Re: VP150 above a new plasma?
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True. The FMB doesn't spread the load over a large enough area. I wouldn't trust even heavy duty drywall anchors that small an area.
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actually the toggles will hold just fine but the sheetrock will give out lol
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Re: VP150 above a new plasma?
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Personally, I'd probably go with something like this B-Tech BT15 mount myself ... a couple of strips of well placed Velcro and you should be able to angle the speaker down if necessary.
Or ...
Maybe you could use a couple of the QS8/4 'T' brackets (along with the 'T' bracket speaker mounting plates) and mount the center in this manner. Maybe fabricate a couple of shims or wedges to go behind the 'T' bracket so you can aim the speaker. QS Mounting Brackets ... Steps 1 thru 5.
I don't particularly like the idea of a single bracket holding a 21 pound speaker with a single screw on my wall, it may very well work though.
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Hi Rick,
I too was skeptical about FMB holding onto VP150. After consulting with Brent from Axiom, he confirmed it would, and the FMB has been holding onto VP150 for more than 2 weeks now, in my case.
I think the key is to follow the FMB instructions to screw into wall stud, and tighten the brackets using the allen key provided. I am impressed with the bracket design, especially at how flexible I can tilt the VP150. The only thing I didn't like was the 2 wall stud screws, I replaced with my own drywall screws.
-Ken
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That's great that the FMB worked out good for you Ken, it would certainly take care of the aiming issue. I have a couple of the FMB brackets but have never used them because I ended up relocating the surround speakers before I had the chance to use the brackets ... they are built sturdy. Did you have to find a centered stud so the speaker and TV line up evenly?
Another problem I have encountered with single mounting brackets is that our house is concrete block constructed and the exterior walls have 1" x 2" furring strips holding the drywall and I have been reluctant in the past of trusting the strips to hold much of a load.
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Yeah, indeed I had to mark all studs and find the one that is most centered for TV placement.
The Omnimount 10.0s I have been waiting for a long while finally arrived. I'll spend sometime this weekend to mount the remaining 2 QS8s on ceiling rafter. Can't wait to have the final 7.0 setup (still haven't decided on sub...)
-Ken
2 M80
4 QS8
1 VP150
Denon 3805
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Sounds like you are in for a treat Ken! Any thoughts on a sub at all?
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You know, I was reading the specs of M80s which can go down to mid-30s Hz, and I am not sure what is the lowest range my and family members' ears can really listen at. So I am gonna experiment with crossover at 60 or even 40Hz and listen. Really I was trying to justify whether a sub is needed for my case (which is 50% HT 50% music).
However, I did a lot of searchings on Hsu and SVS since they are mentioned a lot here.
I was reading with great interest on another thread about crossover F for M80s. Learning a great deal from people like you and others on all things audio and visual !
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