RTi4 Bookshelf Speaker Mounts

louhamilton

All right, I've been searching and reading different posts both here and other forums. I have seen both B-Tech and Omnimount as recommended mounts for bookshelves.

I was wondering if you all thought the B-Tech BT77 wall mount was better than the Omnimount 20.5 in either the wall or ceiling mount configuration. I'm considering ceiling mount because I can bring it away from the wall some. The 20.5 will put the bottom of my speaker about 5'-7" from the ground. Or I can get the Omnimount 30.0 and the speaker will be lowered about an inch.

With the B-Tech, since it is a shelf-like system, I could play around with turning the speaker upside down to get the tweeter more in line with the center which is on top on the TV. I would not be able to do this with the Omnimount since I would be using the existing mounting hole in the powerport plate.

I think the B-Tech would be more practical and give me more tweak options, but how important would it be to bring the speakers out maybe 6 inches or so from the wall?

Can the Omnimount really hold an RTi4 and a downward angle? The ball joint doen't look like it would be study enough.

Any opinions and/or suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

-Lou

McLoki

I use the B-Tech wall mounts and they are great. That being said, I have never used the other mount. The sound from them is very good (considering I am using them for my surrounds, not mains) You can swivel the speaker 180 degrees side to side, but it is pretty limited on tilt (only about 5 degrees or so). I think they hold about 45 pounds max and I would definately purchase them again.

You can see them by clicking on the wizards quote in my sig and it will take you to my system showcase.

Michael