I have an all-Gallo HT setup: Ref. 3.1 Front L/R, Due Center, and Ref AV Rear L/R. It sounds *spectacular*. The Ref AVs are a fairly new purchase, they replaced Dues in the rear. The Dues are now the mains in my bedroom system [smile].
The Dues did a pretty good job as rears, but the AVs have decidedly more bass and punch, it seems like I added a subwoofer to the system. I was never disappointed by the Dues, but the Ref AVs were a big step up.
As for the Due at Center, this works quite well. I have it sitting above my HDTV and it does a great job of presenting vocals. In addition, because it sits higher than the ref 3,1s, it causes the image to be a bit higher, one of the complaints from some 3.1 owners. I like the Due there and it does sound better than using the Ref 3.1s in phantom mode.
If you could find the funds to install Dues at center and rear I think you would be quite happy with the sound. From what I've heard from others, the Dues have a richer, fuller sound output than the A'Divas. You might be able to find a good used pair at the right price. I got a *killer* deal on a pair about a year ago, $400/pr. - WHOA!
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The Dues did a pretty good job as rears, but the AVs have decidedly more bass and punch, it seems like I added a subwoofer to the system. I was never disappointed by the Dues, but the Ref AVs were a big step up.
As for the Due at Center, this works quite well. I have it sitting above my HDTV and it does a great job of presenting vocals. In addition, because it sits higher than the ref 3,1s, it causes the image to be a bit higher, one of the complaints from some 3.1 owners. I like the Due there and it does sound better than using the Ref 3.1s in phantom mode.
If you could find the funds to install Dues at center and rear I think you would be quite happy with the sound. From what I've heard from others, the Dues have a richer, fuller sound output than the A'Divas. You might be able to find a good used pair at the right price. I got a *killer* deal on a pair about a year ago, $400/pr. - WHOA!
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