 47dB noise suppression. These earbuds set a new benchmark for the company in terms of noise cancellation as in the previous generation model, the highest it could go was at 40dB. The new drivers onboard also support the largest audio frequency range in any Huawei earphones to date, going from 14Hz to 48kHz.

Equipped with ‘Triple Adaptive EQ’ technology, Huawei claims the FreeBuds Pro 2 can automatically tune audio according to ear canal structure, wearing posture, and volume level for personalized sound in real-time.

For a truly professional audio listening experience, Huawei has also equipped the Huawei Freebuds Pro 2 with the necessary software features to keep the listening experience as pleasant as possible. The Freebuds Pro 2 not only supports Sony’s superior LDAC codec for wireless audio but also is rated for HWA and Hi-Res Audio Wireless standards, certifying that these earbuds can indeed deliver pure high-quality audio for its users.

Available in Silver Blue, Ceramic White, and Carbon Black, the Huawei Freebuds Pro 2 officially retails in Malaysia for RM899. 

The Huawei Freebuds Pro 2 goes on sale in the country starting from August 25th today, and for the first 1000 customers, they can get a FreeBuds Pro 2 protective case and a free Huawei Music Premium access for 3 months. 

Existing Huawei users in Malaysia are eligible to redeem vouchers worth RM100 via MyHUAWEI App which can be used to purchase the FreeBuds Pro 2 at any HUAWEI Experience Store or HUAWEI Official Website until 11 September 2022.

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Huawei teased its next-generation FreeBuds Pro 2 TWS earbuds for a few days and the company has now officially launched the wireless audio wearable product at a launch event for Central and Eastern European.

The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 TWS earbuds have been made in collaboration with France-based sound technology company Devialet. Compared to the processor, the new earphones come with improved performance and longer battery life.

The newly announced Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 come with dual drivers and three microphones for 47dB noise suppression. This is a new benchmark for the company in terms of noise cancellation as in the previous generation model, it was at 40dB.

It supports the biggest frequency range for Huawei earbuds, going from 14Hz to 48kHz.  The company has also added an adaptive equalizer that learns the user behavior and tweaks the audio for better sound output.

The noise cancellation feature supports three different modes — General Mode, Cozy Mode, and Ultra Mode. There’s also an Awareness Mode when the user wants to be aware of the surroundings during outdoor activities. Unlike its predecessor, this time the earbuds are IP54 compliant for water and dust resistance.

Huawei has not revealed the battery capacity of the FreeBuds Pro 2 but has promised up to 30 hours of battery life with the charging case. It offers four hours of playback on a single charger with ANC enabled and 6.5 hours without Active Noise Cancellation.

The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 comes in three color options — Silver Blue, Silver Frost (Black), and Ceramic White and is priced at about €200. Those who pre-order the earbuds will get Huawei Band 7 for free. It is now up for pre-order and will start shipping from 11th July.

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Huawei partners with Leica for the cameras on its premium smartphones. Similarly, the company has partnered with French audiophiles Devialet for its speakers, resulting in last year’s Huawei Sound X.

Now, the China-based company has launched Huawei Sound, which is smaller than the Sound X in size but packs a four-speaker acoustic design and also offers a 360-degree ‘surround’ sound experience.

The speaker packs three full-range 5W drivers and a 4-inch 40W woofer. With Devialet’s Push-Push configuration, two passive radiators reinforce each other to counteract back wave vibrations and reduce distortion.

As per Huawei’s claims, the high-volume sessions at up to 90dB should offer distortion-less sound. It also supports several different sound settings which can be accessed through the Huawei AI Life app, including spatial sound.

It comes with Bluetooth LDAC for hi-res audio and auxiliary connections are included. It also supports a tap-to-transfer feature for sending from phone to speaker in an instant. However, the company has removed the voice assistant, so this is not a smart speaker in a traditional sense. This means that users can’t control playback with voice commands and the device can’t be used to control smart home devices.

The Huawei Sound is now available for purchase in the UK for a price of £199. Those who buy the device by 13th April will get £50 off as an early bird offer. With this launch in the UK, the Huawei Sound is now available in over 15 countries across the globe including China, Australia, Cambodia, Chile, Colombia, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Russia, Spain, and Turkey.

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Last week, a new Huawei smart TV was certified by 3C along with the company’s first-ever high-end monitor. Only a little information was available at that time. Now, days later, a couple more details about this upcoming smart television emerge.

According to a well-known Huawei-focussed tipster Changan Digital King on Weibo, the forthcoming Huawei TV will come with an audio system powered by Devialet. Further, he revealed that this television will be available in an 85-inch version, in addition to a 75-inch variant that was certified by 3C.

In case you do not know, Huawei had already partnered with Devialet, a French audio technology for its products. These products are none other than the company’s smart speakers – HUAWEI Sound X and HUAWEI Sound.

The leakster says that with Devialet sound, the upcoming Huawei television, which is expected to be part of a new series codenamed Frea will offer natural audio output. Additionally, he even claims that users may not require external speakers for this smart TV.

As per the 3C certification, this TV will sport an LED-backlit LCD panel. The 75-inch variant will come with model number HD75FREA and will be manufactured by Changhong (Sichuan Changhong Electric Co., Ltd.).

Apart from the above-mentioned specifics, nothing else is known about Huawei’s upcoming smart TV.

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At today’s launch event, Huawei announced a new smart speaker called the Sound X. The new audio product was co-developed with Devialet, a French-audio company.

Sound X Design

The Sound X has a cylindrical design which is the best if you are aiming for 360° surround sound. It has a two-tone finish – glazed upper half and a mesh bottom. There is a cut-out on the body of the speaker for the subwoofer.

The top is where the capacitive controls are and there is a cool rainbow light effect when the speaker is on or the AI voice assistant is active.

Features

The Huawei Sound X Smart Speaker has two 3.5” subwoofers (60W in total) and uses SAM bass enhancement technology. Huawei says this is the first smart speaker with a Hi-Res certification. The bass can dive to an ultralow frequency of 40Hz, allowing you to feel the bass effect with your entire body.

The speaker has a sound intensity of 93 decibels. Even at such a high volume, sounds are not distorted and this is because the speaker uses Devialet’s Push-Push acoustic design. The Push-Push design has two symmetrical woofers installed in a confined space and cancels out noise generated at a high volume by using the back-wave thrust generated by each woofer.

There are six evenly distributed 1.5” 8W mid-range speakers alongside the subwoofers and they are tuned using Huawei’s Histen sound algorithm. The Sound X also has spatial awareness, so it adjusts sound output depending on where it is placed. There are six microphones placed around the speaker that can pick up your voice from up to 5 meters away. The combination of the 1.5GHz MediaTek MT8518 quad-core processor and anti-interference signal processing technology ensures that your commands are picked up even in a noisy environment.

Playing music from your phone is super easy. The speaker has NFC and if your phone also has NFC, all you have to do is touch it against the NFC icon on the speaker. The Sound X smart speaker can also be paired with another unit for a dual-speaker stereo mode. All you have to do is double-tap the multifunction button to quickly enter into stereo mode.

Of course, this is a smart speaker, so it is only right that you can use it to control compatible smart home products. Huawei’s HiLink technology works with products from Midea, Gree, TCL, Haier, Skyworth, Bosch, Siemens and more.

The Sound X weighs 3.5 kilograms, has a diameter of 165 millimeters and stands at 203 millimeters tall. It has 512MB of RAM and 8GB of storage. It supports dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and has a power rating of 24V 2.7A.

Price and Availability

The Sound X is priced at ¥1999 (~$284) for a single unit while the stereo set is priced at ¥3888 (~$553). It available in a single color variant called Starry Night. Pre-orders begin tomorrow at 18:08 local time and it will go on sale on December 5. The stereo set will be available at the end of December.

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Huawei has officially confirmed that its new Huawei Sound X speakers will be announced on November 25, alongside the MatePad Pro flagship tablet. We knew about this upcoming smart speaker and its basic design, thanks to an earlier leak. However, Huawei confirms that the Sound X is co-engineered with Devialet, and that’s a big deal.

Devialet is a premium French high-end Hi-Fi audio equipment brand and its Devialet Phantom range of speakers, especially the Silver Phantom and Phantom Gold, has received extremely rave reviews for its sound quality and volume. So Huawei’s partnership with Devialet for its new smart speakers makes things a lot more exciting. It could be as significant as Leica was for its smartphone cameras.

Previously, a leaked manual revealed that the Sound X will be powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core processor featuring 512MB of RAM and 8GB of storage. There will be two 60W subwoofers and six 1.5W tweeters for a 360° 5.1 home theater surround sound experience. The Sound X connects via Bluetooth 5.0 to your phone and supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi networks.

The Sound X is a smart speaker. So you can control your lights, robot vacuum cleaner, and smart plugs using Huawei’s HiLink app. The speaker will reportedly come with six microphones that can pick up your voice from up to 5 meters away.

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