New Gallo 3.5's

I wrote a short review on the 3.5's and posted in the speaker reviews if anyone is interested.

Dopogue, I have been reading your reviews of the Mapleshade bases with great interest. I am trying to decide whether to get the Mapleshade bases or get the 3.5's when they come out. After 18 months I love my 3.1's and not anxious to replace them but I have toying with the idea of tweaking them with the Mapleshade bases.

I think many are jumping the gun regarding the price of the 3.5's. Let's see how they come out and then jump all over them if they don't meet expectations.

Has anyone tried the Mapleshade stands on the 3.1's and, if so, how did they work out?

Thanks Barry and Dopogue, I realize there are many different options for Gallo speaker stand upgrades but I would like to hear someones impressions of the Mapleshade stands. I am particularly interested in what effect it has on the bass.

Dfwatt, Read this interview with Mr. Gallo. May give you a little more insight. http://www.6moons.com/industryfeatures/gallo09/opt.html

The bases I have seen on the demo 3.5's via the internet leave a lot to be desired imho. They may be better acoustically but many people also consider looks when buying speakers and those stainless steel bars sticking out the bottom whether they be straight or curved don't do it for me. They do not fit well with the body of the speaker. Mr. Gallo may want to consider taking a more conservative approach. Maybe a stand similar to the current 3.1 but a touch wider and heavier and leave it up 3rd parties, e.g., Mapleshade, to design alternative stands for tweaking. Audiophiles love to tweak, leave them the option. Just my humble thoughts.

I am excited to hear the 3.5's will be coming out soon.

Dave, Thanks for sharing your experiences with the Mapleshade stands. I tried to get some input regarding these stands in another thread with no luck. Sounds like the stands are a good upgrade. Will probably check them out.

Appears the new 3.5's are more tube friendly. http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/gallo9/ref35_3.html