There are many reasons a person might want to wall mount speakers. Wall mounting helps accommodate speakers in smaller rooms and protects speakers from curious children and pets. It’s also an easy way to place smaller satellites at the right height for enjoying an optimal sound. Read on to find out more about how to properly wall mount speakers.
What types of speakers can be wall mounted?
Essentially, almost all types of speakers in a multi-channel system – from the centre speaker through the front speakers to the surround speakers – can be mounted on the wall. There is also no reason why the subwoofer cannot be screwed to the wall. However, due to its size and the flexibility of its placement, this is not common practice.
It is therefore initially irrelevant which frequency ranges and sound elements a speaker is responsible for; what matters is the design of the cabinet: wall-mounted speakers are characterised by their small size and the mounting points integrated into the cabinet. They are typically flat in design, so that they do not protrude far into the room.
Furthermore, satellite speakers with a low profile are particularly well suited to wall mounting. Imposing floor-standing speakers, on the other hand, are rarely mounted off the floor. Whilst this would be possible in principle, it is not recommended. Their cabinets are designed to deliver the best sound quality when placed on the floor.
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One of the chief sources of anxiety when wall mounting speakers is choosing an exact position. Since the placement of speakers on a wall involves the drilling of holes, the speaker’s placement will be fixed and should therefore be carefully chosen. But never fear! By following a few simple guidelines, it’s possible to place each speaker in such a way that you can enjoy the very best sound experience.
- Center speakers: Center speakers are popular wall mount speakers. Since this speaker needs to be placed between the two front speakers and near the screen, wall mounting the center above or below the TV is a popular option. Note however that if the center is placed below the screen, it should be at least 40 cm above the floor.
- Front speakers: As already noted, if the front speakers are stereo towers, these can simply rest on the floor on either side of the television. However, systems that employ smaller satellites will have to place them on speaker stands, a shelf or wall mount them. Wall mounting is often the easiest option. It’s important that the speakers be placed at ear height and that they be placed equidistant on either side of the TV. In addition, there should be at least one meter of space between the speakers and any side walls.
- Surround speakers: While larger stereo speakers are often used as front speakers, the surround speakers in a home cinema system are usually compact. This makes them ideal wall mount speakers. Surround speakers should be ideally placed 1.40 meters above the floor. This applies to direct radiating speakers as well as dipoles.
Would you like to know more about the best places to position your speakers? In this blog post, we provide detailed placement tips for 5.1 and 7.1 systems.
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How to wall mount speakers
Wall-mounted speakers come with integrated mounting systems. These often allow you to hang the speakers directly onto screws. An alternative to direct wall mounting is using brackets. To do this, you need to screw the bracket onto the wall and then hang the speakers onto it. But why go to all that trouble when direct mounting is possible?
The answer is simple: mounting brackets create a little space between the speakers and the wall, which improves the sound. They are also often swivelling. By adjusting the angle, you can fine-tune the positioning to achieve further improvements. It is important that the effect speakers are not directed straight at the listening position, in order to achieve as diffuse and therefore as natural a listening experience as possible.
Wall mount speakers from Teufel
When designing our speakers, it is important to us that the end product not only sounds good, but also suits a wide variety of room conditions – whilst, of course, looking good too. In our shop, you’ll find high-end wall-mounted speakers for your home cinema.
Opens in new tab▶ Consono 35 Mk3 ‘5.1 Set’Opens in new tab: The Consono 35 satellite speakers can be mounted on the wall, placed on a shelf or used as floor-standing speakers. Keyhole brackets are integrated into the cabinets. We naturally also stock the matching stands and wall brackets.
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Conclusion: Wall mounting speakers for more setup options
- All speakers in a home cinema system – including subwoofers – can be wall mounted
- Smaller, flatter speakers are ideal for wall mounting
- The same setup rules apply with wall mounted speakers as with those placed on shelves or stands
- Speakers can either be directly wall mounted or placed on wall brackets that are first screwed into the wall
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