RTI4 Bookshelf Stand or Wall Mount?

dirtydenim86
dirtydenim86 Posts: 95
edited January 2013 in Speakers
Should be collecting all the component for my first Home Theater System and have been debating whether to put my RTI4 rear speakers on a stand or a wall mount like the AM-40.

Any suggestions or recommendations on where to buy or look?
Onkyo TX-NR809
RTI10 Polk Audio Front Tower Speakers
RTI4 Polk Audio Bookself
CSi5 Center Channel RTI Series
PSW505 12" Subwoofer
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  • michael1947
    michael1947 Posts: 775
    edited December 2012
    The RTI4 is about 20+ pounds and it can get a little "tippy" if mounted on a stand. This could be dangerous to children and pets assuming they will be used near the main room where the tv is located. Stands are moveable and could be placed out of the way when not in use and then placed and they can be placed in a variety of locations to enhance the audio experience. Wall mount is safe and rather permanent and will require some testing to get the best spot for sound before attaching. Good luck, send photos.:razz:
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  • EdBrady
    EdBrady Posts: 1
    edited December 2012
    I have mine wall mounted with AM-40s, which work and look great. They hold the RTi4s securely, and allow positioning them exactly as you want.
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  • michael1947
    michael1947 Posts: 775
    edited December 2012
    Way to go Ed. Welcome.
    Main Family Room: Sony 46 LCD, Sony Blue Ray, Sony DVD/VCR combo,Onkyo TXNR 708, Parasound 5250,
    Polk SDS-SRS with mods, CSI 5 center + Klipsch SC2, Polk RT2000P rears, Klipsch KG 1.5's sides, Polk Micro Pro 1000, Polk Micro Pro 2000, Polk SW505, Belkin PF60, Signal Cable Classics,Monster IC's, 2 15 amp circuits & 1 20 amp circuit.

    Living Room: Belkin PF60, Parasound HCA2200, MIT ProlineEXP balanced IC's,Emotiva XDA-1 DAC/Pre,Emotiva ERC2 transport,MIT AVT2, Polk LSI 9's.
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  • dirtydenim86
    dirtydenim86 Posts: 95
    edited January 2013
    EdBrady wrote: »
    I have mine wall mounted with AM-40s, which work and look great. They hold the RTi4s securely, and allow positioning them exactly as you want.

    After doing some research I decided to pounce on the AM-40's as well got them off amazon hope they do the trick.
    Onkyo TX-NR809
    RTI10 Polk Audio Front Tower Speakers
    RTI4 Polk Audio Bookself
    CSi5 Center Channel RTI Series
    PSW505 12" Subwoofer
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited January 2013
    dirtydenim86 wrote: »
    After doing some research I decided to pounce on the AM-40's as well got them off amazon hope they do the trick.

    Nice choice.

    I used the B-Tech equivalents for my first setup and RTi4s....clean look and very secure!
    home-theater-1.JPG

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2013
    That was a nice setup, Erik!

    To OP. Rti-4s can't weigh any more than 12 lbs. They are NOT 20 lbs. That's really not "that" heavy! They have nice build construction but they don't weigh as much as an LSi-7!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

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  • dirtydenim86
    dirtydenim86 Posts: 95
    edited January 2013
    Erik Tracy wrote: »
    Nice choice.

    I used the B-Tech equivalents for my first setup and RTi4s....clean look and very secure!
    home-theater-1.JPG

    Looks sharp is that the PM600 center mount?
    Onkyo TX-NR809
    RTI10 Polk Audio Front Tower Speakers
    RTI4 Polk Audio Bookself
    CSi5 Center Channel RTI Series
    PSW505 12" Subwoofer
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