Peerless/OmniMount/Sanus
#1
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Peerless/OmniMount/Sanus
Which one is best? I want to hang a 46" LCD TV with an articulating arm and want to make sure I get a good mount that can step up to the job. From what I can tell Peerless seems to fit the bill but want to make sure I'm getting the right thing since I'm not a mount expert.
#2
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I HATE peerless mounts more then just about any out there. They are a pain in the ass and typically feel cheap. I always recommend Sanus. They feel the most solid and are well put together.
#4
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Originally Posted by cTLgo
Sanus doesn't have more choices, and from what I'm reading Peerless is top dog. Do you have anything that raves about Sanus?
#6
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Originally Posted by cTLgo
I meant documentation, reviews, articles ![Tongue](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
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#7
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I actually have read the other way, Pioneer better than Panny ![Tongue](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
I don't even know what you do (at this point I'm assuming you're an A/V installer) so I can't just believe you blindly. I'm not going to drop $250-$400 on a piece of metal that holds my expensive TV without being careful and asking questions. Relax man
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I don't even know what you do (at this point I'm assuming you're an A/V installer) so I can't just believe you blindly. I'm not going to drop $250-$400 on a piece of metal that holds my expensive TV without being careful and asking questions. Relax man
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#8
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Originally Posted by cTLgo
I actually have read the other way, Pioneer better than Panny ![Tongue](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
I don't even know what you do (at this point I'm assuming you're an A/V installer) so I can't just believe you blindly. I'm not going to drop $250-$400 on a piece of metal that holds my expensive TV without being careful and asking questions. Relax man![rofl](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rofl.gif)
![Tongue](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
I don't even know what you do (at this point I'm assuming you're an A/V installer) so I can't just believe you blindly. I'm not going to drop $250-$400 on a piece of metal that holds my expensive TV without being careful and asking questions. Relax man
![rofl](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rofl.gif)
![](http://www.mostlycrafts.com/tvinstall/1.jpg)
You can see that this is a true universal mount. It is probably in the neighborhood of 30 inches long, I haven't measured it so not exactly sure. You beams should be 16 inches on center, which gives you plenty of room to manuver. It also has the big circular holes, that you can use to run your wires through as I was in the process of doing in that picture. With a tilt mount, you can see a plate above or below the tv. If you use the hole in the center, between the arms on the tv, you cannot see a single wire from the side, except maybe the power. For power, by the way, always install above the plate. The reason being is that you want to be able to tilt the tv, if you install it below the plate, you run the risk of the power cord extending too far out and interfering with you being able to tile the tv. Anyway, if you have questions, feel free to ask away.
#10
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Originally Posted by cTLgo
Based on my needs, I think the Sanus VMAA18 works best. Articulating, and extends about 19"-20" out. How do you feel about this mount?
It's a good bracket. I've done plenty of them. It is heavy duty. Often the bracket weighs more then the tv itself. It is very solid, and easy to work with. I can't remember if it comes with clear directions on how to put it together, as I haven't used them in a long time (directions that is, not the bracket. I use them all the time). If you have any trouble with it, let me know and I can walk you through it. I am sure you'll figure it out though, it's not bad at all. One thing that is nice about that bracket is there are a couple of allen screws on the back that you can loosen to level the tv. It is hard with some articulation arms to get perfect. This helps. You want have that center bar pretty much in the middle of the tv though. If you don't, you may have the tv levelled perfectly when in a straight position, but when you turn it, it will unlevel itself.
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I bought from Adorama.com, the site had good reviews so I thought what the hell. All in all wish shipping I got it for $247, not bad, esp since most places are selling the mount for $330 + shipping.
#13
Creepy guy in the mirror.
For all the
here...
FutureShop's deal of the day is Sanus Adjustable Tilt Flat Panel TV Mount
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...5000FS10061207
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FutureShop's deal of the day is Sanus Adjustable Tilt Flat Panel TV Mount
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...5000FS10061207
#15
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Originally Posted by JLatimer
For all the
here...
FutureShop's deal of the day is Sanus Adjustable Tilt Flat Panel TV Mount
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...5000FS10061207
![Canada](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/canada.gif)
FutureShop's deal of the day is Sanus Adjustable Tilt Flat Panel TV Mount
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...5000FS10061207
Not the same mount, but still a decent price!
#17
Suzuka Master
Originally Posted by JLatimer
For all the
here...
FutureShop's deal of the day is Sanus Adjustable Tilt Flat Panel TV Mount
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...5000FS10061207
![Canada](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/canada.gif)
FutureShop's deal of the day is Sanus Adjustable Tilt Flat Panel TV Mount
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...5000FS10061207
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#18
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Originally Posted by 2001AudiS4
If that mount sucks, it is 100% user error.
Working in IT, and being an avid DIY'er, I will not commit user error!
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#23
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Didn't get it yet. Guess its out of stock right now. Thought about it and decided to go with a tilt mount instead. Got the Sanus VMPL50 in black. $91 bucks through Amazon, its in stock and free shipping, comparable to other places within a few bucks. Probably get it by early next week. Saved myself about $175 going with a tilt mount.
#24
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I was looking through the Sanus mounts on Amazon and they range from ~$70 to ~$190. They all look the same, what's the difference?
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw...0&Go.y=0&Go=Go
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw...0&Go.y=0&Go=Go
#25
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Originally Posted by cTLgo
Didn't get it yet. Guess its out of stock right now. Thought about it and decided to go with a tilt mount instead. Got the Sanus VMPL50 in black. $91 bucks through Amazon, its in stock and free shipping, comparable to other places within a few bucks. Probably get it by early next week. Saved myself about $175 going with a tilt mount.
#26
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Originally Posted by danny25
I was looking through the Sanus mounts on Amazon and they range from ~$70 to ~$190. They all look the same, what's the difference?
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw...0&Go.y=0&Go=Go
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw...0&Go.y=0&Go=Go
#28
Suzuka Master
Originally Posted by 2001AudiS4
The first three are the same, the only difference being color, silver or black. The fourth one is a flat mount, it doesn't tilt at all. The 5th is not a Sanus. The 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th are all the same again, just different colors and coming from different distributers.
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Yes, I got it, I have not mounted it yet, I had my dad's drill, he needed it back and I forgot to get it from him ![Doh](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/doh.gif)
But I've ordered a new one, so I'm hoping I get it by this week so I can install this weekend. I read all the instructions and it looks real simple to do, just need to measure everything out and figure out speaker mounts and what not. I'm OCD about these things so it may be a while.
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But I've ordered a new one, so I'm hoping I get it by this week so I can install this weekend. I read all the instructions and it looks real simple to do, just need to measure everything out and figure out speaker mounts and what not. I'm OCD about these things so it may be a while.
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#33
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Mounted it last weekend, the TV looks fantastic on the wall. ![Drool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/drool.gif)
Process was really simple, I mounted it myself and it looks great in the room. Haven't taken pics yet because I recently moved and I can't find the charger to my camera. But otherwise it looks great!
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Process was really simple, I mounted it myself and it looks great in the room. Haven't taken pics yet because I recently moved and I can't find the charger to my camera. But otherwise it looks great!
#34
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Originally Posted by cTLgo
Mounted it last weekend, the TV looks fantastic on the wall. ![Drool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/drool.gif)
Process was really simple, I mounted it myself and it looks great in the room. Haven't taken pics yet because I recently moved and I can't find the charger to my camera. But otherwise it looks great!
![Drool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/drool.gif)
Process was really simple, I mounted it myself and it looks great in the room. Haven't taken pics yet because I recently moved and I can't find the charger to my camera. But otherwise it looks great!
#35
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Its pretty solid. The ONLY thing I don't like is there is no way from preventing the TV from sliding side to side, given the weight of the TV prevents some of this but its only 50 or 60 lbs, I can easily slide it with my hand. The security bolts just prevent someone from putting the TV off the wall, which I wouldn't even consider a security bolt because its a standard allen wrench size.
#37
Suzuka Master
The tv can slide side to side, but it cannot slide off the bracket. There are stops on the side. I have worked with brackets where you cannot slide it at all, and trust me, having that ability is a godsend. You have to be precise to the millimeter in your measurements or it will not look centered with those brackets. With this, you measure, install, and then slide it right or left until centered. The safety bolts aren't there to prevent people from stealing it or anything, just to prevent someone from pulling out and then off the wall. They work quite well. Show us some pics when you get a chance.
#40
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I still need the mount the speakers to the wall, and move the TV stand since I think its off center. As for the 360, I'm returning the Premium to Costco (where I bought it) cause I bought the Elite. Unless you want to buy it from me
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