M-Audio Studiophile DSM2 Guide
8
Speaker Orientation
For the best sonic results, DSM2 speakers should
be set in a vertical orientation. Vertical place-
ment minimizes the effects of interference be-
tween the drivers and provides the largest hori-
zontal (side-to-side) listening window as well as
the most stable and consistent frequency re-
sponse and imaging.
Speaker Location
Make sure speakers are placed symmetrically in
relation to the listening position by doing the
following:
Place speakers so that the HF drivers are ap-
proximately the same height as your ears in the
mixing position.
Place speaker pairs the same distance from the
two sides of the room.
Place speakers so that the backs of the speak-
ers are a minimum of 6 inches (15 cm) from the
wall to prevent obstruction of air flow in the
bass ports.
Stereo Positioning
The following diagram shows the recommended
setup for stereo monitoring.
Surround Positioning
The following diagram shows the recommended
setup for use in a 5.0 surround environment (a
subwoofer is not shown in this diagram).
DSM2 vertical orientation (stereo)
Stereo placement
Surround placement
0.5m/20"
FRONT LEFT
FRONT RIGHT
CENTER
WITHIN
THIS
WINDOW
30
o
30
o
25
o
100
o
135
o
25
o
REAR RIGHT
REAR LEFT
