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Gallo Reference 3.x Stands...

There has been some discussion of this topic in a few unrelated threads, so I figured it deserved it's own.

I had tried concrete blocks from The Home Depot with moderate improvement. First I used 1 block roughly 8"x15"x3.5" laying flat, I then used two on edge, to bring the lift to 8". I'm in the process of implementing my own custom solution, built from 3/4" MDF. Details to follow.

Please post your solutions and what changes they brought to your system here, so that there can be a complete reference in one place for all to learn from.
barry_e_cohen
barry_e_cohen OP
83 posts
 
Well Casouza, I've auditioned 10.25" stands and I approve of those ;~)
Also, if you'd read my post, you'll see that I not only raised my sound-stage, but increased it's width and depth.
bostonbean
241 posts
 
Goatwuss, I am also trying to find out more about the Mapleshade stands. I am thinking they will solidify the bass, especially at higher volumes.
likecoiledsteel
33 posts
 
I use the custom Sound Anchor Gallo stands. I like them a lot because they are really heavy and provide excellent support for the 3.1's. They are cast iron I believe and give a similar height to the Mapleshade stands.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=805768&page=4

scroll down a little past halfway on the page for the pics.
Steel
barry_e_cohen OP
83 posts
 
Steel, do the References mount to the Sound Anchors, or just sit on top of them?
likecoiledsteel
33 posts
 
02-07-09: Barry_e_cohen
Steel, do the References mount to the Sound Anchors, or just sit on top of them?

The Sound Anchors come with mounting disks that remind of an adhesice sorbothane. They mount pretty well but I prefer using the BluTak that wlds the base of the 3.1 to the stand. I can lift the speaker up and it will pull the S/A stand up with it. Pretty good since the S/A stand is at least 50lbs. or more.
Steel
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