Does coloring the edges of CD's help the sonics?

The blade on the disc trimmer should be positioned such that the entire edge of the disc is timmed at an angle, not just half the edge. What good would it do to trim half the edge, as the light would still be directed out the half that wasn't beveled? The other advantage of beveling the entire edge is that it makes the disc symmetrical, cutting back on wobbling during play.

Geoffkait, it has been a long time since I got the AudioDesk, but I think I aligned the blade as recommended, which was half way through.

Another problem with only trimming half the edge is the potential for the polycarbonate to shatter. But primary issue is that it wouldn't be effective.

YRMV...

Cheers

Geoffkait, again I found it effective until the new cleaners came out, I think I followed their instruction, and I never experienced any shattering. In fact I think there would be much more potential for shattering with the deeper cut you suggest.

Geoffkait, I just check on the AudioDesk site. You are NOT supposed to trim through the entire thickness. They provide a disc that allows you to set it at the proper thickness. See: http://www.audiodesksysteme.de/downloads/sound_improver_operatinginstructure.pdf