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intellijel · 11th May 2008, 11:14 PM

I am well ware of the need to keep monitors positioned so that ones listening position forms an equilateral triangle with them.

Due to certain physical constraints of my setup I can only achieve this ideal if my monitors are spaced 3ft apart.

AFAIK this is ok but ideally they should be about 4-5ft apart (which would also push back my listening position)

Is the 3ft width a real problem? Does this affect my ability to properly deal with stereo imaging?

I noticed when speakers were farther apart it was a lot easier to place elements in the stereo mix since there was such a distinct mono center. Now it feels like I need to work harder to create the separations and width.

Advice appreciated!

11th May 2008, 11:14 PM	#1
intellijel Gear Head Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 70	Closely space monitors and stereo imaging issues? I am well ware of the need to keep monitors positioned so that ones listening position forms an equilateral triangle with them. Due to certain physical constraints of my setup I can only achieve this ideal if my monitors are spaced 3ft apart. AFAIK this is ok but ideally they should be about 4-5ft apart (which would also push back my listening position) Is the 3ft width a real problem? Does this affect my ability to properly deal with stereo imaging? I noticed when speakers were farther apart it was a lot easier to place elements in the stereo mix since there was such a distinct mono center. Now it feels like I need to work harder to create the separations and width. Advice appreciated!