This is risky right . . .

SolidSqual
SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
edited January 2008 in Speakers
http://bestofaudio.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=25&products_id=3370

I want to get a hand on a pair of these, but I don't want to have shell out retail.
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited January 2008
    Are they an authorized dealer?
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    Hehe I doubt it. But, I could check.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,796
    edited January 2008
    Pay by Credit Card -

    No merchandise, no bingo
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    Checked, they claim to buy overstock from dealers and that they have their own warranty. However, everything is new and in box.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    DO I need a manufacturers warranty?
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited January 2008
    Check with Underwood HiFi- I think they've got them for the same price.
    Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
    Gallo Ref AV, Frankengallo Ref 3, LC60i : Bryston 9b SST : Meridian 565
    Jordan JX92s : MF X-T100 : Xray v8
    Backburner:Krell KAV-300i
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    Zero wrote: »
    Overstock? Riiiiiggghttt...

    My sentiments exactly . . .
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited January 2008
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    Checked, they claim to buy overstock from dealers and that they have their own warranty. However, everything is new and in box.

    I sent an email to Derek at Gallo to see if they are authorized. They are about 25-30% less than list, so I doubt it. It would be nice as they have the entire range of products.
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    DO I need a manufacturers warranty?

    Does not hurt.
    Venom
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2008
    I thought you wanted Maggies.What did I miss?
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,019
    edited January 2008
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    I thought you wanted Maggies.What did I miss?

    ....a brain ****!:p:D
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    I thought you wanted Maggies.What did I miss?

    Well, the maggies MMGs sound good in my area, but the dealer says the size of my room might not be conducive to 3.6 Qrs. That being said, these Gallos are for a second listening space.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2008
    Very well. Carry on....
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    Here's what the website support had to say:


    Best of Audio sells only new and unused product, "A" stock, not gray
    market items, not refurbished, not open box.


    Products sold on this web site are packaged with applicable
    manufacturer's warranty and service information detailing specific
    terms and conditions.


    BestofAudio matches the terms of the manufacture warranty policies
    from the date of purchase. Most manufactures items that are
    represented for sale by audiophileliquidator.net do not offer
    manufacture warranty when purchased from none authorize reseller.


    Bestofaudio is not an authorized reseller but liquidator of the
    products listed for sale on this website. To be an authorized
    reseller, manufacturer requires that reseller abide by manufactures
    suggested and minimum selling prices or MSRP. The manufactures that we
    represent do not support free market trade of the products they
    manufacture. We support free market trade and offer our products at
    discounted prices with minimal profit margins.



    Quoting Michael Cooke <cooke.64@gmail.com>:

    > Do these speakers come with a manufacturers warranty? Are you an
    > authorized dealer?
    >
    > Thanks,
    >
    > Michael Cooke
    >
    >
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited January 2008
    Ok, Underwood's price was $2580 as of November... I'd say the extra $280 is totally worth it- his CS is superb.

    That said, it's DAMN hard to f- up a pair of gallos. The tweeter litterally will not blow, and the mids are pretty difficult to burn out.

    I did blow a woofer, but it was due to sub-20hz feedback from my turntable, not something that would be covered by the warranty.
    Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
    Gallo Ref AV, Frankengallo Ref 3, LC60i : Bryston 9b SST : Meridian 565
    Jordan JX92s : MF X-T100 : Xray v8
    Backburner:Krell KAV-300i
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,796
    edited January 2008
    I want to hear a pair of Gallos...

    They seem to be the real deal
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited January 2008
    Here is the response from Gallo:

    No, they are not authorized. Purchases from them will have no warranty and no free technical support from Gallo.

    These guys are already on our radar. They are purchasing sideways from a dirty dealer. We are taking appropriate action to try to just them down regarding selling Gallo products.
    Gallo.

    Be wary.
    Venom
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited January 2008
    I blew a tweeter, the thing went up in smoke after screeching to death. Gallo CS was top notch, turn around time was about 2 weeks from the time I shipped to having the speaker back.

    That said I would much rather buy new for the extra coin for the extra peace of mind. My local dealer did mine for $2599 if I recall correctly, shop around.
    The Basement HT
    PC Rig
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    $2599 would be a good price. I want to keep it somewhat low som I have money left over for the additional amp.
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited January 2008
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    $2599 would be a good price. I want to keep it somewhat low som I have money left over for the additional amp.

    What do you plan to power it with?
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    I am going to power them with ODyseey STratos EXtreme Monoblocks and the Gallo Amp that is recommended for the sub.
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited January 2008
    nevermind
    The Basement HT
    PC Rig
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