The Final 0.3 is an electrostatic hybrid design, utilizing a 48-inch electrostatic panel and a seven-inch metal alloy woofer. It’s made by Final Audio in The Netherlands, and originally sold for $2899 a pair.
I bought them for my home system in 2000. Since that time, as a typically fickle audiophile, I have run through several sets of speakers and kept these stored till I recently decided to start selling off my collection of stereo stuff. I set them up again and on hearing them realized that if it were not for the fact that I have the Gallo Acoustics Reference 3.1 speakers, I could happily listen the Finals forever. They are available for demonstration by appointment in my home in mid-County. Just call 314-692-2230 and ask for Wylie. While I am a dealer for Gallo Acoustics, Vincent Audio, and Parasound halo, among others, this pair of speakers is my personal pair, so it belongs in this category.
The sound has all the superb clarity and transparency you expect from electrostatic speakers, with a seamless blend between the woofer and the electrostatic panel. The Finals provide a large soundstage and full body without any sacrifice to clarity. They provide a very exciting listening experience. The seamless blend is due to a fast alloy cone woofer that matches the speed of response of the electrostatic panel. The bass is fast and tight, but in my opinion needs a subwoofer for fully satisfying sound on all types of music. I have them connected with a Gallo Acoustics TR-1 subwoofer a subwoofer so you can hear them with and without. If you need a sub I will sell you the Gallo sub at a super deal.
The styling is light, graceful, and modern. They are finished in anodized aluminum, with the panels leaned back at a seven degree angle between two brushed aluminum posts resting on a black base. The black oval woofer cabinet sits behind the panel and the woofer fires upward and forward at thirty degrees. They are made for bi-wiring with banana plugs. The power supplies have 2 meter cords.
I have the original factory cartons - two at 31 lbs each and one at 23 lbs.
They were reviewed by AudioRevolution.com. The last paragraph of the review said: “They have a different sound than their main competitor, Martin Logan, especially through the lower midrange. The comparison is akin to tube versus solid state, with the Finals being the tubes, slightly fuller as compared to analytical. That is not to say the Finals are soft and will hide faults in your equipment – this is not the case at all. Indeed, I recommend using the best equipment with them, as they will greatly benefit from it. The Final 0.3's, when properly set up and driven by good electronics, sound magical. I highly recommend that you give them a listen.” The entire review is at
http://www.avrev.com/equip/final/index.html
