Wall mounting of speakers weighing about 8kg

[Williamoz]

Hello!

Does anyone have tips on how I should proceed when wall-mounting these wall speakers on the wall? (https://www.jamo.com/products/graphic) There is a hole to hang on a screw on the back of them. What kind of screw should I use? I'm worried that the weight of the speakers will make it impossible to hang them on the wall.

 

[etompau]

Type of screw/fastener depends on the wall type (gypsum/concrete etc).

 

[Williamoz]

It is a regular wooden wall with studs.

 

[etompau]

OK, if you are sure it is a wooden wall and not a drywall, then use the largest wood screw that fits in the speaker's hole.
You will get the best support if you can screw into the wall stud.

 

[Onsalakorven]

Can't they be built in? Otherwise, there are other nice speakers made for wall/ceiling mounting from, for example, B&W/Dali at Hifi-klubben. With Dali, for instance, you make a cutout in the wall and attach the speaker with what are called doglegs on the frame itself.

But if you want to hang these on the surface of the wall, a coarse screw should suffice, provided there is something to screw into behind. I don't believe in using drywall anchors or such (if the wall is made solely of drywall) because the speakers will vibrate, which may cause the drywall to eventually come loose.

 

[Fulkemisten]

In that case, there is no problem if it is vertical plank or equivalent. A wood screw with dimensions of 5-6 mm and 50-80 mm into the wall can securely hold 60-70 kg, maybe much more depending on circumstances. Use one with the right type of head that fits well in combination with the hole on the back of the speaker.