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Description :
The Gale GS401 speaker was one of the best speakers in its days, and continues on to be a timeless classic. It is specified as an infinite baffle enclosure, constructed for three layer high density 18 mm thick chip-board, utilizing internal bracing to eliminate panel resonances. It features two Acoustic Research inspired doped woofers, a Peerless K040 four inch midrange, and a Celestion HF2000 tweeter. The midrange is the key to the Gale GS401 series incredible performance. Gale expended significant amount of effort to source a superb midrange unit from Peerless and correctly design a crossover network for optimal human interface. The Peerless K040 has a remarkable bandwidth, which was enhanced by its integral metal enclosure designed to maximize its low frequency extension. The Gale GS401 speaker incorporates separate midrange and tweeter rotary level controls. Whilst these can be used to provide small variations in tonal balance, they are actually provided to compensate for slight variations in specific output of the individual drivers, and enable each speaker to be individually calibrated to a flat response in production.
Because of their horizontal design they are not the zenith in soundstaging and imaging, but their sound is very dynamic and present with deep impact. The Gale GS401 is known for having clean, powerful and really distinct sound. Female vocals sound clear and real without any traces of the sibilance. The music can be played without distortion, and is an overall suitable for most types of music, particularly dynamic rock material. The ability to provide excellent midrange performance at relatively loud levels separates them from the rest of the loudspeakers. They can be played loudly without fatigue, providing listeners with hundreds of hours of audio enjoyment. The Gale GS401 is a pair of exemplary speakers that has set a standard almost insurmountable for a few years after its production.
Specifications :
Drivers...........................................2 x Acoustic Research inspired 8 inch bass woofer
...........................................1 x Peerless K040 4 inch sealed midrange,
...........................................1 x Celestion HF2000 sealed dome tweeter
Crossovers.....................................475Hz and 5000Hz
Impedance......................................4 to 8 ohms
Efficiency.......................................21W to produce 96dB at 1m on axis of midrange
Frequency Response.......................55 - 20,000Hz +/- 3dB (in the GEC. Hirst Research Centre)
......................35 - 25,000Hz +/- 5dB (Typical response in an average room)
Power Handling...............................40 to 200W RMS into 8 ohms
Minimum Amplifier Power.................60 watts
Fuse Protected...............................Balance controls for midband and treble
Protection.......................................Main Fuse: 1.25 x 5 amp quickblow
.......................................HF Fuse: 5 x 20 630 milliamp quickblow
Dimensions(w x d x h)......................61.5 x 27.5 x 33.5 cm
Weight............................................23kg per side
Miscellaneous :
Made in...........................................UK, England
Condition.........................................7/10
Product Information :
http://www.vintagegale.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=8
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