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This week new into stock, Coherent Systems offer a set of Anthony Gallo reference AV speakers Three (3) in total a dedicated centre channel (all silver) and two (2) surround speakers satin blacksilver in excellent condition and grilles with all original boxes and O.E. brackets. A very surprisingly good open, detailed and punchy sound yet with subtlety and layering. Easy placement and a great style and size. Very rare to find these speakers on the used market. Cracking speakers with real giant killing ability. New cost 3600 Asking 1495ono "The Reference Series Gallos are true high-end s... read more

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

What should you ask first: is this price good enough to jump on now, or just comfortably within the market? Against your own comps, £1,495 sits above the £1,056 median and just under the £1,507 75th percentile, so it reads as upper-end fair to mildly ambitious, not a bargain.

That said, this is a well-regarded range from a maker known for compact, design-forward speakers that do imaging and openness well, so the appeal is real if the system match is right. In good condition, the main upside is buying a respected, less-common used set without paying top-tier money; I’d focus on whether the package is complete, the drivers are healthy, and any stands, grilles, or original extras are included.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Gallo Acoustics

Gallo Acoustics traces its origins to New York, where founder Anthony Gallo, born in 1963, designed his first loudspeaker at age fourteen. His debut commercial product, the Nucleus reference speaker, launched in 1994, marking the brand's entry into hi-fi with innovative compact designs. Initially based in the U.S. with development in Brooklyn and production in Los Angeles, the company later relocated operations to Scotland, maintaining its commitment to boundary-pushing speaker engineering amid a conservative high-end market.

The brand specializes in compact loudspeaker systems, renowned for spherical enclosures that eliminate resonance and internal diffraction—key causes of distortion in traditional boxy speakers. Signature products include the groundbreaking 4-inch Micro satellite speakers from 1999, still in production, alongside barrel-shaped subwoofers, stylish stands, and reference models like the Reference 3.5 floorstanders. Gallo avoids diversification into amplifiers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables, focusing exclusively on these designer spheres and hybrids for superior output from minimal footprints.

Gallo Acoustics occupies a niche boutique position in the high-end market, celebrated for blending exceptional sonic performance—tight, open coherence, and expansive soundstages—with extravagant, decor-friendly aesthetics sold in over 40 countries. Critically acclaimed for originals like the Nucleus Micro and Classico series, it appeals to discerning buyers seeking unconventional elegance over mainstream conformity, with prices reflecting premium engineering, such as Reference models around $5800 per pair.

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