If so can you use it without the extension pole? I plan on mounting a VW-40 with it but I need it as close to the ceiling as possible. I am open to any lower priced alternatives to this if this one will not work.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082803&p_id=3010&seq=1&format=1#largeimage


Thanks,
Kevin C. :)

I can't beleive someone would spend $3k on a fp then want a cheap mount,Their has been a few like you here before who went this route and their dream fp was found in many parts lying on the floor.I would call Jason here and and get a decent mount.That sony weigh's over 20lb and needs a good mount.Also get one that has horizontal shift since the vw-40 does not have much.BOB

Yeah thanks for your help.

What about this guy with an AX200?

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082803&p_id=3875&seq=1&format=2

I've been using it, and it feels fairly sturdy... I just don't want to come home to $1300 of glass, plastic and LCD chip on my floor...

Regarding the mount mentioned in your post, it's pictured without using the extension pole in this shot:

http://images.monoprice.com/productlargeimages/30102.jpg

Or I might be looking at it wrong...

No Adam I think you are looking at it right. I just missed it in my first glance at it.

Thanks for the post.

Kevin C. :)

I'm using the monoprice mount on my HC1500 and it works great. It is rock solid if installed correctly. I can see how it may seem weak if not installed properly. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone, works great, just do some research to ensure you install properly.

I'm using the monoprice mount on my HC1500 and it works great. It is rock solid if installed correctly. I can see how it may seem weak if not installed properly. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone, works great, just do some research to ensure you install properly.


The HC1500 weights 7.5lbs and the VPl-VW40 weights 24.3lbs. You are recommending using this mount based on your experience with a projector that is 3 times lighter and physically smaller.

Well the specs say it is rated to 44lbs. So I don't see where there should be a problem with a 24lb projector if installed properly.

I have one of those Monoprice 125lb flat panel mount that the box said it is rated for 165lb. This mount is barely adequate my 60lb Plasma TV IMHO. I you believe in specs then more power to you.

Order it and if you don't think it is sturdy enough, send it back and get a different one.

Or you might be out a whole $18. I've wasted much more than that on trim in my theater room, let alone something holding up the main piece of equipment in the room.

I have a Sanus mount that looks similar to the base of that mount (without the extension) and it works perfectly fine (and mine cost me $150) . I would say if it is Steel contruction and there are no stripped bolts then it should have no problem holding 24 lbs (providing it is secured to the ceiling properly) . When in doubt add a security wire from a stud in the ceiling to the PJ itself .

-- Jason

Thanks guys,
I think I will go ahead and order this one and try it.
I work in the aircraft engineering industry, obviously if it doesn't look safe to me I will reject it and spend more money.

Like Jason said I can always add a safety line to it.

I appreciate the responses. I will report back my findings with pictures.

Have a good weekend.

Kevin C. :)

when it comes to monoprice, dont assume its garbage because its cheap. I have a $19 LCD mount from them that looks identical to the $100-$200 ones that retail places sell and works great.

Monoprice is a huge exception to the 'you get what you pay for' cliche.

Report back how its working out for you.

I bought my mount with monoprice also but not that kind.

I have the above mount. Fine adjustments could be more elegantly designed, but there is zero reason why it couldn't safely support a 24lb projector.

I bought the mount in question to try it out and it is working fine other than a few issues ...

One of the side tilt screws was stripped right out of the box and the opposite side stripped as soon as I tried to tighten the bolt . I used some small self tapping metal screws and solved that issue .

When using the full extension length the mount is somewhat wobbly and bumping it can shift the projector alignment to the screen . Once aligned though it seems to hold just fine ( as long as you don't bump into it of course ;) ) .

The single set screw that holds the extensions together is a bit scary but I tightened it down and did my best to try and push/pull/bounce them apart to no avail ( obviously before hanging the mount ;) ) .

So this mount is currently working fine for me and even though it will be replaced with a true drop pole mount in the future (because my PJ weighs about 22 lbs) it does what it is designed to do and the cost is nearly impossible to beat , even for a DIY solution .

-- Jason

BTW, I use it without the extension pole.

Anyone have experience with Premier Mounts? I am looking at this PBC model (http://www.premiermounts.com/product.asp?ProductID=&PartID=1215&curimage=1).

I have made many purchases from monoprice.com and will undoubtedly buy more cables from them, but probably will never buy another piece of hardware from them again and certainly not another one of their mounts of any sort. I'll copy my review of this mount directly, below:


1) Should come with two short mounting arm extenders, in addition to the supplied ones, to substitute for the long ones to be able to mount on projectors with smaller spacing between mount holes. I had to invert the long mounting arm extenders to get it to fit (just barely) my Marantz VP4001 and it looks awkward with the extra 2.5 of arms sticking out into space someday I may cut them down with a hacksaw and paint the ends white, but didn''t have time when I mounted my projector yesterday.

2) Inadequate range of vertical adjustment. Although you can raise and lower the mount by between 8" and 20" or so with the extension tube, if you need to extend the mount just a few inches lower than attaching the mount base directly to the ceiling, there''s no way to do it with the mount itself and included hardware. I had to screw a placque-shaped spacer I made with a section of 2x8 into the ceiling and attache the mount to that in order to get the right vertical drop. Tip: be extra careful in measuring where your projector needs to be located (probably need a friend to help you) and set your projector''s vertical image shift to zero to give yourself extra adjustability. The mount gives you a short range of vertical adjustment by swiveling the bracket up and down to the front and back of the curved, elongated hole, but the range of motion was not sufficient and I needed to extend that curved mounting adjustment hole by hollowing it out further with a small round file and Dremel.

Most importantly:

3) Both of the small retaining bolts for the curved, elongated vertical adjustment holes stripped. Not sure if if the problem is the bolts or the metal plate on that part of the bracket into which the bolts screw, but there''s no excuse for making such a critical portion of the mount out of weak, soft pot metal when there is no other means of securing the vertical travel of the mount. Mine is holding in the proper place now, but just barely and I anticipate I''ll have to retap the holes and use larger diameter bolts.

After five months, the screws are slipping more (the projector is hanging underneath my living room where my toddler sometimes dances while watching the Wiggles, Doodlebops, etc..., making the floorboards/basement ceiling shake) and I've had to adjust it several more times. I regret buying this mount. Incidentally, I also bought several pairs of Monoprice speaker wall mounts that were just as poorly made, claiming to support speakers of up to 33lbs, but being incapable of supporting more than 7lbs. I bought a Monoprice wall mount for my 42" plasma that was supposed to be able to hold up to a 60" TV, and it is just barely strong enough to work without causing me undue worry, but it has poorly placed mounting holes which don't line up properly with wall stud spacing.

In retrospect I should just have made my own mount like I did with my old Infocus 4805, with a pair of PVC flanges, a 2" PVC tube thorough which I can route the cables, a thick plexiglass plate and long screws with wingnuts to attach to the projector and adjust its height and tilt. This AVSForums DIY design (which I modified to substitute the PVC pipe and fittings for iron ones, to give it a more streamlined look and be more functional for routing cables) is stronger than commercial mounts (if a 200lb guy can hang from it, no 7-30lb projector will be a problem) and can be more securely and finely adjusted than any of the commercial mounts.

when it comes to monoprice, dont assume its garbage because its cheap. I have a $19 LCD mount from them that looks identical to the $100-$200 ones that retail places sell and works great.

Monoprice is a huge exception to the 'you get what you pay for' cliche.

Report back how its working out for you.


Many mounts look identical but they are not the same. I have monoprice a plasma mount that I even bragged how much money I've saved over similar looking ones only to find out that the better more expensive ones actually use stronger and thicker steel and have better fit/finish. One can shop around and find those better quality mount at half of retail prices.
I've also seen same mount as monoprice's ones that are sold much higher under different brand names. Those mounts should be avoided.

I will agree that the mount in question is built cheaply and certainly has some issues that should be addressed but then it is only $17.25 , and with a little DIY work it gets the job done while not looking like a cheap DIY solution (and I have gone the DIY mount route a couple times before) . Obviously this mount is a trade-off but if you need something along these lines (tons of extension) then most any other alternative pre-manufactured mount will cost a good amount more (and more than likely be better built) . Mine is only a temp solution for a 22 lb PJ but I would have no problem using this mount with my other 7 lb PJ on a permanent basis (set it and leave it alone) .

-- Jason

Many mounts look identical but they are not the same. I have monoprice a plasma mount that I even bragged how much money I've saved over similar looking ones only to find out that the better more expensive ones actually use stronger and thicker steel and have better fit/finish. One can shop around and find those better quality mount at half of retail prices.
I've also seen same mount as monoprice's ones that are sold much higher under different brand names. Those mounts should be avoided.

Yea there are some that are made of thicker material etc. I am talking about the cheapy that I got which works 100% fine and I would never even think about replacing it with a different/more expensive one. Thicker material isn't worth the price unless its adding some benefit. (and it my case it isnt).

Im not saying that all mounts that cost more than a monoprice lcd/plasma mount are a ripoff, however I would research it and make sure your not buying the same thing with a higher price (a la most retail shops basic mounts).

My $19 mount works completely fine, fits perfectly, made of suitable strong material and has more than performed at the level I expected.

when it comes to monoprice, dont assume its garbage because its cheap. I have a $19 LCD mount from them that looks identical to the $100-$200 ones that retail places sell and works great.

Monoprice is a huge exception to the 'you get what you pay for' cliche

Fake Louis Vuitton purses look identical to original also, until the pattern starts to wear off in eight months.