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2/29/2012

Sanus VMDD26B Articulating Wall Mount for 42" to 63" Displays (Black) Review

Sanus VMDD26B Articulating Wall Mount for 42 to 63 Displays (Black)
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After being completely dissatisfied with the wobbly tabletop stand for my 55" Hitachi 55HDS69 plasma, I began looking for a wall mount. Having bought furniture made by Sanus Systems in the past and being 100% satisfied with it, I opted for this mount (in silver). Amazon had the best price by far. This mount is beautiful and extremely heavy duty. Mounting is straight forward and the adjustments are limitless. Moving the plasma (130lbs) is effortless with this mount. The silver model has a glossy finish to it that is impressive for a tv mount. I can push the plasma completely against the wall if desired - great for parties, etc. Although several screw sizes are included, I found the screws that Hitachi already included made the best fit. You WILL need someone to help you pick up the tv/mount assembly for final installation. Basically you bolt the plate to the wall, install the mount to the tv and hang the mount/tv on the bracket. This mount is very heavy (60+lbs) and super sturdy. My wife was even impressed. I will not hesitate to purchase another one if there is a need. I would definitely go with this larger Sanus mount if you have a TV larger than 50". There are lcoking brackets that can be tightened to hold the TV position static - or they can be left loose so the TV can be moved when needed. What more can I say, it's a TV mount that is beautifully constructed. There is an optional center channel speaker bracket you can buy for it also.

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Sanus VMDD26b-01 Extra Large Full Motion Mount for 42-63 TV The VisionMount VMDD26-01 is a full-motion wall mount with dual hinged arms for extra-large flat-panel TVs. Sanus Systems’ Virtual Axis™ tilting system provides easy adjustment of viewing angle with just the touch of a finger. Full motion allows smooth tilt, swivel, pan, and extend motions up to 25.75 inches from the wall. Its extruded aluminum and solid heavy-gauge steel construction offer a sleek, high-tech look while providing strength and durability. Hinged arms give large TVs extra support and the widest range of motion. Mount can be rotated ±6º after installation to ensure TV is perfectly level. Universal mounting pattern fits virtually any 42 to 63 inch plasma TV up to 175 lbs.

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2/13/2012

Sanus VMAA18B Articulating Wall Mount for 37"-56" Displays (Black) Review

Sanus VMAA18B Articulating Wall Mount for 37-56 Displays (Black)
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I got this type wall mount for the swivel side to side and tilt up / down adjustment to view. It has GREAT left / right ( side to side ) movement with OK Tilt adjustment. I have a 50" Pioneer Elite 1140 Plasma ( 80lbs )
The overall wall mount design is OK, they might have made it a bit easier to get to the connections after the mounting hardware is installed ( that cost them a star ) It appears to be sturdy and robust enough to handle the 50" plasma.
The manufatcturer does NOT reccomend this unit for brick or mason. ONLY approved for drywall with wood studs installlation
If you are going to DIY : YOU MUST HAVE 2 PEOPLE...you need extra hands to move the TV and mount it. Don't try it yourself.
Attaching the frame base to the wall: If you are NOT handy with tools and measurements, able to use drills, levels and a stud finder....PAY for installation...this is not time to experiment, a failure will be very expensive.
The wall layout and position of the TV on the wall:
My wall is a drywall and studs 8 feet high, and 8 feet wide to mount against. My TV is 28" high, 48" wide ( without the side speakers attached, 52" attached ) I decided for viewing, the top of the TV was 20" from the ceiling and the bottom of the TV was 48" up from the floor. I left 24" on each side from the TV edge to the side wall. You decide what position will work best for you and locate accordingly. Take good measurements and double check the math.
You MUST BE handy with hand tools and know how to find the studs in drywall. Use a level to be certain, the wall is NOT going to be level / square. Level to the wall frame base, not the wall. The wall frame ( base ) attaches with (4) 3/8" x 2 1/2" lag screws. 1 in each corner of the frame and MUST drill into the center of the studs. Use a good quality stud finder and mark you spots to drill. I used a 1/8" drill bit for a pilot hole to be sure I was hitting wood. I used a 18V drill with a 7/16 socket to drive the 4 lag screws into the 4 pilot holes and left the screw out a few turns. I finished tightening them down by hand with a socket wrench, to make sure it was tight fit, but not overtighten and bust the screw out of the wood as the drill might do. ( Hint put a bit of turtle wax or liquid dish soap on the lag screw threads to make them go in a bit easier )
I was a bit luck here, there was a cross piece of wood between the studs right where I wanted to mount, so I put in an extra lag screw in the frame center from my own screw supply for just in case.
Attaching the mount to the TV: YOU MUST protect the TV face / screen
You have to lay the TV on it's face to attach the hardware on the back. Lay down a nice soft blanket, nothing rough to protect the surface and screen. I used the dining room table with a soft quilt. The included instructions were OK, not great for attaching the mounting hardware. BEWARE there is a chance of PINCH POINTS as the mounting hardware can swivel.
After the mounting hardware is attached, and the base frame is secure to the wall, now is the time. 2 people to attach the TV to the frame base. It attaches easy, but the bottom screws to tighten were hard to turn. Be prepared to catch the TV after first installing to the wall incase of any screw failure or hardware issues.
Important note: Flush against the wall the TV may be level and when fully extended it may be off just a bit. As the TV get further away from the wall, the arm mount acts more like a lever than a mount and applies force to the base bracket differently than when it is a flush fit.
There are mounting adjustments to level the TV after wall installation.
All in all...it wasn't too bad a project. About 2 hours from beginning to end and watching the TV.

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Sanus VMAA18b-01 Large Full-Motion Mount for 37"-56" TVs The VisionMount VMAA18-01 is a full-motion wall mount for large flat-panel TVs. Sanus Systems' Virtual AxisTM tilting system provides effortless tilting movement with the touch of a finger. Full-motion allows tilt, swivel, pan, and extend motions up to 19.75 inches from the wall. Mount can be rotated ±6ยบ after installation to ensure TV is perfectly level. Its extruded aluminum and solid heavy-gauge steel construction offers a sleek, high-tech look while providing strength and durability. Universal mounting pattern fits virtually any 37 to 56 inch LCD or plasma TV up to 130 lbs.

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1/28/2012

Sanus Systems VMAA26B Universal Articulating Mount with Extended Reach for 37" to 56" Displays (Black) Review

Sanus Systems VMAA26B Universal Articulating Mount with Extended Reach for 37 to 56 Displays (Black)
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I purchased this mount because I wanted the flexibility to position my new flat panel away from the wall at different angles and distances. I had seen a couple of others but was wary of the way they attached to the wall with just a single vertical bar. This one comes with a boilerplate quality rectangular plate that mounts with 4 large screws. There are plenty of screw holes to allow for variations in stud spacing. It is highly recommended that you have it professionally mounted, but since that can cost as much as the price of the mount itself, and I'm handy with stuff like this, I did it myself with a little help from two others. The biggest potential problem was mounting the wall plate level, because the the arm attaches to the hardware on the flat panel with just one screw and the slightest tilt could send the panel careening into the wall, especially if the arm is extended. You can tilt the mounting point where the TV is attached, but don't think that this will compensate for poor leveling. So if you get pro installation, make sure that they get it absolutely level, even if it doesn't look that way (your ceiling or floor may not be true level). If you mount it yourself, the biggest risk is dropping your TV or getting a hernia trying to hang it on the wall plate. Instead of mounting the TV with the arm attached (per the directions), consider mounting it with the arm attached to the wall plate instead. I followed the directions, and it was scary. Also, you may find the bolts provided for the TV hardware to be either too short or too long. That was my situation, so I sawed the ends off the long bolts rather than use the short ones.
The result overall is very good. The ability to bring the set a little closer to the viewer or have it against the wall helps to find the best viewing distance, which is tricky with a big screen. If you're a neatnik, this also makes cleaning behind the panel easy. Overall I would give it a 5, but the balance of the TV could be better engineered, with some rachets or locking points to prevent the set from swinging one way or the other. The only controls provided are just tightening down screws, which don't handle the weight well unless it is perfectly balanced. In practice, you may want to avoid extending the TV all the way from the wall for that reason. When I do extend it, I hold it in place for a moment and then take my hands off, seeing if it is going swing back into the wall. I suspect minor adjustments may be needed for a while to get the balance just right.

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The Sanus VMAA26B in a black polish offers Patent pending Virtual Axis fingertip tilting system provides smooth tilt motion with the touch of a fingertip allowing you to adjust even the largest flat panel TV with the gentle push of your finger. The ingenious engineering behind the Virtual Axis balances a TV???s weight on itself, which means very little effort is required to tilt it. Your TV or computer monitor will stay put every time you tilt it.The Sanus VMAA26B has solid heavy-gauge steel construction, durable black powder-coated finish, virtual axis tilt adjustment system, hinged extension arm extends TV from 3.25 inches to 26 inches off wall and Supports up to 130 lbs.

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8/05/2011

Sanus MT25-B1 Tilting Wall Mount for 26" to 42" Displays Review

Sanus MT25-B1 Tilting Wall Mount for 26 to 42 Displays
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This Sanus tilting wall mount is the smaller version of the non-tilting one I use on my $6,000 50" Fujitsu plasma TV. It has all the ruggedness and strength of its bigger sibling, lots of mounting hardware for both the wall mounting and TV mounting, and provisions for locking the TV to the wall.
Thick, heavy gauge steel that's finished with a nice black paint, a smooth up/down tilt track and positive screw-clutch mechanizm completes the package. Very good straight-ahead instructions are included, too.
There are multiple holes to mate to your TV threads. The two brackets attach independantly to each side of the back of the TV.
Getting the whole thing onto the wall mount is as easy as tilting the TV bottom out, hooking the tops of the brackets over the wall mount, rotating the TV bottom down and flipping the locking tabs in place.
Once you get the wall mount bolted to the wall and the two brackets on the TV, it takes about 30 seconds to get the TV secured to the wall, which is great because you don't want to have to fumble and fool around trying to get "your precious" secured to the wall.
When I was shopping for the 32" Samsung LCD TV that is going onto this mount, I looked at some of the wall mounts they had at the store, and they were pitiful little things by comparison. I headed right home and ordered this one from Amazon.
This is a great medium-size wall mount, highly recommended.

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The Sanus MT25-B1 VisionMount is a tilting wall mount for 26" – 42" flat-panel TVs. Sanus Systems’ Virtual Axis™ tilting technology provides easy adjustment of viewing angle with just the gentle touch of a finger. Its powder-coated steel construction offers a sleek, high-tech look while providing strength and durability. TV is positioned less than 2.5" from the wall for a clean, low profile appearance. Universal mounting pattern including VESA 400 x 200 fits virtually any 26" – 42" LCD TV or monitor up to 100 lbs.

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7/17/2011

Sanus VMPL50B VisionMount Tilting Mount For 30"- 56" Displays - Black Review

Sanus VMPL50B VisionMount Tilting Mount For 30- 56 Displays - Black
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I relied heavily on other reviews to make this purchase, so I feel it is necessary that I leave my own. This is a great mount at an excellent price. The product specs on the website say it will fit 30-56 in flat panels. When the product arrived, the box says 30-50 in, so I got worried because I bought it for a 52 in Samsung. After reading other reviews, I decided to try it before sending it back. The mount fit our tv perfectly, and there was plenty of room. I also didn't realize it had a tilt feature, which I didn't think I wanted. It actually came in handy once we had the tv on the wall and were trying to secure it. Another reviewer mentioned having to attach all the connections to the tv before mounting, but with the tilt feature, this is unnecessary. The instructions were easy to follow, and installation was a breeze. I HIGHLY recommend this mount and buying on Amazon!

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VisionMount VMPL50 tilting wall mount features Sanus' Virtual Axis, for smooth tilt with the touch of a finger. Shifts left and right on wall plate for perfect TV placement, even with off-center studs.
A tilting wall mount with Sanus' Virtual Axis, for smooth tilt with the touch of a finger. Click here for a larger image

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