Customer Reviews

Peerless ST660 Tilt Wall Mount for 37" to 63" Displays (Black)

5 star:		(77)
4 star:		(24)
3 star:		(8)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

See UPDATE2 at bottom.

Just installed one of these. No problems and works fine with my Samsung 46-inch LCD.

Instructions are clear and complete. They are generic instructions for a variety of televisions but include an 18-page list of TV models indicating exactly which of the bolts, spacers, washers, etc. are to be used with each model. Each variety and size of this miscellaneous hardware comes individually packaged and labeled to match the instructions.

The general idea is to attach the wall plate to the wall; attach the brackets to the TV; then hang the TV (via the brackets) on the wall plate.

A few installation hints:

1) It is a two-person job so plan on having some help. A second person is a big help when lining up the wall-plate to be sure you drill the holes so that the TV ends up level and in the position you want. And, chances are your TV is too heavy or bulky to be moved safely by one person anyway.

2) You will want to read and re-read the instructions before you start.

3) Once you have a feel for the instructions use a yellow highlighter to mark information specific to your situation and to mark the packaging for the bolts, etc. you need.

4) Use of a small mirror and flashlight can help you direct the long allen wrench to the bolts that lock the brackets to the wall plate. Holding the flashlight is another place where a second pair of hands can help.

5) Do not adjust nor lock-in the tilt until after you have connected the wires to the back of the TV. Better yet, attach them before hanging the TV onto the wall plate.

UPDATE:

I read in another review that you should have a level and a stud finder. I probably should have mentioned that in my hints above but didn't think to since I already had those things. So, I agree, you will want to use those to do the job correctly. For the stud finder, get a reasonably good one as the cheap ones are not much better than tapping on the wall and listening for the best sounding spots. I have a Zircon 60369 Studsensor I65 Onestep Center Finding Stud Finder (which I bought at Lowe's). It says "Center Finding" but what I like is the way it also identifies the edges of studs. If I can get repeatable locations on both edges and the center then I believe I have found the stud! Zircon sells more expensive models so if you have difficult walls (e.g. plywood, or plaster with lath) you may want to consider those, but this model worked fine for my typical 5/8" drywall over 2x4 studs, even with some plaster over the drywall.

Another good tip I saw was to attach the brackets to the TV first thing. This will allow you to measure more carefully exactly where you want the wall plate. Come to think of it, this is exactly what I did, but for a different reason. I wanted to be sure the brackets would fit my TV before committing myself to drilling holes in the wall!

UPDATE2 (18 Aug 2010):

Got a second flat panel so got another one of these. It has slightly changed since my last purchase but is essentially the same -- which is a good thing. The reason for this update is to point out that the "18-page list of TV models" mentioned above is no longer included in the package -- which is NOT a good thing.

The instructions send you to a web page, but all that does is tell you which mount to buy for a particular TV model and not which mounting hardware to use. But you already know which mount to buy or you wouldn't be reading the instructions! I resorted to calling the 800 number to find out which hardware to use. I suppose I could have done some trial-and-error but I asked since I'd rather not risk messing up mismatched threads. So I knocked off a star based on decreased ease of installation.

P.S. Their web page didn't even recognize my TV (Panasonic TC-P50G25) which is neither a particularly new nor obscure model.

The TV wall mount is of good quality, but it is by no means a "One Touch Tilt" model. Both of the brackets have adjustments on them and consequently they must both be adjusted in order to tilt the TV up or down. Not a bad TV mount, but it is not what I ordered. Be careful when purchasing a flat-panel TV mount. Do some research and visit the manufacurers website before choosing which model you want. After you choose the model that fits your application, go back and find it on Amazon. Do not rely on the product descriptions listed on Amazon because I have found several of them to be inaccurate. I hope this info will help others make a more educated choice when they purchase their TV wall mount brackets.

Be aware that many of the mounts on Amazon are incorrectly labled for TV size. The mounting bracket for this unit is only 30" wide. The mounting holes on the back of my 47" TV are 31" apart! Therefore this unit will not work. The best bet if you want this brand is to go with tht ST670P. It's mounting bracket is 37" wide. Though I doubt it will support the 73" TV it claims it should work for TV's in the 50" range.

The wall mount arrieved via UPS ground free shipping in 4 days,it was very easy to install,had all the bolts and screws with a list of TV brands matching the bolts for your TV. THAT WAS GREAT !!Can be installed on 2 or 3 studs (32 inch appart)The instructions are clear and easy to follow. All you need is someones help to hang up the TV. Mine is a 50'MAXENT HD PLASMA,125 pounds.Before I installed it I tested the wall mount by hanging myself on it(165pounds),I mounted it on 2 studs with the 4 lag bolts provided and I was a little sceptical,but it passed my test and with the help of my wife Naomi,we hung up the TV and we love how it looks.Also if you have it mounted higher on the wall, the tilt feature is very handy and the mount comes with a long "L" shaped wrench to access behind the TV for tilt adjustments.Before I tried more expensive wall mounts but this one has the same or better quality and definetly better design and features. I RECOMEND IT FOR ALL FLAT SCREEN TV OWNERS WHO WANT TO HANG SAFELY THEIR TVS AND LOOK GOOD.(AND THEIR WALLET TOO)!!!!!!

This mounting system is very strong, well made, and the tilt mechanism works great. The locking screws that secure the TV arm brackets to the mounting plate add an extra level of security.

However, it's a real shame the wall bracket isn't just a couple of inches wider, so it would span 3 studs (on 16" centers). I should have read reviewer G. Knight's comments about this, before ordering.

I should have checked my stud locations before ordering this mount. I discovered that the centerline of my optimal TV location on my wall, was almost directly over a stud. So, I had to shift the mount left to the farthest recommended holes. After mounting the TV on the bracket and shifting it to the right to compensate, the wall bracket flexes by an undesireable amount.

If you are going to mount a 50" or larger TV on your wall, and want a precise placement, I recommend that you avoid this model and go with the ST670 series instead.

On the other hand, if you have a wide latitude for positioning your TV on the wall, or are lucky enough so that your TV's centerline lies directly between two studs (plus or minus 2"), this mount will do the job very nicely. My advice is, determine where you want your TV then check to see if your stud locations are optimally placed, before ordering.

Installed easily. Fit perfrectly for a 50" plasma. Tilt function is really nice if you need to add cables to the back of the TV.

no problems at all, came with everything you need, tons of screws, bolts, a special tool for tilting while mounted, nice black coated metal, not too heavy but very strong. go for it!

Easy to install with great packaging and the nuts/bolts were individually packed. The instructions where easy to follow. Might be a little tricky to mount on 2 studs if they are 24" on center apart. Also as usual Amazon was great. Shipped out the next day and it was on my doorstep in 2 days.

I'll be honest... I didn't like the idea of dangling my $3000 investment on the wall. But after searching (with no luck) for a TV stand I decided to hit the web and do some research to find a Wall Mount. And I'm glad I did. My Sharp Aquos 52" weighs in at about 85 pounds. I wanted something that would hit at least two studs and this mount fit the bill.

Installation was easy and the instructions were pretty straight forward. Once I found the center of the studs I used my laser level to make sure this baby was level. I drilled the pilot holes for the top two screws and then secured the mount to the wall (but not all the way right). I then drilled the pilot holes for the bottom two screws.

The kit comes with plenty of screws for a variety of different TVs. The included installation instructions tells you what screws to use with your TV. Check out Peerless' website (www.peerlessindustries.com) to see if your TV is compatible with the mount.

All in all... This thing is awesome. The mount is rock solid which means... so is the TV.

I was a bit dubious about installing this myself, but when Circuit City quoted me $499 PLUS the cost of the mount to have their FireDog people do the job, I decided I would take on the project myself.

This item is boxed with a huge variety of hardware to attach it to almost any flat screen. This was a little overwhelming upon opening the box, but a quick review of the instructions calmed my nerves a bit when I realized I would only need one set of bolts/screws.

The printed instructions were clear and thorough. With a little care and attention to details (okay, so maybe a lot of torque, too, to get the bolts into the studs) I got the mount up on the wall, flat and level. The brackets attached to my 42 inch Panasonic plasma in a flash. With a little help from the other half, we hung the TV on the mount and marveled at how the mount didn't even budge under the weight of the TV.

The tilt function isn't one touch by any means, but it is simple and very secure. You need to loosed two 'screws' on the brackets using a very long allen key (included), loosen two more screws by hand and then tilt the TV to your desirec position. Then you repeat the process with the screws to tighten. Simple enough.

Overall, I am very pleased with the product and the results. If you are questioning your ability to undertake this job yourself, this mount should give you the confidence to get that TV up on the wall.