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No matter what kind of an audio system you have, be it state-of-the-art two channel or entry level, there are some basic system set-up and maintenance techniques that can significantly enhance your listening pleasure. Some of these common sense improvements are easier to implement than others, but by not paying attention to these basic system tweaks, you\u2019ll never\u00a0coax\u00a0the\u00a0best performance out of the components you already own.\u00a0In no particular order, here are 10 of the most useful\u00a0tweaks you can make to get your system sounding\u00a0its best:<\/p>\n

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1)\u00a0Level All Components<\/p>\n

Make sure your loudspeakers and electrical components are as level as possible.\u00a0 Be precise.\u00a0 Stability is critical to performance too\u2014 it makes a big difference!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0It is vital to make sure\u00a0your speakers are stable and not rocking on their stands or feet.<\/p>\n

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2) Proper Listening Position<\/p>\n

Where you sit in the room is very important in relation to your speakers and room boundaries. Stereo imaging and frequency response can be greatly affected if this detail is not considered. Normally, it is best to position your listening chair away from room boundaries. Too close to the back wall can result in boomy bass, but be careful, placing your chair two-thirds back from the front wall\u00a0can make the system thin and unnatural.\u00a0 Make sure to try a few locations to determine what’s best for your unique space.<\/p>\n

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3) Reduce Electrical Static Charges<\/p>\n

Depending on the season and your location, static charge build-up on components, cables, carpets, and speakers can be a real problem.\u00a0Both static charges from components, using digital circuitry that scrambles their microprocessors, and cables, attracting dust and dirt that affects their signal transfer, need to be eliminated for good performance. Nordost\u2019s Eco 3X<\/a>\u00a0is an effective tool to remove static build up.<\/p>\n

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4) Speaker Selection and Placement<\/p>\n

If you’re playing dubstep at club levels in a large room\u00a0but are using small, stand-mount speakers, you’re going to be an unhappy camper. Conversely, large floor standers in a tiny room will be\u00a0just as problematic. Properly positioning\u00a0your speakers,\u00a0relative to walls, your listening chair, and other\u00a0objects in your\u00a0room,\u00a0will be\u00a0critical to your listening experience.\u00a0Professional help from a\u00a0trusted dealer can\u00a0help you optimize your set-up\u00a0with these variables in mind. For more information, take a look at at our “Speaker Placement in 5 Easy Steps” blog.<\/a><\/p>\n

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5) Electrical and Mechanical Grounding<\/p>\n

One can hardly over emphasize the importance of system grounding. The advantages of a dramatically lowered noise floor\u00a0have\u00a0to be heard to be fully understood. Greater dynamic range, and the ability to hear nuances that are often buried in electrical noise, are some of the greatest benefits of proper grounding. If you can\u2019t practically install a local grounding rod into the earth, there are solutions available that can provide an artificial earth ground for\u00a0your system. Nordost QKORE Ground Units<\/a> allow you to enjoy proper grounding, hassle free.<\/p>\n

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6) Keep All Electrical Contact Points Clean<\/p>\n

All electrical contacts can be subject to corrosion over time. Keeping these contacts clean and free of oxidation is very important to good signal and power transfer. Periodically cleaning and tightening all the connections\u00a0in your system, from the AC connection of the wall plug, to the pins on a moving-coil phono cartridge, will improve its\u00a0performance.\u00a0CAIG Laboratories’ selection of deoxidizing and cleaning products work very well on these issues.<\/p>\n

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7) Good Cables<\/p>\n

Much has been said about cabling in systems. Some have said that, past the most basic level, improving cables will not make any noticeable difference in your system.\u00a0\u00a0You might as well just go wireless, right?\u00a0 Others know that you\u2019ll never get the most from\u00a0the\u00a0components you already own without optimizing their connections. Wired systems always outperform their wireless counterparts. Find a good dealer that will lend you some cables to take home and try in your own system, in your own home. Only then will you hear for yourself how important these critical links in\u00a0your system are.<\/p>\n

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8) Listening Room Acoustic Treatment<\/p>\n

Imagine setting up any audio system in a stark room with no furniture or window coverings. There will be echo and excessive reverb, as well as uneven frequency response and poor stereo imaging, no matter how good the system is. Now imagine a nicely furnished normal room with couches and chairs, framed art on the walls, lamps and drapes, crown moulding, and nice carpeting. The difference in sound will be startling, whether listening to music or simply carrying on a normal conversation. For more problematic rooms, you may need to take the extra step of adding acoustic panels, either diffusive, absorbent, or a combination of the two. Again, your local shop can provide analysis and recommendations for best performance.<\/p>\n

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9) Resonance Control<\/p>\n

In order for\u00a0your equipment\u00a0to perform\u00a0its best, it is important to keep micro-vibrations (or resonance) away from the electrical components on any circuit boards. Certain components, like capacitors, are physical devices whose measured tolerance can vary significantly when subject to vibration.\u00a0 Internally generated vibrations, like those from power transformers or disc drives, and externally generated vibrations, like those from speakers and subwoofers, can both pose problems.\u00a0Thankfully there are many solutions in the marketplace to address these issues. A good choice is Nordost\u2019s range of Sort products<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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10) Clean AC Power<\/p>\n

Every bit of power needed to drive your sound system, from the source, to the amplifiers, to the speakers, originates from the AC signal coming from the wall. The quality of that power can quite dramatically affect the ultimate performance of your components. Proper power delivery must reduce the RFI and electromagnetic interference that contaminates the AC signal, without limiting the peak current that components require. Nordost QRT products<\/a> can be very effective at\u00a0establishing this balance.<\/p>\n

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Whenever you see one of us Nordost folks\u00a0giving demonstrations at HiFi shows all around the world, know that we take all of these points and more into consideration when setting up\u00a0our systems. Stop by the Nordost demo room next time we’re in town,\u00a0and let us show you what we mean!<\/p>\n

–\u00a0 Mike Marko<\/p>\n

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For more information about tweaks you can make to improve your system, check out our “Tiny Tweaks, Big Pay-Offs \u2014 Simple Adjustments That Make a Difference” download HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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