Placing Computer Monitors and Nearfield Monitors

Many of us are using computer monitors in our studio work, and the "default" position for these monitors is usually centered between a pair of nearfield speakers. This often works fine, but be aware that placing a large, reflective surface in close proximity to a critical listening position can cause stereo image problems. Our solution? When we are critically mixing, we push the computer monitor back as far as we can. Try it for yourself, see if you don’t hear the difference!