Anybody own gale gs402 speakers

[Addicted to hifi]

I just bought a mint pair of gale gs402 speakers from the mid80s.would like to hear from anyone who owns or has heard a pair of these classics.

 

[Addicted to hifi]

They should be delivered in a weeks time and I will post pictures.

 

[MRJAZZ]

They should be delivered in a weeks time and I will post pictures.

I owned several pair, “ back in the day”.....They were over achievers for their time.....very dynamic and organic sounding ( full, dense images and very smooth in their overall response....at least that’s my remembrance of them).
As I recall they were designed to be used in a Horizontal arrangement, like today’s Center Channel Home theatre speakers are normally used.

Cheers....

 

[Addicted to hifi]

my dad had a pair of 401s that’s why I like the gales ,it brings memories back when I was a kid.

 

[MRJAZZ]

my dad had a pair of 401s that’s why I like the gales ,it brings memories back when I was a kid.

Now I see that my initial response was not regarding the 402 model. I had the Gale 401 C....Have no experience with the 402 model....
Hope you enjoy your new speakers.....
Cheers....

 

[Addicted to hifi]

Now I see that my initial response was not regarding the 402 model. I had the Gale 401 C....Have no experience with the 402 model....
Hope you enjoy your new speakers.....
Cheers....

It’s an improvement on the 401c.

 

[Addicted to hifi]

My gales arrived with one of them damaged.very upset. They sound very nice .

 

[tapepath]

Sorry your speaker arrived damaged, that's a shame. I believe the same company produced a series of well made records under the Gale label. They were intended to demonstrate the best qualities of the speakers. I've collected a few over the years.

 

[Addicted to hifi]

Sorry your speaker arrived damaged, that's a shame. I believe the same company produced a series of well made records under the Gale label. They were intended to demonstrate the best qualities of the speakers. I've collected a few over the years.

Yes your right and I remember those Lps.

 

[Rshaw]

I just bought a mint pair of gale gs402 speakers from the mid80s.would like to hear from anyone who owns or has heard a pair of these classics.

Was just going to go into shower and saw your post. Had all Tandberg separates back in the 80's and a pair of Gale Gs 401C, The walnut version. You most likely have the fabric ones with the chrome sides. Very Nice, They are HEAVY. In the day, they were one of the best sounding speakers available. I still have the tandberg separates and the gale Gs401c. The crossover has been played with a few years back and some of the corners have had issues, but, never the less, HISTORY. Hope you enjoy them. My speakers now far exceed that of the Gales. Technology??? Robert TN

 

[Addicted to hifi]

Was just going to go into shower and saw your post. Had all Tandberg separates back in the 80's and a pair of Gale Gs 401C, The walnut version. You most likely have the fabric ones with the chrome sides. Very Nice, They are HEAVY. In the day, they were one of the best sounding speakers available. I still have the tandberg separates and the gale Gs401c. The crossover has been played with a few years back and some of the corners have had issues, but, never the less, HISTORY. Hope you enjoy them. My speakers now far exceed that of the Gales. Technology??? Robert TN

Thanks for sharing.yes there a icon but there’s much better speakers around now.

 

[Addicted to hifi]

I grew up with the 401 as my dad had a pair of gs401c so they hold a special place in my heart.

 

[Addicted to hifi]

It’s nice to listen to a speaker that is 37 years old and still produces a nice sound.

 

[Rshaw]

I totally understand. I enjoyed them for years. They will always hold a sweet spot in my heart too. Enjoy Robert TN

 

[Addicted to hifi]

I ended up selling the 402s and now looking for a mint pair of 401c.