Author Topic: Gale Speakers (Read 30588 times)

H a n $ · « **Reply #60 on:** Jun 18, 2004 at 06:45 PM »

Jammer,

Congrats Gale 3030 floorstanders!!!

j_albert22 · « **Reply #61 on:** Jun 18, 2004 at 06:59 PM »

Quote from: hans & france on Jun 18, 2004 at 06:45 PM

Jammer,

Congrats Gale 3030 floorstanders!!!

pre ano na ang nangyari don sa itinext mo nakabitan nyo ba nang ibang speaker yong harman?

H a n $ · « **Reply #62 on:** Jun 18, 2004 at 10:14 PM »

Quote from: j_albert22 on Jun 18, 2004 at 06:59 PM

pre ano na ang nangyari don sa itinext mo nakabitan nyo ba nang ibang speaker yong harman?

Pre di na eh late na kasi pero ok na daw..

H a n $ · « **Reply #63 on:** Jun 18, 2004 at 10:42 PM »

Guys,

If your looking for speaker try Gale speaker 90db, nice construction comes with beech and black ata, lines the reminded me of tannoy mx series, pwede bi-wired, gold plated jumpers and can be sand filled..

We auditioned the 3040 and 3030 and bought along my friends Harman initially we hooked it up with 3040 floorstander and played jazz to bass music but we felt that theres something missing not sure baka sa CD ko..

kaya told Rey(5th ave staff) na 3030 naman funny... the small 3030 sounded more body, balance & good dynamics than its bigger brother ang galing ng combo, no sign of been bright while vocals/mids are as expected (MS ang dating IMHO) as mention by Sir Akyat (ok daw yun mids) tapos bass even at 3 feet from the wall.. imaging and soundstage ayos

.. 3030 same price range of 8.3 ata..

Again congrats Sir Jammer.. moderate volume muna till 60 to 100 hours??

hehehehehe..

audio_mojo · « **Reply #64 on:** Mar 09, 2005 at 02:27 PM »

Hey guys,

Anybody has experience using this brand. I've seen the series 30 model at SM and they look ok. Haven't heard the sound though.

Any feedback on this brand will surely help newbies like me.

Here's their site: http://www.gale.co.uk/loudspeakers.html

Thanks!

mcbry · « **Reply #65 on:** Mar 09, 2005 at 02:33 PM »

sir, refer to this thread.

http://www.pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=32357.0

this might help.

enjoy,

Philander · « **Reply #66 on:** Mar 09, 2005 at 02:38 PM »

Here:
http://www.pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=23065.0

Philander · « **Reply #67 on:** Mar 09, 2005 at 02:42 PM »

BUMP!

greg · « **Reply #68 on:** Apr 11, 2005 at 04:05 PM »

I have this brand of speakers for my HT set-up (entry level). I got 1 center and a pair of floorstanders (3040), powered by my yamaha rxv350 amp. My surrounds are jbl csr30s while my sub is a us audio 508. I'm very much satisfied with my set-up, specifically with the gale center speaker, which has a very high voice clarity. But my floorstanders aren't as versatile as expected. They're great with war/action movies, and hip-hop/RnB music but they lack the acoustic clarity i'm looking for at times hehehe...

My set-up anchored by the gale speakers produces pretty warm and cool sound at low to mid volumes ... but when you crank up the volume, you may hear a distinctive increase in brightness. Over-all they're great entry-level speakers but time will definitely come where you will be looking for something better, clearer, warmer yet louder.

itgbkj · « **Reply #69 on:** May 24, 2005 at 01:15 PM »

Quote from: greg on Apr 11, 2005 at 04:05 PM

I have this brand of speakers for my HT set-up (entry level). I got 1 center and a pair of floorstanders (3040), powered by my yamaha rxv350 amp. My surrounds are jbl csr30s while my sub is a us audio 508. I'm very much satisfied with my set-up, specifically with the gale center speaker, which has a very high voice clarity. But my floorstanders aren't as versatile as expected. They're great with war/action movies, and hip-hop/RnB music but they lack the acoustic clarity i'm looking for at times hehehe...

My set-up anchored by the gale speakers produces pretty warm and cool sound at low to mid volumes ... but when you crank up the volume, you may hear a distinctive increase in brightness. Over-all they're great entry-level speakers but time will definitely come where you will be looking for something better, clearer, warmer yet louder.

Hi, read your reviews - i mean, from a Gale owner himself. I was only able to experience the Gale performance when I visited S&S at Shang about 8 months ago. Grabe! I was impressed! Clear and good for the price.

But then, i still settled with Wharfes. I think, I have addiction to what I have owned previously - good performance for a cheap price.

My question is - in about five years from now, I might just change set-ups again: Is there anyone who shifted from Wharfes to Gales? Why?

greg · « **Reply #70 on:** May 25, 2005 at 05:42 PM »

Quote from: itgbkj on May 24, 2005 at 01:15 PM

Hi, read your reviews - i mean, from a Gale owner himself. I was only able to experience the Gale performance when I visited S&S at Shang about 8 months ago. Grabe! I was impressed! Clear and good for the price.

But then, i still settled with Wharfes. I think, I have addiction to what I have owned previously - good performance for a cheap price.

My question is - in about five years from now, I might just change set-ups again: Is there anyone who shifted from Wharfes to Gales? Why?

Bro I honestly think wharfes and gales are very good entry-level speakers. Talk about great performance for very affordable prices!! But to comment on your your question, i don't think a lot would switch from wharfes to gales or even from gales to wharfes. I really believe, that each time you change your set-up, you should at least progress a bit to at least a higher level. I consider both gales and wharfes entry-levels that's why it wouldn't be wise to change just for brand's sake. but then again 5years from now maybe one or both brands would have new releases, with different specs and technology... so pwede rin pala depending on their product development hahaha...

greg · « **Reply #71 on:** May 25, 2005 at 05:45 PM »

just an added info... I bi-wired my gale 3040s and indeed there was a positive difference!! medyo masniging claro yung voice!!!

itgbkj · « **Reply #72 on:** May 25, 2005 at 05:53 PM »

hey, Greg, thanks for the inputs - yes, I agree - entry levels nga kasi low priced - but good performers ang mga speakers na ito.

So, how about another question : if you are a Gale Speaker owner - what would probably be your next UPGRADE?

Anyway, bi-wiring improved performance? really? it has been a debate by many - if it improves performance. Still - if I bi-wire my Wharfes 9.2 at home, well, added P500 budget for the wires for the pair - medyo alanganin talaga ako kasi connection - connection lang yan for me - and yun na yun. Naka tawid na yung connector ko sa likod for the two ports ng speakers ko - tama na.

greg · « **Reply #73 on:** May 26, 2005 at 10:01 AM »

frankly sir i myself don't know how to upgrade now without replacing my speakers...

wires and connectors might just make you a bit more at ease with you're set-up. howabout bi-amping your speakers? i guess this would greatly increase your control of the highs and lows but instead of this id rather upgrade my avr instead hehhe...

my avr is limited to 5.1 only so i cannot add an extra speaker... but if yours is capable of 6.1 or even 7.1 that's the best system upgrade you could do! Get additional speakers of the same kind

for surrounds, you might want to try dipole/bipole instead of directional speakers....

for your sub.... ahh you may want to add another and make it a twin sub system

speaker positioning and breaking-in might not be considered as upgrades at all, but they do really make a difference.

but if you really are asking me what speakers im considering to replace my gales, they would be mordaunt shorts (classics), yammies (huge piano finished types), or jbl/ae sets.... hay... wishing continues for me!!

itgbkj · « **Reply #74 on:** May 26, 2005 at 12:01 PM »

Quote from: greg on May 26, 2005 at 10:01 AM

howabout bi-amping your speakers? i guess this would greatly increase your control of the highs and lows but instead of this id rather upgrade my avr instead hehhe...

Mahal yan lalo... Tama na sa akin yung RVX-450 ko. at -10db lang nga ang volume ko eh. Di ko kaya sigawan na naririnig ko sa TV ko pag ganun!

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my avr is limited to 5.1 only so i cannot add an extra speaker... but if yours is capable of 6.1 or even 7.1 that's the best system upgrade you could do! Get additional speakers of the same kind

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Definitely, speakers of the same kind for a HT. I'm packing-up for Wharfes, not gales. But again, i stress... sarap tumunog talaga ng Gales... lamig!

Anyway, ANOTHER QUESTION : 6.1/7.1 is almost an in-thing these days. Are there speakers available that are explicitly for these channels? I mean, meron kaya yung Gale speakers that says "for your 6th channel." Lagi kasi, gamitin mo yung lumang speaker mo sa center, at gawin mo rear center. o gamitin mo yung sobra mong speaker at gamitin mo sa center rear. o gamitin mo yung megaphone sa kapitahay mo at gawin mong center rear.

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for surrounds, you might want to try dipole/bipole instead of directional speakers....
for your sub.... ahh you may want to add another and make it a twin sub system

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Surrounds - I'm settled in getting Wharfes 9 DFS. Again, hindi gale kasi wharfes na ang naumpisahan eh. Dun din magtapos unless - benta lahat at magpalit ng??? Hindi Gales - kasi pag upgrade-upgrade dapat!

As for subs - tama na yung chipipay kong sub sa bahay... got it for 2,300 lang ata sa Raon. Tama na bumuga. Mga butiki ko sa bahay, hirap na kumapit sa bubong dahil sa bass.

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speaker positioning and breaking-in might not be considered as upgrades at all, but they do really make a difference.

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I agree! break-in makes a difference...

Sana lang nga... nang lumambot na ang speaker... sana hindi naman nag-deteriorate ang cone. Yung sa Gales - did anyone experience cone deterioration?

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but if you really are asking me what speakers im considering to replace my gales, they would be mordaunt shorts (classics), yammies (huge piano finished types), or jbl/ae sets.... hay... wishing continues for me!!

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MS - Yammies - JBL - AE!

Ako gusto ko Dynaudio, KEF, MS, NAD. I'm not so convinced with Tannoys or Yamaha or JBL. At least, we have something in common!

Just a thought - if the shop where I bought my latest speakers (Wharfes) only carried Gales - baka ma-convince pa ako mag shift sa Gales?

Pero yung Wharfes, Kevlar kasi... yung Gales, Kevlar ba rin?

Thanks! long reply no?

greg · « **Reply #75 on:** May 26, 2005 at 01:42 PM »

bro pagod na ako hahahaha!!! hindi kevlar and gales... dun naman din ako nabilib sa wharfes!!! plus... i myself is a fan of the 9 series. gwapito din talaga sila!!

didnt get the 8 series before kasi tingin ko masisira agad yung grill. pero kung nakita ko na yung 9 series... ibang usapan na hehehe.

pero if i were not to upgrade my ht (gale) and just start setting up another ht for my room, i'd get wharfes 9s naman ehhehehe. pareho kasing solb eh.

itgbkj · « **Reply #76 on:** May 26, 2005 at 03:20 PM »

if that's the case, you'll have two set-ups at home - one room showing the Matrix - the other Matrix Revolution, teka, kulang ka pa ng pangatlong room... matrix Reloaded!

Basta, if ever, and whenever, feedback your comparison. At least, this time, the "audition" of the speakers (Wharfes vs Gales) is unlimited.

Experiment : kung sino ang makakatapon ng tubig sa baso na puno o makakabasag o makakatumba sa baso dahil sa lakas ng sounds, panalo yung speaker na yun!

let us know!

greg · « **Reply #77 on:** May 26, 2005 at 04:53 PM »

bro dahil sayo naiisip ko tuloy i-upgrade yung surrounds ko (thus the other thread)!

I'm using gale 3040s for my fronts and now im thinking of getting the gale 3030s (floor stander as well) for my rear surrounds!!!

do you guys think ok na upgrade yun?

itgbkj · « **Reply #78 on:** May 27, 2005 at 10:13 AM »

Greg, I recall reading your question in another thread "Floor Standing Surrounds." Actually, opinion ko nun, those surround speakers must be 8 feet tall para ma-ilocate ng maayos yun from the sweet spot! hahaha... joke.

Gale surrounds... basta, if you've started Gales, stay with Gales. That way, you don't get to experience difference in the timbre!

Good luck and as ever, your happiness is everyone's happiness in PinoyDVD. let us know when you have your new toys!

greg · « **Reply #79 on:** Jun 01, 2005 at 09:39 AM »

Guys!! i'd like to update you on my latest "toy", gale 3030 2-way floorstanding loudspeaker. I was only supposed to use em as surrounds but after hearing them perform with my yammie, they can absolutely be my set-b front speakers for audio use! Clarity is very impressive while bass response is adequate! hindi ka na mabibitin.

Sulit talaga coz i have not only upgraded my surrounds but i also found a versatile speaker for audio. And when i say versatile, i mean they're not picky on the type of music you play, they just perform well!!

bumblebee · « **Reply #80 on:** Jun 01, 2005 at 09:43 AM »

hey greg, congrats on your new toys. i'm sure "The Four Towers" are rocking the house

itgbkj · « **Reply #81 on:** Jun 01, 2005 at 09:46 AM »

Congratulations GREG for your new toy! Now... when you have everything - don't you wish you can listen to all your CD collection?

Good luck and don't shatter your ear drum... play it soft with acid oozing out of your speakers.

itgbkj · « **Reply #82 on:** Jun 01, 2005 at 09:47 AM »

Quote from: hans adriane on Jun 18, 2004 at 10:42 PM

Guys,

If your looking for speaker try Gale speaker 90db, nice construction comes with beech and black ata, lines the reminded me of tannoy mx series, pwede bi-wired, gold plated jumpers and can be sand filled..

What do you mean by sand-filled?

bumblebee · « **Reply #83 on:** Jun 01, 2005 at 09:53 AM »

Quote from: itgbkj on Jun 01, 2005 at 09:47 AM

What do you mean by sand-filled?

some floorstanders have hollow compartment w/c you can fill w/ sand or anything that can add weight. the purpose is to tighten the bass.

greg · « **Reply #84 on:** Jun 01, 2005 at 09:57 AM »

bumblebee, itgbkj

Thanks bro!! I really do plan to listen to all of my CDs and watch most of my of DVDs now that i have upgraded my GALE set-up

I'll just take your advise and try not to shatter my ear drums with my 4 towers!

itgbkj · « **Reply #85 on:** Jun 01, 2005 at 05:25 PM »

On Sand-Filled - I guess, there is some acoustic - science at work here. I seem to recall a feature over at National Geo Channel, and it talked about why there are "stones" on the bed of railway tracks. It is to cushion something. I guess, it works for HT too! But really, I haven't seen any speakers physically that features "sand-filled" thing.

bumblebee · « **Reply #86 on:** Jun 01, 2005 at 06:43 PM »

Quote from: itgbkj on Jun 01, 2005 at 05:25 PM

On Sand-Filled - I guess, there is some acoustic - science at work here. I seem to recall a feature over at National Geo Channel, and it talked about why there are "stones" on the bed of railway tracks. It is to cushion something. I guess, it works for HT too! But really, I haven't seen any speakers physically that features "sand-filled" thing.

check out the diamond 8 floorstanders, ae evo 3's and ms914's. even some speaker stands can be sand-filled.

gearhead · « **Reply #87 on:** Jun 03, 2005 at 11:19 AM »

i'm new here and this is my first post. i hope to be a regular here.

anyway... this is what brought me here. i'm planning to setup my HT in our sala... and this is the setup i have come up with. any comments/suggestions?

Gale 3020 - Main Fronts
Gale 3050C - Center
Gale 3060B - Bipolar Surrounds
DTX 4.10 - LFE Channel
Marantz SR4400

will these setup integrate nicely? will the marantz - gale combo not sound dull.... or do i need to get a "brighter" amp such as the yammies. how does this compare with the whafedales? thanks!

p.s. - i have read here that electronics depot sells the marantz at much reduced prices. i have tried contacting the nos. that were given here but no luck. are they still operating? where?

bumblebee · « **Reply #88 on:** Jun 03, 2005 at 11:29 AM »

Quote from: potpot_888 on Jun 03, 2005 at 11:19 AM

i'm new here and this is my first post. i hope to be a regular here.

anyway... this is what brought me here. i'm planning to setup my HT in our sala... and this is the setup i have come up with. any comments/suggestions?

Gale 3020 - Main Fronts
Gale 3050C - Center
Gale 3060B - Bipolar Surrounds
DTX 4.10 - LFE Channel
Marantz SR4400

will these setup integrate nicely? will the marantz - gale combo not sound dull.... or do i need to get a "brighter" amp such as the yammies. how does this compare with the whafedales? thanks!

p.s. - i have read here that electronics depot sells the marantz at much reduced prices. i have tried contacting the nos. that were given here but no luck. are they still operating? where?

there's electronics depot in galleria and robinson's ermita. the megamall branch only have pro equipment at the moment. where are you from?

i haven't heard gales but i've heard the diamond 8 series w/ an sr4500. sounds good for me.

5th ave carries both marantz's and gales. have an audition. also, listen to the other speakers they offer and get what suits your tastes. goodluck and welcome to this wonderful, wonderful forum

gearhead · « **Reply #89 on:** Jun 03, 2005 at 12:31 PM »

Quote from: bumblebee on Jun 03, 2005 at 11:29 AM

there's electronics depot in galleria and robinson's ermita. the megamall branch only have pro equipment at the moment. where are you from?

i haven't heard gales but i've heard the diamond 8 series w/ an sr4500. sounds good for me.

5th ave carries both marantz's and gales. have an audition. also, listen to the other speakers they offer and get what suits your tastes. goodluck and welcome to this wonderful, wonderful forum

thanks for the quick welcome and the fast reply, bumblebee. i agree this is a great and wonderful forum.... by pinoys and for pinoy audio/videophiles. lots of useful info especially if you can navigate through the chaff some ppl put out here. btw... i'm from marikina but the office is in qc.

i just called robinson's ED and they're out with SR4400's already. what they have is the SR7400 at P25K which is way over what i can afford.

i have listened to a broken-in gale 3030 at 5th ave. north edsa and it sounded fine to me. couldn't say if it was great coz i really haven't tried the other offerings, like the diamonds. i'm just going by the comments here about how great sounding (for the price) the gale's are and how the diamonds sounded a little dull (at least to some ppl, maybe it's the AVR that's driving it).

i also find the 5.5" drivers of the gale a good match for 10" subs as i plan to use them as my music setup too. what i'm aiming for is balance and clarity. the wharf d9.2 at 6.5" would be a match for 12-incher subs but i guess that will be too much for our small receiving area. i will try to audition the 9.1 (5-incher) to hear if it will give the clarity i'm aiming for and then i'm all set to choose what's the best for me.

O.T. - the vaunted warmth of the marantz sound is what's drawing me to this AVR. the other choice is the rx-v450. i think i can live with its average HT performance (compared to the yamaha's) as long as it delivers the musicality i'm looking for. agree with the general comment about yammies being "bright", but i've read reviews for the 450 and they say it is a little musical now, too as compared to previous yamaha offerings.