I have never heard the GMA's but I have heard the Dali's. At the time, they were outside my price range and I could not afford them but if I could have, I would have bought them. The detail was great, and they had excellent imaging. Definitely not bright. I heard them through mid level NAD receiver. I spoke with the Western US Dali rep last year and of all the higher end line they sell, he has the Royals in his home. Finally, I think their veneers are beautiful and they would be gorgeous in a living room.