Desk Setup Upgrades That ACTUALLY Matter

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0:00 Intro
0:59 Upgrade #1
3:06 Upgrade #2
4:10 Upgrade #3
6:06 Upgrade #4
6:57 Upgrade #5
7:40 Upgrade #6
8:06 Upgrade #7
9:12 Upgrade #8
9:59 Upgrade #9
10:38 Upgrade #10
11:08 Outro
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[@OneRandomFox]

When the upgrades are more expensive then your entire setup 🗿

[@JonImperial]

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.

[@Yotes_]

​@@JonImperial 🗿

[@JessiTheBestiGaming]

Povo?

[@spyichooseyou]

@@JonImperial 🗿

[@SlothMan2]

​@@JonImperial🗿

[@Yotes_]

#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.

[@jackofromph9462]

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.

[@Yotes_]

@@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!

[@jackofromph9462]

@@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

[@HasnainNaseer_]

#3?

[@Yotes_]

@@HasnainNaseer_ ha, must've tunnel visioned while typing. :P

[@Vagabondo-fs6qu]

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.

[@JonImperial]

That is a huge compliment! 🙏🏾 thank you so much!

[@georgewithmore8972]

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! 🙌🥂✨

[@JonImperial]

Thanks for watching.😊The protractor desk looks very interesting. Hope you like it!

[@zues287]

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.

[@TheRafark]

Aesthetics have always been a priority for me. An ugly setup doesn’t inspire me to create and be productive.

[@Azari99]

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

[@JonImperial]

👊🏾

[@arturotorres6437]

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]

bro i am not paying $400 for a damn monitor arm 💀

[@Curiousinternetperaon]

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"

[@lordeeh8950]

@@Curiousinternetperaon dawg i cant even drive yet

[@marianoi7870]

😂😂

[@Curiousinternetperaon]

@@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

[@mihaiegm3338]

​@@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.

[@commingkill]

Love the layout of this video, and the research behind it! The best part is that you recommend different possibilities for every upgrade, which not many people do! Thanks for the vid!

[@JonImperial]

Thank you so much!! 🙌🏾

[@deepakthepathak]

this will definitely help me making my desk setup more minimal & productive. Thanks Jon :) This upgrade really 'matter'

[@JonImperial]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching. 😊

[@folly-1765]

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

[@JonImperial]

I am so glad I could help! Thank you so much! 🙌🏾

[@renesanchez652]

Dude. You are awesome. Love all the feedback from your experience! Most KZbinrs 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

[@JonImperial]

I appreciate that comment so much! 🙏🏾

[@devanshvasant6136]

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.

[@JonImperial]

Thank you so much🙏🏾 I appreciate the thoughtful comment. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. 😊

[@Joe-ki7bi]

same here, auto subbed!

[@mcmc2386]

Same here. Best video I've seen in a while

[@JBB685]

Agree. I listened at 1.25x and thought that was a better speed, but better to err on that side than the opposite.

[@JosueRodriguez08]

Great speed? This video made me want to have to option to have 4x speed playback

[@PinkPunk42]

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

[@JFinns]

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.

[@xianftw4806]

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.

[@cubsfan35]

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

[@JonImperial]

Ooh nice! Thanks for watching 😊

[@Rustyrea75]

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!

[@JonImperial]

Thanks! 😁

[@aaronbentonart]

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.

[@JonImperial]

Thanks for watching! 🙏🏾

[@wain609]

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!!

[@JonImperial]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you liked the video! 🙏🏾

[@Sundal1337]

first time i watch your video - great production, high quality and no fake enthusiasm. Subbed

[@JonImperial]

Thank you!! I appreciate that! 😊

[@MatthiasHaltenhof]

Great video, really helpful to see what "evolution steps" you went through. Thanks for sharing!

[@surfyswag]

incredibly aesthetic setup, loved the video/suggestions, but I really want to know more about the moving wrist rest just behind the mouse

[@JonImperial]

It’s this 😊 us.deltahub.io/collections/all-products/products/carpio-2?ref=c4iG7BWS6axLz

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

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.

[@JonImperial]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 😊 www.thewoodveneerhub.com/jonimperial you can get 5% off 😊

[@Justfriends365]

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 ❤

[@TheVcoder]

Never heard of you, holy smokes dude, such a quality video, well done. Thank you for sharing all the effort you've put into this and your observations.

[@JonImperial]

Much appreciated! Thank you for watching the video! 🙏🏾

[@Iskulaatikko]

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.

[@JonImperial]

Good point!

[@abysswalker2403]

lol my stupid desk has bars around the edges so there isnt enough space to clamp down on, really annoying

[@pankake5812]

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

[@bruknowsbest]

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

[@JonImperial]

MAN! I appreciate that so much! Thanks for the sub! 🙌🏾

[@undifinder6643]

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.

[@JonImperial]

That is awesome!! 😊 Good deal!

[@radamrussell]

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.

[@JonImperial]

Thank you so much! Hope you like the Leap V2! 😊

[@Scottnej]

I love the wallpapers. The blue goes great with my space and desk. But I might set it to scroll through all this summer.

[@geoffhsu]

Thanks Jon, Looking for ideas and you offered a bunch. I especially appreciated the creative use of Grudem's monitor stand. :)

[@JonImperial]

Glad it was helpful! 🙏🏾 The book served 2 purposes 😂

[@aesthriatea5023]

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.

[@JonImperial]

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!

[@1970rsc]

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?

[@tejashp98]

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.

[@JonImperial]

Thanks for sharing some of your must have accessories!

[@0oTCYSo0]

you can deregister a kindle so that it will be no longer linked to an amazon account

[@oduntanbalogun3816]

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'

[@JonImperial]

Awesome!! 😊

[@Harashen]

Amazing video, and you explain everything pretty clear. Just discover your channel and I am totally engaged. Thanks for all this setup upgrades ideas.

[@JonImperial]

Awesome, thank you so much!

[@kimberleypontbriand9635]

I also LOVEEEE the YouToo chair!! My fav ergonomic chair (but I might be biased 🫶)

[@JonImperial]

It is pretty awesome! 😉 I LOVE IT TOO!

[@JonImperial]

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[@FortressVOfficial]

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

[@JonImperial]

Glad it helped! 🙏🏾

[@JONUTS-HC]

Great suggestions sir! I will definitely implement some of this knowledge into my set up. Matter.

[@Bossfightmedia]

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.

[@neo7759]

So you're excusing being messy and having disorganized clutter behind some kind of phobia? 🤣🤣🤣

[@paulgoard8776]

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).

[@JonImperial]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@Gary_S]

Currently using your Sunrise to Sunset wallpaper pack - it's very good 😎Matter. Keep up the good work 👊🏻

[@JonImperial]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I am so happy to hear that you like it. 😊

[@CarreiraAnalitica]

Amazing! Hey Jon, what kind of LUT and Camera you use? The image quality is great!

[@JonImperial]

Thank you! I do my own color grading. I use a Sony a7iv. 😊

[@JR-zw2vb]

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]

It's actually not that hard to get it clean. I shared a bit about my system here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHWvdYybpsh0htE

[@JR-zw2vb]

​@@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.

[@serenaspellman6217]

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.

[@Ergonofis]

Amazing insight Jon! And we love the new wallpapers 😊

[@JonImperial]

Thank you so much!!! 😊

[@jeffryesmeralda]

Dope desk setup again bro! Looks really good! I'm also digging the new Kanto YU4 speakers. Keep it up!

[@JonImperial]

I appreciate it man! 🙏🏾👊🏾

[@jeffryesmeralda]

@@JonImperial 👊🏼

[@jeffryesmeralda]

Hey bro, I forgot to ask. What paint colour did you use for your dark wall? I love the contrast between the light vs dark walls.

[@Esbbbb]

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!

[@JonImperial]

Yes! Build slow! That way you don’t waste money getting things you don’t actually need. 😊

[@danielh12345]

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!

[@HJ-mx2rt]

Really good!

[@tanggoz]

thanks for sharing your desk setup upgrades!

[@JonImperial]

You bet! 😊

[@CreateActionLtd]

Those speakers look so good. Really good desk setup. I've subscribed 🤓

[@JonImperial]

Thanks for the sub! 👊🏾

[@vandervengoer2153]

Beautiful Setup 😍👍

[@JonImperial]

Thanks ✌️

[@jackofromph9462]

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.

[@JonImperial]

Thank you! Seems like an awesome build!

[@mykschafe4728]

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.

[@JonImperial]

I’ll look into that!

[@Percival1919]

Matter. Nice vid. I been thinking about getting some Kanto speakers for a while

[@blupulse1638]

Love the production value of this video, subbed!

[@JonImperial]

Thank you so much!! 😊🙏🏾

[@kyjo72682]

Nice! Lot of concise info in under 12 minutes.

[@satyamsharma9996]

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! ❤❤❤

[@JonImperial]

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. 😊

[@satyamsharma9996]

@@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❤️

[@TrapMLK]

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.

[@Asbu666]

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.

[@JonImperial]

Solid insight. 👊🏾

[@jazzlife78]

Way late but glad I found this. Great video and thanks for the recommendations. Matter

[@JonImperial]

Thanks for watching! 👊🏾 better late than never 😂

[@TheRainerm]

Thanks, Jon. Great ideas for the home office. I am making my up/down desk in my next project. I am making my own tabletop from some reclaimed redwood.

[@JonImperial]

Sounds awesome!! Goodluck 😊

[@kimberly5928]

Awesome Video!…Love your Setup!🙌🏼

[@JonImperial]

Glad you like it!

[@evogelpohl]

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.

[@michaelluong8072]

sweet and simple, love it. thanks for the tips!

[@JonImperial]

Thanks for watching!! 🙏🏾

[@pythones_ind]

Wow, I want it 😊

[@DriveandThrive]

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!"

[@JonImperial]

Dude! For real!!! That was an old clip though. I know better now 😂

[@James-uk6hs]

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

[@JonImperial]

It truly is amazing. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏾

[@rossmpostpro]

Man, new to the channel and loving the content. Tidy space, tidy mind for me too! Liked and subscribed.

[@JonImperial]

Awesome! Thank you so much for subscribing! Welcome to the channel! 😊

[@xiongh2001]

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.

[@El_Vincento]

Such a useful video Jon! Thanks so much!

[@JonImperial]

Glad it was helpful!😊

[@m.i.n.t.3728]

Nice video, great tips! "Bought unnecessary products..." Definately have made that mistake 😄I try nowadays to not buy anything unless I know I'll use it and it feels much better and you know saves money as well :)

[@JonImperial]

Definitely! When you are starting out and watch desk setup videos, you just want to get everything. 😂

[@archangeldeltius1511]

I've never thought about a monitor light bar, but damn I've had so many situations where that would be an excellent fix

[@TechTrader108]

Thanks for the useful tips mate.....much appreciated...and beautiful setup....neat and professional...cheers

[@JonImperial]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching 😊

[@rjeption]

Amazing video! I hope to have a setup like yours one day 🥹

[@charlesb2895]

How would one use a monitor light bar if they were running a dual monitor setup with a monitor arm? Is it possible to still have it centered like this?

[@toptoptopper]

Thanks for a great video! I’d love to know which wrist rest you use with your mouse? Thanks!

[@JonImperial]

I talked about it here 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bny6eWaJYsqErqc

[@tumultoustortellini]

This video is immaculate vibes, good job, if that was your goal.

[@JonImperial]

I appreciate that! 😁

[@seanpowers3203]

What is that thing you’re using for your MacBook? I want to try and figure out how to use my MacBook without opening it

[@MrAbsolutec]

Hi John, cool setup. How do you turn your system on, noting the macbook is behind the monitor? Do you have to open the shell each time?

[@JonImperial]

I just plug it to my Studio Display using a Thunderbolt cable, then it turns on. 😊

[@vusko494]

What shade of gray is that? Im looking into renovating my living room and i really want to add that to my walls!

[@ThisGuyRightHere353]

Matter. Great video. Your setup looks really inviting. Watching this made me realize that I don't need desktop icons haha it looks way better without them.

[@JonImperial]

😂 I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it! 🙌🏾

[@Blackyjay]

Thank you so much for this. Amazing wallpapers btw.

[@JonImperial]

Thank you!! 🙏🏾 Glad you like them!

[@therealsandeman]

Like the recommendations. Great video. Just wondering what are the desk pads you are using (somewhere at the end of you video you have one with some cable management options) ?

[@JonImperial]

Thank you! This one? www.orbitkey.com/collections/orbitkey-desk-mat/products/orbitkey-desk-mat?variant=32750570537056

[@Darkkend_]

Matter, nice and simple setup!

[@JonImperial]

Thank you 😊🙏🏾

[@infinitereactions6437]

For afordable speakers I ONLY recommend the Bayz Audio Counterpoint

[@recklessthor4]

The chair is a great upgrade, I finally got the Fern and I love it!

[@JonImperial]

How are you liking it?

[@recklessthor4]

@@JonImperial I love it! I think the footring is too small tho

[@ginmarx6104]

Love this setup

[@NoeCasanova-il9bn]

Matter! thank you.

[@MegaCy]

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!

[@JonImperial]

I’m happy to hear that! Here’s the case I’m using amzn.to/3qXj34G

[@tomasramirez5063]

I enjoyed the color scheme of your corner office.

[@BrianGeorgeGaming]

Looks very nice! I'm also curious what shelves you're using to the right of the desk.

[@JonImperial]

It’s a ladder shelf from Amazon. The one I have is discontinued but here’s a similar one amzn.to/3tNWqfQ

[@Charlie7829]

0:18 i love that one.

[@gideonwaxfarb]

That keyboard you're using makes my hands cramp just looking at it.

[@darkpharaoh542]

Matter - great video. Thanks.

[@JonImperial]

🙌🏾 no, thank you!

[@jonathannikpour4423]

Hi Jon great stuff as always. I know when it comes to monitors color calibration is a bit of a challenge especially when using a Mac. That said, ultra wides provide so much real estate that it's hard to by-pass. What was your reason for switching to the Studio display? I ask as it appeared you really enjoyed working on your Dell Ultra-wide. Did you feel like you were missing anything? I'm contemplating a change either from my LG 34 that came with a great ergonomic stand to two Apple studio displays or adding the LG Dual-up to my current setup to enhance my Photo/Video and flight navigation software. Also don't know for sure but I think the studio monitor only comes as a 27". I was looking into a 32" from Apple and it appears the Pro XDR might be the only choice at a much higher cost. (Not ready to sell a kidney just yet) Also hear Apple may be coming out with a newer option which tells me the size/clarity may improve, however the Apple tax we all have to pay may increase as well. Any thoughts? Thanks again.

[@JonImperial]

At the time, it was the picture quality, speakers and webcam that sold me. 32” or 34” UW is definitely the sweet spot though. I saw a new BenQ 32” monitor and Samsung should be coming out with a Studio Display competitor. Not sure if it’s already out.

[@detecta]

​@@JonImperialwhat about 29?

[@DizzleEdits]

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

[@JonImperial]

YES!! Say that again for the people in the back 😂

[@RetroPlus]

All of this stuff is very aesthetically pleasing

[@JonImperial]

Thank you!

[@dev-dev-other]

Where did you buy that black box/case shown in the right bottom corner around 4:02? Thanks for a great video🎉

[@JonImperial]

It's this one amzn.to/3qBJEUn 😊

[@nansifyanimations]

Me watching his commentary on how flexible the chair is: 😦 Like no literally. Mid way the arm adjustment and how it can go in and out oh my god???! I love it when cars have that mechanic adjustment, this chair seems like a must 😂😂💕