I once had Mapleshades slabs/cherry finished to match floorstanders.
Stunning looks. Made the $3500 speakers look $10K.
Didn't "improve" SQ, but did not degrade sonics.
Mapleshade maybe a little more refined finish work, but you'll pay for it.
Speaker platform
I wanted to know opinions on speaker platforms. I will be custom ordering a new audio equipment rack (Tiger Maple )and amplifier (Tiger Maple ) platforms from Timbernation for my new Audio Research REF 750s. I was wondering is it a good idea to also have platforms under my speakers. I have the B&W 800 Matrix. They do have a platform used to stand them up. But not sure what they are made of. Also I have solid oak floors. Thanks.