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Thought this would be interesting to find out:
Other than changing the actual hardware, whats the main things you have done to your system to improve its sound and/or picture quality (excluding buying new hardware)?
For me it's as follows:
Most of my improvements relate to 2 channel upgrades only, as my passion for improving is more towards the music side than home-cinema.
Next on the list is some granite (or similar) tiles under the left and right speaker, and to properly use an SPL meter to set the sound levels.
Other than changing the actual hardware, whats the main things you have done to your system to improve its sound and/or picture quality (excluding buying new hardware)?
For me it's as follows:
- Filled the floorstander speaker bases with sand. Result: tighter bass and a more controlled sound
- Replaced speaker cable numerous times. Currently using Van Damme blue 4mm
- Changing interconnects many times. Currently using the TNT audio ShoeStrings.
- Placed the equipment on squash balls cut in half. Didn't notice a huge improvement on sound, but I did notice a couple of new sounds in my favourite album
- Replaced the 4 way plug bar (with horrible LEDs, switches and cheap components) with a single plug that is designed to accommodate up to four cables. Amazingly I actually noticed a slight improvement in sound and a decrease in unwanted noise.
- Tidied up all cables to ensure power didn't run parrallel to sound/video. Definately worthwhile
- Spent hours moving speakers around to find the best position. Definately makes the biggest difference
- Bi-wired the speakers. Made a significant difference
- For homecinema usage, replaced the centre channel only with silver MordauntShort speaker cable. Improved the clarity of voices but didn't integrate quite aswell with the left and right speaker. Still deciding which I prefer.
Most of my improvements relate to 2 channel upgrades only, as my passion for improving is more towards the music side than home-cinema.
Next on the list is some granite (or similar) tiles under the left and right speaker, and to properly use an SPL meter to set the sound levels.
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. Managed to reach a compromise of a position that sounds almost as good but is lifestyle friendly 
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