Reddit mentions: The best speaker mounts

Gallery: http://imgur.com/gallery/7N0G8

The end of 2016 brought in some really nice upgrades to my AV setup, including:

TV - Samsung KS8000 65" - Not too much to say about this TV as it's very widely discussed on this subreddit. I scored it with EPP pricing and 10% (doubles to 20%) cash back through discover for around $800 all said and done.

http://www.samsung.com/us/televisions-home-theater/tvs/4k-suhd-tvs/65-class-ks8000-8-series-4k-suhd-tv-2016-model-un65ks8000fxza/

AVR - Yamaha TSR-7810 - This is the Costco version of the Yamaha RX-V781. Purchased new for $464 after a $25 off coupon. Very capable unit for the price.

http://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-visual/av-receivers-amps/tsr/tsr-7810/

Game Console - Xbox One S - Used for gaming, streaming and as UHD player.

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one-s

Front speakers - Axiom M60 V2 - Scored these audiophile grade speakers along with the side surrounds for $400 dollars total on craigslist. Great price for 4 higher end speakers imo.

http://www.axiomaudio.com/m60-floorstanding-speakers

Side Surrounds - Axiom M3ti - Purchased these along with the M60 fronts for $400. A little large for surround speakers, but I figured I may as well use them since I have them.

http://www.axiomaudio.com/m3-bookshelf-speakers

Speaker Stands - Pangea Audio LS300 - I needed 36" speaker stands and these fit the bill. Reasonable stands for the price of $139. I have the columns mass loaded with play sand.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EVNE96C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Speaker Mounts - VideoSecu speaker mounts - Some cheap wall mounts, pretty sturdy and have decent positioning capabilities.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X9O8SI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here is the existing gear that I did not upgrade yet but is still being used:

Center Channel - Polk Audio CSi3 - Part of my older entry level stuff. This is the next thing I am looking to upgrade as I'd like to match the center to the fronts. TBH I don't really notice difference in timbre as much as others may.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-JdQDXbhbK4P/p_107CSI3B/Polk-Audio-CSi3-Black-oak-finish.html

Subwoofer - Velodyne CHT-8 - Go ahead, laugh. Yeah it's only an 8" subwoofer but it does the job for now. Provides pretty good LFE for it's size, just doesn't extend very low. I currently live in a rented townhouse and the wall where the TV is is shared with my neighbor. I'm looking to upgrade to a 12" in the future, either SVS or HSU. But most likely won't happen while I'm living here.

http://www.audioreview.com/cat/speakers/subwoofers/velodyne-acoustics/cht-8/prd_286736_2741crx.aspx

Rear surrounds - Polk Audio M10 - These are pretty cheap speakers, but they could be worse. I don't have any plans on upgrading these unless i find a great deal on something used, or if they break.

https://www.amazon.com/polk-audio-m10-bookshelf-cherry-pair/dp/b002bsha66?tag=indifash06-20

Moving forward and comments:

I would like to get a 2 channel amp to power my front speakers to really wake up their full range. If anyone could recommend a good stereo amp that I could hook up to my pre outs that would be great. I have no experience in external amps and am pretty clueless to it honestly.

I know my cable management is not the greatest ,but unfortunately being a rented house there is not too much I can do.

I do realize that my rear soundstage is a little on the cramped side, the Side surrounds are rather close to the couch and so are the rears. I am lucky enough as it is that I got my GF to agree to moving the couch from the wall in the first place. Honestly, even with it being cramped I get a good effect and immersion, so I'm happy.

Subwoofer placement - This isn't really where I want the sub to go, but I did the crawl and it sounded decent here. Having a neighbor sort of forbids me to place it in the front soundstage.

TV is crooked. I have the TV mounted on the cheapest stand ever from Wal-Mart about 5 years ago. Eventually when I'm a homeowner the TV will get a proper wall mount, but this will do for now.

If anyone has any critiques or comments feel free to give me input. I'm always looking for ways to improve my setup.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price

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CPU | Intel Core i7-4960X Extreme Edition 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor | $1035.98 @ SuperBiiz
CPU Cooler | Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler | $99.95 @ Amazon
Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-X79-UP4 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard | $239.98 @ SuperBiiz
Memory | Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory | $669.99 @ Amazon
Storage | Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $199.99 @ Adorama
Storage | Western Digital VelociRaptor 1TB 3.5" 10000RPM Internal Hard Drive | $213.98 @ SuperBiiz
Storage | Western Digital VelociRaptor 1TB 3.5" 10000RPM Internal Hard Drive | $213.98 @ SuperBiiz
Storage | Western Digital VelociRaptor 1TB 3.5" 10000RPM Internal Hard Drive | $213.98 @ SuperBiiz
Storage | Western Digital VelociRaptor 1TB 3.5" 10000RPM Internal Hard Drive | $213.98 @ SuperBiiz
Video Card | EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card | $669.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply | Cooler Master 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $249.99 @ Mwave
Optical Drive | Asus BW-16D1HT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer | $94.99 @ Amazon
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit) | $129.98 @ OutletPC
Case| Phanteks Enthoo Lux Full Tower Case | $159.99 @ Amazon
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $4406.75
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-08 15:20 EDT-0400 |

Here's my take on it.

400 over budget but ultimately going to be worth it. Nice, fast SSD for OS and programs loading with a nice 4 x 1TB 10k rpm drives for raid 5 for redundancy and performance increase. All with a motherboard with 6 sataIII 6GBps ports for maximum bandwidth.

the CPU/Motherboard are both placeholders (prices will probably go up when they come out, as it's more cores, newer, etc).

Nice aftermarket Closed Loop Watercooler for eventual overclocking and cool temps at stock clocks or otherwise.

maxed out ram. Can save some money by dropping to a 4x8GB 32GB kit.

780ti, as it is the best power with cuda cores for the money, and you can add two more at later intervals to decrease render times even further within those applications that support cuda rendering.

Finally, the luxe case you wanted as well as a powerful PSU (overkill, like you requested) that you can use down the line to add in the extra GPU's you'll likely eventually add to it.

Win8.1Pro and a BDRW drive for kicks.

I think this is gonna be your best bet here.

After doing further research on your setup there, here is what I would recommend.

Screen: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00366MBAC/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00366MBAC&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwpuresimula-20

Projector: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-VPL-HW40ES-projector-widescreen/dp/B00JRNQNG6

Receiver: http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-X2100W-Channel-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B00KLC5YPS/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1411789167&sr=1-1&keywords=avr-x2100

Center Channel: http://www.amazon.com/Definitive-Technology-ProCenter-Compact-Speaker/dp/B000TDCJHK/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1411789219&sr=1-6&keywords=definitive+technology

Front Speakers: http://www.amazon.com/Definitive-Technology-BP-8020ST-Bipolar-Subwoofer/dp/B00422L3C6/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1411789254&sr=1-1&keywords=definitive+technology+8020

Rear Speakers: http://www.amazon.com/Definitive-Technology-ProMonitor-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B000V41XII/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1411789297&sr=1-1&keywords=definitive+technology+1000

BluRay: Ps4

Rear Speaker Mount: http://www.amazon.com/Definitive-Technology-Pro-Mount-90-Black/dp/B001UAFJ0K/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1411789338&sr=1-1&keywords=definitive+technology+mount

Subwoofer (optional): http://www.amazon.com/Definitive-Technology-ProSub-Speaker-Single/dp/B000TDEM5C/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1411789390&sr=1-3&keywords=definitive+technology+800

Total roughly: $5,500

This is going to be a way better setup in my opinion. Now the reasoning behind why I chose this all.

Screen: Do you really want 135"? you will distort the picture more and it will not be as clear. The reason why i chose a grey screen is because of the windows behind your screen location. The grey will not reflect as much natural light giving you a better picture IMO.

Projector: Personal favorite, If you would like the Epson has good quality as well I physically have not seen it though.

Receiver: This receiver is going to preform way better with the speakers I have picked out. Denon specializes in movie like sound giving better lows and a cleaner sound in all.

Center, Front, Rear Speakers: The reason I chose Definitive Technology is because they have great sound quality and are meant for a more movie like atmosphere. The fronts I have picked out are their small tower speakers, If you want to step up you can do the 8040's which are a little larger or the 8060's which will probably be the largest I would recommend for your home theater location.

Speaker mounts, If you want to mount the rear speakers, those will work with the rear speakers.

Subwoofer: Now the reason why I say optional on this is because the tower speakers have two sub-woofers built into each. And they are fairly noticeable with the lows. If you want more lows I recommended a subwoofer up there for you.

I hope you enjoy the system I picked out, and it is right in the middle of your price range as well leaving you room for speaker wire and other things. If you want to physically hear these go to any Best Buy Magnolia store and just ask them, they should be set up at all locations.

I drew on your map for the hell of it :P Probably not necessary to do that to give recommendations, but it was fun. Witness!

C9 is a great TV, call it $2k.

I would get two subs. A pair of VTF-2 is fine, but go VTF-3 if you don't want to wonder if you got enough sub. I marked the corners in the image with 1/2/3/4, I'd first try opposing corners and see how that sounds and/or measures. $1150 shipped for the pair of VTF-2, $1750 shipped for the pair of VTF-3. For $600 more you get a pair of 15" subs and no wondering. I say $1750 on the sub category.

I've drawn your setup from the top, so I'll go ahead and tell you what I drew for speakers - it's probably hard to tell from the black rectangles :)

The fronts are a pair of Paradigm Premier 200B bookshelfs on short stands, so they don't look stupid up on that shelf. You might not even need the stands, if the 24" from the shelf gets the tweeters to your ear level. $1k/pair, 20% off right now so $800.

The matching 600C center channel is a BEAST and is also on sale for $800, front stage total $1600. I just can't say enough good things about this lineup, if you have a dealer nearby, go give them a listen.

The surrounds I've shown on swivel mounts turned inwards to face the seating. You can also aim them a bit out into the room for a less direct sound, but I find with modern receivers and decoders, this isn't necessary. I'd suggest a pair of Paradigm Premier 100B, $640 on sale for these, on a set of the sturdy and affordable VideoSecu side clamping mounts, $25.

Tops, again, Paradigm, this time the P65-R in-ceiling speaker. I'm actually suggesting these based on personal use. They are the flattest, best measuring speakers in my system, and never mind the aimable tweeters - these speakers are designed for good, even dispersion, and it's amazing how well they work. Aimable tweeters are there to make up for dispersion and placement shortcomings, and you will have neither if you go with the P-65Rs. Don't pay retail for these, ask the dealer for at least 20% off since you're buying a full set of speakers. If they say no, find another dealer. It's a poorly kept secret that Paradigm very seldom sells for full MSRP. Call it $500 for the pair.

For the receiver, I know people like to suggest buying a refurb from accessories4less, but I've heard too many horror stories about broken equipment and poor support. I'd suggest the X3500h from Crutchfield, a rock solid company that will have your back if anything is wrong with the gear. The receiver itself has plenty of power for my recommended speakers, and has the best version of Audyssey, XT32 - important to get the most out of your subwoofers in particular. The X2600h you mentioned only has Audyssey XT, which is rather inferior to XT 32. $600.

Totals, then, are:

65" LG C9 TV $2000

Paradigm Premier 200B Front L/R $800

Paradigm Premier 600C Center $800

Paradigm Premier 100B Surrounds $665 with mounts

Paradigm Pro P65-R Tops $500

2x Hsu VTF-3 Mk5 Subs $1750

Denon X3500h Receiver $600

Total before cables $7115

($10 subwoofer cables and any decent copper 14 gauge speaker wire are fine)

Now, all that said, I would strongly consider the 77 inch LG C9. You'd still be just under budget, and sitting as far as you will be, the extra size will really help the system come together. The only question is if you have enough vertical space over the center channel speaker. If you do, grab the 77" and don't look back :)

I also disagree on tops/Atmos not being useful if you only do sports and TV. Asides from native Atmos content, receiver upmixing with the Dolby Surround upmixer is really quite awesome. It adds an immersiveness to the sound that you just can't get with a 2d audio setup.

Over the last 15 years I have been in an on again off again state of Frankenspeaker arrangement and I have without a doubt had zero regrets about it. It’s not going to be hard to improve your current setup for far less than your stated budget. I would pick a line of speakers that you know will have some longevity. Get the center and bookshelf speakers and then when you’re in a bigger space either get a set of the floor standers or another set of the bookshelf’s and move the old ones to the surround. Stick with big name brands that you know will have the same or at least very similar models in the next 5 years.
As far as for your space I can recommend some wall mounts. It’s not ideal but better sound is better sound and you will be happy until such time you can get it “right”.
Something like these have been a god send for me in the past when my space didn’t allow for ideal placement.speaker wall mounts

If you want you can still use those Mitsus for your rear and just crank up the dBs to those channels to at least try to normalize for volume. If you continue to wait for the platonic ideal in the future you’ll never get to hear better now.

Finally get the biggest baddest subwoofer your space will allow. I’ve had the same sub for 3/4 of my time switching out and finally getting a matching 5.1 system. The sub is not dependent on your receiver’s power capabilities and it can always be turned down if it’s too much (Ha!)
I would recommend a sealed sub simply because they’re smaller and it looks like you need all the space savings you can get.

That receiver is a good choice if it meets all your needs. There are certainly better receivers, but those added features don’t matter if you don’t plan to use them.

Bookshelf speakers can be fairly easily mounted. If you’re lucky, the speakers you decide on will have built in wall mounts. This isn’t super common anymore, but there are some. Another option is speaker stands, which are pretty straightforward. Lastly there are lots of speaker wall mounts you can get on amazon. I’ve used these wall mounts for my JBL LSR305 monitors which are pretty heavy and had no issues what so ever. They aren’t the prettiest but they get the job done cheaply.

Your room size is actually very close to mine. I too debated on what size speakers to get. I settled on 5.25” woofer bookshelf speakers and feel these are the smallest I’d go for this room. I think the next size up would be ideal, but if you have a sub you can probably do 5.25” no problem. It seems the Miccas are best served in small applications like offices, bedroom sized room. I can’t speak personally about them, but through my own research this is what I discovered.

My first one was the dot spot but I actually wanted to do a better built in solution from the beginning. I needed to put it on hold while I figured out some details like sound and mounting. I figured (I think) those things out and got my first shipment yesterday. The biggest problem with a built-in mount for the Dot is the speakers in the back and being muffled. After fiddling around with some ideas I tried making a sound channel that would focus the audio around the dot and out the front. It works really well. You can see there is a small gap all the way around for the sound if its not hardwired or set up for BT. It sits in the mount with pressure fit and the cable placement but can be removed really easy.

I just put it up on Amazon and wanted to share here since everyone was really cool on the first mount and gave me great feedback.

here: https://www.amazon.com/Flush-Dot-Mount-professional-built/dp/B072TLJQK1/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1498752308&sr=8-4&keywords=mount+genie

Im not trying to spam anyone. just putting it out to the group since you were super cool about the first one.
Charlie

I have refurbished / reconditioned or otherwise repaired just about every component in my theater. The KEF speakers are all same era and generation, plus or minus a few years.

Front Channels: KEF 103/4 Reference speakers - owner replaced foam surrounds on the internal push/pull woofers - and I refurbished the ferrofluid in the tweeters. $175 off craigslist

Center Channel: NOS (new old stock) KEF Model 100 - found on craigslist. Someone found it in their garage, sitting new in box for 20 years. Refurbished the tweeter (ferrofluid replacement). $60 off craigslist.

Surround Channels: KEF C55 speakers that I found at Goodwill for $20. Complete cleanup - ferrofluid treatment of tweeters. Great condition otherwise.

Rear Channel: KEF Model 90 "center channel" speaker - bought this before I found the Model 100. Roughly the same speaker, but smaller tweeter than the model 100. Tweeter refurbed, cleaned up inside and out. I went with a 6.1 configuration because my room wouldn't benefit much from 7.1 - and the window placement made that difficult. Mixing 7.1 down to 6.1 doesn't change much. $40 off Craigslist.

Subwoofer: PA-120 Premier Acoustics 12'' Subwoofer had this sub for 8 years now, and love it to pieces. Very punchy, very powerful, very affordable. Weighs a metric ton - and customer service was top notch. (Amp malfunctioned after 6 years - got a new one from them free of charge).

Surround AV Receiver: Marantz SR6008 receiver I bought for $200 on ebay because it was 'for parts/not working.' The HDMI1 output (there are two) was burned out. Bought a new HDMI board from Marantz for a hundred bucks and the thing is good as new.

Speaker Mounts: The left C55 surround and rear channel are on custom made speaker mounts - the rear is half custom - mounted to one of the speaker mounts I got from Amazon.

Projection Screen: Custom 105'' Screen Frame and made from a canibalized Da-Lite screen I got for free from work. (was hiding in the plenum when we purchased our office space.

Projector: Benq HT1075 - bought new, because it's already so cost effective. Found it on sale at Frys for $699 a year ago. Very happy with this little projector.

Theater/Home Automation: Home Assistant running on an iPad 3 in the theater room. The iPad was sitting in a drawer, not in use for at least a year, and found an OEM apple dock for $5 on ebay for when it's not in use. I can control my Smart Things devices (z-wave dimmer) - MiLight LED strips behind the screen, in the EXIT light, and the bulbs in the uplight/spotlights in the room, I also integrated Broadlink RM2 support for controlling cheap 433mhz outlet switches for the air purifier, popcorn machine, and whatever else I need to control.

Movie Posters: Marketing department had a bunch of these frames in storage from an old PR campaign. Tore out the foamcore inserts, found high res posters, and ordered them on this silk-like fabric directly from China for $9 a pop. They look incredible up close, almost lithograph-like.

RGB Lighting: Generic RGB Strips I bought for $5 a pop on price mistake with Milight RGB controllers. Milight 9W RGBW bulbs I got for $13 each in $15 brushed steel uplights from Lamps Plus. All controled with the Milight WiFi controller through Home Assistant.

Seating was transitioned from the living room when we bought new sofas - raised the rear seating on 10'' platform. 12GA Speaker wire from my local wire wholesaler (similar price to monoprice). Looking for some carpet options - and have a lead on a local seller of OC703 for acoustic panels.

It's come a long way in a year - here's a before and after - December 2015 and April 2016 -- not the most recent, obviously - but I'm very proud with how it's coming together.

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The obligatory "just got my Vive" post by ncviver


Damn. God damn. It's really, really good. I had some ordering issues (because I used PayPal Credit and didn't create an HTC account I couldn't check the order status on my own) but it arrived quickly and works so so well. I got two of these tripods plus two of these brackets since I wanted some mobility. So far I've used it in the living room with two tripods and in my bedroom with one of the included wall mounts and a tripod. It works great, though I do plan on installing the other wall mount (plus these two in the living room) soon.

My only complaint at this time (after maybe 3 hours of usage) is that it seems like a major oversight that there's not much instruction on how to adjust it to fit your head. Initially, I was actually pretty disappointed-- the FOV sucked and apart from a narrow sweet spot it was quite blurry. But after finding this guide it's working fine.

but yeah, right now I'm really impressed. I've only really played around with The Lab so far since my wallet is a bit too sore to start buying tons of games, but I'm guessing that'll happen pretty soon.

	

	

	

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Completed my 2 week project and dove in a little deeper than I initially planned!

Before I get into it, I want to thank everyone on this sub for guiding me in the right direction on this project. I’ve never done any sort of electrical or wall mounting work before, so thank you to everyone who chimed it with advice.

So let’s get to it!

This all started when my mom got an Echo for Christmas and was using it as nothing more than a Bluetooth speaker. I already had my HomeKit enabled Philips Hue and Harmony Hub (with homebridge) setup, but I figured I could use it more than her, so she gave it to me.

Fast forward to u/Curney posting his in wall Echo Dot mounts. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072TLJQK1?psc=1
I decided that since Prime day was coming, it was time to go big or go home. My mother had an old home intercom system that was failing fast, so I decided to dive in.

First I bought the dots on prime day and the mounts soon after. Knowing nothing about electricity, I disconnected the wires from the bedroom wall units and tried to find out how power ran through them. I then decided to unplug the master unit, leaving me with just a rough in outlet. I cut a USB cable in half, spliced the 4 wires into the 4 wires already in the wall, plugged the top half upstairs into the rough in, used the in wall wiring for the system to carry the load, and plugged the echo in on the other end. The echo dot mount gave me great instructions to buy the correct size saw, and the mount popped right in and the wires were hidden neatly behind. I HIGHLY recommend the mount... I’ll find a link to Amazon if anyone wants. Anyway, to my surprise it actually worked, but only in one room; The master bedroom was too far away it seemed. I used an old android phone with an amperage meter app, and measure a strong start at 750mA, and then a drop to 40mA. No wonder the echo kept turning off... So I educated myself. I asked friends, contractors, old guys at the hardware store (which I’d worked at for 5 years), anyone who would listen. I wanted to do this right.
I got to work removing the old metal mounts that held the intercoms in, which was a giant pain in the ass. Once I got those out, I did some drywall repair with some furring strips that would make Ron Swanson proud. I’d never done ANY of this before, so it was a lot of fun learning along the way.
I then decided to hell with this fire hazard wiring, lets do this right. I watched YouTube videos on installing an outlet next to an existing switch, and instead of right next to the wall switch, I ran the outlet about a foot away with some romex. I figured if I’m doing this, what the hell, go big (and ridiculous) or go home. I bought a box that was made for recessed outlets for Flat Screen mounts, and replaced the included outlet with a 3.1 amp USB outlet. I did all the wiring right, and about shit my pants when I plugged in the echo and it worked. There was a reason, as you can see, that I decided on this certain size of box; it was perfect for an iPad mini. Naturally, the only iPad mini my mother had was the first gen which doesn’t have HomeKit capabilities, so it was off to craigslist and the pawn shops. I picked up 2 cellular capable iPad mini 2’s for around about $125 each, quite a deal. From there I needed to figure out the best way to get power to them and to mount them handsomely. I checked out some dash mount systems on Amazon, along with a flipped lightning charger as seen in the picture. I also picked up some clear shells for the iPads at walmart for $5 each.

Sorry for the scatter brain post. I JUST got one (of two) completed. The starting pictures are of the downstairs, the finished ones are upstairs. I’m still waiting on primer to dry downstairs. Then just painting and installing.

If anyone has any questions, I’ll help as much as I can. I started out planning to spend about $200... ended up all in for about $650 but couldn’t be happier with the results!

My 2 cents for a $1500 budget Coffee Shop...

• Simple 4 Channel Pre-amp w/ Phono - $80
  
  
• Apple TV - $100 For your Airplay needs.
  
  
• FM Tuner - $100 (You will need one eventually)
  
  
• AT Turntable - $230 Vintage would also work so look used to save some cash.
  
  
• RCA Distribution Amp - $30
  
  
• Dayton 12 Channel Amp - $500 Expandable later but I assume you will use 8 channels to start.
  
  
• Micca Motion MB42x I recommend four pair (8 speakers) - $320. Even a small coffee shop will be better suited with more, quieter speakers. Demo'd Here
  
  
• Speaker Mounting Brackets - $140 I HIGHLY recommend using the screw holes on the clamps to secure the speakers with small ~1" wood screws. THEN Secure the bracket to the wall with a safety strap. Liability covered.
  
  I recommend mounting these brackets up-side down so you can aim the speakers down at costumers. (presuming you have high enough ceilings to support it)
  
  $80+100+100+230+30+500+320+140=$1500 ON THE NOSE!

I used these mounts in my home office (which is a bedroom) with a pair of Micca MB42X bookshelf speakers. The room is 14x17. Ceilings are 9 feet. I mounted them with the arm 16 inches below the crown moulding. They mounted with two wall anchors a piece. Took longer to measure and mark the wall than it did to hang them. Less than an hour in total including putting the wired speaker in them.

They hold the speakers with tension so you don’t have to put screws in your nice speakers. You turn a screw on the mount and the sides squeeze the speaker base with rubber lined jaws. That’s nice because you can change your speakers in about five minutes when you want to upgrade. Just need a screwdriver and a chair to stand on.

They have angle adjustment, but not enough for my room. I put a black rubber doorstop under each speaker and it worked fine. Can’t even see them because they match the speaker and mounts.

You can run the wire through the mounts if your wires are in the wall and you want that super clean look. I didn’t do that because we had just painted the room a few months prior and I didn’t want to cut into the sheetrock. I’m going to do that if we decide to stay in this house a few years.

I’m really pleased with them. They look nice. I’ve had lots of compliments on them. They were easy to put up. I have absolutely no room for floor or tower speakers and these worked perfectly. I couldn’t have speakers in this room without them.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X9O8SI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Not filling the high refresh rate... but I am using this in my kitchen on an arm

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B005BZNDHQ

But the 'speakers' are a joke. I got a super cheap small soundbar and the soundbar mounts that go into the vesa mount

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GUIEFJC

Works well enough for the kitchen, keeps it nice and clean with no wires or stand since Im edge clamping a monitor arm mount to the edge of the bar.

It has speaker out, so you go mini jack to rca to a 'sound bar'. As for higher refresh rate monitors, they might have one, I was going super cheap. and 24" at 1080p looks really good. I didnt want any bigger than 24" and tv's at that size are 720p only for the most part. 1080p comes in at like 32" when I was looking. That monitor, soundbar, monitor arm, and all stuff like power strip stuck to the back and such, cost right around $225

If you're opening up your ceiling to run wires and install speakers, depending on how the floor joists are (engineered vs straight up 2 x 8's) you may want to think about blown in insulation to help with noise transfer to the rest of the house.

> but any other suggestions for good looking sound proofing would help.

Check out http://www.soundproofingcompany.com/ they do free reviews/estimates to help give you an idea on what is feasible and what you can do.

As a side note, acoustic panels are less about sound proofing and more about fixing room acoustics (echos, bouncing).

> I do want Dolby Atmos and DTS:X capability but was not sure the best setup, looking at either a 5.1.6 (all 6 ceiling speakers) or possibly doing a 7.1.4 (setting 2 of the 6 ceiling speaker listed as mid-highs possibly?)

Just be aware that 6 channels of atmos is expensive, you're looking at something like the Denon X8500 to do 6 channels of atmos right now. Your 7200 can't do 6 overhead channels, maxes out at 4.

If you're hiring someone, wire for everything (Top fronts, top middles, top rears, front heights and rear heights) once its opened up the cost will be minimal for adding all that.

> Lastly, the rear speakers are limited on placement due to windows, but it appears to have just enough room between the windows and the sliding doors.

Speaker stands, they never hurt anyone and allows you to run rear surrounds.

That or the small section of wall you do have between the patio door and the windows could easily wall mount rear surround speakers.

If this was my room that is probably what I'd do, is wall mount the speakers with Speaker mounts like these on each side of the patio door.

So you can mix and match speakers as long as your front speakers(left, right, and center) are all the same series. You would have two options for when you sold your house, either remove them and patch the drywall or leave them in. If you aren't planning on staying there long it's probably better to get on wall. For your side speakers you want them between 90-110 degrees from your center position (with 90 being directly beside you). For Atmos you would want to mount them on the wall and angle them to you listening position then rely on your receiver's room correction to fix the delay between one speaker being farther away than the other.

As for sealed vs front ported for front speakers I don't think it matters as much but when you are looking at thinner speakers you'll probably only find sealed. You just don't want speakers with rear ports as you need some space behind the speaker. As for subwoofers sealed subwoofers are tighter (due to air pressure forcing the speaker back to center) but can't play as loud for lower frequencies unlike ported subwoofers that play louder at lower frequencies (due to the speaker not being restricted in motion by air pressure) and also the larger physical volume of the subwoofer the better it will sound. Better explanation here. You buy your subwoofer based on your room not your other speakers. Getting an on wall subwoofer sounds like a bad idea. First off they will be slim which means you'll probably have to pay 2-3x the price to get similar quality and second mounting the subwoofer on the wall is going to transfer physical vibration into your wall.

If it was me I'd say screw paying for significantly more for form factor and find front ported bookshelf speakers (htd level 3, monitor audio bronze 2, ect) that were visually pleasing to the wife, buy mounts like this, mount the front speakers 10-12 feet apart with the tweeter ear level, put the center below the tv either on the top of tv stand or mounted below it, get a nice subwoofer from svs, hsu, rythmic, or monoprice's monolith series, ported is better for movies so that's what I'd get despite them being huge and slap that in a corner or behind the couch which leads me to my next suggestion which is move the couch forward a foot or 2 so you have some space between the couch and the surround speaker or you could just mount them higher and point then down. Due to the fact your not centered in the room I wouldn't do in wall for surround or Atmos and would get something relatively cheap for surrounds as not really that much plays out of them compared to the center and sub during movies (still worth getting tho). Then I'd work on getting your cable management superb as that's going to help you sell it to your wife if you can hide all those cables either in the walls or with cable covers.

> CHANE A2.4 can be used as a LCR?(left center right)?

Correct. Their tweeters can be rotated by hand using just a screwdriver as they are in a horizontal alignment from the factory but many rotate them after shipping and use the speakers vertically all the way across or at least for the left and right speaker. Chane owner/speaker designer Jon Lane can walk you through it fairly easily.


>The eventual goal is for a 5.1 setup. should I get 3 CHANE A2.4 then 2 other surrounds and a subwoofer or get 5 CHANE A2.4 then subwoofer?

If your goal is to listen to a lot of multi channel music then having matching Chane bookshelves as side surrounds makes some sense but if not and mostly listening to 2 channel stereo or Direct then matching the surrounds speakers isn't a necessity. The Chane bookshelf A1.4 is a large and fairly heavy bookshelf that usually needs a mount with a metal pad to secure it like from VideoSeCu. Plus yes I recommend a subwoofer. A $400 to $600 subwoofer budget will get you a good quality subwoofer but lesser budgets can be accommodated as well. I have Rythmik subwoofers with my Chane‘s.

>****I know I sound like an idiot.

Anything but !

I agree about the marantz 7010, I have the same and it's amazing! I also agree about 5.1.4 over 7.1.2, but if you have the scratch to upgrade your receiver then 7.1.4 is great! Even better is 7.2.4 :)

I have a def tech setup for my theater and am using deftech 800's for my atmos speakers. I used these mounts: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005BV0FHG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and they're working quite well.

hey, sorry to stalk you, but as I read through the thread more, you have an almost identical use case to what I had to do with the tailgate setup.

That standing mount works great with these too:
https://www.amazon.com/Mounting-Dream-MD5420-Universal-Detachable/dp/B01DW1XOCY

I have it in use with a pretty fat Vizio sound bar underneath a 55" and that mount from my other post. You attach the soundbar mount arms first, then attach the mounting bracket for the stand to the back of the TV and it works like a champ. Only variable would be if your center channel has mount points (my soundbar had dedicated screw holes for mounting).

Yes I know, that's the one thing this thing offers lol, it's the only real tangible benefit you've been able to find to explain why it's 10x as much as an echo dot.

BTW these two tools will give you that same "hidden wires" benefit for a whole lot less money:

https://www.amazon.com/25-Foot-Measuring-Klein-Tools-56005/dp/B0026TBOU8/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1538366334&sr=8-5&keywords=fishtape&dpID=51JR4coh8YL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-15-206-Jab-Wood-Handle/dp/B00002X21P/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1538366405&sr=8-6&keywords=drywall+saw&dpID=21Fk1DkuDxL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

And then here are the actual mounts themselves: https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Built-Google-Home-Mount/dp/B078Z214QX

EDIT Whoops that's the home mini, I'm sure there's an echo dot equivalent though. Frankly if you don't already have these assistants in your home, I would highly recommend the google version, it's a whole lot more useful and intelligent than alexa.

Not sure how heavy they are, but if you can find a good mounting spot for something like these insert nuts, it can be an easy fix. JB Weld them on, then most standard 1/4-20 thread wall mounts, like these, will work like a charm.

>My concern would be the ease at which they adjust. If the stands are somewhere less than accessible, or are difficult to adjust, it would defeat the point of this use case.

Usually with stereo or surround sound speakers/woofers, they have an ideal position relative to the listener.

The challenge is usually with getting the wires and power to those position to allow ideal placement. Once there, there isn't a great need to fiddle with the speaker position too much afterwards.

I think it's more important that a speaker stand/mount be sturdy and stable than be easily adjustable. IMO, just something that'll let you place the speakers at the right distance from you at the right height, and maybe help manage wires would do.

If you have walls (and you're able to drill into those walls), speaker wall mounts are an affordable option.
If you have space around your desk, a speaker stand is a good way to go also.

Otherwise, if you have the room, you can add drawers/file cabinets to the sides of your desk to extend your desktop a bit, or get a bigger desk like you mentioned.

I would also suggest picking up some speaker wires.

My wife and I recently moved into our new home and the basement is mine to do with what I please. Naturally, getting my listening station all set up was a priority. It’s not a fancy set up but it looks good and it sounds really good. I’m running a Technics SL-D2, Pioneer CT-M6R cassette player, Onkyo 2 channel receiver, a pair of Chane Audio book shelf speakers, an old Cambridge Soundworks subwoofer that I got when I was in high school back in ‘99 but it adds some really nice beef to the sound. The only thing I might change are the speakers. I may opt out of using those stands as they are not very sturdy on the carpet. I was thinking about getting these:

VideoSecu One Pair of Side Clamping Bookshelf Speaker Mounting Bracket with Swivel and Tilt for Large Surrounding Sound Speakers MS56B 3LH https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X9O8SI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_78m0Cb1456B4H

And mounting them to the posts. Anyone have experience with these mounts? Thanks.

Yeah, SVS has their own mounting brackets they sell. Ideally, the speakers shouldn't be just nailed to the wall, as they are rear ported, but since you are crossing them over with a sub, it's not a huge deal. However, I would definitely get a mounting bracket and use them to angle the speakers down (they should be aimed at your seating), and that would also give you some separation from the wall.

Typically, when mounting, you want front-ported or sealed speakers. When a speaker is ported, all the lower frequencies it produces causes air to be pushed out of the speaker, and when mounting a rear ported speaker, that air is getting bounced back; so that's why getting a mounting bracket for them is better than nailing them.

Also, I'm not sure their distance is ideal. For the front L/R, they should be at least 17° apart from the center. For exact measurements, measure the distance from the wall to your seating, then multiply that by tan(17°) (make sure degrees and not radians), that is the minimum distance they should be apart from the center. For instance, if you sit 10ft away (120"), each speaker should be ~36.5" from the center and ~73" apart from each other.

For much simpler calculation, instead of tan(17°), just do 0.3x for center to bookshelf or 0.6x for bookshelf to bookshelf.

Remember, that's the minimum. Also, the L/R should be angled inwards (aimed at the center of the seating), so that's also why you should get those mounting brackets. If those SVS ones will take too long to ship, you might want to buy clamping mounts.

A center is commonly seen mounted above, as the tv would usually be blocked. However, the front L/R are still ideally placed at ear level. They will work fine at that height though.

Recently upgraded my Hackintosh build with some better sound equipment. I chose some Definitive Technology Studio Monitor 350's which are hooked up to an old Onkyo TX-SR305 that I had lying around, fed by toslink from my desktop.

I mounted the monitors on the wall with some brackets I purchased off of Amazon-- a pair of VideoSecu MS56B 3LH. For $35 shipped, I have to say these are really great quality. The brackets are beefy and are rated for up to 33 lbs., which far exceeds the 14 lb. weight of each DefTech. The hardware, when tightened down, does not sag.

The studio monitors themselves are also a great value, currently clearanced at $149.99/pair at NewEgg with $2 shipping. I've always liked Definitive Technology as a company, and these bookshelf speakers far exceed anything else I've heard in this price range. Part of this is thanks to the passive radiators they have on their outer sides for bass.

In total, this upgrade was less than $200 and my office is now far more enjoyable to work in. I also use my desktop as a media server to house my music collection. As you can see in the last photo, my library is 342GB (47,918 songs) of V0 MP3s that I have hand-tagged myself.

Ok, I'll talk to the guy when he comes back. He just did the mounting today, but is going to do the wall concealment on the 25th. Those are just mounted to a nail in the wall right now on each of them. Should that not be what's used? He talked about it like that's the way those are supposed to be mounted. I bought some speaker mounting brackets but it doesn't look like they were fully compatible with the SVS satellites.

VideoSecu 5 Black Universal Satellite and Audio Speaker Mount Bracket for Wall or Ceiling MS40B5 WM6 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00COH7KRI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_RApCuQIbDk5Sm

He suggested I return them. Should I only have him adjust the fronts and it sounds like I should get a mounting kit instead? Those are mounted into dry wall anchors right now. He seemed like he was with a legit company and had really good reviews. Found him through amazon setup.

I like the Denons. If you go used, you could pick up something like the AVR 1712ci which is excellent, for about $75-150. It has Audyssey room correction for timing and EQ, which is great for improvement of sound.

You can also get good refurbed units from accessories4less. People here seem to like the Denons, Yamahas, and Integras at around $150.

But if you decide to go with the JBLs that I mentioned previously, you won't need a receiver.

Also, I would recommend you think long and hard about getting a sub now. If you are in a bedroom in someone else's house, they may not be too happy. Bass travels REALLY well, and subs will cause thumping to be heard all over the house, even with the door closed. The JBLs without the sub sound amazing and have plenty of bass for everything short of rap and dubstep/techno, but they do those genres fairly well too. (You can always add a sub later.)

Edit: mount

VideoSecu One Pair of Side... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X9O8SI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

The arms are hollow so I ran the speaker wires through them. I also used some Velcro cable ties as some extra insurance that the speakers won’t fall out. I think the arms are good enough but it made me feel better. I’m pretty happy with them.

The case i recommended is a great case with lots of premium features and large amounts of space and airflow. It doesn't come with any LEDs or fans with LEDs in them but it does have a large side panel and you could add your own lighting as you see fit and it should look pretty good.

Alternatively there is another version of the case called the Enthoo Luxe that does come with customizable lighting but it is a bit more expensive ($150) you can see it here with examples of the lighting http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LW3X1GO

Sorry, forgot about the monitor audios, that's a great choice. You could always try micca mb42x or fluance bipoles for the side surrounds, both have good sound for the money. If you decide you need to wall mount them later, the miccas will fit in a stand like this and the fluances should be easy to wall mount directly.

Mount-It! Speaker Wall Mounts,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZE0O8U?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I would add some more plants as an easy way to add color. A fig tree beside your TV would look great.


Fiddle Leaf Fig - 5' Tall Tree - Beautiful! - Ficus Lyrata - Florist Quality https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GPX56B5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.VcACbSTWYVVR

I would also suggest mounting those speakers either on the wall or on a speaker mounting pole.

Mount-It! Speaker Wall Mounts, Pair of Universal Side Clamping Bookshelf Speaker Mounting Brackets, Large or Small Speakers, 2 Mounts, 55 Lbs Capacity, Black (MI-SB37) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZE0O8U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5XcACbMEQ6KD3

Pa Speaker Stands Pair Pro Adjustable Height with 50 Cable Ties Kit To Secure Cable to stand (2 Stands) 6ft Tripod Speaker stands by Starument https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NBMOVYS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_FYcACbMVSAZQQ

Why didn't you just leave them like that?! Did the height change in the sound stage not bother you when you put them up on the shelf? Even so, neither position was optimal due to reflections and room gain. Large speakers very close to a wall and in corners = hampering your sound quality, unless they were specifically designed for that use case.

Something like this mounted on either side of your monitor would get them off the desk and reduce reflections. I think you'd find the clarity MUCH improved.

I'm using similar ones: B-Tech BT77

They were the cheapest in germany at the time buying, and they work pretty well. Use them at my desk with the Dali Spektor 1.

The mounts are pretty massive and i think they can hold significant bigger speakers than mine. Mounted them at a plasterboard wall and i think the wall would break earlier than the mounts. I put some felt/foam on them to decouple (?) them a bit and i dont screw on the clamps hard because i dont use them at an angle.

Please excuse my english, feel free to ask again if i missed something.

Here is the original and still looks the best imo. All my Minis are in these Mini Backpacks. You just totally do away with the cord.

Amazon Choice and 4.5 stars. $12.99

Charlie should give me a free Sky blue Mini Backpack for all the referrals! ;)

https://www.amazon.com/Dot-Genie-Google-Home-Backpack/dp/B078JNBMDG/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=mini+backpack+for+google+home&qid=1571175499&sr=8-1

Mine...

https://imgur.com/ffMKSeX

https://imgur.com/lXt0hpJ

Notice how the other plug is not covered

https://imgur.com/tIv2IKi

https://imgur.com/x71lNLj

And outside

https://imgur.com/3Xs6l11

I do not know if this is what you are looking for but I bought these for my Fluance Loudspeakers. I needed them to be able to mount on the wall since my floor space is limited... I have not put them up yet... I am doing that today. Hoping all goes well but the directions are pretty straight forward.

I have a portable JBL speaker that I bring outside which is nice, but if you don’t want to buy something new, then my suggestions are:

1. Use an extension cord.
   
   
2. Get a portable battery for it; https://www.amazon.com/Rechargeable-KIWI-design-Accessories-Dark/dp/B07DMDMD15/ref=asc_df_B07DMDMD15/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312129973570&hvpos=1o7&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18151238647700118022&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019741&hvtargid=pla-570827320058&psc=1
   
   
3. Get a wall mount like the other guy said; https://www.amazon.com/Outlet-Holder-Space-Saving-Accessories-Assistant/dp/B07B8B1ZSF/ref=asc_df_B07B8B1ZSF/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309750549985&hvpos=1o10&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13200066057260710994&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019741&hvtargid=pla-523365044107&psc=1
   
   There is an in the wall/ceiling mount, but I don’t think it would be the best for having to move it inside during the winter. (https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Built-Google-Home-Mount/dp/B078Z214QX/ref=asc_df_B078Z214QX/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=242074892521&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13200066057260710994&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019741&hvtargid=pla-420564720238&psc=1)

IT's not what I would have purchased for the money, (especially the subwoofer but you'd need two monsters to pressurize THAT room anyway, 20' foot ceilings shiiiiit) but I'm sure you'll love it.

Skipping the reference series was the right choice, in any case. The current Reference line-up of Klipsch is hot trash that's sold at every department store in existence.

As for your mounting problem, 2 pairs of these VideoSecu Clamp mounts will take care of that issue easily for you.

Speaker stands These stands have been great so far, if you use drywall plastic anchors they don't need to be drilled to studs. This is the way i have it and its very sturdy. super easy to assemble and mount with a lot of control over angles and positioning

Hey, thanks. Those actually look pretty great. Is this the type of clamp mount you're talking about? I think I might be able to make that work...

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Monitor Mounts: VideoSecure Monitor Mounts

Speaker Mounts: VideoSecure Speaker Mounts

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Made me COL. (Chuckle out loud.)


I have an Anker Soundcore that I use in my kitchen and when I'm shaving/showering.


I have a Dot in the bathroom hanging from a wall mount and the other Dot is at my computer station just off the kitchen.


That one ties into my good old JVC stereo amplifier via a Bluetooth adapter and I can crank anything from the interwebs over my REALLY old, refurbished Infinity speaker set.


Now, on Saturday nights when the neighbors across the back fence are having their weekly outdoor party, blasting the music with lots of accordion and singing in another language, I can drown it out with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Styx, AC/DC, or whatever I like.


The one issue I hope Amazon will resolve soon is that I can't have the Soundcore connected to both dots, so I can't go from the back part of the house out to the kitchen and have the other Dot take over voice commands for that speaker. I have to disconnect from one, then connect to the other.

In the states we're allowed to have plug receptacles at or near the sink/vanity, but they have to be GFCI (ground fault circuit interruptor) protected. Basically it cuts power if there's a short.

I'm using the dot genie backpack: Dot Genie Google Home Mini Backpack: The Simplest and Cleanest Outlet Wall Mount Hanger Stand for Home Mini Voice Assistants by Google - No Cord Wrapping Required - Designed in USA (White) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078JNBMDG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2YSuDbHCRWQSY

It's pretty great. Gets rid of the cable mess, and actually makes the mini portable, this one goes between the kitchen and bathroom based on need. And it actually surprisingly sounds better in that mount than sitting on a flat surface.

the location of the front 3 isnt that great and the crown moulding makes the corner mount unfeasable.

anyway, if you want to go with the ceiling speakers i would recommend something like 2 sets of Polk OWM3s and an Polk OWM 5 for the center channel

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_107OWM3W/Polk-Audio-OWM3-White.html

http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Multi-Purpose-Theater-Speaker/dp/B002778FAQ/

so thats basically all your budget and you still need mounts. i was hoping you could do the corner ceiling mount but it wont work with the placement that they have already run the wires and the crown moulding.

so heres some options for mounts, though some can get pricey:

these would be great but they are black:

http://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Universal-Satellite-Speaker-Bracket/dp/B00COH7KRI/


heres a white one that can attach directly to the outlet ring and has the hole for the wire to pass.

http://www.amazon.com/Pinpoint-Mounts-AM21-White-Electrical-Installation/dp/B00A91WMWY/ but they are pricey and you need 5.

you can look around as well if you find something else.




its really strange that there isnt room for in ceiling. can you maybe see what is behind that plate maybe its all open behind that, i dont know then you could do in ceiling for the rear.

You Could put some front ported or sealed Bookshelf speakers on shelves- Not the Best placement but could work.

You could put them on speaker brackets mounted to the side walls............

https://www.amazon.com/Mount-Universal-Clamping-Bookshelf-Mounting/dp/B01MZE0O8U

Ideal Placement is 1-2' from any walls (to back and sides) on Stands so Tweeter is Ear Level sitting but Ideal doesn't Always Work out...........

Sorry, but what is it exactly you're looking for? Your post isn't exactly clear. Speaker wall mounts come in all forms and sizes so while you can debate what is "aesthetically pleasing" there should be something for everyone. I personally have a pair of b&w 686 rears hanging from these and while they're not the best looking they are very sturdy and secure even for a comparatively deep speaker like that. You don't really see the mounts as the speaker is in front of them anyways.

The closest 1:1 replacement for the HTC Wall mounts

I bought and used. Look at the reviews and you will see how popular a choice it is. Can confirm it is perfect. I use these AND the HTC mounts in different rooms. Works exactly the same. I'm impressed.

You can wall mount speakers without much issue. You need to decide if you want to put them directly on the wall (speakers with builtin wall mount) or use third party mounts. You could also do smaller mounts like these if you wanted something smaller. This will also depend a lot on the speaker size you select. Both of the mounts will get the speaker off the wall enough that you won't be loosing the benefit of the port. That being said a front port design would eliminate this too.

So the big question is what is your budget? What other gear do you already have?

This is a different wall mount, but it looks like it will fit and for $15....
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005BV0FHG/ref=psdc_297859_t1_B00OCGC7G8
Before you go that route, though, are you sure your retaining ring on the wall side of the mount didn't just loosen up?

I've been looking at these mounts but you'd want to measure your speakers for sure.

They'd probably need a little loving modification too.

for starters, please dont just slap it up on the wall way up there above the mantle. TVs are not supposed to be that high up, unless you only watch standing up....

you need a mount like this, that will drop the tv down so that it sits at right height when watching, and can go back up above the mantle when not watching. https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Fireplace-Pull-Down-Full-Motion-Lifetime/dp/B01GSRRIVM/ref=sr_1_1?

then you just get some mounting brackets (there are tons to choose from, mostly all do the exact same thing) for the center speaker and it will just hang below the tv whether its up above the mantle or down in the correct position. https://www.amazon.com/WALI-Universal-Bracket-Mounting-Capacity/dp/B01GUIEFJC/ref=pd_sim_23_3?


a 55" and small klipsch center should be plenty light enough for that mount too. so no need to drill any holes anywhere other than for the mount on the wall above the mantle.

just please do your neck a favor and get a mount that gets the tv down to the correct height, which means the center of the tv should be approximately eye level when in the seating for the area. the center spot should never be 3-4 ft above eye level unless you are watching a huge projector from far away.

Congrats on finding the matching Sony center, I'm sure you'll find a way to make the Miccas work as rears, would something like this work for your setup:

VideoSecu One Pair of Side Clamping Bookshelf Speaker Mounting Bracket with Swivel and Tilt for Large Surrounding Sound Speakers MS56B 3LH https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X9O8SI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DXAFzbMQCWVCB

It may be you can give the micca enough space on the bookshelf and they'll sound fine.

for your HT center speaker, you should mount it ear level to get the best soundstage. Since you don't have a tv stand, you can use something like this to mount it up. I'm sure there are cheaper alternatives out there.

I personally have the krk 5” speakers and I’ve loved them for 5 years and still goin.


Whatever you get, I’d recommend getting some stands and pulling your entire set up away from the wall a little so you don’t have crazy bass reflections from the speakers being too close to the wall.


If that’s not an option I’d recommend getting speakers with forward bass ports and some wall mounts like


WALI Dual Side Clamping Bookshelf Speaker Wall Mounting Bracket for Large Surrounding Sound Speakers, Hold Up to 55 lbs. (SWM201), Black


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GUITK24/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6GWvCbS80D1K0


And get them ear level (or as close to as possible.)

Thanks, they are pretty nice for the price. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X9O8SI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

How about a Google Mini speaker in each room where a speaker once was? If you have 5 rooms, it'll cost $250 (not including adapters and materials.) It wont sound super amazing, and it's still pricey, but better than $1000.

I might try this: You could replace your speaker mounting with one of these if they are of comparable size. I might try to replace the existing speaker wire with low voltage/current power cable, so the power adapters will be nestled away where the head unit currently is.

Or if you want to do it right, one could replace the speaker entirely with a recessed light housing, wire it up with full power, and use a socket adapter like this to mount a smart speaker. Then if you decide to remove the speaker down the road, the hole can become a light fixture.

(Edit: I just read your comment about being able to easily run power, so disregard the crossed-out bit.)

I've never tried to wall mount anything before.
http://imgur.com/a/LQ84l
I want to mount legit studio monitors or bookshelves on my wall. No room on desk.
Is it as simple as....
1 - buy https://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Clamping-Bookshelf-Surrounding-MS56B/dp/B000X9O8SI It supports 33 lbs.
2 - use stud finder, find stud in wall.
3 - screw mounting things into studs, hope that the studs are actually kinda evenly spaced in a way that lets me put the studio monitors up in reasonable spots
4 - put speakers onto the mounting things that are now screwed into the wall
Should I ask someone for help, will I need power tools? If it's something that is straightforward it shouldn't be hard to figure out. But if it requires 3 sets of arms and power tools then I guess I need help.
All advice appreciated.

The speakers are on mounts that attach to the wall. I anchored them to studs in the wall, but that will limit placement in your space. You’d have to get lucky to hit the wall studs right where you have your setup.

I hope this link works.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000X9O8SI?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image

I bought these. They work great have multiple adaptors and are full metal so the chance of over tightening is pretty slim.

Haha those aren't streaming lights (would be a cool addition on the top of them). They are these speakers on top of these mounts.

I replaced the lighthouse wall mounts that came with the Vive with these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005BV0FHG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Similar in design, but the ball clamps are much more secure and I haven't had the need to tighten and readjust the light houses since I switched to them.

The power outlet remote switches are a godsend. The light houses are quite noisy (even in standby) and they're mounted in my bedroom so I pretty much have to turn them on and off every day.

Can't resell until 3 years after purchase.

For this steep of a discount, money isn't an object, I want what's best as I'll keep this equipment for the next decade or more.

Sounds like the consensus is the 580's for the front and 162's for the rear. I plan on picking up these mounts for the rears WALI One Pair of Side Clamping Bookshelf Speaker Mounting Bracket with Tilt and Swivel for Large Surrounding Sound Speakers SWM201, Black.

I'm going to read up on the CMMD technology a bit. I can't find a ton of reading material on PolyPlas (what the JBL Studio 230 uses for it's woofer material).

Can anyone comment on the JBL Studio 230 vs the Infinity Reference 162?

Well, I'm definitely not an audio engineer, but here's how my desk is set up. Klipsch R-15PM (plus a Klipsch R-10SW under the desk that's not visible) mounted on some clamping wall mounts with a velcro strap added for peace of mind.

https://imgur.com/a/oCXw82u

>I cannot do in-ceiling speakers so my only options are elevated speakers

Can you mount to the ceiling. I have these pointed down over the listening position and they work really well. Mounted with this

>What are my options for speakers?

Whatever you want. For the Center you probably want to match the Polk towers, the rest doesn't matter.

As far as the budget, you can easily do 5.1.4 for that price. Personally I wouldn't look at a package as those deals usually aren't that good.

I have the RP Klipsch line and bought all mine open box on Ebay from an authorized dealer and saved at least 30% off MSRP.

A sliding bracket solution that was the same color as the wall, provided the walls are a neutral color, could still provide you with the quick remounting in the exact location and shouldn't require recalibrating them every time in theory, since they should be in the exact same location.

But they're fairly inconspicuous by themselves honestly, I've seen people put a lot more noticeable surround speakers up, but I guess it's not for everyone. I might install a tiny shelf and stick something appealing up there when they weren't being used for the Lighthouses. A thin vase and a fake flower maybe if that would be less obtrusive in the room.Alternatively I'd build a larger shelf that could support books when the lighthouse wasn't there. I'm not aware of your sense of style though, so I can't really provide anything other than my thoughts on what I might do if I were in that situation.

Do you have leftover paint you could just paint the included mounting brackets the color of the wall and remove the Lighthouses when they weren't in use? The vive Pre owners apparently got these AFAIK: http://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Universal-Satellite-Speaker-Bracket/dp/B005BV0FHG/ but it will be a few weeks before we know what we're getting for certain.

Sorry if none of that is useful for you, my sense of decorating style is clutter as a living performance art installation.

I used these - https://www.amazon.com/WALI-Universal-Bracket-Mounting-Capacity/dp/B01GUIEFJC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1502308147&sr=8-3&keywords=universal+sound+bar+mount

and the SONOS wall mount kit. Might have been overkill, but worked well. Mounted the Wall mount kit to the universal mount. Mounted that to my TV Wall Mount. It's above the TV in my configuration, but I assume it would work well below as well.

Ever thought about having your monitors go vertical with a monitor arm like this?

VIVO Dual LCD Monitor Desk Stand Free Standing Vertical 2 Screens up to 27" Black (STAND-V002H) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MTWCO1U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_T2A4yb2A5DARA

Could obviously get a bigger desk but if that isn't possible you could try some speaker stands or arms as well!

VideoSecu 2 Heavy duty PA DJ Club Adjustable Height Satellite Speaker Stand Mount - Extends 26.5" to 47" (i.e. Bose, Harmon Kardon, Polk, JBL, KEF, Klipsch, Sony, Yamaha, Pioneer and others) 1B7 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VRREPG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_e6A4yb4DZX7P6

Mount-It! Speaker Wall Mount, Universal Side Clamping Bookshelf Speaker Mounting Bracket, Large or Small Speakers, 1 Mount, 66 Lbs Capacity, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N2TM8BQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_c5A4yb6XKMDTK

So I had a pre-installed system at my new house. I didn't want to use the guys speakers so I removed them all and started to mount my Onkyo ones. They're keyhole mounting brackets on the surrounds and rears so I had to remove the mounting bracket (2 screws) and then attach the mount screw through with the nut, and re-mount on the speaker. Now I can adjust the swivel on the ball joint to angle inwards once the allen wrench set arrives tonight. Would have been a lot easier if the speakers had the 3/4" screw input so you could just attach.

Something like this would work, but you have to figure out how to mount the speaker to the mount. Usually requires finding a thinner nut that will fit behind the mounting bracket. The ones I had JUST fit, but it pushing into the speaker back a bit which I didn't care, it's press board so whatever.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X9O8SI/

Solid and pretty easy to install

I wanted something like that and settled on a GHome Mini Outlet Mount:

https://www.amazon.com/Dot-Genie-Google-Home-Backpack/dp/B078JNBMDG/

Works great.

Thank you, thank you! For anyone curious, Razer speaker is mounted with these things.

That's exactly what I use in my cinema room (wall-mounted S10's), and I haven't had any issues. I used these mounts and essentially have them hanging off the keyhole on the back of the speakers. It doesn't sound super secure as described, but they're actually pretty stable.

You can also look into Polk's OMW speakers or other small bookshelf models.

These work:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005BV0FHG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I know this because I was not aware the Vive came with wall mounts so I ordered these when I ordered the Vive. They are the same size as the Vive ones and if anything, are actually better as the range of possible angles is superior.

Made my own VESA mount plates with some left over metal, mounted into wall studs.


Mounts for the MAudio BX8s: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GUITK24/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

TV is hooked up to PC / PS4 Pro / Xbox One X / Switch / Apple TV (What's currently being displayed)

Thanks man :)

A lot of people don't believe in computer speakers but I own this and it holds up, it may not melt your face off but when positioned properly the 5.1 speakers sound amazing.

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Surround-Sound-Speaker-System/dp/B004M18O60

I used these mounts and they have held up for the past 8 months so far.

https://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Universal-Speaker-Brackets-Ceilings/dp/B001QNBUA4/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1499361506&sr=1-3&keywords=speaker%2Bmounts&th=1&psc=1

I've decided to go with the Monoprice 5.1 setup and see how I feel about in a year or so. Can I wall mount them or am I going to be better with floor mounts? And what are the benefits to the stands you linked vs these ones from Monoprice

These are the wall mounts I went with. They work perfectly fine. VideoSecu One Pair Black Univaersal Satellite Speaker Mount Bracket for Wall and Ceiling, fits Keyhole and thread hole with 1/4 20 threads, 4mm and 5m https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005BV0FHG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_lX9WP4qmWRWfd

You can place the speaker on the wall with product like that also. Would save you floor and desk space!

I have these mounts and they work great. I believe SVS had recommended them

Old image of the rears

They definitely will not fit on your desk well with dual monitors. I suggest speakers stands or wall mounting them with something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Mount-Universal-Clamping-Bookshelf-Mounting/dp/B01MZE0O8U/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541308258&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=speaker+wall+mount&psc=1

I just used a random TV mount off of amazon. And ordered this http://www.amazon.com/Sewell-Direct-Universal-Soundbar-Bracket/dp/B00823170Y for my soundbar... I attached the sound bar mount to the universal bracket above which is connect between the TV and the wall mount. Works and looks great.

thin on wall speakers with wall mounts. have mounts coming off of the tv mount going to the speaker wall mount. i have a kef t301c mounted to the bottom of my tv like that. and it works awesomely, even if my tv is too high. ive thought about doing my surround highs like that but currently i like them as right and left surrounds.

+1 to jaykay's suggestion

If you are concerned about kids, maybe wall mount bookshelf speakers. This mount works well:

http://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Clamping-Mounting-Surrounding-MS56B/dp/B000X9O8SI/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1413840735&sr=1-2&keywords=videosecu+wall+mount+speaker

You can probably also use stands and use furniture safety equipment to tie them to the wall as a failsafe. I'd be more concerned about the safety of the child than the speaker, as it is unlikely that anything would happen. But furniture tips are no joke when kids are involved. Can be very serious. So you are right to be cautious.

There has got to be something you can do other than in-walls though.

I have a 2 year old running around so I am trying to keep things off the floor. I can't find any sort of a L bracket that would work so I'll keep hunting, I did not think of command strips...

Now that I am googling "Command Strips" Something like THIS with the speakers attatched to [THIS] (http://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Clamping-Mounting-Surrounding-MS56B/dp/B000X9O8SI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1375079206&sr=8-2&keywords=Speaker+wall+mount) could work great..

Thanks for the feedback!

I think I see a sound bar on that table? If it is one, get a sound bar TV mount that should clear some space.


Edit: I would find another place for the computer, if it's a media PC for the TV replace it with a ROKU, Apple TV, Nvidia Shield TV, or a mini media PC. Then mount which ever one you get behind the TV. That would help with cable management and the over all look of the room.



https://www.amazon.com/WALI-Universal-Bracket-Mounting-Capacity/dp/B01GUIEFJC/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1549206271&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=tv+speaker+mount&dpPl=1&dpID=41lFu03xvzL&ref=plSrch

Elac B6.2 are really nice, they are about 200 used.
I use these to wall mount and like them a lot.

most centers have both a rear port and a keyhole hanger.

from my experience the center channel is almost entirely used for speech/voices in movies, so you really arent going to be blowing a hole in the wall with that.

That said I don't know how the center speaker performs in all channel stereo, or other settings.

If you are concerned about mounting directly to the wall you can find fairly cheap arms like these. although likely more useful for a sound bar they can do the trick with relatively little disruption to the look of your setup. (just make sure you know how to mount things to your type of wall)

They're HS7's! I used these for my wall mount. Very sturdy and work perfectly. Def need studs tho. VideoSecu One Pair of Side Clamping Bookshelf Speaker Mounting Bracket with Swivel and Tilt for Large Surrounding Sound Speakers MS56B 3LH https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X9O8SI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_y6M4DbGXM6NX5

I have a pair of speakers (weigh about 7kg each) that I want to mount on the metal railings at the side of my desk.

Picture

Could I just buy a pair of speaker wall mounts, like these

And use them on the side of the desk?
Could I use some sort of clamp instead?

Utterly clueless about DIY so any advice appreciated!

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2. Hard drive https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IEKG2HM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   
3. Graphics card https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814126109
   
4. CPU https://www.amazon.com/Intel-I7-6700-FC-LGA14C-Processor-BX80662I76700/dp/B0136JONG8/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1525461083&sr=1-5&keywords=i7+6700k&dpID=411v0MvpCaL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
   
5. Desk https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S19006323/
   
6. Monitor 1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VRCLHYS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   
7. Monitor 2 https://www.amazon.com/Acer-R240HY-bidx-23-8-Inch-Widescreen/dp/B0148NNKTC/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1525460691&sr=1-1&keywords=acer+monitor
   
8. Desk mount https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AI2YGK4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   
9. Speakers, they sound fantastic! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N1ZTJJK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   
10. Speakers mounting brackets https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X9O8SI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
11. External audio card for headphones: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EZT7RE4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
12. Headphones, If you're into the bass this are the best. https://www.skullcandy.com/shop/headphones/bluetooth-headphones/crusher-wireless
    
13. Headphone stand https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MUB8RJ5/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
14. Phone stand https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QF1KDR8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
15. Mic https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0170NWLWY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
16. mic mount https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0170NWLWY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
17. Shock mount https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FQB3DD8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
18. pop filter https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008AOH1O6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
19. Camera https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LXCDPPK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
20. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LXCDPPK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
21. Keyboard https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016MAK38U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
22. Mouse pad https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FVPPE0E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
23. Ps4 stand https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015KJAQX6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
    
24. XOne stand https://www.amazon.com/PowerA-Charging-Stand-Xbox-One-Black/dp/B013JLB1IQ/ref=pd_sbs_63_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B013JLB1IQ&pd_rd_r=BD1B7QRYQ42ESY3F8MS2&pd_rd_w=uGnIp&pd_rd_wg=V2OJ4&refRID=BD1B7QRYQ42ESY3F8MS2&th=1
    
25. Plant https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90207685/
    
26. Chair https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MQKKS73/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
27. battle station more angles https://imgur.com/a/Ae2xEKl

I used this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00823170Y/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And this center channel:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TDEMLG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1


this mounts the speaker above or below the TV, using any standard wall mount or screw the brackets to the TV. You don't have to use the def tech speaker, but it works for this.

Best of luck!

So far I really like them. They’re sturdy, and they hold on to the speakers very well. VideoSecu One Pair of Side Clamping Bookshelf Speaker Mounting Bracket with Swivel and Tilt for Large Surrounding Sound Speakers MS56B 3LH https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X9O8SI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_cXGzDbM7T2GER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005BV0FHG

Yes, according to someone who talked to HTC support or something.

For Lighthouse? Considering the crazy mark up I'm not sure why you'd want to buy it from them. The Vive Pres came with Videosecu mounts and I'm pretty sure retail is the same. These are just as good if not better.

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/Speakers/Home+Theater+Speakers/SP-PK52FS

And a $300 receiver from Denon, Yahama, Onkyo, or Pioneer.

They also have the SP-PK22BS for $100 less if you don't want floor standers in the front. You'll also need to buy wall mounts like http://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Clamping-Mounting-Surrounding-MS56B/dp/B000X9O8SI/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1394211862&sr=1-6&keywords=clamp+wall+mounts


That's as good as you can possibly get for $800 IMO.

so I'm looking at two ways to hold the sensors.
Cheap wallmounts from Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Universal-Satellite-Speaker-Bracket/dp/B005BV0FHG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1456169210&sr=8-1&keywords=speaker+wall+ceiling+mount


OR a tripod station for portability and movement.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS/ref=s9u_simh_gw_i1?ie=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pd_rd_i=B00L4YR0BS&pd_rd_r=XH1J8KZY8HK8R9YS19N1&pd_rd_w=UF99n&pd_rd_wg=2i8si&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=KTVZGBE66D5GV2ACPV42&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1cf9d009-399c-49e1-901a-7b8786e59436&pf_rd_i=desktop

I'm probably going to go for the tripod, thanks for the information!

Has anyone wall mounted a Polk signature speaker?
I need to mount them high, angling them down. I'm looking at these mounts but not sure if they will grab the speakers rounded corners:
https://www.amazon.com/WALI-Clamping-Bookshelf-Surrounding-SWM201/dp/B01GUITK24/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
Thanks!!

Bought these, work perfectly:

VideoSecu One Pair Black Univaersal Satellite Speaker Mount Bracket for Wall and Ceiling, fits Keyhole and thread hole with 1/4 20 threads, 4mm and 5mm 1ST https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005BV0FHG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_whfSBbKV6QSK1

I have two of these and they work perfectly. You can still use the other outlet with them.

The Mini Back Pack: The First Simplest and Cleanest High-End Outlet Wall Mount Hanger Stand for Home Mini Voice Assistants by Google - Designed in USA (White) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078JNBMDG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_FsF7AbB9XRG51

I can answer most of these questions:

>What mounting hardware does it come with?

http://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Universal-Satellite-Speaker-Bracket/dp/B005BV0FHG

>What headphones does it come with?

http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Pro-Studio-Earphones-Black/dp/B013IIWU7Q

>Does it come with a Mini Displayport cable?

It does not. In the user manual it says:

Mini DisplayPort™ Note: Cable is not provided. Use if your computer doesn’t support HDMI

>Are the faceplates still removable on the CV?

Yes.

>Will a dock for charging the controllers be available?

Not with the HMD at launch, might be available for purchase later on though.

>What about other accessories?

No Clue.

I have this and it works great.

These are great. I mounted them with 1/4 inch toggle bolts. Holding up my 10lb bookshelf speakers. Overkill for them.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X9O8SI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These work great and are adjustable, they are sold in pairs of 2.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000X9O8SI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1421731540&sr=8-1&dpPl=1&dpID=41CfBRdEQ5L&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

If your speakers have a thread hole, these work great: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005BV0FHG?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Upgrade to real speakers?

https://www.lowes.com/pd/RCA-Coax-Feed-Thru-Bushing/3724184 find something like that but bigger for your optical cable. Power can;t go in wall (against code)

or get something like this & hang from your tv leave about an inch at most inbetween: https://www.amazon.com/Sewell-Direct-Universal-Soundbar-Bracket/dp/B00823170Y/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1480472632&sr=8-3&keywords=soundbar+mount

Here are some Pyle that look like they would work. You could also just get some clamp style mounts like these

These B-Tech BT77 wall mounts. Very happy with them.

There are third party wall mount kits that go right into the drywall. They look pretty nice but you’d have to run the power through the wall to an outlet.

This is a ready made solution. You still need power though.

Flush Dot Mount https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072TLJQK1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_8ksMzbFCVHP7M

I ended up ordering these.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004DCAOHK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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They tilt down to 7 degrees, which isnt the best, but it's better than nothing. I will be holding Monitor 30's so I need something a little beefy.

Best Buy (Canada) but they're on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/B-Tech-BT77-Ultragrip-Speaker-Black/dp/B004DCAOHK

Very nice setup you got there! :) Jealous of the mini-fridge.


My main concern is that raising the monitors will make you uncomfortable. Could you possibly mount speakers on either side of the monitors with something like this?

Any 1/4 inch 20 thread mount would work.

I got two of these for the floor to ceiling poles to be able to portably move room to room:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E5M39AW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_iBtvybS7A1921

But these look like more what you're looking for and the lighthouses should just screw on like they do those clamps.

https://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Univaersal-Satellite-Speaker-Bracket/dp/B005BV0FHG

Check out the "dot genie mini backpack" outlet mount. It's fantastic.

https://www.amazon.com/Dot-Genie-Google-Home-Backpack/dp/B078JZFBBK/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1543515922&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=google%2Bmini%2Bbackpack&dpPl=1&dpID=41moq-ZWFZL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

Sure, let me know if there's anything specific you want to know.

Receiver

Front speakers

Mounts

Center

Surround speakers

Mounts

Subwoofer

Projector

Projector screen material (DIY Carl's blackout cloth)


I have a windows 10 PC hooked up to the receiver which runs the OpenPHT plex client. Then I have a separate plex server

Yeah they will be to the sides of it, mounted on the walls with these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000X9O8SI/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1416079254&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

This was just the first spin making sure everything works and doesn't explode.

Amazon for $19.99, I really like it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072TLJQK1/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

1: Rather than just getting an extension, you could just get a 25ft RCA-3.5mm cable for $10. Or an extension would work too.

2: Yupp! You can't screw into the back of them. Instead, you'd need something like this to clamp on to them. Besides that, they're sealed, so putting them up against a wall won't be a problem.

That's smart. I just asked for an RMA and they refunded me completely. I bought some shelf type mounts for 35 on amazon. I'll let you know how they work.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000X9O8SI/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?ref_=pe_385040_121528360_TE_dp_1

They have a keyhole mount on the rear of the speaker if you run the wires in wall. If not then something like this: https://smile.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Clamping-Mounting-Surrounding-MS56B/dp/B000X9O8SI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482501550&sr=8-1&keywords=wall+mount+for+speakers would be even better as it would allow you to toe the speakers in just a bit.

This speaker mount might work well with it too if you find a way to attach it. The wall attachment part looks possibly removable.

Yea I just bought a wall arm that rotates and swivels! :) Wali Bookshelf Wall Mount

I think I need some molly bolts or something really heavy duty cause I don’t think I can find studs on that wall.

I'm looking for a pair of bookshelf speakers that are wall-mountable using this mount: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X9O8SI/ref=s9u_simh_gw_i4ie=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pd_rd_i=B000X9O8SI&pd_rd_r=c2ffa45e-adbc-11e7-91cc-bbe5f37c0d0f&pd_rd_w=aLqmo&pd_rd_wg=NyHie&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=5CSPW6TWGPB3WDNCWKNP&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1dd2ffc3-992f-4bde-81b0-de270e0ead5a&pf_rd_i=desktop Budget is $250 USD max for both speakers. Also, whatever speakers I end up with, how do I connect them to my PC? Thanks.

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https://www.amazon.com/WALI-Clamping-Bookshelf-Surrounding-SWM201/dp/B01GUITK24/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=SPEAKER+MOUNT&qid=1568301671&s=electronics&sr=1-8

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Easy to install, cheap and sturdy.

Thank you. I bought them off Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X9O8SI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5tysybGS27VG1

Hey thanks! It is the Phanteks Enthoo Luxe. Link for convenience:

http://www.amazon.com/Phanteks-Enthoo-Tower-Chassis-PH-ES614L_BK/dp/B00LW3X1GO?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s02

So... even if the wall mount is someting like this? (https://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Clamping-Bookshelf-Surrounding-MS56B/dp/B000X9O8SI/ref=pd_aw_lpo_267_bs_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=0VTCVFPVAA9JAV1NTHAQ)

I will look into waht you said about the isolation pads.

Thanks

what are the speaker dimensions? you're definitely limiting yourself by mounting them off axis from their intended design. But, if this might work as a mount.

Would this work? Looks like it might. https://www.amazon.com/WALI-Clamping-Bookshelf-Surrounding-SWM201/dp/B01GUITK24/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1542432281&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=speaker+wall+mount&psc=1#customerReviews

Thanks, they are B-Tech BT77

If you can drill holes, these look good:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005BV0FHG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00

Thanks, here's the speaker mounts.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZE0O8U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thank you. I used some wall-mounted speaker arms I picked up from Amazon.com. Here is the link. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X9O8SI/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks everyone. My wife loves the idea of in walls, but you've confirmed my fear about the angled speaker.

After some in depth mockup, a new option is a set of Polk RTi4's and a CS1 center. Currently listed for a good price on craigslist. I'd use some side clamping mounting brackets to mount them to the wall.
Here's the fancy mockup. http://imgur.com/a/eoehU

Here's a link to the fronts:
http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Performance-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B0000E2XEB

And the center:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002MPMAE/

And the speaker mount:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000X9O8SI/