M-Audio Studiophile DSM1 Guide

8

Speaker Orientation

For the best sonic results, DSM1 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). 

DSM1 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