Tweaks That Don't Work

AudioPrism AC purifier (yes, that square box that plugs in the AC outlet mains) - no change to these ears.

Fernando

Like several other posters, I've had a variety of PC's that didn't do anything or even worse, had a negative affect. I have some now that I like but only after doing the DIY thing for a few years.

The other tweak that at first I thought made a huge improvement was the audiophile price tag tweak. At first I thought the difference was huge but it turned out to be just something in my head.

Maybe I didn't give it enough time to completely break in & of course when I replaced some gear, I didn't modify the tag to reflect the change.

hockey pucks for $1 - tryed them under all components and speakers. dulled the images and shrunk the soundstage made my hifi a no fi system. but i only wasted a few dollars.

the best system tweaking for cheep is my jon risch diy acoustic panels and bass traps. he is on the diy/tweeker asylum.

Hi Flg2002, not sure about which AudioPrism AC purifier you are talking about. Is it the Quiet Line thingy? I am using a few of the Quiet Lines. The thing is that I plug one into my PS Audio power bar, my Changlight Speed and even my Power Wedge. You should hear an audible difference. I'm using the Power Wedge for my computer set-up. Immediately, you can see the color difference on the monitor. The black is blacker and the colors are much richer. If you plug it directly into the wall, you must find out which outlet has the most noise. If not, you will not hear any difference in your system. Hope this helps.

A different approach is to redefine "tweek".
Used to be tweeks were things one could do for free or nearly free that improved ones listening experience, now, most tweeks are packaged, pimped, and overpriced.
I really cannot see the value of most of these prepackaged things, as some other thing, (that is nearly free) will work just as well.
This 'comment' is in regard to footers, cones, shelves, bags, dampening devices, unused RCA jacks covers, etc. (and NOT in regard to cables, which are a whole different ball game, but also have home-made variations that are inexpensive and sound great)