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inverted shelving brackets?
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I was looking for something that would give a sleek, "floating" look, but my center channel is almost 16" deep and weighs over 30 pounds. I did a lot of thinking and researching of mounting ideas. I've never heard of anyone else trying this for a speaker, but I ended up using these cable brackets:

http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10001032&N=&Ntt=shelf+bracket

It worked well for me and it looks pretty good. I'm probably pushing the limits—not just because of the weight but because the 16" shelf I made for it changes the physics of the intended design. My shelf sticks out much further and the cable has a much shorter vertical drop than the example in the photo. Still, with good anchors it seems pretty sturdy. If possible, I'll try to take a pic.

A smaller, lighter speaker would be even easier, and I'm sure you could find a nice-looking finished wood or glass shelf that's 8"-12" deep. I cut my own shelf and finished it with several coats of a black, glossy stain. Fits in well with the silver and black of my TV/Stand.
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inverted shelving brackets? - by bazookaman - 09-12-2011, 05:25 PM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by mattkime - 09-12-2011, 05:30 PM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by bazookaman - 09-12-2011, 05:32 PM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by C(-)ris - 09-12-2011, 05:34 PM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by bazookaman - 09-12-2011, 05:37 PM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by Carnos Jax - 09-12-2011, 05:38 PM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by Paul F. - 09-12-2011, 05:39 PM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by bazookaman - 09-12-2011, 05:41 PM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by Paul F. - 09-12-2011, 05:44 PM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by billb - 09-12-2011, 05:48 PM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by bazookaman - 09-12-2011, 05:55 PM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by bazookaman - 09-12-2011, 05:56 PM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by billb - 09-12-2011, 06:01 PM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by bazookaman - 09-12-2011, 06:05 PM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by Mike Johnson - 09-12-2011, 06:07 PM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by billb - 09-12-2011, 06:12 PM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by datbeme - 09-12-2011, 06:14 PM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by datbeme - 09-12-2011, 06:16 PM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by billb - 09-12-2011, 06:18 PM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by bazookaman - 09-12-2011, 06:22 PM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by flareslow - 09-12-2011, 06:25 PM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by Dennis S - 09-12-2011, 06:28 PM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by mrbigstuff - 09-12-2011, 06:36 PM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by datbeme - 09-12-2011, 06:38 PM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by mrbigstuff - 09-12-2011, 06:41 PM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by bazookaman - 09-12-2011, 06:44 PM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by Mr Downtown - 09-12-2011, 07:49 PM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by Frank - 09-12-2011, 07:57 PM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by bazookaman - 09-12-2011, 08:08 PM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by space-time - 09-13-2011, 11:21 AM
Re: inverted shelving brackets? - by datbeme - 09-13-2011, 02:25 PM

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