'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

Showing 1 response by transnova

My vote is for the 802 series 3 hands down! It's one of the finest speakers ever made,better than the Naut. 803 which can be bass heavy.I've heard the Gallo at a local dealer.Neat looking and sound is interesting,but they were bested by other similarly priced and less expensive speakers(Consonance Eric 3,Von Schweikert VR-2)in the store.