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Old 15th September 2009   #5
adsmithy
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Originally Posted by Brainchild View Post
It looks like you have a blank slate to start with, so I'll throw a few basic suggestions out there. Since this is an actual bedroom with an actual bed, you may be tempted to say, "but I can't do that." With that in mind, these are some things you should do if you want the room to sound its best.

First, position the desk in the center of one of the walls. That way, the speakers are the same distance from either side wall. Since it's a square room, it doesn't make much difference which wall. The corner placement you currently have is roughly the worst place the setup could be, so you can look forward to improvement just with that simple step.

Second, I would think about getting the speakers up on higher stands so that they clear the surface of your desk. I can't tell what the driver configuration is in those speakers, but you're probably getting a skewed signal with them as low as they are.

Third, you will have to try moving your subwoofer around until it gives you the response you're looking for at the mix position. In the center of the wall opposite the computer desk could work, but it's a matter of actually testing it until you find a place that works.

Fourth, without which the Third suggestion above is worse than useless, you should apply bass traps liberally as described to an endless extent on this and other forums.
Thank you. All points taken on board.

Just an idea, but regarding placement. Would putting the desk diagonally in a corner with speakers either side be good/bad?
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