wyoboy

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Does raising speaker cables off the floor really make a big difference?
@nonoise I'm too naive 
Does raising speaker cables off the floor really make a big difference?
@mahlman:  Are you talking about acrylic tube cable risers ? or what ? 
Does raising speaker cables off the floor really make a big difference?
@khughes:  What does quality of recording have to do with the OP's post ?  Zero.  I'm guessing he already knows that nothing will save a crappy recording.  He's asking if this particular thing will improve a good recording.  So your comment is irr... 
Does raising speaker cables off the floor really make a big difference?
@khughes: "So personally, not being terminally OCD, I have no desire to try endless tweaks - most if not all with no supporting rationale *why* they might, maybe, possibly could do something - using my "reference" best recording to see if some min... 
Does raising speaker cables off the floor really make a big difference?
However, most here are fundamentally chasing the same thing questioned by the OP:  Is there a way i don't know about to improve the sound of my music--in this case raising speaker cables off the floor--some say they hear a difference, some say no ... 
Does raising speaker cables off the floor really make a big difference?
It's like climate change debate or any politics these days--neither side will change the others' mind--but believers can share while non-believers can only bash--and i have no idea yet which camp i'm in on this ! 
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No, that was Rip Van Winkle 
Does raising speaker cables off the floor really make a big difference?
and a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well--hope you're getting something audio for Christmas--i am--a nice 2 LP set of "Waiting for Columbus"--how do i know ?  I ordered it and wrapped it ! 
Does raising speaker cables off the floor really make a big difference?
@nonoise I haven't had a chance to put down those IKEA holders--too much Christmas stuff going on--if you get there first let me know what you think.  There are many cheap solutions here but those had WAF. 
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take your time--i don't know anything about him other than a couple videos i watched on placing bass traps 
Does raising speaker cables off the floor really make a big difference?
@nonoise  My pleasure--they arrived today, one broken--called IKEA and they will replace although they first want to credit you 50 cents !  Haven't tried them yet but even if no improvement...Jim Smith said they would definitely make a difference ... 
Does raising speaker cables off the floor really make a big difference?
@spoumouzert:   I had the same question and found an old thread on this forum where someone recommended tealight holders from IKEA--50 cents each made of glass--so i ordered 10 to lift the cables and see if there's a difference--$5 + shipping expe... 
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@geoffkaitEthan Winer, clown extraordinaire!Just curious what you mean ?  Is he a fraud or ?  He seems sincere but am i missing something ? 
Crazy cheapo tweaks and impressive SQ hacking
I saw you came up with a crazy, cheapo tweak a la this thread.. 
Crazy cheapo tweaks and impressive SQ hacking
Ahhhh, sweet relief-i've been holding my breath for soooo long!  But I think you may inadvertently be on to something--maybe those cushions can be used to elevate cables ?  or isolate components ? A genuine new tweak !  Patent it ?