Best speaker mounts according to redditors
We found 712 Reddit comments discussing the best speaker mounts. We ranked the 152 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 712 Reddit comments discussing the best speaker mounts. We ranked the 152 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
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Speaker Wall Mounts: Speaker Mounts
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0722Q3FMF?th=1
I wanted to get my Dots in the kitchen, Bathroom and the garage but the mounts looked awful and didnt do anything to hide the cord so I made a new-fangled mount. It was also designed to get the microphones and the light ring more visible. I think it will work well with the new features. It seems to be working very well and just went live on Amazon. More colors coming. Not trying to spam just wanted to throw it out there. Cheers
EDIT: Holy Cow! I just hit #1 New Release in Speaker Stands! blown away... Thanks for validating months of work.
EDIT 2: folk have been asking for pics of the other colors: http://imgur.com/a/Dk8AK
Black is just black and will be here soon.
we thought the blue would be fun for a kids room and grey would look good in kitchens that have a lot of whit already. kids room with blue: http://imgur.com/a/PbD4o
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078JNBMDG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
While there are a few HTC employees browsing here, none of them speak for HTC officially.
In fact, HTC won't even interact with us on reddit since they tried to unsuccessfully bribe /u/500500 and the old mod team to let HTC employees moderate the sub.
>today I was told that my credit card should've been charged right after purchase.
Plenty of us are having strange issues, which in turn have led people to worry about the state of their preorders.
Credit and debit card issues are more of an issue with Digital River than HTC. Judging by the amount of canceled Rift preorders, minor mistakes can be a big issue with this type of product. My advice would be to just continue contacting support, or make some noise on twitter.
>Another example: we still don't know for sure if we're getting wall mounts for the base stations.
Edit: The Vive Pre comes with a mounting kit.
A pair of these:
http://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Universal-Satellite-Speaker-Bracket/dp/B005BV0FHG
For those who missed it: https://www.amazon.com/Dot-Genie-Affordable-Essentials-Assistant/dp/B07JQX1XGY/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1542158795&sr=8-16&keywords=dot+3rd+generation+wall+mount
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
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!
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
Projector : Epson 5040ub
Elite Screens : 120IN SRM PRO Manual
AVR : Onkyo TX-RZ840
L & R : KEF LS50 (wall mounted, and ready for the hate)
C : KEF T301C
RL & RR & SW : Pending
Streaming Device : Roku Ultra
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Notes:
*Currently 15.5 feet from the screen, think I went too small a screen. Have initiated a return and replacing the screen with a 135 Elite Screen Manual. (Not SRM)
*Im ready for the hate- but wall mounted the LS50's w/ these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GUITK24/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I also put 3inches of wooden block on the back of them which means its over 11inches from the back of the speaker to the wall. With 3 toddlers having them on stands isn't going to work.
I won my wife over with this combo..she cannot stand cords but I really wanted my morning briefing in the bathroom. Shot out to u/curney who is Dot Genie for making this.
https://www.amazon.com/Dot-Genie-Affordable-Essentials-Assistant/dp/B07JQX1XGY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1542901885&sr=8-2&keywords=dot+3rd+gen+wall+mount
I have this and it works great.
I bought these wall stands for my elac b6.2 and they are fine, not sure if yours are bigger or not.
WALI Dual Side Clamping Bookshelf... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GUITK24?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
You just need a pair of clamp-on speaker stands like this.
WALI One Pair of Side Clamping Bookshelf Speaker Mounting Bracket with Tilt and Swivel for Large Surrounding Sound Speakers SWM201, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GUITK24/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1u23ybWCX97KX
I just screwed these into the chair. Throttle is held down with Velcro and the stick is screwed in to the other.
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.
The best looking and neatest solution for the Mini. I have 4 of them.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078JNBMDG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Wall mount stands
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.
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Motherboard: ASUS ROG Maximus X Formula
CPU: Intel Core i7-8700K
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RAM: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 32GB (4 x 8GB)
HDD: (x2) WD Blue 4TB (RAID 1)
SSD: Samsung 970 EVO M.2 1TB
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P2
Water Reservoir: Thermaltake Pacific 300ml Reservoir
Water Pump: PrimoChill Enhanced D5 Pump
CPU Waterblock: EKWB EK-Velocity RGB
GPU Waterblock: (x2) EKWB EK-FC1080 GTX Ti FTW3 RGB
Radiators: (x4) EK CoolStream XE 120
Fans: (x4) Corsair LL120 RGB Fan
Tubing: Thermaltake Pacific 16mm x 12mm Hard Tubing
Fittings: Bitspower 1/4" Multi-Link, XSPC 1/4" Ball Valves, Thermaltake Pacific 45/90 Adapter Fittings, Kyerivs 90s, EKWB 45s
Desk: IKEA Karlby Walnut 74" (Primary Desk) & 98" cut to 44" (Secondary Desk).
Drawers: (x2) IKEA Alex Gray Drawer Unit
Desk Legs: Etsy SteelImpression 14 ga. Squared Steel Tubes w/ Plastic Bottom Caps (Custom Order: 27 3/4" Tall & 25" Wide) Flat Black Finish
Monitors: (x3) LG 34UC80-B
Speakers: Kanto YU6 Matte Grey
Subwoofer: Kanto SUB8 Matter Grey
Keyboard: Corsair K)95 RGB Platinum
Mouse: Corsair Dark Core RGB SE
Mouse Pad: Corsair MM300 Anti-Fray Extended Mouse Pad
NAS: QNAP TS-451+ 8GB w/(x2) WD Red 8TB (RAID1)
Monitor Mounts: VideoSecure Monitor Mounts
Speaker Mounts: VideoSecure Speaker Mounts
Monitor Power Brick Mounts:(x4)(one for my surge protector mounted behind monitors) HIDEit Power BrickMount
In-Wall Cable Kit: Commercial Electric In-Wall Power Cord & Cable Kit
Ambient Lighting: (x3) Luminoodle Professional Bias Lighting - Large
I bought a pair similar to what came with the Pre (these) for $15. I wanted a pair set up in the living room ready for April 5, and I'll use the pair that come with the Vive for my bedroom so I can just bring the lighthouses back and forth.
I think this will answer all your questions.
These are the exact mounts they sent me.
I'm using B-Tech BT77
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
Forgot to mention, these wall mounts are absolutely great for the minis depending on where you want them. I have one in my kitchen to keep it up off the counter and one in my office as well since it's plugged into a wall with nothing in front of it.
Totally agree. If I had known the cord was white, I’d wouldn’t have bought it. I ended up buying this...https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078JZFBBK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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.
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.
My 2 cents for a $1500 budget Coffee Shop...
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!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000X9O8SI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1449517010&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=speaker+wall+mount&dpPl=1&dpID=41CfBRdEQ5L&ref=plSrch
Might be far enough away
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've also seen it said that the Lighthouses are designed to be quite durable. https://twitter.com/vk2zay/status/704828276250836992
And the other day I saw someone say the brackets they were sending out with the Vive Pre kits are these: http://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Universal-Satellite-Speaker-Bracket/dp/B005BV0FHG/
Yes, they are attached to the arms using speaker mounts for bookshelf speakers. I'll put the link below. Modified them to attach to the end of the monitor mounts in place of the VESA bracket.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GUITK24
The speakers are front ported, so you could probably wall mount them, gaining placement options to boot.
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.
I've got two of these: The Spot Outlet Wall Mount Hanger Stand.
They are very handy.
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.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X9O8SI/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_Z4NFybWN9X0PW
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.
Here are some Pyle that look like they would work. You could also just get some clamp style mounts like these
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.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X9O8SI/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_0g0Kwb7K78FTV
If you decide to spread the rears out without a shelf in the future lol
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from amazon, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X9O8SI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000X9O8SI/
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Do your ears a favor and get a couple of speaker stands. If you don't have room for speaker stands on the floor, then at least buy a cheap pair of wall mount stands. These should work.
Mount under the shelf using angle wall mounts. Something similar to these. Just have to be cognizant for the size of the speaker, how much it'll stick out, enough angle to play with on the bracket, etc.. Oh, would use at least two for the weight of that center.
I would use these: https://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Universal-Speaker-Brackets-Ceilings/dp/B001QNBUA4/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t with long screws.
For entry/budget level the Dayton is the best choice. You won't get significantly better without spending $450.
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.
If your speakers have a thread hole, these work great: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005BV0FHG?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
I use this smaller more discreet version:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B005BV0FHG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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
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
Do you have a particular spot in mind?
https://www.amazon.com/Flush-Mount-Built-Speakers-built/dp/B072TLJQK1
The Flush Mount – Built-in Wall or Ceiling Mount for Round Puck Speakers – Includes Wiring – Does not muffle built-in speakers – by Mount Genie (1-pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072TLJQK1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_57nWAbD2VT195
They also make in wall mounts for Google home minis if you wanted to use that ecosystem. Should be able to cut the DC power supply and splice it to remotely power them from the main unit
Here ya go:
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_nt07AbDM30VRX
I like this design better.
https://www.amazon.com/Mini-Back-Pack-Simplest-Assistants/dp/B078JNBMDG
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
Not at that price but... https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B078JNBMDG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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.
I like this guy for my kitchen with white subway tile backsplash.
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.
Here's the one I got: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B8B1ZSF/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_HmkSDbWTSFNSK
For those without a 3D printer: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B8B1ZSF/
Using these babies. Drill into the wall, mount em, get some wiremold to feed the wires through, and bam.
https://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Clamping-Bookshelf-Surrounding-MS56B/dp/B000X9O8SI/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1517515144&sr=1-4&keywords=speaker+mount
Used these to mount and used cable covers to clean the look.
Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Clamping-Mounting-Surrounding-MS56B/dp/B000X9O8SI
Just look up "speaker wall mounts"
If you don't want a receiver, you will need powered speakers, such as the Micca PB42X's, just plug it into the headphone jack on the tv (you will need to buy a few feet of speaker wire to connect the two). You can't run a subwoofer, but they should be good enough for a bedroom.
When you saw wall mount, I hope you don't mean just a screw hang, as rear-ported speakers need room away from the wall, especially for bass. You could do something like these, as they give you 6" from the wall.
I haven't been able to find reliable wall mounts for my SB-22s either. Their cabinet shape makes it difficult. I'm currently using these stands at 32 inches, which seems to be perfect for ear level. However, considering what you're saying about lack of space for stands, this might not be a good solution.
If you think wall mounting might be a better option, I would give these wall mounts a try. It seems several people have used those to mount their SB-22s successfully by clamping front-to-back.
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.
I have two pairs of these. Looks like price went down. I got them for 35 a pair. I mounted using toggle bolts but it also comes with hardware. They tilt and swivel.
VideoSecu One Pair of Side Clamping Speaker Mounting Bracket with Tilt and Swivel for Large Surrounding Sound Speakers MS56B 3LH https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X9O8SI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_dWF8ybSWJ49E4
https://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Clamping-Bookshelf-Surrounding-MS56B/dp/B000X9O8SI
https://www.amazon.com/Mount-Heavy-Duty-Universal-Adjustable-Bookshelf/dp/B01MTKXTN5
https://www.amazon.com/Mount-Anti-Theft-Universal-Surround-Satellite/dp/B00CSA2Y18
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these Suck:
https://www.amazon.com/WALI-Adjustments-Bookshelf-Surrounding-SWM402/dp/B0784876S1
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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?
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.
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!
Thanks, they are pretty nice for the price. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X9O8SI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
i mounted them using these
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X9O8SI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[This one.](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X9O8SI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1 < this one)
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&amp;ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image
I used these to mount my bookshelf speakers. Only had to use 4 tiny screws at the base of each speaker. The mounts are very solid: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X9O8SI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
EDIT: Never mind, looks like those only tilt 10 degrees (even though I feel like mine might be slightly more than that, but not 30 degrees)
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&amp;sr=8-3&amp;pi=AC_SY200_QL40
This was just the first spin making sure everything works and doesn't explode.
They are!
I'm using these mounts
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X9O8SI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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&amp;psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X9O8SI/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
> 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 !
This is my setup: <$500
Speakers: http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Premium-5-1-Channel-Subwoofer-110565/dp/B00EOZFUYI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415817526&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=monoprice+5.1
Receiver:http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V375-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B00B981F38/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415817564&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=yamaha+receiver
Mounts: http://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Deluxe-Speaker-Brackets-Ceilings/dp/B001QNBUA4/ref=pd_sim_pc_1?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=1CCSPSBWG7NW9A5PJJ5Q
Monitor is hung using a cheap VESA wall mount. It tilts and rotates but there isn't any need to actually move it around where it is. The speakers are sitting on B-Tech-BT77-Ultragrip-Speaker-Black BT77 stands http://www.amazon.com/B-Tech-BT77-Ultragrip-Speaker-Black/dp/B004DCAOHK
These B-Tech BT77 wall mounts. Very happy with them.
I ended up ordering these.
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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.
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
It's this Videosecu bracket. It comes with everything you need!
These are functionally the same, and I believe identical to the ones that were provided in the Vive Pre dev kits.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005BV0FHG
If you're in the US, here are the ones I purchased on Amazon. The treading is fairly generic 1/4" for speakers/cameras/etc.
Yep... Am in rental, and used these to mount speakers to my ceiling. Going to have to fix four screw holes when I leave, but worth it.
https://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Univaersal-Satellite-Speaker-Bracket/dp/B005BV0FHG/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1542223823&amp;sr=8-14&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=speaker+wall+mount+brackets
>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.
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&amp;psc=1 and they're working quite well.
If you can drill holes, these look good:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005BV0FHG?psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=od_aui_detailpages00
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005BV0FHG
Yes, according to someone who talked to HTC support or something.
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&amp;qid=1480472632&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=soundbar+mount
You could try a speaker mount like this, this or this. I wouldn't recommend drilling into the device to mount to it but it should be light enough that you could 2 sided tape it to the mount.
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&amp;qid=1549206271&amp;sr=8-4&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=tv+speaker+mount&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41lFu03xvzL&amp;ref=plSrch
I'd probably leave 4-6" of room for a soundbar.
I've got these https://www.amazon.com/WALI-Universal-Bracket-Mounting-Capacity/dp/B01GUIEFJC w/ a Samsung soundbar and its using maybe 4" of space?
https://imgur.com/a/Mqw2Hlh
You can place the speaker on the wall with product like that also. Would save you floor and desk space!
I used these: https://www.amazon.com/WALI-Clamping-Bookshelf-Surrounding-SWM201/dp/B01GUITK24/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1551210493&sr=1-4&keywords=speaker+wall+mount
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But I rotated them around to sit closer to the wall.
They are WALI bookshelf speaker wall mounts: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GUITK24/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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
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&amp;qid=1541308258&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=speaker+wall+mount&amp;psc=1
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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_m1EPCbZ50PX6D
Thanks, here's the speaker mounts.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZE0O8U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Get something like this instead. No need to drill. I have this exact mount but they're currently unavailable
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MZE0O8U?psc=1&amp;ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t1
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.
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.
How about mounting speakers on the wall with wall mounts like this ? These worked well with the WAF here but our space just didn't allow it.
I have two jbl 305s and an lrs310s sub. My computer desk is a bit small and I can't position my 2 display monitors and the 305s on the desk at the same time without the displays blocking the 305s. It's hard living in the first world.
I've considered looking for a new desk or possibly mounting the 305s on the wall and having them point down like this picture shows. Is there any sound quality disadvantage to having the speakers high on the wall tilted down?
I've read that having the rear ports on the 305s too close to the wall can reduce the bass output, but since I also have a sub I assume this wont be a big issue.
Also, can anyone comment on the quality of these two mounts?
Mount 1
Mount 2
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.
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
You might want to get something like this.
From what I found on the internet those speakers are closed and have no port on the back. You should be fine moving them close to a wall.
This is what I would do for some decent background music if it were my joint...
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&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1394211862&amp;sr=1-6&amp;keywords=clamp+wall+mounts
That's as good as you can possibly get for $800 IMO.
Would wall mounts for your bookshelf speakers work? Something like this? Then you could spend around $500 on LCR + $500 on sub + $300 on receiver
Here are some LCR that I've seen recommended around that price point:
For subwoofers SVS, HSU, PSA, Rythmic, or Monoprice's Monolith series are the recommended brands with the SVS PB1000 and Monolith 10" being at $500 with an upgrade pick being hsu vtf2 mk5 being an upgrade pick at a bit over $600.
The main advantage of something like this is your spending $700-800 of your budget on the 2 most important/utilized speakers (center and subwoofer) in a movie instead of $450 which in return would make for a better overall experience. Just my suggestion.
there are lots of different stand aesthetics and budgets, just browse amazon. for wall mounts, I'd go with these:
https://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Clamping-Bookshelf-Surrounding-MS56B/dp/B000X9O8SI/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=speaker+mount&amp;qid=1562691407&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-3
> What about on walls that have brick behind them
You can't use those anchors for brick. There are specific anchors that get used for brick and concrete block, but you'll need a hammer drill (slightly more expensive than an average drill) to reliably drill holes into the brick. You might also be able to use a tapcon, which is a specific screw that's made to work with brick/block walls. FWIW, my wall mounted speaker stands (here) came with concrete/brick plastic anchors and hardware.
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.
I used these for my hs8s in a small room so they would work fine for the 5s 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_DVIZAbCRM6H49
Look into this.
these ones:
http://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Clamping-Mounting-Surrounding-MS56B/dp/B000X9O8SI?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00
$30 for amp with a remote: http://www.amazon.com/Lepai-LP-269FS-Watts-Amplifier-Remote/dp/B0073WTG6M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1412865089&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Lepai+LP-269FS
Mount it behind the TV
Speakers $90: http://www.amazon.com/Teac-LS-H265-2-Way-Speaker-System/dp/B004R929AY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1412865171&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=teac+ls
Universal Remote $40 (Get the used one from Fox Deals): http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004OVECU0/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;colid=1KQRE5VTGP4IB&amp;coliid=I3GAASSUYTWR7Z
Wall Mounts ($35): http://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Clamping-Mounting-Surrounding-MS56B/dp/B000X9O8SI/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1412865285&amp;sr=1-7&amp;keywords=videosecu+wall+mount+speaker
EDIT: How rude of me...you will also need an IR Repeater
http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=109&amp;cp_id=10110&amp;cs_id=1011009&amp;p_id=9895&amp;seq=1&amp;format=2
Grand Total: $210
Will pancake any soundbar.
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&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=0VTCVFPVAA9JAV1NTHAQ)
I will look into waht you said about the isolation pads.
Thanks
VideoSecu One Pair of Side... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X9O8SI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
https://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Clamping-Bookshelf-Surrounding-MS56B/dp/B000X9O8SI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1549945753&sr=8-4&keywords=speaker+mount
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.
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.
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/
Just bolt them to the wall. You won’t be disappointed. I just used these mounts to mount my JBL LSR 308s into the perfect listening position.
https://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Clamping-Bookshelf-Surrounding-MS56B/dp/B000X9O8SI/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Studio+monitor+mount&amp;qid=1555976679&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-3
i think its this https://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Clamping-Mounting-Surrounding-MS56B/dp/B000X9O8SI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1480442159&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=speaker+mounts
Not at all. Lots of people mount them. Not sure what people use, but I found these.
This speaker mount might work well with it too if you find a way to attach it. The wall attachment part looks possibly removable.
Thank you. I bought them off Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X9O8SI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5tysybGS27VG1
I was thinking JBL LSR305s with something like this. Unfortunately I don't think softfitting would be very practical for me; I'm just a hobbyist putting together a small recording space in my bedroom.
Elac B6.2 are really nice, they are about 200 used.
I use these to wall mount and like them a lot.
These are popular, or something similar: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X9O8SI
You could get some speaker mounts like these. I use those with MB42X's and I think they keep the speaker far enough away from the wall. If you are just using them as surrounds then it won't matter too much anyway.
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
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.
Yup. Wall mounts are from Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X9O8SI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I actually misspoke in that message. I’m using 340s across the front with 170s as rears. These are the mounts I used for those.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000X9O8SI?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_pd_title
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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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
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X9O8SI/
Solid and pretty easy to install
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.
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&amp;sr=8-1&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41CfBRdEQ5L&amp;ref=plSrch&amp;pi=AC_SY200_QL40
Sorry. The LR mounts are http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000X9O8SI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1450125023&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=SY200_QL40&amp;keywords=speaker+mounts+wall&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41CfBRdEQ5L&amp;ref=plSrch the center channel is http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002MP5JX4/ref=sr_ph_1?qid=1450125060&amp;sr=sr-1&amp;pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&amp;keywords=Center+channel+speaker+mount
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X9O8SI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
ty :D https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X9O8SI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
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&amp;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
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&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1499361506&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=speaker%2Bmounts&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1
I'm using mounts that are sold for satellite speakers, you usually can get a pack of 5 for $30.
link to 5 pack
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
I bought a $200 refurbished sony receiver and the $183 monoprice speakers and upgraded my parents' tv to a budget "home theater"... they couldn't be happier and, even though I have a higher end setup, I was quite impressed with the sound... one word of caution, not all mounts work for those speakers (I used these mounts from Amazon and they worked fine)
Same idea as the shelf, these brackets mount on your wall and then you place your speaker on top.
PINPOINT MOUNTS AM15-Black Universal Center Channel Speaker Wall Mount https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B002MP5JX4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_otHJybQHB4AZX
Will something like this work to mount the HC-1 MK2 center on
http://www.amazon.com/Pinpoint-Center-Channel-Speaker-Mount/dp/B002MP5JX4/ref=wl_mb_wl_huc_mrai_2_dp
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)
I got this:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B002MP5JX4/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
2 screws in each one, both into studs. It came with wall anchors too if studs were not possible. Seems Rock solid so far.
https://www.amazon.ca/B-Tech-BT77-Ultragrip-Speaker-Black/dp/B004DCAOHK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1485245594&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=speaker+wall+mount
I have everything except for the speaker stands and wall mounts now. The VideoSecu mounts aren't available where I live unfortunately. Would these work well with the C5 and B5?
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.
You won't need to drill if you get these. They clamp the speaker from the side.
https://www.amazon.de/B-Tech-Ultragrip-Wandhalterung-Lautsprecher-schwenkbar/dp/B004DCAOHK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1481313081&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=B-Tech+BT77
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.
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.
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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!
https://www.amazon.com/B-Tech-BT77-Ultragrip-Speaker-Swivel/dp/B004DCAOHK/ref=asc_df_B004DCAOHK
You could hang those Bose speakers from a toggle with no issues given their weight.
I recommend these.
https://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Univaersal-Satellite-Speaker-Bracket/dp/B005BV0FHG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1484232710&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=speaker+ceiling+mount
For less messy amazon links you can extract the part after "/dp/" in
https://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Univaersal-Satellite-Speaker-Bracket/dp/B005BV0FHG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1484232710&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=speaker+ceiling+mount
and make it:
https://amzn.com/B005BV0FHG
Or via smile link:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B005BV0FHG
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Plz send any recommendations via PM
I used the included wall mounts (these are the ones I got, no clue if these will be the standard ones shipped for the consumer model)
These are supposedly the ones that shipped with the Vive Pre, but I can't find one single picture that shows the underside of screw base.
The pre included http://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Universal-Satellite-Speaker-Bracket/dp/B005BV0FHG
Try and find local supplier of these below. Can use brackets for camera/gopro/speakers so try those type of retailers.
https://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Universal-Satellite-Speaker-Bracket/dp/B005BV0FHG?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
https://www.amazon.com/Pinpoint-Mounts-AM21-White-Electrical-Installation/dp/B00A91WMWY/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1461780952&amp;sr=8-17&amp;keywords=speaker+mount
https://www.ebay.com/p/OmniMount-Stainless-Black-Speaker-Mount-10wlclbk/1400020348?iid=292324403618
https://www.google.ca/search?q=camera+wall+mount
I didn't look to see if this is available at the UK Amazon, but it is in the U.S, it's pretty inexpensive, and it looks like it has everything needed to mount and adjust the lighthouses. You may be able to get it shipped from the U.S.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005BV0FHG/ref=psdc_297859_t1_B00OCGC7G8
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.
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
Someone recommended these 6 or 7 months ago. Not sure how well they match up to the bolt holes.
https://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Universal-Satellite-Speaker-Bracket/dp/B005BV0FHG/ref=pd_sim_23_1?ie=UTF8&amp;dpID=41P4kXc0WoL&amp;dpSrc=sims&amp;preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&amp;refRID=0Y5CD28X72JV71857G1A
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005BV0FHG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_img?_encoding=UTF8&amp;colid=J3NKAIWY8WXB&amp;coliid=I3NEUE1V3GG3CU
Yea, i bought these. I have mine hanging from the ceiling, but they can be used on the wall too.
VideoSecu One Pair Black Universal 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_i_F-11DbRJ85VS9
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&amp;qid=1456169210&amp;sr=8-1&amp;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&amp;fpl=fresh&amp;pd_rd_i=B00L4YR0BS&amp;pd_rd_r=XH1J8KZY8HK8R9YS19N1&amp;pd_rd_w=UF99n&amp;pd_rd_wg=2i8si&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_s=&amp;pf_rd_r=KTVZGBE66D5GV2ACPV42&amp;pf_rd_t=36701&amp;pf_rd_p=1cf9d009-399c-49e1-901a-7b8786e59436&amp;pf_rd_i=desktop
I'm probably going to go for the tripod, thanks for the information!
I bought these. They work great have multiple adaptors and are full metal so the chance of over tightening is pretty slim.
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.
Thanks for posting
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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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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&amp;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.
These work:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005BV0FHG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s02?ie=UTF8&amp;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.
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.
Yes, MantleMount.com
It is expensive, but it's was the resolution to all my issues with furniture placement, speakers, and even the center channel/soundbar. Monoprice.com now has a cheaper model, but consider how low you want to bring it. MantleMount goes 24". I also ran all my wiring through the wall, so it was a project that involved drywall work, but that's often the case when mounting any TV.
Mantle Mount:
https://www.amazon.com/MantelMount-Pull-Down-MountTM-30-115lb-Fireplace/dp/B014HYJEMY/ref=lp_12664955011_1_1?srs=12664955011&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1482241164&amp;sr=8-1
Center Speaker brackets:
https://www.amazon.com/Sewell-Direct-Universal-Soundbar-Bracket/dp/B00823170Y/ref=pd_lpo_23_lp_t_4?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=RM6MH32SX76E9H3WYAXX
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.
Thank you, thank you! For anyone curious, Razer speaker is mounted with these things.
Sure thing, here you go!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00823170Y?psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00
This could also work if you're looking for a lower-profile solution:
http://www.amazon.com/Mount--Anti-Theft-Universal-Adjustable-Articulating/dp/B00CSA2Y18/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1448985845&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;keywords=universal+speaker+mount&amp;psc=1
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&amp;psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s02
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
Phanteks Enthoo Luxe
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
Where did you read that wall mounts were included?
I bought these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00OCGC7G8?psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01
About 6 quid thrown down the toilet -- damn my enthusiasm!!
You will have to read your apartment's lease agreements, but my current apartment allows holes in the wall as long as the hole is smaller than a pencil eraser. I've found that was enough to mount my base stations on the wall using these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OCGC7G8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
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.
I used these - https://www.amazon.com/WALI-Universal-Bracket-Mounting-Capacity/dp/B01GUIEFJC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1502308147&amp;sr=8-3&amp;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.
If the speaker have no mounting holes that works. If it does have holes.
https://www.amazon.com/WALI-Universal-Bracket-Mounting-Capacity/dp/B01GUIEFJC/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=38WMSZS5CRIPQ&amp;keywords=soundbar+mounting+brackets+to+tv&amp;qid=1554577910&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=soundbar+mounting&amp;sr=8-4
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
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?
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.
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.)
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!!
https://www.amazon.com/WALI-Clamping-Bookshelf-Surrounding-SWM201/dp/B01GUITK24/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=speaker+wall+mount&qid=1557781003&s=gateway&sr=8-3
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.
There are a bunch of clamping style speaker brackets which are solid and non damaging to your speakers. Something like this is a decent choice https://www.amazon.com/WALI-Clamping-Bookshelf-Surrounding-SWM201/dp/B01GUITK24/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?keywords=clamping+speaker+mounts&amp;qid=1557680543&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=clamping+speaker&amp;sr=8-2-spons&amp;psc=1
Thanks for your reply. I purchased this mount: https://www.amazon.com/WALI-Clamping-Bookshelf-Surrounding-SWM201/dp/B01GUITK24/
Here is the manual: https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1tDaEAjQlS.pdf
Based on the linked manual, it seems the wall mount uses: 45mm Lag Bolts for the mounting in the studs.
Here you go:
WALI One Pair of Side Clamping Bookshelf Speaker Mounting Bracket with Tilt and Swivel for Large Surrounding Sound Speakers SWM201, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GUITK24/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_hRYvzbGYGQ6V4
WALI One Pair of Side Clamping... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GUITK24?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I have those for the fronts.
Rears are using the included flush wall mount.
Sides are screwed directly into the joists. Don’t tell anyone.
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?
WALI Dual Side Clamping Bookshelf Speaker Wall Mounting Bracket if they have to be wall mounted. I prefer and recommend stands if you can.
something like this
i used these. they are drilled into studs, so they aren't falling anytime soon
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.
Yeah, I had a KBM setup on top of my desk where the MIDI controller is, but after working a desk job for 4 years, basically with workstations on the edges of counters, I had to get something with negative incline to prevent it from getting worse.
Regarding the mounts, I'm using these!
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 :)
Speaker mount My desk has limited depth, and I need these speakers to be as far back as possible, so I didn't install that curve thingy cover plate on the back.
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...
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
These:)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZE0O8U/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_WApPDb1YMW6AS
Try looking at this: https://www.amazon.com/Mount-Universal-Clamping-Bookshelf-Mounting/dp/B01MZE0O8U
>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.
If that doesn't work grab some stand brackets like these ones
.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://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01MZE0O8U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_QhQRCb3M2Q1H5
These ones: 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_apa_i_vIYUCbCC4YXD3
There are lots of options on Amazon.
I'm using the Mount it! brand. Hold 55lbs and have done the job thus far. It's a bit odd seeing them initially since they are so large. But after a few days I got used to it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MZE0O8U?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Stands or something like this if you don't want to drill into speakers: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MZE0O8U/
If I were using something like these mounts to mount the front speakers (L+R), how detrimental would that be to the sound of rear port speakers? I know optimal distance is different per speaker, but it doesn't seem like I'd be able to get these much further than a few inches from the wall.
> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0722Q3FMF/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_PlHdzbQ3WEG9R
As a parent, I'm hoping it is limited (at least by default) to the Echo ecosystem with white listing. No one has home phones anymore, and I'm hesitant to give my young children their own phones.
This would be a cool way to restore the "home line" of old, at least for the purposes of calling dad or the grandparents.
The Echo goes really well with the kitchen color-wise. But wouldn't it be really difficult to see if there are blue or orange lights? You could be yelling at Alexa but not know if she really heard you.
You also have a two outlets avaialble. You could use an Echo Dot with a mount (Amz) to save some space. It's also cheaper than an Echo Plus so replacing it when it spoils or get dirty is easier.
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:
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&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=242074892521&amp;hvpos=1o4&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=13200066057260710994&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=t&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9019741&amp;hvtargid=pla-420564720238&amp;psc=1)
I know it's not the same but a lot of options for Google Home minis exist like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Outlet-Holder-Space-Saving-Accessories-Assistant/dp/B07B8B1ZSF
Can you link the mounts your company is using? I mount my mini's directly to the outlet with a Dot Genie mount and it can be swiveled so the mount completely blocks access to the mic button. You could use adhesive between the mount and the speaker to make this permanent.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078JZFBBK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lG3RCbF2ZNREN
Here are some ways to mount a Google home on the wall or celing. There are many more just look on Amazon:
Dock Socket: Light Socket Mount for Google Home Mini https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C687FP9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_yxm7CbE7H6G9T
The Simple Built-in Google Home Mini Mount: Custom Built-in Wall or Ceiling Mount Holder for Home Mini Voice Assistants by Google - Designed in The USA by Mount Genie (1-Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078Z214QX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Tvm7CbJYZB4PG
360 Electrical 360579 PowerClip Outlet Mount for Google Home Mini - Google Plug-in Bracket Stand Holder Case, for Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom, Living Room, Office, Charcoal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H5VR672/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_fwm7CbBVJTSZA
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.)
What about something like this, let’s you run the cables behind the drywall. Still have to pop it out at the socket to plug in the adapter but at least no wires all over the place. Says it comes with a 10 foot cable.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B072TLJQK1/
I want to wall mount an Echo dot using this. I'm trying to figure out how to power the Echo without a cable coming out of the wall anywhere.
Amazon for $19.99, I really like it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072TLJQK1/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Nope, bought it off amazon. Here you go.
https://www.amazon.com/Dot-Genie-Google-Home-Backpack/dp/B078JNBMDG/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1543541911&amp;sr=8-2&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=google+mini+backpack&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=51-9ZdmIrJL&amp;ref=plSrch
I picked this up and love it. Full access to the lower plug and with the speaker facing out I have no problems with the speaker hearing my voice from a distance. I use it in my kitchen.
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.
There are a bunch of mounts/shelves built for google home minis.
Something like this for example.
I’m not aware of any purpose built units or anything thats not kind of hacky though.
Here ya go!
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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
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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
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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.
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.