Reference 3.0

About the Reference 3.0

The Gallo Acoustics Reference 3.0 is a three-way floorstanding loudspeaker featuring a CDT tweeter with 300° dispersion covering 3kHz to 35kHz, dual 4-inch carbon fiber midrange drivers, and a 10-inch carbon fiber bass driver. It has no crossover on the tweeter or midrange units, with a low pass filter on the woofer set at 125 Hz. The speaker offers a frequency response from 34 Hz to 35 kHz ±3 dB, with sensitivity of 88 dB/W/m and power handling of 350 watts RMS. The impedance ranges from 4 to 8 ohms on the top terminal and 4 ohms on the lower terminal. The Reference 3.0 measures 36.25 inches high, 8 inches wide, and 14 inches deep, weighing 47 lbs each. It features a unique design with a vertical cast-aluminum frame and specialized internal materials to reduce resonance and enhance bass and midrange performance. The speaker is sold in mirror-imaged pairs and includes solid-brass cone feet for floor decoupling. The lower binding posts are intended for use with Gallo's dedicated Reference 3 SA subwoofer amplifier to extend bass response down to 22 Hz. The Reference 3.0 was originally