09-12-2011, 06:14 PM
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.
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.