smyle1 Posted July 24, 2002 Share Posted July 24, 2002 I was wondering if someone could tell me where the best place is, and the worst place, to drill into my Klipsch RS3's to attach an omnimount speaker bracket. Before I order a bracket, want to make sure that I get one that will allow me to drill in the appropriate place. I don't want to drill into my speakers,but to get them in the proper place in my room, i need to attach them to a wall, and I haven't seen any other way of doing it. Any information is appreciated. Smyle1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HornBlower Posted July 24, 2002 Share Posted July 24, 2002 What I would do, rather than drill the mounting holes into the RS3's, is make a simple pine or oak holder that tightly fits the rs3 footprint. Then screw the mounting bracket either directly into the bottom of this tray, or add a back piece and screw into that. You can stain or paint the exposed would so that it complements the RS3s. Black would work. I don't see why you are forced to direct into the RS3's.... ------------------ Amp: Integra 7.2 DVD: Toshiba SD4700 Fronts: RF-7 Centre: RC-7 Surrounds: old Advents! Sub: None TV: Dreaming of Plasma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smyle1 Posted July 24, 2002 Author Share Posted July 24, 2002 Hornblower, Thanks for the information. That just might work. A small platform with a built in lip, and presto...Great idea. Smyle1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HornBlower Posted July 24, 2002 Share Posted July 24, 2002 Credit Cards are graciously accepted.... ------------------ Amp: Integra 7.2 DVD: Toshiba SD4700 Fronts: RF-7 Centre: RC-7 Surrounds: old Advents! Sub: None TV: Dreaming of Plasma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted July 24, 2002 Share Posted July 24, 2002 Whoaaaa - back up the drill press! The RS-3s come with keyhole mounting brackets already installed on the back of the speakers. Those should work for 99% of installations. If you have a unique installation requirement, such as having to pivot them, or angle them down, then I'd suggest making a "mating" plate out of a piece of wood (like a 1x4), fastening the Omnimount bracket to one side of the wood and then affixing that assembly to the RS-3 using the keyhole mounts that are included. That will avoid any drilling into the speaker cabinet. Just my .02... Doug ------------------ My System Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smyle1 Posted July 24, 2002 Author Share Posted July 24, 2002 Wow! another great idea. I knew that the RS3's had the keyholes on the back, but didn't see any mounting plates with any of the speaker brackets that could use those. adding a "spacer" is a great idea. I really wasn't comfortable with drilling into these wonderful speakers. Thanks Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted July 24, 2002 Share Posted July 24, 2002 Don - Just be sure that whatever hardware you use to hook into the keyhole brackets on the RS-3 is well secured to the "mating" plate. You may have to drill all the way through it and the Omnimount bracket itself on the "other side," and use a bolt/nut/washer combo so that it is strong enough to hold the RS-3. Doug ------------------ My System Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpetrich Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 What works best for these wood plates? Oak, Pine, MDF? I have no clue as to the density of different types of wood..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 I'm no wood expert, but I'd go for the hardest wood I could find. I would probably not use MDF in this instance. You might also find a small piece of flat steel bar or steel plate that would work. Doug ------------------ My System Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbob Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 MP, You answered your own question with regards to the different hardness of woods; Oak (hardest), Pine, MDF ROCK ON! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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