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Tommy217

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Putting together a new system
« on: 8 Feb 2026, 02:42 pm »
Greetings from Erie PA! I just read the definition of an audiophile... I guess that's me. Just joined to gain some knowledge while putting together a nice system. I've purchased a pair of Gallo 3.5 speakers. I would like to use my pair of Vandersteen 2WQ subwoofers to help ease the load so I can purchase a lower powered tube amp to drive them. Then maybe a new preamp, currently have an Assemblage L1, a Sonic Frontiers SFL1 knockoff. If this post is approved I guess I finally figured out the answer to: What is the last word on the second last line of this page in lower case (8 letters)?: Was wondering just how dumb I really am!
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Re: Putting together a new system
« Reply #1 on: 8 Feb 2026, 02:59 pm »
To the Mid-range/Tweeter
Sensitivity: 89 dB
Nominal Impedance: 4 Ω
You will need a 15W PushPull EL34 tube amp IMO.
This is not a small tube amp friendly speaker.
« Last Edit: 8 Feb 2026, 10:41 pm by FullRangeMan »
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Phil A

Re: Putting together a new system
« Reply #2 on: 8 Feb 2026, 03:20 pm »
Welcome!
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toocool4

Re: Putting together a new system
« Reply #3 on: 8 Feb 2026, 05:27 pm »
Welcome to AudioCircle Tommy217

I have always liked the look of Anthony Gallo speakers, I don’t think I have ever heard one in person, or if I have it was a very longtime ago so can’t really remember what they sounded like.

Enjoy experimenting.  :thumb:
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Tommy217

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Re: Putting together a new system
« Reply #4 on: 8 Feb 2026, 11:39 pm »
Quote from: FullRangeMan on  8 Feb 2026, 02:59 pm
To the Mid-range/Tweeter
Sensitivity: 89 dB
Nominal Impedance: 4 Ω
You will need a 15W PushPull EL34 tube amp IMO.
This is not a small tube amp friendly speaker.

I was hoping that using the Vandersteen high pass filter would reduce the load on the amplifier making it easier to drive.
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Re: Putting together a new system
« Reply #5 on: Yesterday at 12:00 am »
Quote from: Tommy217 on  8 Feb 2026, 11:39 pm
I was hoping that using the Vandersteen high pass filter would reduce the load on the amplifier making it easier to drive.
And what could be the new load Sensitivity/impedance ?
« Last Edit: Yesterday at 12:02 pm by FullRangeMan »
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JackD

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Re: Putting together a new system
« Reply #6 on: Yesterday at 02:52 am »
How would using the Vandersteen high pass filter help the situation?  Are you planning on using another more powerful amp to drive the Gallo's bass section?  If so you may still be able to use a tube amp of similar gain but low powered wouldn't be the right choice.  You could start with a 35-40wpc EL-34 amp if you listen at low volumes but will likely find out you need more.  Whatever you decide to do with a tube amp I would either buy used so you can flip it if not powerful enough or if new one with a return policy. FYI I used Vandersteen 2WQ's for almost 20 years with Vandersteen and other similar efficiency speakers and at no time did it allow me to go to a low powered amp.
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Tommy217

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Re: Putting together a new system
« Reply #7 on: Yesterday at 12:54 pm »
Well... I guess I was hoping that some relief of the lower registers would require less power. I guess in a way it may let me use a 40W amp like you said, The Gallo's are not Bi-ampable for the tweeter, mid & woofer, but they do have a second voice coil in the main woofer that can have its own amp which I do have. I can give it a try. Plenty of used amps out there.
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AllanS

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Re: Putting together a new system
« Reply #8 on: Yesterday at 02:24 pm »
Welcome aboard!
Interesting question.  If I understand correctly, big if, the only way to offload an impedance dip/high current demand using your subs is a high pass filter at the preamp/processor.
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« Reply #9 on: Yesterday at 06:56 pm »
Greetings & Welcome to AC Tommy217    :thumb:
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