[quote=“jorgerobinson, post:6, topic:3995”]…tweak your EQ settings based on the room…[quote]Great point! I rarely adjust those settings. What’s a good starting point for EQ when I’m practicing guitar?
A good starting point is to boost the mids around 2-4 kHz for clarity and presence while keeping the low frequencies in check. You’ll want to avoid any harshness in the highs, though. It’s a bit of trial and error!
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[quote=“scott37, post:8, topic:3995”]…boost the mids around 2-4 kHz for clarity and presence…[quote]Thanks, Scott! What about speaker stands? Are they worth investing in?
Absolutely, Lauren! Proper speaker stands help isolate the speakers from desk vibrations, which can muddy the sound. They allow you to elevate the speakers for better listening angles too!
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I get confused with all this positioning! If I just forgot about it and put my speakers on my desk, would I still get decent sound? Asking for a friend…or maybe me!
[quote=“debra90, post:11, topic:3995”]If I just forgot about it and put my speakers on my desk, would I still get decent sound?[quote]Haha! It can work, but you’ll miss out on clarity and depth. Maybe invest in some fun sticky notes to remind yourself of proper placement!
In the end, it’s all about how much effort you want to put into it. You could always just plug in headphones too, right? But where’s the fun in that!
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I’m really interested in this too! Active speakers are a great choice for home studios as they have built-in amps, which simplifies the setup. However, passive speakers might offer more flexibility if you want to upgrade the amp in the future.
I totally agree! Active speakers are straightforward but passive ones can sound richer with the right amp. What’s everyone’s experience with either type?
I’ve used both! Active speakers are easier for quick setups, while passive speakers give you the option to customize sound more. It really depends on your priorities in a home studio.
That’s a good point! If you want to just plug in and play, active speakers are perfect. If you want to tweak your setup over time, maybe go passive.
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Don’t forget about room acoustics! Even the best speakers won’t sound great in a bad environment. Active speakers might compensate better, but passive setups can still work if tuned properly.
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True! But isn’t it a bit of hassle to tweak things all the time? I mean, it sounds great if you’re all into getting that perfect sound, but active speakers are just more convenient, right?
Exactly! However, I think if you’re serious about your sound, passive speakers could be the way to go. They might take more effort but can yield amazing results!
I’ve heard that passive speakers can be better for expressed sound, but I wonder if they might be overkill for just guitar? Anyone have thoughts?
I think it depends on the style of guitar playing! For rock, passive might shine, but for cleaner styles, active could be great.
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I’ve found passive speakers to be a bit overrated for my use with guitar. They’re nice, but you have to invest more time and money in the setup. Active speakers are more appealing for most casual users.
I mean, if you want that ‘studio’ feel, you can’t go wrong with passive, but I do get it being a hassle! Can we all agree that both have their merits? Maybe it’s just about what you value most.
Totally! You know what they say, ‘different strokes for different folks’! Plus, if you’re going active, you can always add a subwoofer for more depth.