How far apart should studio monitors be placed?

Form an equilateral triangle with your listening position. If your monitors are 4 feet apart, sit 4 feet from each. Angle them inward 30 degrees pointing at your ears.

Do I need a subwoofer with 5-inch studio monitors?

For mixing genres with heavy bass (hip-hop, EDM, electronic), yes. For acoustic, rock, and vocal-focused production, 5-inch monitors handle the critical midrange where most mixing decisions happen.

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