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Anyone using Mapleshade bases for Gallo Ref 3's?

Hi everyone,

Mapleshade offers larger maple bases with brass footers to replace the skinny stock bases that come with the Gallo Reference 3's...

They claim: "More rock-solid bass, extra midrange warmth and detail, new treble clarity. And the extra tiltback corrects the Reference 3's time alignment and gives standing listeners much better treble and imaging."

I was just curious if anyone has experience using these bases with their Gallos? I would love to know if they are a worthwhile upgrade.

Thanks in advance!

Tomer
electro77
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jmcgrogan2
6,346 posts
 
Well if all you are looking for is maple stands with adjustable spikes, you could probably get less expensive ones from Steve Blinn Designs or Timbernation

Cheers,
John
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tabl10s
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Brightstar were the first to debut aftermarket bases for the Gallos. Check out thier website.
mcrosier
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I had my Gallo Ref 3 stands built from kiln dried Maple and hand milled spikes using the Maple Shade dimensions. I was able to get the raw materials and labour done for about half the cost of Maple shade.

The Gallo's are much more stable. Important when sitting on carpet.

The bass is tighter and the highs have more extension. Probably due to the increased weight and the extra height puts your ear closer to the tweeter.

Not sure about the time alignment getting better. I think it sounds good as is.

Matthew
electro77 OP
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Yeah, I've seen the Bright Star website... Unfortunately, they are "not accepting orders at this time" for the Gallo stands!

Tomer
kkm
124 posts
 
Or with a little elbow grease and for less then $150 delivered,you could get a pair of these:

http://www.steinaudio.com/CustomerProjects.html
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