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Old 23-10-2008, 15:12
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Not sure if this is a relevant place to put this!

I've two bookshelf speakers I want mount in the corners of the room. I want them to sit at 45deg coming out of the corners.

They have each got two picture hook spaces and an M45 Screwhole.

Any suggestions?
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Old 23-10-2008, 15:36
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I had a right job finding some speaker brackets for my stereo speakers. I thought Id just be able to get some from argos for about a tenner - but they had nothing.

in the end i managed to find some AVF ones from do-it-all for about £25
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Old 23-10-2008, 15:43
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I had a right job finding some speaker brackets for my stereo speakers. I thought Id just be able to get some from argos for about a tenner - but they had nothing.

in the end i managed to find some AVF ones from do-it-all for about £25
looking for something quite discreet to keep the speakers as close to the wall as possible

whats do-it-all?
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Old 23-10-2008, 15:54
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Would something like this be any good?
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...7C10199212.htm
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Old 23-10-2008, 15:55
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looks like just the chappy deacon!

many thanks!
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Old 23-10-2008, 15:57
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I'm surprised you got the link to work, don't know what happened there.

Fixed it.

Sorted then.......
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Old 23-10-2008, 16:02
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yes that certainly looks more discrete than the type of speaker brackets that I was thinking of!
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Old 23-10-2008, 16:08
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hmmmn

reviews saying they are plastic n struggle with the weight of the speakers

also… does anyone know where id get the correct screws to go into the back of my speakers? m25 screws they are called right?

wondered if an option might be just to drill two long screws into the corner of the wall, and hang the speakers off of them on the picture hooks.
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Old 23-10-2008, 16:11
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hmmmn

reviews saying they are plastic n struggle with the weight of the speakers

also… does anyone know where id get the correct screws to go into the back of my speakers? m25 screws they are called right?

wondered if an option might be just to drill two long screws into the corner of the wall, and hang the speakers off of them on the picture hooks.
that might just work. it probably depends how heavy the speakers are.

thats how weve attached the surround sound speakers for our tv... but they are only very light and small
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Old 23-10-2008, 16:16
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hmmmn

reviews saying they are plastic n struggle with the weight of the speakers

also… does anyone know where id get the correct screws to go into the back of my speakers? m25 screws they are called right?

wondered if an option might be just to drill two long screws into the corner of the wall, and hang the speakers off of them on the picture hooks.
Some more sturdier ones here but I don't know about the fixings to the back of your speaker.


http://www.prolineaudio.co.uk/shopsu...enu3=EVG001YNF

http://www.keene.co.uk/electronics/m...hp?mycode=BT5B

http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/p...roduct_ID/1204

As for the screws, try Screwfix.

M25 sounds a bit big
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Old 23-10-2008, 17:26
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Hi,

I was only recently looking fore some myself....have a look at these ;

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=222640

May be what your after ?
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Old 23-10-2008, 17:58
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If they're bookshelf speakers, put up a couple of shelves. If you must, try corner shelves, but bookshelf speakers are often made so that they work best flat up against a wall, on a bookshelf. Unlike freestanding speakers, which should be at least 1 foot from each wall.

This is because bass works differently and putting up brackets would probably reduce the bass output if they aren't against the wall. Far better to put surround speakers level with your ears - and if they're your front speakers you don't want them in corners there either. The gab between the wall and the speaker affects the way the speakers work.

The only problem with most speakers is that they attract kiddies fingers all too easily - and you often end up with dented center cones. So, in most family householders a compromise has to be reached.
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Old 24-10-2008, 06:39
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When I wanted to fix speakers to the wall my speakers only had a keyhole slot or a threaded bolt hole at the bottom. In the end I used "L" shaped metal brackets from B&Q, fixed them so that the speaker sat inside the "L" shape and used one of the holes in the bracket to fit the speaker to. By bending and adjusting the fixing screw I achieved the required angle to get a great sound.
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Old 24-10-2008, 11:49
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I installed some M&K MK5's for a customer. He bought the Btech brackets that Deacon1972 found. They worked fine on all four of the rear surrounds.

The only thing will these ball and socket type brackets is that the friction between the ball and the socket. I think the Btechs came with a thin rubber washer about the size of a 2p piece. That works a treat. I've seen and used other brackets that don't use anything. They're the ones that usually sag.


Was PMSL at the whingey reviews on the Argos site, especially this one...

"You have to drill holes in the back of the speakers to fit them?!? how shody is that?"

Well what else would he use, Blutac?
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