Hrmmm...a good topic to get jettisoned. Speaker placement general, then, angle fore and aft, side to side...tiny increments...do the work. Adjust sweet-spot if necessary. Taking measurements all around helps.
Resonances: LARGE (cd shelves, window panes, picture frames, loose fixtures) SMALL (gear cases and their surfaces) ...then SMALLER STILL (under the hood inner work when possible...think tuning dots) ...and yes, harm can be done...experiment, easily reversible.
Level all gear, especially cdps. Isolate digital source power, when possible. Same type surfaces for gear, if possible. Furutech outlets, spring loaded that won't create the problems over time with overly tight grip, in/out for storms, etc. Felt around tweeters (to a lesser extent midrange drivers) to address diffraction..self-adhesives can be found at craft stores. Solder or pressure affix crossover lead wires to drivers...at least check connections.
When the system reaches levels of exacting refinement, cable lifting, addressing RFI with ERS around the middle section of power cords, improved cabling and connectors, upgrading plugs etc increases the chain of cumulative benefits that allow tweaks to become more easily identifiable towards your goals.
Most importantly, keep it fun! Over 50 years, my passion has never waned. Recent upgrades have freshened my entire collection. The hobby is personal and only a select few have diy skills. Don't be discouraged. There is always something to learn and to try. If, like me, you can't afford to pursue vinyl, find a friend that does. We generally are very solitary creatures. My circle of music lovers are some of the most generous, finest people I've known. Ok, let's keep our sticks flat on the ice. (You know who you are. Smile.) More Peace, Pin
Resonances: LARGE (cd shelves, window panes, picture frames, loose fixtures) SMALL (gear cases and their surfaces) ...then SMALLER STILL (under the hood inner work when possible...think tuning dots) ...and yes, harm can be done...experiment, easily reversible.
Level all gear, especially cdps. Isolate digital source power, when possible. Same type surfaces for gear, if possible. Furutech outlets, spring loaded that won't create the problems over time with overly tight grip, in/out for storms, etc. Felt around tweeters (to a lesser extent midrange drivers) to address diffraction..self-adhesives can be found at craft stores. Solder or pressure affix crossover lead wires to drivers...at least check connections.
When the system reaches levels of exacting refinement, cable lifting, addressing RFI with ERS around the middle section of power cords, improved cabling and connectors, upgrading plugs etc increases the chain of cumulative benefits that allow tweaks to become more easily identifiable towards your goals.
Most importantly, keep it fun! Over 50 years, my passion has never waned. Recent upgrades have freshened my entire collection. The hobby is personal and only a select few have diy skills. Don't be discouraged. There is always something to learn and to try. If, like me, you can't afford to pursue vinyl, find a friend that does. We generally are very solitary creatures. My circle of music lovers are some of the most generous, finest people I've known. Ok, let's keep our sticks flat on the ice. (You know who you are. Smile.) More Peace, Pin