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When Did Your System Disappear?
I've really only heard the disappearing effect to a highly convincing level by using a divider plate to eliminate stereo cross talk, sitting fairly close to the speakers and far from the walls,  and then some EQ to fix  the response issues caused ... 
Polarity
I flipped the polarity on my system and listened to a few CDs. I think ishkabibil may have planted a seed in my head. I can't say for sure that I'm actually hearing anything different, but I like the idea that it might sound better, which is makin... 
Polarity
I can easily switch the polarity of my system. Past quick experiments led me to believe I really couldn't hear any difference in doing that, on headphones or speakers. But now that you've brought it up I'll experiment some more. 
Speaker Stands Filled With Kitty Litter? TRUE???
Yes, the speakers can outweigh some stands, and that in itself can be a problem, making the whole assembly top heavy. Using sand or kitty litter to fill voids in a stand can add weight and help to damp any resonances the stand may have. I bought s...