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A Few Questions About Desk and Space [TOPIC SOLVED! ]

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My desk is 47" across and I would like to buy the not yet released Asus 34" 3440x1440 IPS G-Sync monitor or the Acer Predator version of it. I barely have any room in my set up. Do you think perhaps the monitor stand would lift up the monitor high enough to avoid my speakers?

Another problem too is that I would like to build a desk speaker stand that would lift the speakers about 8" to reach ear level.



The monitor in the picture is 22"
 
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1.) You'll find that you speakers will image better (ie a more realistic sound stage) of you angle them in a little. Play around with it to get it just right.

2.) If you raise the monitor above the speakers you'll be getting a sore neck. Raise it above speakers on stands and you''ll be seeing a chiropractor!

3.) If I were you I'd lay the speakers on their sides (sound dispersion is conical in shape) and put a small wedge under them to get them aimed at you head (and turn them in a bit too) then maybe a higher monitor just above then will be tolerable.

If you purchase a new monitor be sure that the colors don't fade if you're as far off axis as you need to be to clear your speakers. Monitor stand ajustments don't allow you to angle down very much at all.
 
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Can I suggest maybe mounting the Monitor to the wall?
Assuming you don't think you're going to be moving stuff around any time soon.
 
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2.) If you raise the monitor above the speakers you'll be getting a sore neck. Raise it above speakers on stands and you''ll be seeing a chiropractor!
The computer chair is adjustable in height.

I should have known that these speakers were huge since I've read on them but it was a irresistible steal at just $79.99, no tax or shipping charges. I may just have to get a wedge instead and hopefully the monitor's stand will rise above the speakers, and of course, my chair has adjustable height as well.

The monitor in the picture is only 13.5" in height. The Acer Predator is almost 18", so not only is it much wider than my current monitor (by 10") but it is also much taller.
 
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3.) If I were you I'd lay the speakers on their sides (sound dispersion is conical in shape) and put a small wedge under them to get them aimed at you head (and turn them in a bit too) then maybe a higher monitor just above then will be tolerable.
Good idea.
http://www.foambymail.com/MIW/monitor-isolation-wedge.html

No viewing angles issues with IPS monitor and again, chair is adjustable in height.

Perhaps these would do: http://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-Desktop-Speaker-Stands-Pair/dp/B005STCILC/ref=pd_sim_147_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0ANRKSDVA5BDWT2JTX76

 
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Why not get a bigger desk?
 
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Why not get a bigger desk?
The monitor wedge will work just fine. .
I'd check the angle you need before buying. You could end up worse off, or maybe not at the best angle. MOnitor speakers, at least the good ones, tend to have narrower dispersion.
 
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I'd check the angle you need before buying. You could end up worse off, or maybe not at the best angle. MOnitor speakers, at least the good ones, tend to have narrower dispersion.
I could always adjust the height of my computer chair?
You keep saying that, but your chair should be adjusted to a comfortable working height relative to you desk, not to you speakers.
 
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You keep saying that, but your chair should be adjusted to a comfortable working height relative to you desk, not to you speakers.
1.) The speakers sound very good as they are. They will only sound much better when it is directed towards my ears. End of story.

I am amazed by these speakers, especially since I only spent $79.99, no tax or shipping charges. Wedges are coming Monday from Amazon. I'll update my opinion then.

Obviously the sound is being distorted by the glass computer desk. The wedge will make a HUGE difference and perhaps add a bit more bass.

Can't wait until I upgrade, until next year.
 
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You keep saying that, but your chair should be adjusted to a comfortable working height relative to you desk, not to you speakers.
Obviously the sound is being distorted by the glass computer desk. The wedge will make a HUGE difference and perhaps add a bit more bass.
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Why do you say the glass is distorting the sound? Glass is smooth and reflects all frequencies equally. A rougher surface would reflect some frequencies and absorb others.

As for wedges improving bass, I doubt that. If anything they will reduce bass a little. The desk surface is acting like a "horn type" speaker and making the speaker produce low frequencies more efficiently (ie louder)., See Horn Loudspeakers.

The main advantage of horn loudspeakers is they are more efficient; they can typically produce 10 times (10 dB) more sound power than a cone speaker from a given amplifier output.
 
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Glass does not distort sound. If you want bass they should be pointed to the right and left. 45hz takes about 30' to unfold.
If you want highs you want them as close to your face as possible.

This is from some one who hit 150db dead on a termlab with 1 15" and 1500w...in a trunk with stock electrical.
1/4 wave t-line ftw
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Glass does not distort sound. If you want bass they should be pointed to the right and left. 45hz takes about 30' to unfold.
If you want highs you want them as close to your face as possible.

This is from some one who hit 150db dead on a termlab with 1 15" and 1500w...in a trunk with stock electrical.
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distort ? I was on the view of glass being a solid material, rubber mats might help any vibration
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I'm not talking to you silly
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I just want to say silly goose...
 
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mistake - am i taking you the wrong way ?
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that is more of a insult in my eyes, but then again different in other countries
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Meant with the utmost respect
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Why do you say the glass is distorting the sound? Glass is smooth and reflects all frequencies equally. A rougher surface would reflect some frequencies and absorb others.

As for wedges improving bass, I doubt that. If anything they will reduce bass a little. The desk surface is acting like a "horn type" speaker and making the speaker produce low frequencies more efficiently (ie louder)., See Horn Loudspeakers.

The main advantage of horn loudspeakers is they are more efficient; they can typically produce 10 times (10 dB) more sound power than a cone speaker from a given amplifier output.
Okay bud. I had enough of your expertise. Go elsewhere. Thanks. The speakers sound great as they are. They will sound even greater when they are directed towards my ears. End of story.

"Distort" isn't the word I'm looking for. It is advised that speakers should be lifted from the surface.

The purpose of this thread isn't about the speakers but about making space for a monitor that is 10" wider than my current moniotor. I'm more concerned about having enough room for a $1,299 G-Sync gaming monitor than some measly $79.99 "audiophile" speakers. This thread isn't a discussion about speakers. I am more than satisfied as to how they are sound from their current position. It will only sound better with some minor adjustments.

You do not need to respond. You have helped enough. There are many others that may need your expertise as well. And if this will make you feel any better bud with your speakers expertise, I have a pair of audiophile monitor headphones, so it'll be okay, alright?

TOPIC CLOSED--CASE IS SOLVED!

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