Mounting a CSi5 Center Channel Speaker

propman07
propman07 Posts: 52
edited September 2005 in Speakers
Hello-

I just got my CSi5 from UPS the other day. I wanted to see if anyone had suggestions on how I could install the speaker above my TV. I have a LCD RPTV, so I can't put the speaker on top of the set.

Should I mount a shelf above the TV for the speaker? Can I mount the speaker on the wall?

Thanks in advance.
David

HT Setup
Display: Sony KDF-60XS955
Receiver: Sony STR-DA5000ES
Front Main: Polk RTi10
Center: Polk CSi5
Surround: Polk FXi3
Subwoofer: SVS-PB12-ISD
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited September 2005
    You could do a shelf; mounting on the wall would probably require some custom made brackets or something, since you don't want to mess with the power ports.....Any chances of placing it below the TV set? Many people do this and point upwards......
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  • propman07
    propman07 Posts: 52
    edited September 2005
    HTrookie wrote:
    You could do a shelf; mounting on the wall would probably require some custom made brackets or something, since you don't want to mess with the power ports.....Any chances of placing it below the TV set? Many people do this and point upwards......

    HTrookie-

    Thanks for the reply. I can't put the speaker in front of the TV without running the risk of it being "abused" by our two dogs. I think that I'm leaning towards the shelf route...I just have to find a place that sells shelves that will support the weight.

    Thanks.
    David

    HT Setup
    Display: Sony KDF-60XS955
    Receiver: Sony STR-DA5000ES
    Front Main: Polk RTi10
    Center: Polk CSi5
    Surround: Polk FXi3
    Subwoofer: SVS-PB12-ISD
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  • propman07
    propman07 Posts: 52
    edited September 2005
    UPDATE

    Well, I didn't have much luck finding a shelf that was wide enough for the CSi5. I endec up ordering a speaker stand from Circuit City. It seems on the AVS forum that a few other members are using this type of speaker "shelf" to support their center channel. I think that I'm going to give it a try while I look for a wall shelf option.

    EC.OMS.CCH1B.jpg

    Here's the link, for those interested.

    OmniMount-Center-Channel-Speaker-Shelf-CCH1B
    David

    HT Setup
    Display: Sony KDF-60XS955
    Receiver: Sony STR-DA5000ES
    Front Main: Polk RTi10
    Center: Polk CSi5
    Surround: Polk FXi3
    Subwoofer: SVS-PB12-ISD
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  • Nelson57
    Nelson57 Posts: 190
    edited September 2005
    Hello Propman
    The OmniMount you have pictured is what I use, and it does the job.
    Main theater: Paradigm Studio 100's v4 L/R, CC690 Center, ADP 590 x4 Surrounds. Dual Outlaw LFM-EX-1's, Yamaha Aventage RX-A1010 as Processor, Anthem PVA-7 Amp

    Secondary System: Polk RTi 6 L/R, CSi3, Center, FXi3 x4 Surrounds, Def-Tech Supercube II, Pioneer Elite VSX-23 Receiver
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  • screxer
    screxer Posts: 29
    edited September 2005
    I also have that mount for my CSi30....It's worked great and actually provides enough vertical movement on those two support arms that I can angle the center to point directly at my listening position.
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    Polk Audio RTi38x2
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited September 2005
    Two 40 lb. OmniMount universal brackets. Had a coworker do it with the old CS40i or w/e it was.
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