Center channel mounting solutions

[Zinje]

I think they are 16 inches apart. Does that sound about right? The center would be 6 inches away from the closest stud.

[curtis]

I would connect it to both studs, paint the same color as the wall, and call it a day.

[muzz]

Yes, usually modern home studs are 16" on center.
I would bridge between them with a solid hardwood(almost any wood will work, but if it's not a hardwood, it should be thicker), and then mount to that.

Pretty much what curtis suggested.

[muzz]

I MAY get this:
http://store.videomountstore.com/hedudoarmtvw.html

I have a CRT, so between the depth of that, and the baseboard heater behind it ( not used), I need 31 1/2" to match the front of the TV.
I don't dare rest this 340 right on the top of the TV, the screen would bow badly in no time.

[Grayson73]

I'm using Magnavox M64002 TV mount for my CMT-340SE above my rear projection DLP and it works great!

LINK

[curtis]

I MAY get this:
http://store.videomountstore.com/hedudoarmtvw.html

I have a CRT, so between the depth of that, and the baseboard heater behind it ( not used), I need 31 1/2" to match the front of the TV.
I don't dare rest this 340 right on the top of the TV, the screen would bow badly in no time.

What kind of CRT do you have? Before I got my HDTV, I had my 340 on top of a CRT with no problems.

[muzz]

I have a Hitachi Ultravision 57S700

I think 26 pds in the unsupported center of the top, WILL cause it to bow, it's only MDF and I have NEVER seen MDF that width, handle that kinda stress, without bowing.
I actually think my crappy lightweight BA CRC was causing a bit of bow, until I set it on a book(over the rear spline to support the weight, with a tilt towards the listening position).

I can NOT let it bow, the screen is there, which will bow as well.

I believe that span is too large to support the 340, without bowing under the presure.
Right now, I have it on a book, which bridges the rear spine(my set slopes from the top down to the back immediately, no intermediate half slope), but it's behind the screen, and facing straight out, instead of tilted towarrds the listener- OOW
No Good

[curtis]

Oh...a rear projection CRT.

[muzz]

Yep

This TV is actually pretty awesome, I redid geometry, and convergence is mint.
I also reset beam width etc.

Alot of folks frown on CRT RPTVS, but I don't if they are set up correctly.

Gee, what an idea huh?

[curtis]

I thought you were talking about a regular tube TV.

Yes...I have read that RP CRTs can be great.