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GALLO SPEAKERS
« on: September 17, 2019, 07:18:56 AM »
  One of the most under rated speakers of our time. The new Strata 2 with sub appear to be even better and less expensive than the Ref 3.5 .  www.galloacoustics.com. Just may be one of the best options for lifestyle and smaller rooms.
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Re: GALLO SPEAKERS
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2019, 07:39:52 AM »
Having lots of experience with both, I prefer the 3.5, though with enough fiddling the Strada/TR-3D combo can come very close, and allows a bit more flexibility due to the form factor.
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Re: GALLO SPEAKERS
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2019, 06:28:15 AM »
  Thanks Barry.
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Re: GALLO SPEAKERS
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2019, 08:14:24 AM »
I think Stradas, with a pair of TR-3D subs, could probably equal the 3.5s, as you now have an equivalent driver complement, and you can set a sub with each Strada.
I know that low frequencies are "non-directional" but I think getting sound source equivalent for left and right really helps.
A "Woofer" isn't really the the same as a "Sub-Woofer", and in this case, the TR-3D is functioning as a Woofer. As are most "Sub-Woofers" in 2.1 systems these days ;)
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Re: GALLO SPEAKERS
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2019, 08:54:58 AM »
   That combo should be heard IMHO. For me there are only a few speakers that deserve my attention. Gallo, Spatial, Rethm, Fritz, Analysis, Martin Logan and QLN.
    However bang for the buck is Gallo, Spatial and Fritz.

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Re: GALLO SPEAKERS
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2019, 09:53:54 AM »
Well, I have 3.5s and Strada IIs, just no subs...
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Re: GALLO SPEAKERS
« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2020, 03:24:44 PM »
Had a pair of Gallo Nucleus solo speakers years back. One of the most natural sounding speakers I've ever had; Dynaudio driver and a 180 degree aluminum tweeter if I remember correctly. Weird looking but fantastic sounding. Should never have sold them.

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Re: GALLO SPEAKERS
« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2020, 04:01:24 PM »
I always liked the 3.5 reference.

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Re: GALLO SPEAKERS
« Reply #8 on: February 16, 2020, 05:51:32 PM »
Have never heard Gallo at a friend’s or a show. Per the website, he designed his first speaker at age 14.

Hey zerojeff. I see this is your first post here. Welcome  :thumb:
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Re: GALLO SPEAKERS
« Reply #9 on: February 18, 2020, 08:00:44 AM »
Had a pair of Gallo Nucleus solo speakers years back. One of the most natural sounding speakers I've ever had; Dynaudio driver and a 180 degree aluminum tweeter if I remember correctly. Weird looking but fantastic sounding. Should never have sold them.

Welcome Jeff!

I still have my early set of Nucleus Solo speakers with the Polyethylene enclosures. Were yours the Poly or Aluminum? I had a set of the early References as well first in Poly, which I then had upgraded to the AL enclosures. I really loved those, but sold them to purchase the 3.0 Reference, which I have since upgraded to 3.5 status, and I love these too. I do love my Gallo speakers :)


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Re: GALLO SPEAKERS
« Reply #10 on: February 19, 2020, 01:33:26 PM »
In the late 90s I owned the model in the middle photo.  I believe they were called the Nucleus Reference 2.   I owned that same pewter color and also had a champagne colored pair.  They were beautiful in a kindof unique industrial way and sounded great.  Never should have sold them.

Apart from my subs it's the only pair of Gallos I've owned so I can't say, but I've read comments from those that have owned  several models, including more current ones with better WAF, that these earlier versions are the best he's produced.

PS:  I believe the cylindrical tweeter had 330 degrees dispersion, not the 180 mentioned earlier.
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Re: GALLO SPEAKERS
« Reply #11 on: February 19, 2020, 02:16:15 PM »
Way before Gallo, didn't B&O make a round speaker like that?

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Re: GALLO SPEAKERS
« Reply #12 on: February 19, 2020, 02:37:18 PM »
I went to an Audio Syndrome meeting 5-10 years ago, and I'm sorry I don't know the member's name, but he was using Gallo speakers and I think Mapleshade wires. It was a blast. Really driving and so much fun to listen to. I bought several cd's I heard that night- so much fun.
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Re: GALLO SPEAKERS
« Reply #13 on: February 20, 2020, 08:39:29 AM »
In the late 90s I owned the model in the middle photo.  I believe they were called the Nucleus Reference 2.   I owned that same pewter color and also had a champagne colored pair.  They were beautiful in a kindof unique industrial way and sounded great.  Never should have sold them.
You're correct on the naming, and I feel the same, though I'm very happy with my Reference 3.5 speakers.

Apart from my subs it's the only pair of Gallos I've owned so I can't say, but I've read comments from those that have owned  several models, including more current ones with better WAF, that these earlier versions are the best he's produced.
I think the Aluminum enclosure Solo, was probably the ultimate speaker Anthony designed. I think the TWW configuration of the early Reference designs, and their minimalist (lack of a) crossover, combined to cause a very slight out of phase with the tweeter and lower woofer. The more minimal TW design of the Solo escaped this. And the Aluminum enclosure just had a more clear and transparent sound than the Polyethylene offered.

PS:  I believe the cylindrical tweeter had 330 degrees dispersion, not the 180 mentioned earlier.
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Re: GALLO SPEAKERS
« Reply #14 on: February 20, 2020, 08:46:08 AM »
Way before Gallo, didn't B&O make a round speaker like that?

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B&O has produced many speakers (whole systems even) with unusual form factors. Not sure about a speaker with a simple round enclosure though...
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