Black Diamond Racing Coneon Gallo Reference3


Has anyone tried putting the Black Diamond Racing Cones on their Gallo Reference 3 speakers yet? I don't really care for the stock cones that come with the Ref 3's, and I've got the Bright Star Stands on order, (they're on backorder).
I thought the BDR cones looked like they might match well.
Has anyone tried them? If so, which did you choose, the Mk3's or the MK 4's or a mix?
This question assumes that the gallo's have a 1/4 x 20 thread for threir mounting...

David
rolloff

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Barry,
Thanks for your responce. I wish I'd known about your stands before the review in TAS.
From the pictures I've seen, your stands make the speakers look much more substantial. In truth, they do make the speakers more substantial in terms of solidity. I think they make the speakers look much more complete, and I can't wait to get them!
I don't particularly like the little cones and discs as, with four of them, rather than three, there is the problem of wobble if you happen to move them for cleaning, etc., so that the little discs lose there place under the cones. The BDR cones with their more rounded point wouldn't really require a puck or disc under them, and would look better with the black finish that I have on my speakers. Sound wise? Who knows.
I measured the studs after my initial post and noticed that the BDR cones wouldn't fit. Maybe I'll make an adaptor bracket for the stands that would let me use them.

Thanks again Barry. I think your stands look like they'll complement the speakers perfectly.

David
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Just as an FYI. I finally got this all set up, if anyone ever views this thread. I think the BDR cones works great. Just what I wanted, and a nicely anchored sound too.
David