cheap efficient ways to mount speakers

rocadelpunk · 12-15-2005, 01:51 PM

I need to mount my speakers to wall.

the fronts are 9lbs

4 rears are 3-4lbs

helpo. Only thing i can come up with is having 2 vertical bars that have holes for nails and then attach bracket to them...I think that's the "technical term."

and buying any pre-built solution is out of question as one mount will cost 20 bucks, such a ripoff!

super_Chris · 12-15-2005, 02:13 PM

A shelf? It sounded like thats what you were trying say at least. I used to use two L brackets and a piece of scrap MDF for the shelves for my rears. The cheapassed shelf system works great, and as stated, is cheap.

Go to any hardware store, by a large L bracket (These were the exact ones I used. I got them from my work for free. I don't know how much they are retail.)

Oh yeah, and my rears weigh something like 10-15lbs, so it should be able to handle yours.

hans5849 · 12-15-2005, 03:13 PM

do you want them to the wall or into the wall.

Chair · 12-15-2005, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by hans5849

do you want them to the wall or into the wall.

on the wall.. uh I'd suggest a couple small L-brackets and a piece of plywood if you wanna get super cheap :P those are some light sats... my mains are 50lbs each

Hubcap · 12-15-2005, 03:54 PM

im guessing you really dont care how this will end up looking?

Just get some L brackets like posted above, put in some drywall anchors and screw the anchors onto the wall. Sure you can get them pretty cheap at home depot or lowes.

super_Chris · 12-15-2005, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hubcap

im guessing you really dont care how this will end up looking?

Just get some L brackets like posted above, put in some drywall anchors and screw the anchors onto the wall. Sure you can get them pretty cheap at home depot or lowes.

I forgot to mention, My old, lighter, speakers nearly killed me in my sleep. Hit a stud, make sure you hit a stud!

Scooby · 12-15-2005, 04:11 PM

Hahaha, shit it would suck to be awaken in the middle of the night and have chipped teeth.

ivanolo · 12-15-2005, 04:16 PM

Eps · 12-15-2005, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by super_Chris

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hubcap

im guessing you really dont care how this will end up looking?

Just get some L brackets like posted above, put in some drywall anchors and screw the anchors onto the wall. Sure you can get them pretty cheap at home depot or lowes.

I forgot to mention, My old, lighter, speakers nearly killed me in my sleep. Hit a stud, make sure you hit a stud!

If you use dry wall anchors it shouldn't be a problem. They have spring loaded tips that will extend open once drilled through the wall and can hold quite a bit of weight.

MSP · 12-15-2005, 05:40 PM

Not less than 20 bucks, but I prefer speaker stands. Or you can just sit them on the floor. Not the best, but it's free!

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