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Speaker Stands Speaker Stands

Audiophile Desktop
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The Desktop Speaker Stands come partially The Desktop Speaker Stands come partially
assembled. They can be used as-is out of the assembled. They can be used as-is out of the
box, or you can attach the headphone hanger box, or you can attach the headphone hanger
using a crescent wrench and the appropriate using a crescent wrench and the appropriate
size Allen key. size Allen key.
Tools Needed:
3/16 hex key
1/2 wrench
Use the 1/2 wrench to hold the nut still on the
inside of the stand while using the hex key to
tighten the hanger to the speaker stand. Twist
the rubber portion of the headphone hanger
so that it sits at.
Attaching the Headphone Hanger
HeadRoom Speaker Stands are proudly manufactured in the
USA and built to last practically forever. Our heavyweight Mon-
tana-made monitor speaker stands have a LIMITED LIFETIME
WARRANTY against all defects in workmanship or performance.
If your HeadRoom speaker stands ever fail to function properly
under normal operating conditions, we will repair or replace
the stands as long as you own them. As some amount of mi-
nor wear may occur near moving parts, cosmetic aws are not
covered by our HeadRoom warranty. Modication(s) including
but not limited to wall-mounting, over-weighting, misuse, or
accidental damage to the HeadRoom Speaker Stands, which
voids the warranty as solely determined by HeadRoom.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
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2020 Gilkerson Drive
Bozeman, MT 59715
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Phone: 406-587-9466
Fax: 406-586-9484
Congratulations on your purchase of the
Desktop Speaker Stands. This unique
product will help you position your
monitor speakers precisely and produce
an outstandingly accurate near-eld
listening experience. Youll also be
able to keep your desk neat and tidy by
housing all your HeadRoom equipment
within the stands. Happy Listening!
Speaker Stands

Just as speaker positioning is important for large Just as speaker positioning is important for large
speakers in a listening room, it is also important speakers in a listening room, it is also important
on your desktop. Properly positioned near eld on your desktop. Properly positioned near eld
speakers put the speaker acoustic axis horizon- speakers put the speaker acoustic axis horizon-
tal, at ear level, and positioned in an equilateral tal, at ear level, and positioned in an equilateral
triangle, 60 degrees to either side of your head. triangle, 60 degrees to either side of your head.
This has a number of advantages. This has a number of advantages.
Possibly most important is that it signicantly
reduces the rst reection of sound waves off
the desktop surface. When speakers are low and
close to the desktop this rst reection almost
completely destroys any audio image!
Once the speakers are off the desk surface, the
real work of tweaking the audio image can begin
by adjusting the height and tilt of the speakers,
and the distance, width, and toe-in.
Generally speaking, you should position the speakers such
that the speakers acoustic axis is horizontal and at ear level.
On small two-way speakers the tweeter virtual sound source
is usually slightly closer to you than the woofer virtual sound
source. This means that the center axis of sound coming
from the front of the speaker is tilted slightly downward, and
that you should tilt the speakers slightly back in order for the
speaker axis to be horizontal. In order to ne tune the tilt of
your speaker, set the speakers in roughly the correct position
and then raise and lower your head to nd the best sound.
Usually if the tweeter is too close it will sound slightly too ag-
gressive and you will have to tilt the speaker rearward; if the
woofer is too close it will sound slightly mufed.
To adjust the stands simply loosen the knobs on both sides
and slide the top part of the stand up and down, and/or tilt
it forward and back. DO NOT adjust stands up and down with
speakers on them. You can, however, make small tilt adjust-
ments by partially loosening the clamping knobs and then
tilting the speaker back and forth. Be sure to take your speak-
ers off the stands before making any adjustments.
Generally speaking the speakers should be about
an arms reach distance. A good way to determine if
the stands are equidistant from you is to reach out
and touch the stands with both hands at the same
time; sometimes closing your eyes helps to tell if
the stands are in exactly the same spot to either
side.
The speakers should be positioned roughly in an
equilateral triangle. Speakers are generally toed-in
to point just wide of the ear closest to the speak-
er. This is a good starting position, but additional
tweaks may be required. If the image isnt deep
enough, push the speakers farther away. If the im-
age has a hole in the middle, push the speakers
closer together. If the sound isnt punchy enough,
move them closer to you. If the soundstage is to
narrow, push the speakers farther apart.
Speaker Positioning
Tilt and Height Alignment
Distance, Width and
Toe-In Adjustment
Speaker Postitioning
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Phone: 4 0 6 - 5 8 7 - 9 4 6 6
Fax: 4 0 6 - 5 8 7 - 9 4 8 4
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Toe-In
Width
Distance