It makes me insane how much these companies are charging for plywood desk stands where they don't even bother edgebanding. $200-350? Come on. Branding over all.
#1 Chair ( you might as well get a good one since you don't want to be uncomfortable ) #2 Desk ( for potential more desk space ) #4 Monitor ( you're looking at it, might as well get a good one, for me a single ultra-wide is my goal ) #5 A Foot rest ( trust me get a sling one, it's awesome ) #6 Not necessarily your setup but your environment. Paint your room, get some rugs or redo your floor. Add some greenery, maybe some lights? Or maybe less lights? So then get a blackout curtain or tint/blur your windows. It's all about experimenting. Trial and error.
Exactly. That's the reason why I ended up buying things for my set up even though I don't really need it hahaha. So yeah, trial and error because it's actually self preference.
@@jackofromph9462 yeppers. You may find something you didn't even think of or think you'd like in the first place. It's fun tweaking your setup and environment!
@@JFinns meh, i own real plants but i wouldnt let real plants near my computer. All that moisture will ruin electronics. I already did some fake plant decor near my computer but it's such a dust magnet that it aint worth it. Nowadays i just use figurines as accent pieces. Still a dirt magnet, but easier to clean.
Hey man! You don’t have to use the same upgrade I used. The point of the video is to say what upgrades matter, and share what I use and loved. Feel free to find one that works for you.
It's interesting to see over the years how the design and organization of the setup has to do not only with the functional aspects but also with everything related to aesthetics. Right now, I'm trying to configure the ideal setup for me, not only in the functional sense, but also as a reflection of my style. I just ordered a Protractor desk from Manhattan Home Design and am trying to make the perfect gadget selection for me. Thanks for sharing these tips! 🙌🥂✨
Just looked up that desk. It costs as much as my PC build lol. I'm happy with my Autonomous standing desk I got for $100 via a price mistake, but that desk looks beautiful. I guess a good desk will last much longer than a PC build, so splurging makes sense. Enjoy.
Not only is your setup peaceful; so was your presentation. I have been looking at quite a few setup videos today as I am am looking to create my own; however the presentation of some of them set me on edge lol. You returned me to a happy place.
@@JonImperialcan you share more on the speakers and how you connect and control them? We use a gaming PC, MacBook Pro, and are trying to understand how to use both of those PCs with a dual monitor setup and still get the sound from external speakers Also how you connect your Sonos speaker in another video. We have not decided which type of speaker to get yet but if you can share more on that style setup as well as the Kanto speakers you talk about.
Ideas: - *Exercise resistance bands* : for your breaks away from the computer, push ups and body weight exercises are not enough anymore for me since I have been doing them for a while now. - *Wacom drawing tablet* : I love taking notes by hand or sketching out ideas. On paper i tend to lose things, and doing that with a mouse is so much harder. (I see you're an architect, I don't know if you have one, if not maybe useful for you too) - *Kindle / eReader* : If only they weren't so expensive, I don't feel comfortable buying a used on from eBay since it's linked to amazon accounts don't want to get owned. But a budget tablet could also work.
I just bought a monitor light because my cubicle is so dsrk & i even got a Therapy light to brighten my work area and it makes a great difference! I was thinking of returning the monitor light but after seeing yours , I'll stick to using it as i do enjoy the extra lighting on my keyboard and anything else underneath the monitor light. Thanks!
@@lordeeh8950 makes sense now. 400 may seem like a lot, but you may grow to realize that the things you use most are worth extra $$, and that generally in life, you do get what you pay for
@@Curiousinternetperaonmy man I can assure you, most people don't go into debt to get a "nice car" lmao. We're not all living in the US Twitter's fantasy world. Considering a lot of decent pc's are $400 total, getting a stand just as expensive is ridiculous. It's a piece of metal. Why tf would it cost more than an RTX 4060? Sure, it's good quality and all and will be used a lot, but I can tell you from personal experience, even a $20-40 will do the exact same job without making your bank call you to ask if you've had your card stolen.
1) Desk: is it the right size and height for your needs. Height adjust is nice but most people work at one height and never need to change afterwards. Ideally you'll only need to make this purchase once. 2) PC specs: Is your PC able to handle your work-type/workload. Insufficient specs and you end up waiting around for your PC to catch up. 3) Monitor/s: The nature of your work will determine your monitor specs but this is how you make use of your PC specs. 4) Chair: Your comfort is huge for productivity. The more comfortable you are the less you'll be moving around wasting time and the better you can focus. IMO if you haven't nailed down these 4 yet save your money until you do. Everything else provides much less productivity returns.
I love your lighting choices with your A-Roll/ talking head shot. Having your light placed on the left on the right here compliments your office shot very nicely! Great discernment there. #matter
First video of yours that I’m watching, instantly hooked. That’s how you sustain a viewer and keep them engaged. Great speech, great speed, amazing delivery. And most of all, amazing value for my time invested. Keep up the good work Jon.
Instant credibility when you mentioned the chair as the first essential upgrade. A really good chair should be considered an investment if you spend hours each day in it. After much research, I just bought a used Steelcase Leap V2 today to replace one that's nice to look at but is killing my body because it isn't ergonomic and has very little adjustment. I've been looking into some speakers, but haven't made up my mind just yet, and the lights are a nice touch as well. Good list.
For monitor arms, make sure your table top can handle the pressure, even with a widened plate, my cheaper ikea table top gets pressed in with a dual monitor stand, and need to reinforce it before i can upgrade to a better and sturdier table top.
The choices you make on your desk setup matter, and I'm glad you're here to shed light on what works for you and where the focus of improvement should be placed. Thanks
Opting to mount a soundbar the width of my monitor, under it when I do my new build. I feel even the speakers taking up shelf space is too cluttered for me now. The older I get the more minimalistic I like spaces it seems.
I 100% agree with this. I criticised this content creators setup because I thought the speakers were disproportionately large. I’m looking for a small sound bar like you, for a more professional/less gamer setup. Did you happen to find one you’d recommend?
Out of everything I can upgrade, chair is definitely my most neccessity for me as graphics designer, and gamer at the same time for long hours sections which I was grateful to get a pretty new looking used leather Leap V2 for $300, insane value, and my seat for probably the next 10-20 years.
Yo Jon! This is a wicked video my man. Love the setup. Can I ask what the floor-standing uplighter is that you're popping the Govee bulbs into? I've been looking for something like that forever! Cheers
I went to Streamstop for my chair and desk and I adore them I am spending a lot of time at the desk so a quality chair and desk really makes a difference thank you Streamstop ❤
Dude. You are awesome. Love all the feedback from your experience! Most TH-camrs make it sound like it’s all good when buying stuff and how much it’s worth it. But I love how you sound real
I have just ordered a new RGB Keyboard off Amazon as I am currently trying to build my set up that ive been saving for about 1 year already, and I still need to buy a good chair and monitor, and most importantly a computer. Thanks for this video Jon! Really helped
I am probably incredibly alone in that, but I despise minimal Desk setups with a Passion, since I have a fear of large rooms. This is a thing, you can look that up. Having minimalistic space actually creeps me the heck out, so I really enjoy my Desk crammy, but with near optimal space usage. :D But from my personal experience I can add to the Video that there is one thing I found out had improved my setup like literally nothing else before it: A Laptop. Having a secondary, completely own Machine besides my main PC is handy for SOO many things. It may not be entirely relatable when you never tried it, but hot damn, as a QA Tester and Editor this is coming in clutch in many situations.
As someone who is very happy with their setup: I recommend a 3-6 monitor display. Don’t buy expensive monitors, you can get good viewsonic for around 100-150. Give up hope on a chair. I’m 6’5 275lb and a chair dosnt exist that fits me. Scarlet 2i2 with Shure7mSB. Recommend Sundara or 1990pro. This is the only thing besides the computer itself I recommend splurging on because these products last a long time and the audio community is trustworthy. Larger keyboard the better with a wrist rest. Large mousepad. I like lighter mouses. All of this cheap. Lots of toys. I like to have my desk covered in puzzle cubes, Lego, and other toys.
Bro, do you know how much times I rewatched this video to make my setup similar to yours? Its so nice, man. Beautiful Beautiful setup (might have changed for you already but this is perfect)
Nice video; especially like the cable mgmt ideas. An additional audio add is a mini amp and Dac. If you’re into quality sound it’s definitely worth the investment. I have a Topping 30 Dac and a Fosi bt20a mini amp (wired speaker set up), but there are lots of options for both. Huge improvement to my average speakers. Small footprint for both items (stackable).
On chairs, I've owned almost all of the most recommended and expensive office chairs, Aeron, Cosm, Embody, Gesture... I'm a bigger guy, 6'3 250 with longer arms, so even with the Gesture that actually fit me unlike the Herman Millers, I ended up slouching. I since then have had a custom bench made for me, so I can sit in a variety of different positions without a backrest. I haven't looked back since. If I wanted to only relax at my desk it might be different, but for work and certain games you really want to be engaged, so active sitting is superior.
Nice set up. but looks more like a show case not an actual work place. Clean desk increases productivity for sure. Good job. Not many realize the whole room/office set up becomes more costly than the system itself. Then add IT tech support etc. ;-) For cable managements, you can also purchase a cheap PVC "cable trunking" tubes or "cord hider" tubes, cut them in needed sizes, stick them under the desk (with double tapes or screws). And I am always told not to tidy up the cables too much because they create electro magnetic field - snakes can burn down a studio, fire up an office, or blow up your precious newly cleaned up desktop system. So keep them lose and scattered, and cover up with a huge ... blockage of sort.
@@JonImperial Impressive! OCD level lol. Again, great job on cleaning that stuff. I need to get going on mine too. You motivate me. My neighbor also told me to get a UPS. Worth a hassle for all the electronics.
Great video - I've been wanting to upgrade my art studio space. Currently I just have a drafting table and drawing tools next to me on a TV tray. For lighting I'm just using a floor lamp. My setup is pretty low tech. Yes I agree - the chair is the most important part of your setup. I was using the original chair that came with this drafting table, its 20 years old. I couldn't sit here for very long it was killing my back. I got a new chair a few years ago. It has made such a huge difference - Thanks for the info.
Thank you for all your videos. You really have been a go to source for my new home office desk/gaming setup, starting from scratch and going for a professional looking aesthetic. Matter
You do the same thing I do: lay underneath a standing desk hahaha. Bro just raise the standing desk for cable management so much easier than keeping it low and crawling underneath. I still do it sometimes too but I've slowly learned: "Oh I can just raise the desk!"
700$ for a chair like that is an absolute overkill, the chair is very minimal I honestly thought it was around 100$ maybe even cheaper. I'm using a Dowinx chair that is 300$ and I'm an Artist so I spend 10+ hours everyday working on my desk and I feel very comfortable and it's keeping my back straight. It even has a massager installed in the back pillow.
I'm filtering through a lot of office/desk setup videos to help get an idea of what I want. Your review of the chair was great and I truly could use some lumbar support for when I'm working. I also need bigger screens or to learn to zoom in more because I lean forward due to my vision. This then defeats the purpose of any lumbar support (not that my current chair has any anyways). The whole fad with the racer chairs are aesthetic, but I'm not the right body type for them, they're hella expensive, and don't seem to offer the support functions a regular office chair provides. I didn't think I wanted monitor arms as well, but the more I think about it, especially as I'm going to need to share my space with two laptops (the one my job lets me use and the other is my personal computer), the more flexibility will be important. Having a large monitor on an arm that I can bring forward to help my vision would be nice. Your office is really beautiful, thank you for sharing this! And lastly, if you made it through this ramble (sorry about that, lol), where did you get the wood panels? Not sure I could install something similar in my apartment without damaging the walls, but they look really nice.
Totally agree with the chair. You can have the nicest Setup but if the chair sucks, you wont have fun working or gaming. I got the Backforce One Plus from someone who has only been using it for 3 months for 400 Dollars. Best investment I did in a while. My back literally never hurts. I also train my back, which is important for back health. But having an ergonomic chair really is important in my oppinion. Really nice Video :D
would ad a laptop stand if your working on one, a vertical stand if you already have a monitor, to use it as local pc when in home, the space youll save is insane. Could go for the other type to, if you prefer to ad the laptop screen. Theres some pretty and cheap stands out there. For those with more than one device (like a laptop for work and a PC) that have the need to use the same monitor you could also ad a switcher, it also swaps the perifericals to the other device with one button so its incredibly practical if you need to change from one device to another.
fire man!! Whats a keyboard you would reccomend thats mechanical, but optimal for schoolwork and typing oriented life, thats also not a gaming keyboard and looks very aesthetic?!
Great videos i like your ideas and attention to detail. Plus its nice see your intentions with the products and lets me see how i can apply them to my own space. Nice job!!
Vivo makes a great monitor light bar for about $40 if the BenQ is out of your budget. I have been using it for over a year now and have liked it so well I purchased a second one for my work setup.
Wow that setup looks cool! Make one video where we can find substitutes for the expensive things that also look good instead of the ones you use. And please please please do help us find the best way to re-do a room’s lighting to make it look amazingg! ❤❤❤
Thank you so much! I’ll try my best. The thing is I try to only speak on things I used. I don’t want to vouch for something then it doesn’t work for you guys. I did suggest affordable alternatives to some of the categories. 😊
@@JonImperial You know what I liked the most about you as a creator. Even when I was watching I noticed this… that you reply to every comment on your video! That is really amazing! You know how to build and sustain audience man! ❤️❤️ Respect for that. And yeah I got your point but the thing is you used and mentioned some things that won’t be easily available in some parts of India where I am from and that’s keeping all of us to replicate the beauty you are showing in your videos❤️ Keep growing man🔥🫂 much love❤️
Dam that's nice. I've been looking at my setup thinking that "Ahh well, I can survive with it..." and haven't done anything. I'm gonna make a plan now for upgrades and then slowly work towards the goal!
Slow way is absolutely the way! Personally I wanted good speakers, built some Overnight Sensation Speakers, veneered them and finished them in a way I liked, made matching stands. Next I realised I wanted more light, bought a xiaomi lightbar. Now I have quite some cables from the audio gear on the desk. Gonna make a deskshelf to my personal taste. The ones online I either don't like or find too expensive. I'd rather buy a new tool for those prices and make it myself learning as I go. I now know all my deskshelf needs because I haven't had one for a while now haha. Gonna be fun!
Great video... My standing desk is coming tomorrow and I'm looking to reorganize my work area so your video really came through at a great point. One thing that I think you should add to your setup is a foot rest. It really 'matter'
I saw a video online showing how office chairs with gas cylinders can be dangerous , it can blast. This has made me hesitant to buy one. Can you share your thoughts?
Which is your desk mat? I think it's called that way, but basically what you have under your mouse/keyboard. It's look nice! I just bought something similar like the grovemade desk mat but my cats love it and they are destroying it scratching😅
Just the style I love and was looking for. I watched this video on my work computer and came to my personal to subscribe. Keep it up. Oh and the wallpapers are dope
I have a question, what kind of tablet case do you have specifically? I draw on my tablet too but when you pulled out the stand for it with the case I realy wanted the same one you have thank you and your vid made me think what to improve next!
First of your videos I've watched. I like your delivery and calm nature, and I started off thinking this all made sense, but then i realised it's just another video of super premium stuff that no one really needs. I don't think a $400 set of speakers for computer work actually matters. Just personal opinion of course.
I think you missed the point slightly. The point was to mention the upgrades and then shared what I use/used. It doesn’t mean you need to get what I have. I provided options that are more affordable when possible, but I didn’t want to mention products I have not used myself. The target desk shelf is $20, the logitech speakers were $140, the vivo monitor arm is $32, the cable management from amazon is cheap. Find the product that works for you.
Need a modern/sleek (silver or carbon fiber?) movable arm for my logitech brio webcam as it currently sits on top of my benq monitor. I just bought the benq halo light, so want the cam offset and swizelable. minimal & sleek! Also, recommend a good mic for conf calls (not av/editing) - semi pro & not ridiculously sized? Same, stand for that as well or should that be desk mounted for cleanliness? Thanks Jon.
I work in an Engineering firm, and even if my job can be 100% remote they refuse to do it. I already have a nice setup that I use it for Photo Editing and gaming with with some casual music production.
Hey man love the vid straight to the point and awesome setup as well. Got curious about your wall color behind the monitor, is it forest green? Also curious what light your used for your corner? Issume it’s Govee but which model you chose. Thx a bunch 🙏🙏🙏
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It makes me insane how much these companies are charging for plywood desk stands where they don't even bother edgebanding. $200-350? Come on. Branding over all.
#1 Chair ( you might as well get a good one since you don't want to be uncomfortable )
#2 Desk ( for potential more desk space )
#4 Monitor ( you're looking at it, might as well get a good one, for me a single ultra-wide is my goal )
#5 A Foot rest ( trust me get a sling one, it's awesome )
#6 Not necessarily your setup but your environment. Paint your room, get some rugs or redo your floor. Add some greenery, maybe some lights? Or maybe less lights? So then get a blackout curtain or tint/blur your windows. It's all about experimenting. Trial and error.
Exactly. That's the reason why I ended up buying things for my set up even though I don't really need it hahaha. So yeah, trial and error because it's actually self preference.
@@jackofromph9462 yeppers. You may find something you didn't even think of or think you'd like in the first place. It's fun tweaking your setup and environment!
@@Yotes_ I actually had several set ups done before, I think I've done 4 different set ups before getting satisfied on my set up now
#3?
@@HasnainNaseer_ ha, must've tunnel visioned while typing. :P
0:00 Intro
0:59 Upgrade #1 - CHAIR
3:06 Upgrade #2 - MONITOR ARM
4:10 Upgrade #3 - DESK SHELF
6:06 Upgrade #4 - MONITOR LIGHTBAR
6:57 Upgrade #5 - LIGHTS
7:40 Upgrade #6 - WALLPAPER 😆
8:06 Upgrade #7 - CABLE MANAGEMENT
9:12 Upgrade #8 - SPEAKERS
9:59 Upgrade #9 - MOUSE & KEYBOARD
10:38 Upgrade #10 - PLANTS
11:08 Outro
Says "plants" and just puts a bunch of tacky pieces of green plastic around the office. Only cringe part of the video. Get some real plants my dude.
@@JFinns meh, i own real plants but i wouldnt let real plants near my computer. All that moisture will ruin electronics. I already did some fake plant decor near my computer but it's such a dust magnet that it aint worth it. Nowadays i just use figurines as accent pieces. Still a dirt magnet, but easier to clean.
When the upgrades are more expensive then your entire setup 🗿
Hey man! You don’t have to use the same upgrade I used. The point of the video is to say what upgrades matter, and share what I use and loved. Feel free to find one that works for you.
@@JonImperial 🗿
Povo?
@@JonImperial 🗿
@@JonImperial🗿
It's interesting to see over the years how the design and organization of the setup has to do not only with the functional aspects but also with everything related to aesthetics. Right now, I'm trying to configure the ideal setup for me, not only in the functional sense, but also as a reflection of my style. I just ordered a Protractor desk from Manhattan Home Design and am trying to make the perfect gadget selection for me. Thanks for sharing these tips! 🙌🥂✨
Thanks for watching.😊The protractor desk looks very interesting. Hope you like it!
Just looked up that desk. It costs as much as my PC build lol. I'm happy with my Autonomous standing desk I got for $100 via a price mistake, but that desk looks beautiful. I guess a good desk will last much longer than a PC build, so splurging makes sense. Enjoy.
Aesthetics have always been a priority for me. An ugly setup doesn’t inspire me to create and be productive.
Not only is your setup peaceful; so was your presentation. I have been looking at quite a few setup videos today as I am am looking to create my own; however the presentation of some of them set me on edge lol. You returned me to a happy place.
That is a huge compliment! 🙏🏾 thank you so much!
@@JonImperialcan you share more on the speakers and how you connect and control them? We use a gaming PC, MacBook Pro, and are trying to understand how to use both of those PCs with a dual monitor setup and still get the sound from external speakers
Also how you connect your Sonos speaker in another video. We have not decided which type of speaker to get yet but if you can share more on that style setup as well as the Kanto speakers you talk about.
Ideas:
- *Exercise resistance bands* : for your breaks away from the computer, push ups and body weight exercises are not enough anymore for me since I have been doing them for a while now.
- *Wacom drawing tablet* : I love taking notes by hand or sketching out ideas. On paper i tend to lose things, and doing that with a mouse is so much harder. (I see you're an architect, I don't know if you have one, if not maybe useful for you too)
- *Kindle / eReader* : If only they weren't so expensive, I don't feel comfortable buying a used on from eBay since it's linked to amazon accounts don't want to get owned. But a budget tablet could also work.
Thanks for sharing some of your must have accessories!
you can deregister a kindle so that it will be no longer linked to an amazon account
I just bought a monitor light because my cubicle is so dsrk & i even got a Therapy light to brighten my work area and it makes a great difference! I was thinking of returning the monitor light but after seeing yours , I'll stick to using it as i do enjoy the extra lighting on my keyboard and anything else underneath the monitor light. Thanks!
bro i am not paying $400 for a damn monitor arm 💀
Yet you'll happily go on debt to buy a "nice" car you can't afford and won't be using as much as the "damn monitor arm"
@@Curiousinternetperaon dawg i cant even drive yet
😂😂
@@lordeeh8950 makes sense now.
400 may seem like a lot, but you may grow to realize that the things you use most are worth extra $$, and that generally in life, you do get what you pay for
@@Curiousinternetperaonmy man I can assure you, most people don't go into debt to get a "nice car" lmao. We're not all living in the US Twitter's fantasy world. Considering a lot of decent pc's are $400 total, getting a stand just as expensive is ridiculous. It's a piece of metal. Why tf would it cost more than an RTX 4060? Sure, it's good quality and all and will be used a lot, but I can tell you from personal experience, even a $20-40 will do the exact same job without making your bank call you to ask if you've had your card stolen.
1) Desk: is it the right size and height for your needs. Height adjust is nice but most people work at one height and never need to change afterwards. Ideally you'll only need to make this purchase once.
2) PC specs: Is your PC able to handle your work-type/workload. Insufficient specs and you end up waiting around for your PC to catch up.
3) Monitor/s: The nature of your work will determine your monitor specs but this is how you make use of your PC specs.
4) Chair: Your comfort is huge for productivity. The more comfortable you are the less you'll be moving around wasting time and the better you can focus.
IMO if you haven't nailed down these 4 yet save your money until you do. Everything else provides much less productivity returns.
first time i watch your video - great production, high quality and no fake enthusiasm. Subbed
Thank you!! I appreciate that! 😊
I love your lighting choices with your A-Roll/ talking head shot.
Having your light placed on the left on the right here compliments your office shot very nicely! Great discernment there.
#matter
Thank you!!1
First video of yours that I’m watching, instantly hooked. That’s how you sustain a viewer and keep them engaged. Great speech, great speed, amazing delivery. And most of all, amazing value for my time invested. Keep up the good work Jon.
Thank you so much🙏🏾 I appreciate the thoughtful comment. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. 😊
same here, auto subbed!
Same here. Best video I've seen in a while
Agree. I listened at 1.25x and thought that was a better speed, but better to err on that side than the opposite.
Great speed? This video made me want to have to option to have 4x speed playback
Instant credibility when you mentioned the chair as the first essential upgrade. A really good chair should be considered an investment if you spend hours each day in it. After much research, I just bought a used Steelcase Leap V2 today to replace one that's nice to look at but is killing my body because it isn't ergonomic and has very little adjustment. I've been looking into some speakers, but haven't made up my mind just yet, and the lights are a nice touch as well. Good list.
Thank you so much! Hope you like the Leap V2! 😊
For monitor arms, make sure your table top can handle the pressure, even with a widened plate, my cheaper ikea table top gets pressed in with a dual monitor stand, and need to reinforce it before i can upgrade to a better and sturdier table top.
Good point!
lol my stupid desk has bars around the edges so there isnt enough space to clamp down on, really annoying
The choices you make on your desk setup matter, and I'm glad you're here to shed light on what works for you and where the focus of improvement should be placed. Thanks
👊🏾
Opting to mount a soundbar the width of my monitor, under it when I do my new build. I feel even the speakers taking up shelf space is too cluttered for me now. The older I get the more minimalistic I like spaces it seems.
I agree with this. I had a minimal setup for a year and a half and I am trying to find the balance right now. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
I 100% agree with this. I criticised this content creators setup because I thought the speakers were disproportionately large. I’m looking for a small sound bar like you, for a more professional/less gamer setup. Did you happen to find one you’d recommend?
Upgrade #1: Ergonomic Chair
Upgrade #2: Monitor Arm
Upgrade #3: Desk Shelf
Upgrade #4: Monitor Light Bar
Upgrade #5: Lighting
Upgrade #6: Wallpaper
Upgrade #7: Cable Management
Upgrade #8: Speakers
Upgrade #9: Keyboard and Mouse
Upgrade #10: Plants
Out of everything I can upgrade, chair is definitely my most neccessity for me as graphics designer, and gamer at the same time for long hours sections which I was grateful to get a pretty new looking used leather Leap V2 for $300, insane value, and my seat for probably the next 10-20 years.
That is awesome!! 😊 Good deal!
The chair being important is a big understatement. I've used my $50 chair for almost 10 years and really regret not buying a good one earlier
YES!! Say that again for the people in the back 😂
The chair ACTUALLY matter. The rest is just toys.
For you.
Yo Jon! This is a wicked video my man. Love the setup. Can I ask what the floor-standing uplighter is that you're popping the Govee bulbs into? I've been looking for something like that forever! Cheers
Thank you so much! I got it from my local Fred Meyers 😅 You can also look at 3 bulb lamp on Amazon or something.
I love the wall accents with the wooden slats! It’s giving me ideas as I just built my first pc over the weekend using the Fractal Design North case
Ooh nice! Thanks for watching 😊
I went to Streamstop for my chair and desk and I adore them I am spending a lot of time at the desk so a quality chair and desk really makes a difference thank you Streamstop ❤
Dude. You are awesome. Love all the feedback from your experience! Most TH-camrs make it sound like it’s all good when buying stuff and how much it’s worth it. But I love how you sound real
I appreciate that comment so much! 🙏🏾
I have just ordered a new RGB Keyboard off Amazon as I am currently trying to build my set up that ive been saving for about 1 year already, and I still need to buy a good chair and monitor, and most importantly a computer. Thanks for this video Jon! Really helped
Glad it helped! 🙏🏾
I am probably incredibly alone in that, but I despise minimal Desk setups with a Passion, since I have a fear of large rooms.
This is a thing, you can look that up.
Having minimalistic space actually creeps me the heck out, so I really enjoy my Desk crammy, but with near optimal space usage. :D But from my personal experience I can add to the Video that there is one thing I found out had improved my setup like literally nothing else before it:
A Laptop.
Having a secondary, completely own Machine besides my main PC is handy for SOO many things. It may not be entirely relatable when you never tried it, but hot damn, as a QA Tester and Editor this is coming in clutch in many situations.
So you're excusing being messy and having disorganized clutter behind some kind of phobia? 🤣🤣🤣
As someone who is very happy with their setup:
I recommend a 3-6 monitor display. Don’t buy expensive monitors, you can get good viewsonic for around 100-150.
Give up hope on a chair. I’m 6’5 275lb and a chair dosnt exist that fits me.
Scarlet 2i2 with Shure7mSB. Recommend Sundara or 1990pro. This is the only thing besides the computer itself I recommend splurging on because these products last a long time and the audio community is trustworthy.
Larger keyboard the better with a wrist rest. Large mousepad. I like lighter mouses. All of this cheap.
Lots of toys. I like to have my desk covered in puzzle cubes, Lego, and other toys.
I also LOVEEEE the YouToo chair!! My fav ergonomic chair (but I might be biased 🫶)
It is pretty awesome! 😉 I LOVE IT TOO!
Bro, do you know how much times I rewatched this video to make my setup similar to yours? Its so nice, man. Beautiful Beautiful setup (might have changed for you already but this is perfect)
Ahhh I appreciate that man 🙌🏾🙏🏾
this will definitely help me making my desk setup more minimal & productive. Thanks Jon :) This upgrade really 'matter'
Happy to help! Thanks for watching. 😊
wallpapers seemed to be the "theme" this year. Nice vid, the lyra is actually fye
Thanks for watching!
Nice video; especially like the cable mgmt ideas. An additional audio add is a mini amp and Dac. If you’re into quality sound it’s definitely worth the investment. I have a Topping 30 Dac and a Fosi bt20a mini amp (wired speaker set up), but there are lots of options for both. Huge improvement to my average speakers. Small footprint for both items (stackable).
Thanks for watching! 😊
On chairs, I've owned almost all of the most recommended and expensive office chairs, Aeron, Cosm, Embody, Gesture... I'm a bigger guy, 6'3 250 with longer arms, so even with the Gesture that actually fit me unlike the Herman Millers, I ended up slouching. I since then have had a custom bench made for me, so I can sit in a variety of different positions without a backrest. I haven't looked back since. If I wanted to only relax at my desk it might be different, but for work and certain games you really want to be engaged, so active sitting is superior.
Solid insight. 👊🏾
Nice set up. but looks more like a show case not an actual work place. Clean desk increases productivity for sure. Good job.
Not many realize the whole room/office set up becomes more costly than the system itself. Then add IT tech support etc. ;-)
For cable managements, you can also purchase a cheap PVC "cable trunking" tubes or "cord hider" tubes, cut them in needed sizes, stick them under the desk (with double tapes or screws).
And I am always told not to tidy up the cables too much because they create electro magnetic field - snakes can burn down a studio, fire up an office, or blow up your precious newly cleaned up desktop system. So keep them lose and scattered, and cover up with a huge ... blockage of sort.
It's actually not that hard to get it clean. I shared a bit about my system here: th-cam.com/video/FDLDYeqcAPo/w-d-xo.html
@@JonImperial Impressive! OCD level lol. Again, great job on cleaning that stuff. I need to get going on mine too. You motivate me. My neighbor also told me to get a UPS. Worth a hassle for all the electronics.
I love the wallpapers. The blue goes great with my space and desk. But I might set it to scroll through all this summer.
Great video - I've been wanting to upgrade my art studio space. Currently I just have a drafting table and drawing tools next to me on a TV tray. For lighting I'm just using a floor lamp. My setup is pretty low tech.
Yes I agree - the chair is the most important part of your setup. I was using the original chair that came with this drafting table, its 20 years old. I couldn't sit here for very long it was killing my back. I got a new chair a few years ago. It has made such a huge difference - Thanks for the info.
Thanks for watching! 🙏🏾
Thank you for all your videos. You really have been a go to source for my new home office desk/gaming setup, starting from scratch and going for a professional looking aesthetic.
Matter
I am so glad I could help! Thank you so much! 🙌🏾
You do the same thing I do: lay underneath a standing desk hahaha. Bro just raise the standing desk for cable management so much easier than keeping it low and crawling underneath. I still do it sometimes too but I've slowly learned: "Oh I can just raise the desk!"
Dude! For real!!! That was an old clip though. I know better now 😂
700$ for a chair like that is an absolute overkill, the chair is very minimal I honestly thought it was around 100$ maybe even cheaper.
I'm using a Dowinx chair that is 300$ and I'm an Artist so I spend 10+ hours everyday working on my desk and I feel very comfortable and it's keeping my back straight. It even has a massager installed in the back pillow.
This video is immaculate vibes, good job, if that was your goal.
I appreciate that! 😁
incredibly aesthetic setup, loved the video/suggestions, but I really want to know more about the moving wrist rest just behind the mouse
It’s this 😊 us.deltahub.io/collections/all-products/products/carpio-2?ref=c4iG7BWS6axLz
Matter. Well played sir. I like seeing the evolution. Your current set up looks fantastic, and seems to be laid out to function well. Form & function!
Thanks! 😁
I'm filtering through a lot of office/desk setup videos to help get an idea of what I want. Your review of the chair was great and I truly could use some lumbar support for when I'm working. I also need bigger screens or to learn to zoom in more because I lean forward due to my vision. This then defeats the purpose of any lumbar support (not that my current chair has any anyways). The whole fad with the racer chairs are aesthetic, but I'm not the right body type for them, they're hella expensive, and don't seem to offer the support functions a regular office chair provides.
I didn't think I wanted monitor arms as well, but the more I think about it, especially as I'm going to need to share my space with two laptops (the one my job lets me use and the other is my personal computer), the more flexibility will be important. Having a large monitor on an arm that I can bring forward to help my vision would be nice.
Your office is really beautiful, thank you for sharing this! And lastly, if you made it through this ramble (sorry about that, lol), where did you get the wood panels? Not sure I could install something similar in my apartment without damaging the walls, but they look really nice.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 😊
www.thewoodveneerhub.com/jonimperial you can get 5% off 😊
Totally agree with the chair. You can have the nicest Setup but if the chair sucks, you wont have fun working or gaming. I got the Backforce One Plus from someone who has only been using it for 3 months for 400 Dollars. Best investment I did in a while. My back literally never hurts. I also train my back, which is important for back health. But having an ergonomic chair really is important in my oppinion. Really nice Video :D
im willing to spend a little more on a chair but almost a grand is outrageous
Outrageous? No. Expensive? Sure.
There are MUCH more expensive chairs out there, but I understand if it’s too much.
would ad a laptop stand if your working on one, a vertical stand if you already have a monitor, to use it as local pc when in home, the space youll save is insane. Could go for the other type to, if you prefer to ad the laptop screen. Theres some pretty and cheap stands out there. For those with more than one device (like a laptop for work and a PC) that have the need to use the same monitor you could also ad a switcher, it also swaps the perifericals to the other device with one button so its incredibly practical if you need to change from one device to another.
2:53 That's What She Said
fire man!! Whats a keyboard you would reccomend thats mechanical, but optimal for schoolwork and typing oriented life, thats also not a gaming keyboard and looks very aesthetic?!
Great videos i like your ideas and attention to detail. Plus its nice see your intentions with the products and lets me see how i can apply them to my own space. Nice job!!
Thank you so much! I’m glad you liked the video! 🙏🏾
Bro wallpaper is awesome fron where did you download
I have it on my website!
Checkout my 2023 Desk Setup + Home Office Tour - th-cam.com/video/P60n1fTypxQ/w-d-xo.html
Find my wallpapers here: www.jonimperial.com/shop
Vivo makes a great monitor light bar for about $40 if the BenQ is out of your budget. I have been using it for over a year now and have liked it so well I purchased a second one for my work setup.
Wow that setup looks cool!
Make one video where we can find substitutes for the expensive things that also look good instead of the ones you use.
And please please please do help us find the best way to re-do a room’s lighting to make it look amazingg! ❤❤❤
Thank you so much! I’ll try my best. The thing is I try to only speak on things I used. I don’t want to vouch for something then it doesn’t work for you guys.
I did suggest affordable alternatives to some of the categories. 😊
@@JonImperial You know what I liked the most about you as a creator. Even when I was watching I noticed this… that you reply to every comment on your video! That is really amazing! You know how to build and sustain audience man! ❤️❤️
Respect for that. And yeah I got your point but the thing is you used and mentioned some things that won’t be easily available in some parts of India where I am from and that’s keeping all of us to replicate the beauty you are showing in your videos❤️
Keep growing man🔥🫂 much love❤️
Amazing! Hey Jon, what kind of LUT and Camera you use? The image quality is great!
Thank you! I do my own color grading. I use a Sony a7iv. 😊
Dam that's nice. I've been looking at my setup thinking that "Ahh well, I can survive with it..." and haven't done anything. I'm gonna make a plan now for upgrades and then slowly work towards the goal!
Yes! Build slow! That way you don’t waste money getting things you don’t actually need. 😊
Slow way is absolutely the way! Personally I wanted good speakers, built some Overnight Sensation Speakers, veneered them and finished them in a way I liked, made matching stands. Next I realised I wanted more light, bought a xiaomi lightbar. Now I have quite some cables from the audio gear on the desk. Gonna make a deskshelf to my personal taste. The ones online I either don't like or find too expensive. I'd rather buy a new tool for those prices and make it myself learning as I go. I now know all my deskshelf needs because I haven't had one for a while now haha. Gonna be fun!
Thought this would be same old this & that BUT! that cable management (8:17) is SOLID! I'm gonna see how I can DIY a ziptie panel like that
It truly is amazing. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏾
Great video... My standing desk is coming tomorrow and I'm looking to reorganize my work area so your video really came through at a great point. One thing that I think you should add to your setup is a foot rest. It really 'matter'
Awesome!! 😊
Looks very nice! I'm also curious what shelves you're using to the right of the desk.
It’s a ladder shelf from Amazon. The one I have is discontinued but here’s a similar one amzn.to/3tNWqfQ
I've never thought about a monitor light bar, but damn I've had so many situations where that would be an excellent fix
I saw a video online showing how office chairs with gas cylinders can be dangerous , it can blast. This has made me hesitant to buy one. Can you share your thoughts?
Could you please tell the product name of the table mate, I couldn't find it in the description. It looks so good 😢
It’s from ergonofis! They are having a sale here: shrsl.com/4ad7z
I see that delta hub carpio, I absolutely love mine.
👊🏾 wrist saver!
For afordable speakers I ONLY recommend the Bayz Audio Counterpoint
Nice! Lot of concise info in under 12 minutes.
Which is your desk mat? I think it's called that way, but basically what you have under your mouse/keyboard. It's look nice! I just bought something similar like the grovemade desk mat but my cats love it and they are destroying it scratching😅
It is from Grovemade! bit.ly/3V15Ssa 😊
Just the style I love and was looking for.
I watched this video on my work computer and came to my personal to subscribe. Keep it up. Oh and the wallpapers are dope
MAN! I appreciate that so much! Thanks for the sub! 🙌🏾
Thanks Jon, Looking for ideas and you offered a bunch. I especially appreciated the creative use of Grudem's monitor stand. :)
Glad it was helpful! 🙏🏾
The book served 2 purposes 😂
Helpful video. Personally, for desktop audio you can't go wrong with the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 Speaker System. To me it is by far the best sounding.
I’ll look into that!
I enjoyed the color scheme of your corner office.
That keyboard you're using makes my hands cramp just looking at it.
What's the sound pads on the left side of the walls used? They look great
Here’s the link! You get 25% off when you use the link.. it’s ending soon though www.thewoodveneerhub.com/jonimperial
All of this stuff is very aesthetically pleasing
Thank you!
This is great! What do you shoot your videos with?
Thank you! I’m using a Sony a7iv. 😊
Great video! What’s the black wooden shelf next to your desk? Looks neat.
Mine is discontinued, but here's a similar one amzn.to/3tNWqfQ
Thank you so much! 😁
Beautiful Setup 😍👍
Thanks ✌️
I have a question, what kind of tablet case do you have specifically? I draw on my tablet too but when you pulled out the stand for it with the case I realy wanted the same one you have thank you and your vid made me think what to improve next!
I’m happy to hear that! Here’s the case I’m using amzn.to/3qXj34G
Nice setup!
Thank you!
I was one of the early adopter of logitech shallow switches. Best choice ever
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Those speakers look so good. Really good desk setup. I've subscribed 🤓
Thanks for the sub! 👊🏾
First of your videos I've watched. I like your delivery and calm nature, and I started off thinking this all made sense, but then i realised it's just another video of super premium stuff that no one really needs. I don't think a $400 set of speakers for computer work actually matters. Just personal opinion of course.
I think you missed the point slightly. The point was to mention the upgrades and then shared what I use/used. It doesn’t mean you need to get what I have. I provided options that are more affordable when possible, but I didn’t want to mention products I have not used myself.
The target desk shelf is $20, the logitech speakers were $140, the vivo monitor arm is $32, the cable management from amazon is cheap. Find the product that works for you.
Need a modern/sleek (silver or carbon fiber?) movable arm for my logitech brio webcam as it currently sits on top of my benq monitor. I just bought the benq halo light, so want the cam offset and swizelable. minimal & sleek! Also, recommend a good mic for conf calls (not av/editing) - semi pro & not ridiculously sized? Same, stand for that as well or should that be desk mounted for cleanliness? Thanks Jon.
0:18 i love that one.
Great video, really helpful to see what "evolution steps" you went through. Thanks for sharing!
I really like your set up, that was the set up I'm rooting for myself. Currently using a 12k self built pc, with a white themed set up.
Thank you! Seems like an awesome build!
Matter - Thanks for the info!
@@SpontaneousAndStructured thank you for watching!! 😊
I work in an Engineering firm, and even if my job can be 100% remote they refuse to do it. I already have a nice setup that I use it for Photo Editing and gaming with with some casual music production.
I think hybrid work setup would work well in A/E firms… but yeah.. the practice as a whole leans more traditional.
Great video! Which desk pad are you using in the video?
Thank you! It’s this one: bit.ly/3V15Ssa
Wallpaper ? Looks amazing
Check the pinned comment
What monitor are you using?
It’s the Apple Studio Display!
Is there ANY ergonomic office chairs that dont cost a arm and a leg?
i cant even use my desk anymore.
noted, if i use an arm, but i add a stand underneath the monitor, the desk changes dramatically
The chair is a great upgrade, I finally got the Fern and I love it!
How are you liking it?
@@JonImperial I love it! I think the footring is too small tho
Thanks for a great video! I’d love to know which wrist rest you use with your mouse? Thanks!
I talked about it here 😊
th-cam.com/video/8KWH3S-eQxE/w-d-xo.html
Hey man love the vid straight to the point and awesome setup as well. Got curious about your wall color behind the monitor, is it forest green?
Also curious what light your used for your corner? Issume it’s Govee but which model you chose. Thx a bunch 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you! No, that was the previous color. It’s called Iron Ore.
Here’s the light 😊 amzn.to/3Iv0D0W
Currently using your Sunrise to Sunset wallpaper pack - it's very good 😎Matter. Keep up the good work 👊🏻
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I am so happy to hear that you like it. 😊
Excellent video! What's your laptop's vertical stand? Does it fit the new MacBook air M2?
I think it could work. It won’t be snug though. bit.ly/3H0TOkf
Amazing video! I hope to have a setup like yours one day 🥹
Thx for the awesome content. Btw nice green wallpaper, where can I grab the same one?
It’s in the pinned comment. 😊
@@JonImperial thx a lot mate
What dark paint color and brand do you use behind your desk?
It’s called Iron Ore by Sherwin Williams 😊
Thanks, how about the light wall color?