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
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Showing 2 responses by mcrosier

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
Hello

Hello,

They are made with one piece solid 4 inch thick kiln dried maple

15"x12" in size. The brass feet at the front are 4inches high and the rear are 2 inches

Hope that helps

Matthew