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Note that the placement and orientation of the CX monitors within your studio is important and correctly placed speakers will result in improved imaging, clarity, and overall performance. This topic is covered in detail in the “Setting up CX Monitors” section of this guide.
Also note that the CX monitors feature several switches that help you contour the speaker to your specific studio. When these switches are left in their default positions, the CX monitor
will exhibit the response characteristics found on the printed acoustic frequency response plot that ships with each speaker. These anechoic* measurements represent performance of the speaker in an “ideal” environment similar to that found in a
To help compensate for this, the
It’s in the details:
Did you know the shape and materials of a speaker cabinet can greatly affect the overall sound of a speaker?
Your CX monitors feature thick walls and a carefully placed internal brace to prevent the speaker from resonating at low frequencies. This means that the speaker cabinet itself will not ring along with the low frequency sounds in your mix (such as a kick drum or a bass). This translates into more accurate bass response.
Furthermore, the rounded (“radiused”) edges and contoured waveguide surrounding the tweeter are not just cosmetic touches intended to improve the appearance of the speaker. These features help spread high frequencies evenly around the room and widen the “sweet spot” between the two speakers.
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