Samson Resolv SE5 Two-Way Active 5" Studio Monitor (Each) - Manual (Page 13)

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13 Resolv SE Studio Monitors
Positioning your Studio Monitors
Speaker Orientation
A major objective when setting
up your studio monitors is to
obtain the best possible stereo
image. The Resolv SE monitors
are designed to be used in a ver-
tical position, with the tweeter
and woofer symmetrically in line.
Placing the speaker on its side
will cause an offset in sound
between the woofer and the tweeter, limiting your ability to find optimal listening
positions.
A Moment of Reflection
When setting the height of your monitor system, be careful to avoid reflections off
the surface of the mixing console. These reflections arrive at the listening posi-
tion slightly delayed from the original sound, resulting in cancellations and overall
unpredictable response (Figure 1). Visualize straight lines representing the beams of
sound radiating from the monitors and choose a height that reduces the occurrence
of reflections that will end up in the prime listening spot. In most cases, the ideal
position is slightly behind and above the mixing console’s meter bridge (Figure 2).
Always use your ears to find the best positioning for your room. Using monitor stands
will assist in placing the speakers in the appropriate position.
Figure 1 Figure 2