This may be too late, but I would like to share another less expensive option. I used two 2 1/2" thick,16x16 solid cutting wood blocks from Ross store ($25 each). Mount the speakers to the blocks with couple of 3 1/2 " long through bolts. The existing fasteners are metric, so make sure to take the spike to the hardware store to confirm the right size bolts. Drill new holes for the footing at the desired width. I kept the front and back distance same as the origninal design, you can add metal washers to adjust the height and anlge of the speakers later. This solution will give you the similar result to the mapleshades base. IMO, it's the added weight of the bases and the stability that tranformed the sound of the speakers and not the type of wood. You can finish the base with few coats of black paint and they look like they come from the factory that way :) All for total of $65.
Gallo Ref 3.1 stands, need more stability, help...
I am very happy with my Ref. 3.1 speakers but the base is way too unstable for my household that includes dogs. The lateral stability is horrible. I have read threads here about various stand options but I still have a few questions.
The cheapest tweak was a pair of Auralex Mopad Monitor isolation pads. These sound great. This $39 experiment convinced me that better stands are the way to go. The bass is much better, soundstage fuller, just sweeter in every way on my tile flooring. The only problem is that they are foam and not even as stable as the original feet.
The Bright Star Audio stand looks ideal but I can't find one for sale.
The Mapleshade is a bit expensive. Is the added 4 inches of width and added mass enough to make a serious improvement in the stability of the speakers? I would get the radiused feet.
I need stability but I also want an improvement in sound for my money. What have the Gallo mavens discovered? Will the Mapleshades fit the bill?
The cheapest tweak was a pair of Auralex Mopad Monitor isolation pads. These sound great. This $39 experiment convinced me that better stands are the way to go. The bass is much better, soundstage fuller, just sweeter in every way on my tile flooring. The only problem is that they are foam and not even as stable as the original feet.
The Bright Star Audio stand looks ideal but I can't find one for sale.
The Mapleshade is a bit expensive. Is the added 4 inches of width and added mass enough to make a serious improvement in the stability of the speakers? I would get the radiused feet.
I need stability but I also want an improvement in sound for my money. What have the Gallo mavens discovered? Will the Mapleshades fit the bill?