Bottega Audio Galileo 335 Marks a New Chapter in Italian Hi-Fi Craftsmanship
Italian loudspeaker manufacturer Bottega Audio has announced the launch of the Galileo 335, a statement 3-way loudspeaker handcrafted in Trieste that blends acoustic precision with the elegance of Italian design.
Representing years of development, the Galileo 335 is the company’s new flagship, aiming to transcend traditional expectations of what a high-end loudspeaker can be.
Described by its makers as more than just a speaker, the Galileo 335 is presented as an object of art as much as a tool of sonic expression. Internally and externally, every element has been engineered for performance and purpose. From its sculptural form to using materials such as Alcantara for the baffle, Bottega says the Galileo 335 is a statement of both sonic integrity and design sophistication.
At its heart is a 3-way, closed cabinet design featuring a 28mm silk dome tweeter, a 7-inch midrange driver, and a 13-inch paper-coned woofer. This combination is said to produce a wide, holographic soundstage with deep, articulate bass, a transparent midrange, and extended, airy highs. Efficiency is rated at 90dB with a 4-ohm nominal impedance, and the frequency response is quoted as 20Hz to 25kHz (±3dB).
Each pair is built by hand with what Bottega Audio describes as “obsessive attention to detail,” continuing the brand’s slow, purposeful manufacturing philosophy. The result, the company claims, is a product that delivers clarity and control and captures the emotion and nuance within the music—what it calls “revealing the soul of the sound.”
A spokesperson for Bottega Audio told StereoNET:
The Galileo 335 is not mass-produced. It is built to be experienced and loved—by those who demand aesthetic excellence and sonic enjoyment.
The launch of the Galileo 335 also marks a milestone in Bottega Audio’s journey, which began in 2005 when founders Salvatore and David, both accomplished musicians and artisans, opened a small audio workshop in Trieste. Their goal was to create loudspeakers that didn’t just reproduce sound but conveyed the warmth and expression of live performance. What began as a space for music lovers and local musicians evolved into a boutique brand known for its craftsmanship and attention to musicality.
The Galileo 335 is available now, priced at €44,500 per pair. Customers may customise the cabinet in matte or gloss finishes, with options for the front baffle in Alcantara, leather, or wood. The precision-machined aluminium support is available in black, natural silver, or custom anodised finishes. At this stage, the Galileo 335 is available directly from Bottega Audio.
For more information visit Bottega Audio
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