One beer and the system does sound better--to me anyway. It relaxes the inner ear I'm told--it also just plain relaxes me. 2 beers and I don't hear as well--hydration is also important--so after one beer I'm usually drinking seltzer water (but it's the cheap stuff--Grocery store variety).
Best Water.
I recommend Deer Park, that's good water. I was just looking at this 'Best Of' section and 3 of the top 6 sections are alcohol related. Does anybody listen sober, or is it just me? Maybe I should have a beer or scotch, is this a inexpensive upgrade? When you drink does the system sound better? If so maybe I'm spending my money on the wrong stuff (equipment). I'm not preaching, I just would like to know if you think the system sounds better thru alcohol.