Know of a "Dirt Cheap" tweak?


I am looking for tweaks to improve the overall sound quality of my audio system. I recently purchased some TPC contact cleaner and it made a believer out of me. I noticed a signicant improvement, as if a veil was lifted my system sounded more clear and transparent. Bass got tighter too. Do you know of any cheap tweaks that have made a SIGNIFICANT improvement to the sound quality of your Hifi system...let us know... :-) Comments welcomed!
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Completely agree with Kavakat1. Reinforcing my subfloor from beneath the crawlspace has been on my to-do list for some time now. Finally got around to it a few weeks back. I'm very pleased with the results. I cemmented 3 pillar blocks with 4X4 attached to the joists. Additionally I reinforced the joists by screwing 2X4 on each side butted up to the subfloor. Maybe overkill, but now my system sits on a much more solid foundation, close to a solid slab of concrete. Total cost was approx $200 in materials and 8 hrs. of labor.
Hey Sabai thanks for the DIY transducers. I'm using 14 with good results.

 I read about this one on Analog Planet, the use of turnbuckles. between your rack and back wall. I bought 2 pieces of threaded rod and 4 nuts and the results were not subtle. The best $5 bar none!
Sabai,

I got the cones from Joann's a local craft shop, the end caps from a plumbing  supply shop. For placement I followed  Synergistic Research suggestions. I will look into Franck Tchang too. Thanx for the tip
Hi Sabai
    Yes, they're copper. I followed Franck's placement as close as I could, my room is a bit asymmetrical. Have not listened with this position, will report back with "perceived" changes. 
Sabai
   
   Just a quick note on the Franck Tchang placement. I was really not expecting much.....HOLY CRAP!! was I WRONG! The soundstage opened up in height, width and especially depth. Vocals were so much clearer. I do have a fairly revealing system, so others results may vary, depending on their gear, but this is one cheap tweek everyone should try. About 3 hours of labor including research, pick up of supplies, installation and about $20 out of pocket, yielded what I would consider a $1000`s worth of improvement!