Monitor Placement

[loveofjazz]

I moved all my recording gear to another area of our home this week.
I started plugging in cables and trying to get set up, when I realized that I don't "know" where I should set my monitors.
(The monitors I use are KRK Rokit5 powered monitors)

Is there a correct place to put my monitors in reference to where I sit?
How far from where I sit?
Should they be at a certain angle in reference to each other? I mean, I figure they should be pointed at me, but that's all I really know.

I'm heading off to work for today and tomorrow and might not be near the computer again 'til late Sunday night, but any help you knowledgeable folk could offer would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks...

 

[Ethan Winer]

Is there a correct place to put my monitors in reference to where I sit?

Yes: How to set up a room

--Ethan

 

[loveofjazz]

Wow.
Thanks, man.
I've got some reading to do. Much appreciated.

 

[moresound]

The one most common mistake due to small size control rooms is putting the monitors to close to the back wall.

 

[RICK FITZPATRICK]

Ethans site to the rescue again.
Except one thing....the 38% thing...and I won't open that can of worms !