Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Advice from Axiom Owners Mounting QS8's

Hi all, this is my first post so be easy :-)
I have had a M3/VP100/QS2 combo for over a hear now and really liked the sound. I recently upgraded by purchasing the M22 and QS8's. I am thrilled with the M22, but have not installed the QS8's as of yet. That leads me to the intent of this post. How are people mounting these guys? For my particular setup they will be mounted on a rear wall about seven feet off the floor. I see that there is a metal bracket on the speaker with two slots. Are you guys using a screw in the wall and then hanging them via the bracket on the screw? Thanks for your help

I used 5 anchor mounts in the wall using the bracket. I just hammered in the anchors (those plastic red thingies) and then screwed the mounting bracket to the wall. The QS8's clip right on to the bracket. Very secure, VERY easy.

I would also suggest using the brackets that came w/ the speakers. Like spiff said, very easy, very secure. I did not mount mine to a joist, just used drywall anchors, no problems.

As for the height, I believe the doc. that came w/ them said mount the speakers 1-3ft above listening position. Mine are about 2.5 ft above listening level. This is where I could not pin point the speakers, but just could hear sound "around" me. Anything lower, I could localize them.

btw...the QS8's ROCK! I never realized how bad my Polk's were until I replaced them with the QS8's. Wow...

All: Thanks for the reply. Looks like it's a quick stop at the Home Depot when I leave the office. I can't wait to get these guys up and connected. I have the standard test collection (Matrix, Saving Private Ryan, Two Towers, 5th Element . . . ) that will definitely be on tap tonight.
Thanks

Stop by Radioshack and get an SPL meter too =)

I learned this the hard way.

By the way, the QS8's are AMAZING as surrounds, I can definitely say they are the best I have heard for doing their job.

Again thanks - great info. I bought the famous Radio Shack SPL meter. Got it a couple of weeks ago when it was on sale. Did anyone else happen to see it was on sale? Great buy.

I just bought mine a week ago...not on sale. Go ahead and make me cry and tell me how much the sale price was =)

The analog version was a little over $27 if I remember correctly

I uses an old piece of Oak wood from a light fixture.

Here's some pics
http://gmpexpress.net/~ralderman/theater.htm


Rick