Gallo Nucleus Reference 3 review

[Geoffcin]

Just posted my review of these speakers to Audio Review.

Here's the link;

http://www.audioreview.com/Speakers/...x.aspx#reviews

[theaudiohobby]

Nice speakers but I do not think that it breaks new ground, I think that it actually sounds its price, for example I will pick a Quad 988 + subwoofer over it anyday, The Quad 988 has a far superior midrange.

[Geoffcin]

Nice speakers but I do not think that it breaks new ground, I think that it actually sounds its price, for example I will pick a Quad 988 + subwoofer over it anyday, The Quad 988 has a far superior midrange.

I would never toss the Quads (if I had them) for these speakers, and I'm not tossing my Maggies either, but last time I looked the big Quads were $6500. Their response is so fast it would be joke to match them with anything but the best of servo subs. The big digital Velodyne would be my choice. That's just shy of $4k, so your talking about 10k worth of speakers. Now let's talk about how finicky the Quads are. It would be a joke to connect them to anything but the best amplification. How about a quality Conrad Johnson amp. Let's say at least 5k worth of amps to match the quality of the Quad. You've just built yourself a world class system, but with cabling, a good source and preamp your up near 20k!

[drseid]

Good review Geoff... I have been waiting to audition these since thier release. I hated the looks of the original Nucleus Reference speakers, but these look great. If the sound comes close to the looks, I am sure I will be pleased.

I can't imagine ever giving up my beloved Tyler Linbrook Signature System speakers, but for a second system, these would certainly be on my short list.

Enjoy your new toys!

---Dave

[Geoffcin]

Good review Geoff... I have been waiting to audition these since thier release. I hated the looks of the original Nucleus Reference speakers, but these look great. If the sound comes close to the looks, I am sure I will be pleased.

I can't imagine ever giving up my beloved Tyler Linbrook Signature System speakers, but for a second system, these would certainly be on my short list.

Enjoy your new toys!


---Dave

Just for the record; these speakers replace my Home Theater speakers, NOT my Maggies.

Also, and very important, these speakers NEED to be broken in. The tweeter is made of some whacky aerospace plastic that is very stiff initially. As a maggie owner I know all about long break in, but a lot of box speaker owners have never experienced anything like this, so it might be a shock for them. Once they break in the coherance is absolutely seamless.

[drseid]

Sorry Geoff,

I did not mean to imply that the Gallos were only good enough for use in a second system... I am sure most people would nearly kill to own them at all, let alone add them as a second system like you have (and I possibly would).

I guess it just is a testament as to how good those Maggies you own are!

Again, sorry if my reply came off the wrong way... I meant absolutly no disrespect to you or the Gallos.

---Dave