 Mounting QS-8 with Banana Plugs?
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So I'm getting ready to mount my QS-8 speakers on the wall and notice that the included T-bracket for the wall goes right where my banana plugs are when plugged in. Is the correct solution to just cut the bottom part of the T off? Is there some other way to do this without cutting the bracket? (And no, I don't want to use spades)  Thanks! - Nuke
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I think most people that use the T brackets and mount the Q's flat against the wall use a bare wire connection. I would think shortening the T bracket would be fine as long as it still supports the speakers to the wall. Maybe some other Banana gurus will chime in soon. 
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The correct solution would be to cut the banana plug off the wire, leaving bare wire and leave the mounting bracket as is. You wouldn't want to have them come crashing down,now would you? But your idea of shortening the bracket should be fine as long as you drill a hole at the new bottom and get the bracket anchored really well. I would double check to make sure your plugs and wire don't stick out farther than the bracket does once installed on the speaker, before you modify the bracket, as it is easier to snip and strip the wire.
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So I'm getting ready to mount my QS-8 speakers on the wall and notice that the included T-bracket for the wall goes right where my banana plugs are when plugged in.
Is the correct solution to just cut the bottom part of the T off? Is there some other way to do this without cutting the bracket? (And no, I don't want to use spades)
Thanks!
- Nuke
Is there some major reason why bare wire won't suffice? Its the cheapest solution too!
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The correct solution would be to cut the banana plug off the wire, leaving bare wire and leave the mounting bracket as is. You wouldn't want to have them come crashing down,now would you? But your idea of shortening the bracket should be fine as long as you drill a hole at the new bottom and get the bracket anchored really well. I would double check to make sure your plugs and wire don't stick out farther than the bracket does once installed on the speaker, before you modify the bracket, as it is easier to snip and strip the wire.
Thanks man. I put a "horizontal stud" in the mounting location, so even if I lose the bottom part of the bracket and one screw hole, I should be ok-- all the screws will be going into wood. I suppose I could add an additional hole to be safe. Good idea.
And you're right, the banana plug would stick out too far and into the wall. Luckily, I have a gang box right there that can accommodate the depth of the plug.
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Is there some major reason why bare wire won't suffice? Its the cheapest solution too!
Because I already bought the banana plugs and think they're pretty cool.  Certainly not a major reason, though.
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Do the "T" Brackets allow you to adjust the level of the QS8's or do they just stick straight forward? I'm going to mount mine about a foot from the ceiling and was wondering if I could use the brackets that come with them or if I had to buy ones so that I can aim them down towards the listeners.
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The T brackets are for flush mounting on a wall. The Q's just sit on this bracket and their weight help them stay in place. You would not want to use these for ceilings, not sure how you could anyway and have the speaker orientated correctly.
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Do the "T" Brackets allow you to adjust the level of the QS8's or do they just stick straight forward? I'm going to mount mine about a foot from the ceiling and was wondering if I could use the brackets that come with them or if I had to buy ones so that I can aim them down towards the listeners.
The Qs8's are designed to point straight out and still creat an ambient sound when not even ideally placed, you do not need to angle them toward the listener, they are that good.
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The new Axiom ceiling bracket is designed to let a user adjust the angle if they would like. In my case I have mine about 7ft off the floor with no angle and they are great, however, my room is very big and they are spread out. I would think in some cases a little angle would not hurt.
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