Studio Monitors — FAQ
5" vs 8" woofers — what size?
5" suits small rooms/nearfield; 7–8" reaches deeper lows but needs more space and treatment.
Do I need an audio interface?
Recommended — for balanced TRS/XLR outputs and proper level control. Laptop headphone outs are noisy and unbalanced.
How should I place monitors?
Form an equilateral triangle, tweeters at ear height, and use isolation pads/stands to reduce desk resonance.
Do I need a subwoofer?
Helpful for checking sub-bass in electronic/hip-hop, but can exaggerate lows in small untreated rooms — calibrate carefully.