both are 2 1/2 way speakers and both have fine reviews. I have the B & W now but want to try something new. Budget only allows spending $2k on new or used speakers. Is the change worth the effort and extra money? I have a new Apollo CD (nice) and plan on acquiring a used Krell 400xi. I want to try a speaker with a fabric dome tweater as opposed to metal. I have not heard the Spendor line but like what I read about the products and the price of the 5Se. I had Magnepans, but can't go this route because of wife. Room is 14' x 20' and opens into other rooms.
For $2,000 you'll be hard-pressed to find a better speaker than the Gallo Reference 3.1 - the glowing reviews are well-deserved. Find a way to audition them, your search will be done!
Thank you for the replies. This afternoon I sold a pair of SMGa speakers to a person from this area (pick up). I am sorry to see them go but they went to a good home. I will keep you posted on the quest for the next pair of speakers.
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