Tower Speaker Reviews

Subwoofer: TR-2
Connections: Stereo speaker-level in and out; stereo line-level in and out
Enclosure Type: Sealed
Woofer (size in inches, type): 10, cone
Power Rating (watts): 250 RMS; 500 peak
Crossover Bypass: Yes
Available Finishes: Silver or Black powder coat
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 12 x 10.75 x 13.5
Weight (pounds): 36
Price: $700

These listings are based on the manufacturer's stated specs; the HT Labs box below indicates the gear's performance on our test bench.

Speaker: Reference AV
Type: Two-and-a-half-way speaker
Tweeter (size in inches, type): CDTII
Midwoofer (size in inches, type): 4, carbon-fiber cone (2)
Woofer (size in inches, type): 4, carbon-fiber cone (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 4 to 8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): Up to 150 RMS, 300 peak
Available Finishes: Matte Black, Matte Black with Brushed Stainless-Steel Spheres, Matte White, Silver/Gray
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 25.4 x 6.4 x 7.1
Weight (pounds): 23
Price: $1,200/each

Speaker: Reference AV Center
Type: Two-and-a-half-way center
Tweeter (size in inches, type): CDTII
Midwoofer (size in inches, type): 4, carbon-fiber cone (2)
Woofer (size in inches, type): 4, carbon-fiber cone (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 4 to 8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): Up to 150 RMS, 300 peak
Available Finishes: Matte Black, Matte Black with Brushed Stainless-Steel Spheres, Matte White, Silver/Gray
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 6.4 x 25.4 x 7.1
Weight (pounds): 23
Price: $1,200/each

Ratings: Anthony Gallo Acoustics Reference AV Speaker System

Build Quality: 95 Excellent
• Hardened stainless-steel balls, cast-aluminum column "cabinet," jewelry-grade speaker connectors; the Reference AV are pure high-end fantasy machines

Value: 93 Good
• The Reference AV models share the very same midrange driver, stainless-steel sphere, and proprietary tweeter as Gallo's soon-to-be-released Reference 5LS speaker system (estimated price, $15,000/pair)

Features: 94 Good
• The Reference AV's CDTII tweeter's surface area is the equivalent of twenty 1-inch dome tweeters
• Spherical cabinet minimizes internal standing waves and diffraction

Performance: 91 Good
• It's not just the spectacular treble detail, astonishing midrange presence, and powerful yet nimble bass; it's the way the TR-2 sub's sound so perfectly integrates that makes for a winning combination

Ergonomics: 93 Good
• The little TR-2 subwoofer should be easy to place in even the most cramped home theater
• The Reference AV comes with sturdy, all-metal wall mounts

Overall Rating: 93 Good
A high-end home theater speaker that even die-hard audiophiles will love. The compact TR-2 subwoofer reaches deep and still sounds great with music. Gallo's round revolution rolls on.

General Information
Reference AV Loudspeaker, $1,200/each
Reference AV Center Center-Channel Speaker, $1,200/each
TR-2 Subwoofer, $700/each
Anthony Gallo Acoustics
(800) 459-4183
www.roundsound.com