I Tried A Stacked Monitor Setup To See If It's Worth It...

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  • čas přidán 2. 06. 2024
  • Having a stacked monitor layout is very popular and so I thought I'd try it out and give you my thoughts and opinions.
    "Does it hurt your neck?"
    That is probably one of the most asked questions about this layout.
    Personally, yes, it does hurts my neck. However, I am very tall. If you are a shorter person then I'd probably recommend this if you really envy this layout.
    I also have to say that if you really want this for the aesthetic only, you need to have identically sized monitors otherwise, in my case especially, it looks weird and kind of ruins the whole point of it.
    I have a 27inch and a 24inch so they don't line up properly.
    Links:
    Monitor arm: www.amazon.com/dp/B0855ZBPXD?...
    Microphone boom arm: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLD4233S?...
    In case you want it (didn't work with my keyboard),
    Coiled keyboard cable: www.amazon.com/dp/B08SW91X1F?...
    Timestamps:
    0:00 Intro
    0:35 Package
    0:50 Taking down monitors
    1:13 Unboxing monitor mount
    1:29 Setting up monitor mount
    2:41 Unboxing mic arm
    2:54 Setting up mic arm
    3:10 Fail
    3:20 Worth it? (thoughts & opinions)
    6:34 Montage
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Komentáře • 33

  • @elliswhoareyou
    @elliswhoareyou Před 4 měsíci +8

    This video is incredible! You've clearly become a master at both video techniques and computer set-up!

  • @TaeBuildsIt
    @TaeBuildsIt Před 4 měsíci

    Nice!! Setup looks clean you defiantly got vision

  • @mattbassett7843
    @mattbassett7843 Před 4 měsíci

    Good job on the videos. Keep it up!

  • @nathandon7123
    @nathandon7123 Před 4 měsíci

    Nice video, very informative. Was cosidering stacked for a while but you've thrown me off now. Gonna stick with side by side just gonna have to get a monitor arm for them now. Great content keep it up

    • @ShadowStarTech
      @ShadowStarTech  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you and glad I helped you realize it's not the best.

  • @eyezah
    @eyezah Před 4 měsíci +2

    I rock this setup with two ultrawides (flat 40" on top and curved 32" on bottom) and I think it works better since kinda add up to be more like a square - you don't have to move your eyes as far. But having a deeper desk and sitting further from your monitors definitely helps too.
    Good vid though! Had it recommended on my homepage. Maybe record closer to your mic and/or do some post processing to get rid of the reverb in your room for extra editing points

    • @ShadowStarTech
      @ShadowStarTech  Před 4 měsíci

      Yeah, lots of people stack ultrawides and it makes a lot more sense.
      Thank you! The room I'm in is the living room with a vaulted ceiling so there's nothing I can really do. Will get a mic for my camera in the near future since right now I'm just using the built-in one.

  • @andrestorres9188
    @andrestorres9188 Před 4 měsíci +1

    damn this is genius gonna get me the same monitor mount, I use two separate monitor mounts

  • @66ehssan
    @66ehssan Před 3 měsíci +1

    This review is better than 99% of what I have seen here in YT about dual setups. Thanks 🙏

    • @ShadowStarTech
      @ShadowStarTech  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Thank you! I like to be more realistic as I am an average person unlike most CZcamsrs which get all those sponsors and stuff.

  • @kenji1366
    @kenji1366 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I just went with stacked few days ago. The reason so I can have more desk space and put my speakers on the sides and I can watch movies while chilling on the floor, I can put the speakers before too but it's like behind the monitor. I
    Also I think it's good to look up sometimes, so I don't slouch everytime and get that turtle neck.. we rarely look up guys..

    • @ShadowStarTech
      @ShadowStarTech  Před 4 měsíci

      Yeah, we don't look up often but that can make it more painful over time since we rarely do it. I'm not willing to take the risk of hurting my neck more.

  • @brijeshbs3634
    @brijeshbs3634 Před 4 měsíci +1

    ur videos are amazing but I think it would be more amazing if u did a voice-over when ur installing

  • @Shukz707
    @Shukz707 Před 2 měsíci

    How's the stacking setup experience so far? Coz currenly im on dual side by side and im thinking on stack setup, but im concern on monitoring on the secondary monitor. as it may cause viewing discomfort over long period.

    • @ShadowStarTech
      @ShadowStarTech  Před 2 měsíci

      I have since switched back to side by side (which should tell you most of what you want to know), but as I stated in the video, I wouldn't recommend it for comfort.

  • @urbanberlin
    @urbanberlin Před 2 měsíci +1

    I don't think it looks that bad and I also pay a lot of attention to aesthetics. I currently use an 38 inch ultrawide in the middle and 2 27 inches stacked on the left side.

    • @ShadowStarTech
      @ShadowStarTech  Před 2 měsíci

      I agree with you.
      Dang that's a sick setup (jealous!!)

    • @fruitsee
      @fruitsee Před měsícem

      can we see your setup?

  • @xXxWWHxXx
    @xXxWWHxXx Před 2 měsíci

    Im planning getting a 32 inch monitor, and a LG vertical secondary monitor on the left side..im tall but i think left and right (vertical + horizontal) is the best bet as well!

    • @ShadowStarTech
      @ShadowStarTech  Před 2 měsíci +1

      For sure! Vertical as a secondary is amazing and saves so much space!
      I plan to (when OLED gaming monitors are not as expensive as they are) get an OLED monitor and then have a "Tie-fighter" monitor layout. (Two vertical on either side and a main horizontal in the middle)

  • @vietanhle7008
    @vietanhle7008 Před 3 měsíci

    Should I try it when I have a 15.6 inch laptop and 24 inch monitor on a small desk

    • @ShadowStarTech
      @ShadowStarTech  Před 3 měsíci +1

      If you're using the laptop below and as a keyboard, then yes, try it!

  • @emilisgu12
    @emilisgu12 Před 3 měsíci

    Isnt it possible to get a stacked layout with that first mount?

  • @roninstormYT
    @roninstormYT Před 2 měsíci

    i tryed stacked layout it hurt my neck i even had a stand up desk . also i need a new mount maybe i need one like yours gass arms so i can change the position when ever i want i using a vivio vertical stand now it only stationary meaning it can only do vertical unless i get arms attachments for it witch i might

    • @ShadowStarTech
      @ShadowStarTech  Před 2 měsíci

      Yeah, it really hurt my neck too. I can understand what you mean by the stationary mounts, those aren't great.

  • @elatedbento
    @elatedbento Před 4 měsíci

    Mind sharing the astronaut wallpaper?

    • @ShadowStarTech
      @ShadowStarTech  Před 4 měsíci

      Sure thing! The name is "Spaceship Earth" and it's on Wallpaper Engine.

  • @-scrim
    @-scrim Před 2 měsíci

    W

  • @terrauncebowie6712
    @terrauncebowie6712 Před měsícem

    4:20 "You can't glance when u have it side x side."
    Boy, what crack rock are u smoking? 😂
    Anyway, after testing both configurations myself, I found the stacked orientation (even tho the most symmetric) to be the most uncomfortable for viewing. Sometimes I had to squint eyes upwards or raise my chair to see certain things clearly...VERY ANNOYING! I'll be going back to side x side monitor setup.

    • @ShadowStarTech
      @ShadowStarTech  Před měsícem +1

      I guess what I meant is it just doesn't feel the same and is unnatural lol.
      Yeah, the exact same thing for me for stacked.