How to mount a heavy (59.4 Lb.) JML Mini Utopia speaker on wall for surround?

You could use 3m's automotive trim foam tape, but it would likely damage the speaker cabinet far more than drilling holes if you ever wanted to remove it.
I've used it once on wood, mounting a small control box to a solid alder cabinet, took about 1/4 deep of wood with it when i removed it

I think you have the best technique for getting help.

Your picture is priceless.


I would find the studs in the wall & custom make some shelves that will support your speakers. Just ask any handy contractor - might be less than the mounts you have linked.

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I was thinking the same thing. I have my surrounds sitting on shelves that I made and it has worked out very well.

I searched for a looong time for a solution to wall mount Polk LSI9s and came up empty. I've since built shelves and padded them with Auralex Mopads, slightly tilting the speakers down. As a safety precaution I also zip-tied the speakers to a wall hook.

The shelf idea is very easy and would work well. Another idea is to make, or have made, a pair of metal brackets that will hold/cradle the speaker. I've done this before for a pair of wall mounted speakers at my father's house. This is fairly simple, and will securely hold the speakers, even at a down angle, without having to drill into the speaker cab. I'll try to describe- although a picture here would be worth a lot of words. Imagine two "L" shaped lengths of metal- I used heavy flat Aluminum "strips" maybe an inch wide. One leg of the "L" is mounted flush on the wall, and the other extends out horizontally into the room. Now imagine a short third bend in the metal, at the end that extends into the room. This bend will be 90 degrees, and only an inch or two in length. This keeps the speaker from sliding out of it's cradle. Now the "L" can be bent to aim the speaker down into the listening area. Of course all the sizing, cutting, and bending is done before mounting the brackets. I painted mine black, and nobody would know they were DIY. You can even glue some felt on the inside to protect those nice speakers.

Looks something like this:
Ignore the dots only used to space the "X"s.

Edit: Note that the speakers will need to be oriented horizontally to use this method.


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Then angle down at desired angle.

Find the studs in the wall and mount a shelf. I wouldn't even drill holes into a $200 speaker, let alone yours.

I would find the studs in the wall & custom make some shelves that will support your speakers. Just ask any handy contractor - might be less than the mounts you have linked.[/quote]

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I agree; just get some steel L-brackets and install wood shelves about 20 inches wide, so they will span 2 studs, and make sure the screws go into the center of the two studs.

You should drill 1/8 pilot holes so you don't split the studs, and install the L-brackets with #12 x 3-inch screws and then attach the shelves with short screws.

I like to put a sheet of the rubber sheeting used on RV shelves to keep things from sliding around, under each speaker.

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i'd agree with the others, some type of shelf is likely your best option...

nice room... impressive vacuuming job too...

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Just to stir things up a bit, Miele is better for off-axis vacuuming.

I own a Dysan DC25 and highly recommend it; they do it better in a treated room than most. I've owned the Oreck and Miele in the last six months and the Dysan blew them away.

This thread sucks.

Sounds interesting - good luck?

I know I'm a bit late to the party, but I wanted to mount my Salk SongCenter speaker on the wall below my plasma, and it weighed 40 lbs. I ended up purchasing this:

http://www.amazon.com/Peerless-Adjus...1225568&sr=8-7

Only $40 and supports up to 100lbs. Mounts to your studs in the wall so it's really sturdy, and you don't have to drill into the speaker. Sorry I'm a bit late, but hope this helps!

-Chad

That is one sweet looking theater. Old school Utopia's. It has to be a great sounding system. I hope the shelf idea works out for you. It would be cool if you shared more info on your room. Size, size of the screen, sub(s). I see that you mentioned some Runco and Integra gear. I am sure it sounds and looks great.

Those subs are really nice. They were one of the first really good subs I heard way back when Tweeter was Bryn Mar stereo. With four of them, I am sure it is quite powerful. And those chairs also look really comfy. Good luck with getting everything setup.

Great. Can't wait to see what you guys come up with.

Nice room and gear, but what really impressed me is the wireless speaker mounted to the front of your vacuum !

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Looks good - another job for the vacuum cleaner too.