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Gallo 3.5 or Martin Logan Ethos?

I am in the market for a new set of speakers and have been considering the Martin Logan Ethos (used, would also consider the Vantage or the Spire). I have not heard the Ethos but I have heard the Spire, Vantage and the Theos (similar to the Ethos). I really like the wall to wall soundstage that the Logan's create. My only hesitation is that the "sweet spot" is somewhat limited. I have read that the Gallo's have an ESL "like" presentation with a wide sweet spot. Has anyone compared the 2 directly?

How would you describe the pros and cons of each?

I am coming from Klipsch RF-7s for a frame of reference.
macallan7

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macallan7 OP
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I have heard lots of favorable reviews of the gallos but not a direct comparison to Logan's. Anyone heard both?
macallan7 OP
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The Vantage and the Gallo are my 2 choices. Like the Vantage but have never heard Gallo. Anyone hear both? Or at least gallo and Logan's in general?
macallan7 OP
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Anyone? I noticed the Gallo's are no longer being made, anyone know why?
macallan7 OP
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Thank you for the input. Have you ever listened to Martin Logan's Vantage, Ethos or Spire?
macallan7 OP
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What do you like better on the Gallos? Also is the sub amp necessary? I would power them with a 200 watt B&K and have a sub for low bass.
macallan7 OP
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Thanks for the response on the SA amp. I also have read good things about the VR-33 in this same price point. They also have a wide sweet spot.
macallan7 OP
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i listen to rock, folk, singer-songwriter, jam bands, indie, i like the openness of Logan's and the feeling that the speakers disappear. I have read the Gallo's are excellent in this regard but have never heard them. The ML forum has lots of good info on Logan's but very little on the Gallos.
macallan7 OP
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I went and listened to the Theos, they were awesome, I liked them much better than the 804d and honestly thought they were comparable to the 802di in many ways. The place where I listened to them also had the higher end Montis but the room was so small that they actually sounded worse (the bass was too prominent). I think I have settled on Martin Logan as I can't audition the Gallos. Has anyone compared the Ethos to the older Vantage? I could get used Vantages for around $2500 which would be a much better deal than the Ethos (7k new or around $4500 used)
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