Help me hang my speakers!

[CuE0083]

If I want to wall mount my Rti4's and FXi4's can I just hang them like a picture using the keyhole slot? I was planning to just use a hammer and nails to accomplish the task...

[jimmydep]

DOn't use nails, If you can find a stud in the wall that would be best, but these speakers only weigh about 15lbs so threaded drywall anchors with screws using the keyhole slots would work well for you.

Here is a link that shows you some of the different anchors available

http://www.renovation-headquarters.com/drywall-anchors.htm



JImmy

[ViperZ]

DOn't use nails, If you can find a stud in the wall that would be best, but these speakers only weigh about 15lbs so threaded drywall anchors with screws using the keyhole slots would work well for you.

Here is a link that shows you some of the different anchors available

http://www.renovation-headquarters.com/drywall-anchors.htm

JImmy

Good words. Just to add - you can find those anchors (or good quality screws) in any hardware store such as Home Depot.

[Knucklehead]

just hung my f/x500i's, this is what I used:

http://http://www.acehardwaresuperstore.com/tapnlock-anchors--screws-anchor-hangs-up-to-50-lbs-p-84001.html?ref=42

[nguyendot]

http://bajan.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/rope-noose.jpg

[CuE0083]

DOn't use nails, If you can find a stud in the wall that would be best, but these speakers only weigh about 15lbs so threaded drywall anchors with screws using the keyhole slots would work well for you.

Here is a link that shows you some of the different anchors available

http://www.renovation-headquarters.com/drywall-anchors.htm



JImmy
Will I need a power drill?

[nguyendot]

Will I need a power drill?

It would definitely make it much easier. Without one you'll make a mess.

[AudioGenics]

check out crutchfield

they have a range of wall mount speaker brackets that are reasonable in price.
some are adjustable

http://www.crutchfield.com/g_15830/Speaker-Wall-Mounts.html?showAll=Y&tp=586

[TECHNOKID]

check out crutchfield

they have a range of wall mount speaker brackets that are reasonable in price.
some are adjustable

http://www.crutchfield.com/g_15830/Speaker-Wall-Mounts.html?showAll=Y&tp=586Definitely much better solution! Just make sure you keep those nails away from those walls and speakers ;)

Cheers!
TK

[Keiko]

http://www.jr.com/btech/pe/BTH_BT77/

Lot of polkies have used the B-Tech BT77. jr.com has it on sale.

[Erik Tracy]

http://www.jr.com/btech/pe/BTH_BT77/

Lot of polkies have used the B-Tech BT77. jr.com has it on sale.


RTi4s using BT-77 mounts:
http://erikt.cts.com/Pictures/hometheater/home-theater-2.JPG


Works perfectly!

[jimmydep]

Will I need a power drill?


If you use the threaded drywall anchors you won't need to use a drill as they are self tapping and very easy to use.

As far as some of the other suggestions to use speaker mounts...those would be the preferred method if you need the ability to direct the speaker, if you just want the speaker to face straight out from the wall then save your money and just use the keyhole mount on the speaker.

Jimmy

[jimmydep]

FYI......when using the keyhole mounts on the speaker make sure you get #10 pan head screws, and leave them approx.1/8" to 1/4" from the wall.....#12 screws are too big to fit into the hole and #8 screws are too small...........just trying to save you an extra trip to the hardware store.



Jimmy

[CuE0083]

Well my new plan is to use speaker stands for the fronts and mount the surrounds on the wall. I figure that I won't really need to adjust the position of the surrounds when they are keyhole mounted to the wall.

Thanks for the help!

[CuE0083]

Are these good stands?

http://www.amazon.com/STUDIOTECH-SP-36-Pillar-Speaker-Stands/dp/B00009WBZG

[jimmydep]

Are these good stands?

http://www.amazon.com/STUDIOTECH-SP-36-Pillar-Speaker-Stands/dp/B00009WBZG


Check out this thread

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86048



Good luck

Jimmy