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of the room, or the materials it is constructed from. Large pieces of
furniture in a room can often help to break up these ‘standing waves’.
While few of us will feel the need to redesign a room to improve its sonic
properties, sometimes a small change, like placing a rug on the floor, can
make a big improvement to the sound.
Other helpful hints
Corrosion and sound system terminals
Atmospheric corrosion can build up on speaker cable and interconnect
terminals over time. Should this occur, removing and re-inserting wires
and cables will improve the contact and hence the quality of signal
transmission. Always remember to turn off all equipment before
connecting or disconnecting any wires or cables.
Placement of components in your sound system
Lots of fresh air is important to the health of your electronics. The louder
you play your music, the more important it is to ensure that components
receive adequate ventilation. Amplifiers, in particular, will generate a lot
of heat. Placing the amplifier at the top of the stack, and ensuring
adequate ventilation, will help to ensure that heat can be dissipated as it
should.
