Been wanting to share my setup since i arranged it this way a few months ago. I haven’t seen a standing desk being used this way so I’m curious to hear what everyone thinks.
The main problem this has solved for me: speaker placement with a triple monitor setup. Without the standing desk, the speakers would either have to be:
– placed to the left and right of the monitors (very far apart)
– behind the monitors
– below the monitors (either limits you to small speakers or the monitors have to be raised unnaturally high)
– wall mounted (not an option for me as I’m renting, and wall mounting would limit speaker options by weight)
Since the speakers have their own surface, I’m finally able to maintain close to an equilateral triangle with the speakers and listening position, albeit at a slight elevation.
It also gives me room to put more of my crap in front of me without cluttering my main working surface. Notably I’ve put my 14” CRT in the middle (hooked up to a bunch of different consoles which are to the side).
The main drawback or consideration is that it eats up more depth than a single table would take. The standing desk is 60cm deep, but I’m fortunately able to fit it without a problem.
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Monitors: 3x LG IPS monitors i bought over a decade ago and debezeled, still going strong.
Keyboard: Model F Labs F77
Pointing device: Microsoft Trackball Optical
Computer: Macbook Pro (2021 M1 Pro)
Speakers: Diatone DS-100z
Hooked up to the CRT are various devices (PS1, PS2, PS3, Wii, VCR, Raspberry Pi 4). All in a cabinet to the side, out of frame.
by MaxwellCE
6 Comments
The CRT makes it. This is an outstanding setup. Well done 🙌
That is a mighty fine setup! OP, is that wallpaper a photo you took? Mind sharing it? Cheers!
Oh man, this is so good! Immaculate vibes, one of my favorite setups I’ve seen on here. I may be biased though, as I also have a yellow flip clock and 13″ CRT incorporated into my setup.
Love the model F
So I started my sentence with so
a CRT like that is my personal goal (maybe not so close to my eyes but still)
great space, beautiful crt