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Thread: Ideas on securing some sierras on the BT77 mounts?

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    Default Ideas on securing some sierras on the BT77 mounts?

    hello guys,

    I am going to be placing some sierras on my rear walls that already hold my older 170's for surround duty. As you know the B-Tech Bt77's http://www.crutchfield.com/p_121BT77...owAll=N&tp=586
    only "pinch" the speaker with the side clamps. I am afraid this is not enough to hold the sierras in place especially if they were bumped hard enough.

    what have others done to secure them better with these mounts without harming the cabinet? I love these mounts and they worked great for the 170's but the sierras are much larger/heavier.

    Thanks,

    Brandon

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    Default Re: Ideas on securing some sierras on the BT77 mounts?

    Have you checked out the Omnimount 60.0? It has several different mounting options and is rated for up to 60lbs. http://www.surroundsolutions.com/cgi...cgi/00949.html

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    Default Re: Ideas on securing some sierras on the BT77 mounts?

    Thanks, but I actually found another thread where someone used an eye bolt from out of the sierra and then used a zip tie to secure the speaker to the mount(my BT-77's).

    This worked very well and i was able to keep my mounts with the sierras now on them. I also used small rubber furniture stick protectors to keep the sierras cabinet flawless. Bought them at wallmart

    Thanks guys,

    Brandon

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    Default Re: Ideas on securing some sierras on the BT77 mounts?

    Quote Originally Posted by merrymaid520 View Post
    Thanks, but I actually found another thread where someone used an eye bolt from out of the sierra and then used a zip tie to secure the speaker to the mount(my BT-77's).

    This worked very well and i was able to keep my mounts with the sierras now on them. I also used small rubber furniture stick protectors to keep the sierras cabinet flawless. Bought them at wallmart

    Thanks guys,

    Brandon
    Brandon,

    This is a great solution! If possible, can you post a picture?

    Thanks!
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    Default Re: Ideas on securing some sierras on the BT77 mounts?

    Quote Originally Posted by davef View Post
    Brandon,

    This is a great solution! If possible, can you post a picture?

    Thanks!
    Hey Dave,

    No problem. I would like to take credit for the idea but someone else in here gave me the idea from some other pics




    Works very good with the BT-77's mounts.

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    Default Re: Ideas on securing some sierras on the BT77 mounts?

    Nice solution! I would have taken it a step further and painted the eyebolts black. Just being anal I guess. Looks good!
    Ed

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    Default Re: Ideas on securing some sierras on the BT77 mounts?

    Looks good.. I will be mounting my just purchased 340 SE side and back surrounds on BT77s. I will use the eye hooks as you did, paint them as suggested by Ed, and use some hevy duty ties. thanks for the tip..

    One concern I see from your picture though is that you are running that clear speaker wire in your wall. I thought that was against code? You may want to check as I believe that the relevant code is for fire prevention and the clear speaker wire has a very low flame retardance.
    steve c

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    Default Re: Ideas on securing some sierras on the BT77 mounts?

    Steve,

    I built the home myself and at the time didnt even think of running in wall cable for my surrounds. They carry such a small current, I was not too worried Six years since I built and no issues yet...........knocks hand on wood.........

    Good call on painting the eye hook black, if I get around too it

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    Default Re: Ideas on securing some sierras on the BT77 mounts?

    Ive had my cmt340se's on them for over a year now with no problems at all. I just got them really tight. they are downward at about 5 degrees and wont budge, i havent looked at the specs but im sure the 340's weigh more then the sierra's and mine stay perfect. heres a pic.

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    Default Re: Ideas on securing some sierras on the BT77 mounts?

    I have had a 340 on one for about two years now. Have moved a bit!
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