5
Setup
The configuration and placement of your RPM500 monitors on speaker stands or your desktop
workstation may affect the performance of the speakers. Use the following tips to achieve the
best performance out of your RPM500 monitors.
Tip:
If possible, place your RPM monitors on speaker stands instead of your desk top. Desks
tend to resonate sympathetically at low frequencies and may adversely affect the bass
response of your monitors. If speaker stands are not possible due to space restrictions and you
notice a buildup in bass, try placing the monitors on isolation pads (included) to acoustically de-
couple the monitors from the desk.
Speaker Placement
Place the RPM500 monitors so that the two speakers
and the engineer form an equilateral triangle when
viewed from above. Angle the speakers slightly inward
so that the drivers face the engineer.
In general, it is recommended that RPM500 monitors
be placed at least one foot away from the nearest
wall, ceiling, or any other large, flat surface (the
reason for this is covered in detail in the following
chapter of this guide). If practical considerations such
as limited studio space make this impossible,
RPM500 monitors include separate equalizer controls
to compensate for placement near walls and corners,
as well as to compensate for the general acoustic
response of your monitoring environment.
Speaker Height
Position the speakers so that they are parallel to the
ground and that your ears are between the midpoint of
the woofer and the tweeter.
Speaker Orientation
If possible, place the RPM500 monitors in their upright position and avoid laying the speakers
on their sides. The RPM500 woofer and tweeter are vertically aligned and will provide the best
performance when the speakers are placed upright. Placing them on their sides may create
strong reflections from nearby surfaces resulting in spectrally unbalanced sound.
If your RPM500 monitors must be oriented horizontally due to space or line-of-sight
considerations, place the speakers so that their tweeter is on the "inside" to improve imaging.
Tweeters
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