Cheap tweaks...What would YOU reccomend?

Connecting 2 amps by RCA "Tape out" to another amp's "Tape in" gives you 4 good channels (instead of unsatisfying powers of most surround receivers).

You can position the speakers in many ways.
1) All in the front - wide soundstage
2) Front and back for surround effect
3) speakers back to back - one set firing backwards for deep soundstage

We all have extra amps and speakers from upgrading - put them to a good use. This will improve most speakers.

To answer Gonglee3's request:

(1) Audio grade duplex electrical outlet by FURUTECH (gold plated) 125V/15A ... Chris Venhaus' website ... www.venhaus1.com

(2a) For cleaned connectors/leads use Mapleshade's Silclear
(2b) For improved CD Playback/Recording use Mapleshade's Mikro-smooth (step#2 in preparing a CD) ... www.mapleshaderecords.com

(3) Flitz Metal Polish(not for gold or thin plated surfaces), Craig Gold G5; OPTRIX; Nordost 3ECO Static Inhibitor; Highwire Powerwraps ... Music Direct ... www.amusicdirect.com

Other suggestions:
(1) Cardas RCA Caps
(2) Vibrapods (against component body not under rubber feet)
(3) Monster HTS 2000 Powerline conditioner
(4) Dakiom Audio Feedback Stabilizers (at www.dakiom.com)
(5) Herbie's Audio Lab CD Mat

!) Exercise for at least 30 minutes and prior to a serious listening session and 2) Caig's ProGold G5 on all contacts. 3) Also, if your into vinyl Record Research cleaning products.

I had a problem with the squawker horn in my Khorns being too shrill. The lower frequencies were great, but the frequencies above 2000Hz were 15 to 20dB above normal. Biamping or volume adjustments of the squawker would not solve the problem, because the difference between the low and highs of the squawker would still be too much. The cheap tweak was to put a blanket over the squawker horn. The density of the blanket blocks out the higher frequencies while allowing the lower frequencies to pass on through. Experimentation is required to get the blanket with the right density. I could not believe the positive effect of this simple tweak. This negates the need for expensive wall treatments such as sound diffusers and absorbers

After about 2 hours of fresh air, I feel like I've been tranported to a dream land. Doctors recommend this daily dosage as well. Music is more beautiful when you are feeling good and healthy. AS a song reminds us, " ... the answere lies in the wind, my friend..."