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Posted by Lucas-K on Nov-14-2008 11:19:

Quick Monitor Question

I have a pair of KRK RP8's and they are awesome by the way. I am just wondering though if its bad to have a monitor laying on its side? Will it affect quality or is it overall just not good for the monitor..

I am having trouble trying to find a spot to place my second monitor in my bedroom. i found a spot on my bookshelf but it would have to lay on its side to fit... Thats why i am asking before i do it.
Thanks, cheers

Posted by Zild on Nov-14-2008 11:38:

It isn't ideal but if that is the only place you can put it then it won't kill you.

Posted by Storyteller on Nov-14-2008 12:06:

Some monitors are known for a drop in quality by placing them on their sides. In some cases it changes the response in some way. I don't really know how, just heard that from a couple of studio engineers.

Posted by Zild on Nov-14-2008 12:14:

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Originally posted by Storyteller
Some monitors are known for a drop in quality by placing them on their sides. In some cases it changes the response in some way. I don't really know how, just heard that from a couple of studio engineers.

I think it is because they are designed with the tweeter being physically above the midrange driver. That probably distorts your sound image when you tip it over.

Posted by JD8180 on Nov-14-2008 15:47:

for djing purposes, I don't think it should affect you too much. I have tried both and personally I can't really tell too much of a difference.