How wide apart should studio monitors be?

The distance between the two speakers should be the same as the distance between each speaker and your head (in the listening position). If your speakers are four feet apart (measured from the center of the speaker cone), then the listening position should be four feet from each speaker.

How far should studio monitors be apart from each other?

The rule of thumb is that the speakers should be as far apart as their distance from the listening position. That is, if you’re 4 feet away from the monitors, then start by moving them 4 feet apart so that you make an equilateral triangle between you and the two monitors (see the graphic on the left).

How far apart should nearfield monitors be?

Common question: “How close should I position my “near field” monitors?” Our general rule of thumb: If they are smaller speakers, put them out about arm’s length away from you, with about that same distance between them (about one meter).

Do Atmos speakers make a difference?

There’s no difference between Dolby Atmos. It’s the same format just like Dolby Digital 5.1 or 7.1.

Can studio monitors be close to wall?

The rule of thumb is to get your studio monitors as close as possible to the rear wall as you can – within 60 centimetres is the target. If your speakers are on stands move your stands as close to the rear wall as possible. If your speakers are on a desk move your desk as close the rear wall as possible.

How far apart should I have my speakers?

Speaker separation. Try to get about 4 feet of separation for bookshelf speakers or 8 feet for floorstanding speakers. If your speakers are too close, sounds will blend together and become muddy. If they are too far apart, there will be a gap between the two halves of the stereo image (more on this later).

How far should studio monitors be from your ears?

Bigger monitors have to be placed more distant from the listener (you). This means not meters away, and not inches from your ears – one to two should be just fine – the manufacturer usually recommends the ideal distance for their product.

How do I rotate my studio monitors?

If you want to tilt your speakers down, go for about a 15 degree tilt but no more than that. The frequency changes if you tilt more than this. For main studio monitors that are flush-mounted, recommended height is about 56 inches off the ground in order to give you the best sound quality whether sitting or standing.

Can studio monitors be placed horizontally?

Some monitors, like the PreSonus Eris E5, E44, and E66, can be placed horizontally or vertically. When orienting your studio monitors horizontally, they should form a mirror image of each other, with the tweeters on the outside. This is also true for MTM monitors like the Eris E44 and E66 when placed vertically.

Do studio monitors need balanced speakers?

Fortunately, most speakers sold as studio monitors shoot for a (more desirable) neutral balance, capable of providing a proper reference for decision making.

How to avoid bass buildup in studio monitors?

Whenever possible, avoid setting up you desk in a corner; this will help prevent the bass buildups that naturally occur when two reflective surfaces meet. Many studio monitors shouldn’t be placed horizontally, as horizontal placement can degrade the stereo image, so it’s important to read the monitors’ documentation.

How far should stereo monitors be from each other?

Fig 5 Stereo monitors positioned at a 60° angle. If you’re using nearfield monitors, a typical setup would have the speakers around 3 feet from the listener, and 3 feet from each other—this not only maintains the optimal angle for stereo, but minimizes the effect of mid- and high-frequency room reflections. 5. Avoid Reflections