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When I think about the absurdities some people call "tweaks" I can't help wondering why there's no one complaining (or praising for that matter) the following things in a typical listening room:

doors, doorhandles, pictures of family in frames with glass in front of them, computers, computer screens, TV's, lamps, chairs, webcams, energy saving bulbs, bottles(!), cell phone chargers, smoke, digital cameras, crosses(!), transformers, magnets (like in speakers), bongo drums, cd's and dvd's(!!!), dental fillings, vacuumers, rocks, antidepressive medication, rubber ducks and all kinds of bric-a-brac.

How about it?

If you wade through the comments on Stephen Miejas blog you'll find I've often criticized his placement of two plastic stools with smooth reflective surfaces between his speakers and listening position. They're still there so maybe he thinks they're as effective as Mpingo disks? Who knows. What really gets up my nose are the frequently insane advertisements for high end gear absurdly illustrated in minimalist rooms that are acoustic nightmares. These set-ups often also have speakers positioned in the totally irrational locations.
Drives me nuts ! And lets not get started on the frequent admission by audio reviewers that they've had a few scotches,etc - - surely a few joints would make things sound much better?

Lets not leave out the little magic bowls of Ted Denney's that NEVER got tested because of myself and others attitude on the forums. Geoff sells plenty of "tweaks" that fit your description.

especially the last sentence.

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What really gets up my nose are the frequently insane advertisements for high end gear absurdly illustrated in minimalist rooms that are acoustic nightmares. These set-ups often also have speakers positioned in the totally irrational locations.

The good news is that they are never hooked up.