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'New' Gallo Reference vs. 'old' B&W Matrix 802

Hi Everybody,

I happened to audition a pair of old B&W Matrix 802 Series 3 and I was truly impressed. I always wanted to have Gallo speakers and I read a lot of good things about the Gallo Reference III. Unfortunately the local dealer does not have on here to demo. The price of the new Gallo and this old B&W are about the same (2500$). So, I ask you guys if somebody out there can help me in my decision.

Thanks in advance
jig43

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jig43 OP
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Thanks all of you for the answers. They are very insightful.

Yes, Gallos are insanely backorder (good luck to me!). Also, I want black with a wood-base, but dealers only carry black on black or black on aluminum. They told me about 2-3 months!

Ohh well. At least I have more time to make up my mind.
jig43 OP
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Looking elsewhere I finally found a place which has the Gallo Ref 3. I went and spent quite some time listening to them, also fully aware that they might require some break in to exploit their full potential.

Anyway, I was impressed with [what all Gallo owners know] it soundstage, transparency, speed, etc., but only with certain type of music. Also I don't know if it was the room (small) or the Gallo arrangements (woofers were facing out, not in) but there was a certain lack of bass (not bi-amp with it second coil 'though). I like them but for some reason not fully convince.

Suddenly the salesman makes me audition a pair of Monitor Audio GR-60 and GR-20. It blew me away and also spoils me! I almost bought them on the spot. The GR-20 cost a little bit more (3K). I'd like to give the Gallo one more chance to convince me since I like them a lot: Could it be the arrangement? Or may be that there were not properly broken in?

Thanks.
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