50" Plasma wall mount recommendations needed

jza80 · 07-17-2005, 05:11 PM

Just bought a Pioneer 5050HD...now I need to mount it on the wall. I see many different brands of wall mounts (mine will be a flat-style / non-tilting install).

I would like to mount it as close to the wall as possible, so the Pro Mounts setup seems best for that @ ~1.0" thickness. However, Perless and Sanus also make mounts that look good but are a little thicker.

Is there a minimum clearance for heat dissapation needed?

Any good suggestions?

Thanks!

Cle. Plasma · 07-17-2005, 05:24 PM

When you want to get as close as you can to a wall with your plasma I suggest going with the orginal manufacterers mount. They are the thinest avaible but they are pricy compared to aftermarket mounts. At least double the cost retail.

jza80 · 07-17-2005, 08:30 PM

Thanks,

I saw the Pioneer mount - it seemed to place the panels about 1.75" from the wall...I was hoping to get a little closer if possible. I am sure the fitment is very good with the OEM mount, though.

MNbri · 07-18-2005, 10:24 AM

i just installed a 5050 with the Sanus vmsa, it has tilt, extension and roll so not the model you're looking for... BUT, the mount is built very solidly, fit is perfect and instructions very clear. im sure the rest of their mounts follow the same pattern, highly recommended.

jza80 · 07-18-2005, 12:48 PM

Thanks MNbri. As it turned out, in fact I ordered a Sanus fixed mount this morning. It did seem to be well made and I have had good luck with Sanus products in the past.

I'll post back once I get the item and have it installed.

BTW, how do you like your 5050?

MNbri · 07-19-2005, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jza80

BTW, how do you like your 5050?

love it ! still waiting on UPS to deliver the 10 meter cable so i can hide all my components...

if it wasn't for the hd tivo i'd be in trouble though, there's not too much OTA hd content that i like (til fall season at least)

how you liking yours ?

TheQuietWoman · 07-20-2005, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MNbri

i just installed a 5050 with the Sanus vmsa, it has tilt, extension and roll so not the model you're looking for... BUT, the mount is built very solidly, fit is perfect and instructions very clear. im sure the rest of their mounts follow the same pattern, highly recommended.

You need the Saqnus VPML2, 1.25" off the wall...
Good luck

3Series · 07-22-2005, 12:31 AM

I mounted my Panny 50U with a Peerless Smartmount, SF660. It comes with two types of brackets, a thin one that gets you less than 1.25 from the wall and another that gets you a little over 1.25 from the wall.

jza80 · 07-26-2005, 06:23 PM

I installed a Sanus VMPL2b. Very simple and sturdy design. Perfect fitment. Only 1.25" from wall. All for about $100 from an online seller.

Cle. Plasma · 07-26-2005, 07:42 PM

So were is the pic of your installation work?

MNbri · 07-28-2005, 12:21 PM

here's mine, (haven't done any cable management yet)

RSawdey · 07-29-2005, 10:56 AM

If that gray box under the mantle is full of electronics, you've got a problem... it's sitting right in front of the heat outlet from your Heatilator fireplace insert & will see quite high temps...

MNbri · 07-29-2005, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RSawdey

If that gray box under the mantle is full of electronics, you've got a problem... it's sitting right in front of the heat outlet from your Heatilator fireplace insert & will see quite high temps...

it's the center speaker and i won't be using the heatilator fireplace, getting a gas insert that has it's own ventilation/blower system. thanks for lookin out for me though

RSawdey · 07-29-2005, 04:35 PM

Your install looks good (fixing cables), but many don't think about the heat issue. Or difficulty running power & signal cables thru masonry chimney...

07-17-2005, 05:11 PM	#1
jza80 new to HD Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 30	50" Plasma wall mount recommendations needed Just bought a Pioneer 5050HD...now I need to mount it on the wall. I see many different brands of wall mounts (mine will be a flat-style / non-tilting install). I would like to mount it as close to the wall as possible, so the Pro Mounts setup seems best for that @ ~1.0" thickness. However, Perless and Sanus also make mounts that look good but are a little thicker. Is there a minimum clearance for heat dissapation needed? Any good suggestions? Thanks! Last edited by jza80; 07-17-2005 at 05:22 PM.

07-17-2005, 05:24 PM	#2
Cle. Plasma WWW.CLEVELAND PLASMA.COM Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: CLEVELAND, OHIO Posts: 455	Pioneer original mounts When you want to get as close as you can to a wall with your plasma I suggest going with the orginal manufacterers mount. They are the thinest avaible but they are pricy compared to aftermarket mounts. At least double the cost retail. __________________ President: Chris Majoros WWW.ClevelandPlasma.Com

07-26-2005, 07:42 PM	#10
Cle. Plasma WWW.CLEVELAND PLASMA.COM Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: CLEVELAND, OHIO Posts: 455	Don't forget to post a pic So were is the pic of your installation work? __________________ President: Chris Majoros WWW.ClevelandPlasma.Com

07-17-2005, 08:30 PM	#3
jza80 new to HD Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 30	Thanks, I saw the Pioneer mount - it seemed to place the panels about 1.75" from the wall...I was hoping to get a little closer if possible. I am sure the fitment is very good with the OEM mount, though.

07-18-2005, 10:24 AM	#4
MNbri How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 16	i just installed a 5050 with the Sanus vmsa, it has tilt, extension and roll so not the model you're looking for... BUT, the mount is built very solidly, fit is perfect and instructions very clear. im sure the rest of their mounts follow the same pattern, highly recommended.

07-18-2005, 12:48 PM	#5
jza80 new to HD Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 30	Thanks MNbri. As it turned out, in fact I ordered a Sanus fixed mount this morning. It did seem to be well made and I have had good luck with Sanus products in the past. I'll post back once I get the item and have it installed. BTW, how do you like your 5050?

07-22-2005, 12:31 AM	#8
3Series A couch and an HDTV to go please. Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 10	I mounted my Panny 50U with a Peerless Smartmount, SF660. It comes with two types of brackets, a thin one that gets you less than 1.25 from the wall and another that gets you a little over 1.25 from the wall.

07-26-2005, 06:23 PM	#9
jza80 new to HD Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 30	I installed a Sanus VMPL2b. Very simple and sturdy design. Perfect fitment. Only 1.25" from wall. All for about $100 from an online seller.

07-28-2005, 12:21 PM	#11
MNbri How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 16	here's mine, (haven't done any cable management yet)

07-29-2005, 10:56 AM	#12
RSawdey Mr. Wizard Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ferndale, Michigan Age: 61 Posts: 5,981	If that gray box under the mantle is full of electronics, you've got a problem... it's sitting right in front of the heat outlet from your Heatilator fireplace insert & will see quite high temps...

07-29-2005, 04:35 PM	#14
RSawdey Mr. Wizard Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ferndale, Michigan Age: 61 Posts: 5,981	Your install looks good (fixing cables), but many don't think about the heat issue. Or difficulty running power & signal cables thru masonry chimney...