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What reviewers think
Bloggers and YouTubers have tried this product—so we've summarized their strongest opinions below. Links to full reviews follow.
Product Strengths
- Very clear, crisp sound allows listeners to distinguish individual notes, like keys on a piano
- Seamless metal casing with no joins has an amazing look and finish
- Special filling called branded K2 helps produce a fuller, deeper sound from a small speaker
- Stainless-steel spheres create a continuous imaging between the speakers as sounds move around the room
- A'Diva Ti has remarkable transparency, reproducing the sound of drums and percussion instruments with great tactile qualities, treble air, and sparkle
Product Considerations
- Achieving a smooth blend between the A'Diva Tis and the TR-2 subwoofer can be tricky, requiring adjustments to the sub's volume, crossover setting, and bass-equalization
- Clearances around the gold-plated binding posts are pretty tight but workable
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Totem Model 1 Signature speakers, the Model 1 Signature beats the A'Diva Ti in the bass, but A'Divas image better and have a cleaner treble with more detail
Takeaway: The A'Diva speakers are a well-designed and stylish option that can deliver clear and crisp sound. They would be a great addition to a home theater system or dedicated listening room.
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An excellent review of a great product
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Features
Specifications
- Frequency Response: On wall 76Hz to 20Khz, On floor stand 95Hz to 20Khz
- Sensitivity: 88 dB/w
- Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Power Handling: Full range 50 Watts, Crossover 100 Watts
- Height on Floor Stand: 37"
- Driver: 3" full range
- Crossover: None
- Dimensions: 5" Sphere
- Weight: 1.6kg
- Cone Material: Mical Polypropylene Compound
- Enclosure Material: Mild Steel
- Warranty: 5 Years Parts and Labour
Description
A'Diva is everything that made our Micro loudspeaker great, but with a little added oomph. Created by taking the key ingredients of our classic Micro speaker design and marrying them to a larger enclosure, creating a little loudspeaker with a surprisingly big sound.
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Brand highlights
Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
- They employ a spherical enclosure design, diverging from the typical box shape to minimize internal standing waves and external baffle diffraction.
- The brand utilizes a cylindrical diaphragm tweeter (CDT) to project high frequencies in a wide, uniform 180-degree arc, creating a larger and more open soundstage compared to conventional dome tweeters.
- Gallo designs speakers with a single, full-range driver to eliminate the need for a crossover network, thereby improving transparency and coherence.
- The brand has developed a proprietary S2 damping technology, using a unique enclosure filling material to mimic a larger cabinet volume and enhance bass response in compact speakers.
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Micro
- Positioning: A compact high-end small speaker designed for versatile home audio.
- Description: Features a 4-inch all-metal spherical enclosure that minimizes internal resonance and diffraction for clear imaging. Compared to the higher-powered models, it offers a unique compact form factor with flexible mounting options while sacrificing the extended frequency range seen in later series.
A'Diva SE
- Positioning: A high-performance compact speaker focused on peak audio delivery for music and movies.
- Description: Uses a proprietary ultra-wide dispersion flat-diaphragm transducer and Optimised Pulse Technology to reduce distortion and extend frequency response. In contrast to the Micro, it provides enhanced power handling and spatial characteristics without needing extra low-end support, and stands apart from design-centric options like the Droplet variants.
Droplet
- Positioning: A design-focused variant that melds decorative aesthetics with quality hi-fi sound.
- Description: Builds on the core technologies of the Micro and A'Diva families while offering a pendant-style form factor suited to open spaces and architectural integration. Compared to the compact Micro and the performance-enhanced A'Diva SE, it delivers balanced acoustics with an emphasis on visual appeal and installation flexibility.
Strada 2
- Positioning: A reference loudspeaker engineered for audiophile audiovisual performance.
- Description: Incorporates an Optimised Pulse Technology system along with a re-engineered cylindrical diaphragm tweeter to achieve textbook dispersion and an expansive soundstage. Compared to the smaller and more design-focused models, it offers superior power handling and clarity for larger rooms.
TR-3D
- Positioning: A powerful subwoofer designed to complement the speaker lineup with precise, adjustable bass.
- Description: Features a 10-inch long-throw driver powered by a 300 Watt Class-D amplifier and patented S2 bass loading technology for smooth low-frequency performance. Unlike the full-range speakers which focus on mid and high frequencies, it allows for fine tuning of bass response to adapt to various room sizes.
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Our take on the brand
Gallo Acoustics is known for its spherical speaker design that eliminates resonance and internal diffraction, along with their patented S2 fill technology that statically charges to enhance low frequencies from small speakers. Their speakers use a proprietary flat speaker cone and unique CDT3 tweeter with 300-degree dispersion, while their modular design and viscoelastic speaker bases set them apart from traditional speaker manufacturers.
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HEDD
Type 05 MK2
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HEDD Audio, founded by physicist Klaus Heinz, pioneered Air Motion Transformer (AMT) technology. Typically reserved for tweeters only due to difficulty achieving low frequency output, HEDD was the first to achieve full 20hz-20khz in a headphone design with the HEDDphone, later refined and improved with the HEDDphone 2 and 2 GT. The brand hand-builds their products in Berlin, with their headphones particularly noted for exceptional detail retrieval and natural soundstage, making them suitable for both professional and audiophile use.
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Product Strengths
- Can be tweaked to the user's liking with switches to optimize the sound
- AMT tweeter does not have hard edges, providing smoothness and ease of listening with good detail
- The ability to switch between a closed or ported system is a great feature because that results in less bass, but there is a switch on the back to switch from closed to ported to get a really precise upper bass response while maintaining an overall great dynamic
- Has a built-in Lineariser plugin which gives the possibility of a very linear sound without the problem of having a computer connected
- Delivers impressive details and bass
Product Considerations
- The top end can have a bit too much energy—being on the forward side—when used in a large room
- Takes 30 seconds to wake up from sleep, requiring a boost in DAC volume for signal detection
- The DSP in the mk2 creates a delay which makes it much harder to track live instruments
- In extended mode, the monitor will be quieter because the overall volume is lowered
- In ported design, a trade-off will give more bass but lesser transients response
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs KEF LS50W: The Type takes a different path in regards to sound, offering an interesting alternative, as the KEF LS50W may not be for everyone
Takeaway: The Type is a versatile speaker that provides impressive sound and detail. Its adjustable settings allow users to fine-tune the sound to their preference, making it a potentially worthwhile option for those seeking a customized listening experience.
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Our take on the brand
HEDD Audio, founded by physicist Klaus Heinz, pioneered Air Motion Transformer (AMT) technology. Typically reserved for tweeters only due to difficulty achieving low frequency output, HEDD was the first to achieve full 20hz-20khz in a headphone design with the HEDDphone, later refined and improved with the HEDDphone 2 and 2 GT. The brand hand-builds their products in Berlin, with their headphones particularly noted for exceptional detail retrieval and natural soundstage, making them suitable for both professional and audiophile use.
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