I apologize that I didn't read the post that I referenced carefully if laid back is what was meant. The B&Ws are definetely not laid back. I found them to sound very precise, but lean and forward and too easily fatiguing.
Gallo 3.1 vs. B&W 804 vs. faber grand piano
I am looking to stay under $3,000 used. The only one I have heard is the sonus, faber. I liked it. I also have had jm labs in the past, so they are not out of the question either, I like there sound siquature.
The speakers will be used for Home theater use also. I mainly listen to rock music.
What I want is a speaker that is very fast, tight bass, with great imaging. Also I kind of like a speaker to be a little on the bright side, but not fatiguing.
Oh and the amps will be a theta Dreadnaught or Bell Canto ref II's.
Thanks for the help in advance!
The speakers will be used for Home theater use also. I mainly listen to rock music.
What I want is a speaker that is very fast, tight bass, with great imaging. Also I kind of like a speaker to be a little on the bright side, but not fatiguing.
Oh and the amps will be a theta Dreadnaught or Bell Canto ref II's.
Thanks for the help in advance!
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I sold the original 804N's for years and have to agree with above .If you going to go HT with these the rare Due might pop up for rears but you'll have a great HT timbre matched set with the $1200 Gallo center.Would suggest you look at the Class D amps sold here by Underwoodwally.Great reviews and much cheaper than other Class D.Always thought the 804's gave up imaging and you'd be better off with 805's and fast sub or go to 803's (used for $3K either N or S are great speaker and work well with different amps.Great Soundstage too).Go for Gallo's.SF's are great for piano and concerto music but given what you music described not forward enough.I am thinking of same issues but thinking Usher,Totem,or Dali since I tilt toward tunes and HT is much less an ambition.But if you look at price Gallo's HT is hard to beat. Chazz |
I have an all-Gallo surround sound system and thoroughly enjoy it. The speakers are very fast, sweet, smooth, and clear. Try to stay within the Reference line, the timbre-matching is very important in a surround sound system. I originally had the Dues for Center and Surrounds, replaced them with Ref. AVs - WOW! Keep an eye out here (this is where I got of ALL mine), the Gallos can be found for very good prices if you don't mind buying used. Fronts - $1250 http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1238224686&/Anthony-Gallo-Reference-3-spea Surrounds - $1495 (smokin' deal!) http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1238368453&/Anthony-Gallo-Reference-AV-sta Watch for a Ref. AV Center, I got mine off Audiogon for $895 delivered... With some careful shopping, you could put together a complete Reference surround setup for $3500-4000. You'd have to spend over $20,000 to beat 'em... -RW- |
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