Polk Monitor 30 Mounting Suggestions - Blu-ray Forum

MyKill Myers · 07-27-2009, 10:55 PM

I just received 4 Monitor 30's for surrounds. They have built-in keyhole wall mounting brackets but I'm the equivalent of a noob carpenter. What's the best way to mount these things on my wall and what additional hardware if any will I need?

Depth: 8.4 inches
Height: 11 inches
Width: 7 inches
Weight: 9 pounds

Thanks for your help

jmramirez · 07-27-2009, 11:16 PM

These B-techs seems to be pretty popular. I ordered them but haven't set them up. Read the instructions though and they don't look too difficult.

http://www.amazon.com/B-Tech-BT77-Sp.../dp/B00022X2CO

MyKill Myers · 07-27-2009, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmramirez

These B-techs seems to be pretty popular. I ordered them but haven't set them up. Read the instructions though and they don't look too difficult.

http://www.amazon.com/B-Tech-BT77-Sp.../dp/B00022X2CO

Thanks

The Spanierd · 07-28-2009, 12:03 AM

I just put mine up the other day and I did after brain storming for ever. I will post some pic's when I get home if you like and see if you like it. It cost be less then $20 and $14 of it were cable management rods.

MyKill Myers · 07-28-2009, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Spanierd

I just put mine up the other day and I did after brain storming for ever. I will post some pic's when I get home if you like and see if you like it. It cost be less then $20 and $14 of it were cable management rods.

Yes please. I need all the ideas/help I can get. Since the speakers already have the keyhole mounts on the back, I figure there is something I can grab cheap at Lowe's tonight to get this place rocking!!! But I need step by step materials list and what to do LOL. I can find a stud and drill a hole but have trouble with out of the box thinking when it comes to handyman stuff.

Hammie · 07-28-2009, 02:26 AM

If you don't want to go the B-Tech BT77 route ($70.00/pair), then you will need drywall anchors and matching screws (usually you can find a kit at Home Depot or other home improvement store) if you cannot find studs where you want to mount them.

Ideally, you will want the tweeters of your surrounds to be 2-3 feet above ear level from a sitting position.

Aerodude73 · 07-28-2009, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmramirez

These B-techs seems to be pretty popular. I ordered them but haven't set them up. Read the instructions though and they don't look too difficult.

http://www.amazon.com/B-Tech-BT77-Sp.../dp/B00022X2CO

Quote:

Originally Posted by louhamilton

If you don't want to go the B-Tech BT77 route ($70.00/pair), then you will need drywall anchors and matching screws (usually you can find a kit at Home Depot or other home improvement store) if you cannot find studs where you want to mount them.

Ideally, you will want the tweeters of your surrounds to be 2-3 feet above ear level from a sitting position.

+1 on these. I have them (pics in my galleries) & they were $56 at the time a couple months ago -- too bad they're at $70 now, tho' at Amazon, things go up & down all the time. good luck.

BrettLee3232 · 07-28-2009, 05:35 AM

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

i have used these numerous times & work like a charm

great price to!

MyKill Myers · 07-28-2009, 03:33 PM

My speakers appear to be too heavy for this application but thank you.

The Spanierd · 07-28-2009, 03:40 PM

OK will this is what I did and it cost me only $2 to hang them up and about $14 for cable management. Obviously painting is up to the you and what not. Just two good old fashioned wall anchers at home depot and it help up very nicely on what is a very old plaster wall.

MyKill Myers · 07-28-2009, 03:43 PM

Looks like a plan. My wire comes in through the wall vs down the wall so $2 project for me. Thanks Spanierd

BrettLee3232 · 07-28-2009, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyKill Myers

My speakers appear to be too heavy for this application but thank you.

your speakers are only 9 pounds........i have held at least 14 lbs with these.....theres 2 mounting options. 1 is closer to the wall & can support more weight....

MyKill Myers · 07-28-2009, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrettLee3232

your speakers are only 9 pounds........i have held at least 14 lbs with these.....theres 2 mounting options. 1 is closer to the wall & can support more weight....

Sounds good. Thanks. Will the brackets you suggest work with the keyhole hardware already included on the back of my Monitor 30's? See link below for pic.

http://media.photobucket.com/image/B...lfloudspea.jpg

DC_Street · 07-28-2009, 08:09 PM

you need some better wires

MyKill Myers · 07-28-2009, 08:13 PM

LOL That is a pic I found by Googling used to just better describe what I was talking about. My speakers are not even out of the packaging yet.

BrettLee3232 · 07-29-2009, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyKill Myers

Sounds good. Thanks. Will the brackets you suggest work with the keyhole hardware already included on the back of my Monitor 30's? See link below for pic.

http://media.photobucket.com/image/B...lfloudspea.jpg

photo didnt work for me

but yes i think the keyhole is on the back of most wall mountable speakers & yes that works......

the way it works is its a nipple attached to a nut. The nut slides into the keyhole & you tighten the nipple to the speaker. you insert the nipple into the mounting hardware & tighten with an allen wrench. i hope i explained that right lol.....its a bit confusing at forst but after you figure the first one out the rest are cake

hope that helps........any questions you can pm me!!!

MyKill Myers · 07-29-2009, 02:15 PM

This ended up being the easiest thing I've ever done. I bought a pack of #10 2 inch round head wood screws for $0.99 from Lowe's. Predrilled holes into drywall and studs where I wanted to mount the Monitor 30's, installed the screws by hand with flat screw driver leaving about a 1/4" of the screw out from the hole, removed the rubber stoppers from the back of the speakers then mounted the speakers on the screw via the keyhole. By removing the stoppers from the speakers, it angled the speakers down to the listening area. Secure, cheap and perfect.

Thanks again for all who responded with helpful advice. Much appreciated.

DC_Street · 07-29-2009, 07:21 PM

will that not cause it to rattle or even muffle the open port on the back?

MyKill Myers · 07-29-2009, 08:10 PM

After mounting them I ran Audyssey test for distance and level, then quickly changed frequency from Full Band to 80. I noticed no rattle while watching Fast and Furious last night. The ports are at least several inches away from the wall and not flush. With or without the stoppers, my walls are muffling the open ports somewhat in this installation. Granted with the stoppers on, the ports may be less muffled but I ask you because I don't know, does that negatively effect performance? I figure the ports would be muffled regardless, better to have the speakers up higher with pitch down then installing low and aiming straight at the listening area.

I welcome yours and anyone else's feed back. Keep in mind I can not afford to purchase two sets of the previously mentioned $60 B Tech brackets to get them out further away from the wall. Maybe one day in the near future but not right now. Thanks guys.

DC_Street · 07-30-2009, 03:18 AM

I'm no audio expert but I believe it will affect SQ, I have played with ported speakers before by covering up the port hole and you could notice a drastic change in harmonics...for the worse of course. I'll let someone with more audio knowledge chime in and see what they say.

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07-27-2009, 10:55 PM	#1
MyKill Myers Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Abingdon, MD Blu-ray collection:147	Polk Monitor 30 Mounting Suggestions I just received 4 Monitor 30's for surrounds. They have built-in keyhole wall mounting brackets but I'm the equivalent of a noob carpenter. What's the best way to mount these things on my wall and what additional hardware if any will I need? Depth: 8.4 inches Height: 11 inches Width: 7 inches Weight: 9 pounds Thanks for your help Last edited by MyKill Myers; 07-27-2009 at 10:58 PM.

07-27-2009, 11:16 PM	#2
jmramirez Member Member since:Oct 2007	These B-techs seems to be pretty popular. I ordered them but haven't set them up. Read the instructions though and they don't look too difficult. http://www.amazon.com/B-Tech-BT77-Sp.../dp/B00022X2CO

07-28-2009, 12:03 AM	#4
The Spanierd Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:37 Blu-ray collection:163 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I just put mine up the other day and I did after brain storming for ever. I will post some pic's when I get home if you like and see if you like it. It cost be less then $20 and $14 of it were cable management rods.

07-28-2009, 02:26 AM	#6
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	If you don't want to go the B-Tech BT77 route ($70.00/pair), then you will need drywall anchors and matching screws (usually you can find a kit at Home Depot or other home improvement store) if you cannot find studs where you want to mount them. Ideally, you will want the tweeters of your surrounds to be 2-3 feet above ear level from a sitting position.

07-28-2009, 05:35 AM	#8
BrettLee3232 Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:119	http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 i have used these numerous times & work like a charm great price to!

07-28-2009, 03:33 PM	#9
MyKill Myers Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Abingdon, MD Blu-ray collection:147	My speakers appear to be too heavy for this application but thank you.

07-28-2009, 03:43 PM	#11
MyKill Myers Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Abingdon, MD Blu-ray collection:147	Looks like a plan. My wire comes in through the wall vs down the wall so $2 project for me. Thanks Spanierd

07-28-2009, 08:09 PM	#14
DC_Street Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Denver, CO Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:43	you need some better wires

07-28-2009, 08:13 PM	#15
MyKill Myers Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Abingdon, MD Blu-ray collection:147	LOL That is a pic I found by Googling used to just better describe what I was talking about. My speakers are not even out of the packaging yet.

07-29-2009, 02:15 PM	#17
MyKill Myers Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Abingdon, MD Blu-ray collection:147	This ended up being the easiest thing I've ever done. I bought a pack of #10 2 inch round head wood screws for $0.99 from Lowe's. Predrilled holes into drywall and studs where I wanted to mount the Monitor 30's, installed the screws by hand with flat screw driver leaving about a 1/4" of the screw out from the hole, removed the rubber stoppers from the back of the speakers then mounted the speakers on the screw via the keyhole. By removing the stoppers from the speakers, it angled the speakers down to the listening area. Secure, cheap and perfect. Thanks again for all who responded with helpful advice. Much appreciated.

07-29-2009, 07:21 PM	#18
DC_Street Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Denver, CO Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:43	will that not cause it to rattle or even muffle the open port on the back?

07-29-2009, 08:10 PM	#19
MyKill Myers Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Abingdon, MD Blu-ray collection:147	After mounting them I ran Audyssey test for distance and level, then quickly changed frequency from Full Band to 80. I noticed no rattle while watching Fast and Furious last night. The ports are at least several inches away from the wall and not flush. With or without the stoppers, my walls are muffling the open ports somewhat in this installation. Granted with the stoppers on, the ports may be less muffled but I ask you because I don't know, does that negatively effect performance? I figure the ports would be muffled regardless, better to have the speakers up higher with pitch down then installing low and aiming straight at the listening area. I welcome yours and anyone else's feed back. Keep in mind I can not afford to purchase two sets of the previously mentioned $60 B Tech brackets to get them out further away from the wall. Maybe one day in the near future but not right now. Thanks guys.

07-30-2009, 03:18 AM	#20
DC_Street Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Denver, CO Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:43	I'm no audio expert but I believe it will affect SQ, I have played with ported speakers before by covering up the port hole and you could notice a drastic change in harmonics...for the worse of course. I'll let someone with more audio knowledge chime in and see what they say.

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