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Seriously though, maybe the best tweak is exercise?

I posted, mostly in jest, before that cleaning your gear would yield fantastic sounding results. Yes, it was a joke, brought about by the fact that I thought the sound was better afterwards. Of course it was probably placebo ... but what if the actual cause is moderate exercise?

So, audiogoners, I challenge all of you to go out, put some bug spray on, and put your fancy iPhone or Android HR monitor to good use.  Then sit yourself and your sports drink down and listen.

Does it sound better?

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will3
54 posts
 

An occasional ear cleaning with a peroxide based cleaner has improved my hearing quite a bit. Hadn't even considered this as a tweak but, man has this worked for me!

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samureyex
102 posts
 

Yes, yes, and YES. To put a label onto why exercise improves enjoyment, I can't say but it is a thing I've experienced over and over again.

Another thing that always work for me is coffee. Raises my alert level and I bet this also improves my hearing in a way or two. 

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samureyex
102 posts
 

I also believe a good ear-cleaning regimen goes a long way. Something very few of us have and Q-tip is NOT the answer.

nagel
49 posts
 

Don't forget sleep! Big influence on mood which affects your listening enjoyment. I unsure about actual hearing though. Thanks for the encouragement to get more cardio, maybe that will help my ringing.

lanx0003
676 posts
 

This is one of BEST tweaks in audio listening I have ever experienced in addition to gear cleaning, air purification, moisture removals, ear cleaning and so on.  It cures my ear TINNITUS (at least a few hours after my morning 5-10K run) and my mind is sooooooo ready for a long-day listening on weekends.  This is a wonderful no cost tweak in the history of my audio listening, ever.  Good for your health as a side benefit too.

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