Studio Monitor Positioning - The DSP Project

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Published 2011-06-02

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This week I share my top 12 tips for studio monitor positioning. You might be surprised by the improvement in sound that can be gained by a little bit of adjustment and testing to find the best placement. The best part about all these tips is they are all free and you can try them out right now. Even if you have had your monitors a long time proper setup is a must!

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All Comments (21)

@Younghead 6 years ago

I gotta give props to you as I’ve watched a fear bit of footage on this subject and I’ve never come across in all my 20 years of music production such detailed and helpful info. Cheers.
@tradehut2782 9 years ago

if you cant see the sides of the monitors would meant that the tweeter is pointed at your eyes.You should be able to see a little bit of the inner side.
@alaunushawk4727 8 years ago

Clear, concise, informative. Excellent video!
@bjornark 4 years ago

In addition, listen to reference tracks in your room. This way you get to know how a professional mixed and produced track is sounding in your room, with your gear, monitors etc. It is very helpful especially if you have to compromise on the speaker placement.
@johnrenshaw7684 7 years ago

Very clear presentation. I am changing my room right now.
@gix10000 13 years ago

really really useful video this one. anyone whos done some reading will know most of this. but its really good to get it all into one place
@Dustrauma 3 years ago

Excellent video! Thanks.
@eneeditall 11 years ago

Thanks for this video. It really helped and it was nice to know I was doing a lot of things right and some things not. Keep posting this stuff
@kknerik 10 years ago

this was soooo helpful!
@demongroovemusic 11 years ago

Cheers mate, ive been a-b comparing with other tracks i seem to have it sounding nice. will look into a calibration mic. thanks again
@flozzy1988 4 years ago

TY SO MUCH !! i have done exactly what you say it sound so much better the stereo is so precise and the bass and vocal pop up !! ( Aps Aeon, Prism Sound Lyra)
@azeddinestudio4489 10 years ago

lovely tutorial..thx buddy
@ravithompson1082 5 years ago

Superb voiceover work
@soddy31 11 years ago

Such a great video. I've recommended this to alot of people
@Aaron_Smith_OM 3 years ago

Still super helpful in late 2020. Thank you!
@ronalddavis6363 5 years ago

Thanks for great explanation. Question though. How many feet apart should the monitors be
@Fantastic_Timez 10 years ago

Thank you for your answer. Unfortunately, I can't try them out before I buy them as I have to buy them online. At this price point, I don't expect they would be so different but differences would exist nevertheless. With whatever I pick, I will have to learn how to work with them and also I will have to learn the room (after I treat it). Again, thank you for the answers, much appreciated.
@UrGro0ve 10 years ago

Great informative video - thanks. I'd like to use this PDF also if possible.
@basicbluesjones 7 years ago

brilliant explanation ta
@andynonimuss6298 5 years ago

The Stereo Vertex Point (the focused point where the speakers are aimed behind your head) should be 14" min. to 16" max. from your Listening Position (ear line).