Wall Mounting - Blu-ray Forum

Musashi · 01-19-2009, 03:38 PM

Continueing with my Plasma homework here.

The plan is to get a Panasonic 65" PZ850u. Natuarally, it'll need an extra strong mount. I'm also looking to go for optimal usefulness: I'd like to be able pull the TV away from the wall to change cables then push it back in. My parents have a Sony XBR2 at their house using a swinging hinge, so I'm seeking something comparable.

My biggest ?s: How much should I spend on it? And, installing it myself vs paying for a team to do it: How hard is the installation? What will I need in my tool kit? And how much would I save?

ascian · 01-19-2009, 04:05 PM

There are mounts for this size TV that will allow you to pull the TV away from the wall and pan or tilt as needed. I know that Chief makes a fantastic dual-arm mount. As for cost, I'm too far out of the game for that, but Chief is not a budget line, and if you choose to install it yourself, you'll be glad you spent the money on a better mount than what Wal-mart or monoprice.com offer in this situation. I think it's worth it anyways, for levelling, stability, and ease of use/movement through its life.

You'll definitely save some money by installing it yourself, but you'll also definitely need a friend. Both the TV and the mount will be heavy and somewhat cumbersome. At this size, if you're nervous about it, hiring someone will run a few hundred dollars, prob $300+, but might be worth it for the peace of mind and experience. Especially with a panning mount. Ex-installer here, so I'm telling you from experience. Offhand you'll need a level, stud finder if you choose, drill, hex driver or ratchet, pen, tape measure. If you choose to put the cables through the wall (remember power cord in the wall violates code) then depending on the wall you might need something to fish, like a glowrod, a drywall saw and some wall-plates. Measure twice, cut and drill once.

There are also a ton of threads here and elsewhere on this topic, I'd suggest searching the forums a bit for additional info.

DavidAg02 · 01-19-2009, 06:33 PM

Installation can be simple or difficult depending on where you are running the wires from. A typical install would require running the wires just a few feet from the back of your entertainment center (presumably right below the TV). If mounting to drywall, it is pretty simple to cut a couple of holes and run the wires using fish sticks or a clothes hanger.

By far, the easiest way to simplify a flat panel install is to get a Power Bridge:

http://www.powerbridgesolution.com/a...werbridge.html

This makes powering your TV very simple, and eliminates the need to hire an electrician.

Another way to simplify the install is to have a receiver that will convert all of your video inputs to HDMI out. That way you can run a single HDMI cable between the receiver and your TV. Use some HDMI wall plates for a cleaner install that way.

There are so many ways to wall mount a TV that it is really hard to discuss it all here. If you're opposed to cutting into your wall, there are products that will allow you to run your wires outside of the wall but will still cover them up nicely.

BrendonR · 01-19-2009, 06:58 PM

I just wall mounted my 46" Toshiba LCD, and while it's MUCH smaller - and MUCH lighter (I would asume anyways)... it wasn't all that hard at all.

I just bought a 'tilting' wall mount - you should be able to use this version: Sanus

Installation was very simple, just bolted the plate to my wall - and the brackets to the TV - then hung. My tilting had two little arms that you proped out, and gave me maybe 4 or 5 inches of room at the bottom of the TV to plug everything in, then they fold down, and the TV's flat (or tilted).

Just ordered my Powerbridge kit

Take a look at the photos in my Gallery - towards the bottom they show a bit of the wall-mount. Really, I feel I had plenty of room behind the TV to plug my wires in with relative ease.

David Craig · 01-19-2009, 07:08 PM

I wall mounted a 58 inch Panasonic plasma, 140 pounds using the followng mount. U.S. mail order price is about $400, but in my opinion worth every penny.

http://www.sanus.com/ca/en/products/...n-mount/VMDD26

I see that it only goes up to 63 inches.

Anyways in my case, installation was easy. You just need to be very confident that you can find the center of the studs in the wall. I used a studfinder tool and then, to be certain, also tapped in some small nails to really find the left and right edges of the stud.

The best feature of this mount is that the TV can pull away from the wall up to 2 feet and swivel left and right by 45 degrees.

Good luck.

Blu-Dog · 01-19-2009, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musashi

Continueing with my Plasma homework here.

The plan is to get a Panasonic 65" PZ850u. Natuarally, it'll need an extra strong mount. I'm also looking to go for optimal usefulness: I'd like to be able pull the TV away from the wall to change cables then push it back in. My parents have a Sony XBR2 at their house using a swinging hinge, so I'm seeking something comparable.

My biggest ?s: How much should I spend on it? And, installing it myself vs paying for a team to do it: How hard is the installation? What will I need in my tool kit? And how much would I save?

Bar none, the Chief PDR series is the best on the market. Here's the link:

http://www.chiefmfg.com/productdetail.aspx?MountID=55

It's ungodly strong, smooth in operation, easy to mount, and looks good. You have to get an optional kit to mount speakers, or if you have a Do It Yourself bent, there are plenty of mounting points to rig your own.

I use this for my 52" Sony, and it's not stressed at all.

You can put the mount up by yourself, but when it's time to hang the screen, get some help. You can't do that part alone.

Basic tools: a drill, a stud finder, a set of sockets, that's about it. It's better than the Sanus (I compared them - Sanus isn't bad, but Chief just blows it away).

Got mine online for just over $600, I think they're lower now. The speaker mount options are tailored for Definitive speakers, and aren't cheap - about $125 when I bought mine a year ago - and may not be worth it to you.

Musashi · 01-19-2009, 08:48 PM

Thanks for the knowledge everyone.

My cabinets are off to the side housing the receiver and some older CD and DVD players, while the current TV is in the center of the room. The new one will go in the same general area as the current, but with the wall mount it will be higher up and further back. The wires and power cords will still be outside of the walls.

I do have a receiver that will connect many of my devices to the new TV as it does to the current through HDMI out. However, I will need to connect a few things, like my old video games, to the TV directly. A hinged wall mount will make changing devices out easy.

01-19-2009, 03:38 PM	#1
Musashi Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Manchester, CT Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:337 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Wall Mounting Continueing with my Plasma homework here. The plan is to get a Panasonic 65" PZ850u. Natuarally, it'll need an extra strong mount. I'm also looking to go for optimal usefulness: I'd like to be able pull the TV away from the wall to change cables then push it back in. My parents have a Sony XBR2 at their house using a swinging hinge, so I'm seeking something comparable. My biggest ?s: How much should I spend on it? And, installing it myself vs paying for a team to do it: How hard is the installation? What will I need in my tool kit? And how much would I save?

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01-19-2009, 04:05 PM	#2
ascian Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Arkansas Blu-ray collection:1	There are mounts for this size TV that will allow you to pull the TV away from the wall and pan or tilt as needed. I know that Chief makes a fantastic dual-arm mount. As for cost, I'm too far out of the game for that, but Chief is not a budget line, and if you choose to install it yourself, you'll be glad you spent the money on a better mount than what Wal-mart or monoprice.com offer in this situation. I think it's worth it anyways, for levelling, stability, and ease of use/movement through its life. You'll definitely save some money by installing it yourself, but you'll also definitely need a friend. Both the TV and the mount will be heavy and somewhat cumbersome. At this size, if you're nervous about it, hiring someone will run a few hundred dollars, prob $300+, but might be worth it for the peace of mind and experience. Especially with a panning mount. Ex-installer here, so I'm telling you from experience. Offhand you'll need a level, stud finder if you choose, drill, hex driver or ratchet, pen, tape measure. If you choose to put the cables through the wall (remember power cord in the wall violates code) then depending on the wall you might need something to fish, like a glowrod, a drywall saw and some wall-plates. Measure twice, cut and drill once. There are also a ton of threads here and elsewhere on this topic, I'd suggest searching the forums a bit for additional info.

01-19-2009, 06:33 PM	#3
DavidAg02 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Houston, TX Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:46	Installation can be simple or difficult depending on where you are running the wires from. A typical install would require running the wires just a few feet from the back of your entertainment center (presumably right below the TV). If mounting to drywall, it is pretty simple to cut a couple of holes and run the wires using fish sticks or a clothes hanger. By far, the easiest way to simplify a flat panel install is to get a Power Bridge: http://www.powerbridgesolution.com/a...werbridge.html This makes powering your TV very simple, and eliminates the need to hire an electrician. Another way to simplify the install is to have a receiver that will convert all of your video inputs to HDMI out. That way you can run a single HDMI cable between the receiver and your TV. Use some HDMI wall plates for a cleaner install that way. There are so many ways to wall mount a TV that it is really hard to discuss it all here. If you're opposed to cutting into your wall, there are products that will allow you to run your wires outside of the wall but will still cover them up nicely.

01-19-2009, 06:58 PM	#4
BrendonR Member Member since:May 2008 Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray collection:44	I just wall mounted my 46" Toshiba LCD, and while it's MUCH smaller - and MUCH lighter (I would asume anyways)... it wasn't all that hard at all. I just bought a 'tilting' wall mount - you should be able to use this version: Sanus Installation was very simple, just bolted the plate to my wall - and the brackets to the TV - then hung. My tilting had two little arms that you proped out, and gave me maybe 4 or 5 inches of room at the bottom of the TV to plug everything in, then they fold down, and the TV's flat (or tilted). Just ordered my Powerbridge kit Take a look at the photos in my Gallery - towards the bottom they show a bit of the wall-mount. Really, I feel I had plenty of room behind the TV to plug my wires in with relative ease.

01-19-2009, 07:08 PM	#5
David Craig Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray reviews: 5	I wall mounted a 58 inch Panasonic plasma, 140 pounds using the followng mount. U.S. mail order price is about $400, but in my opinion worth every penny. http://www.sanus.com/ca/en/products/...n-mount/VMDD26 I see that it only goes up to 63 inches. Anyways in my case, installation was easy. You just need to be very confident that you can find the center of the studs in the wall. I used a studfinder tool and then, to be certain, also tapped in some small nails to really find the left and right edges of the stud. The best feature of this mount is that the TV can pull away from the wall up to 2 feet and swivel left and right by 45 degrees. Good luck.

01-19-2009, 08:48 PM	#7
Musashi Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Manchester, CT Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:337 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Thanks for the knowledge everyone. My cabinets are off to the side housing the receiver and some older CD and DVD players, while the current TV is in the center of the room. The new one will go in the same general area as the current, but with the wall mount it will be higher up and further back. The wires and power cords will still be outside of the walls. I do have a receiver that will connect many of my devices to the new TV as it does to the current through HDMI out. However, I will need to connect a few things, like my old video games, to the TV directly. A hinged wall mount will make changing devices out easy.

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