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Cheetah Mounts APTMSB Flat Screen TV Wall Mount Bracket for 32-55" Plasma LED LCD TV Includes Free 10' Braided High Speed HDMI Cable With Ethernet by Cheetah Mounts LLC
Digital Photo Product DetailsManufacturer: Cheetah Mounts LLC Brand: Cheetah Edition: Electronics Model: APTMSB Color: Black Publisher: Cheetah Mounts LLC Studio: Cheetah Mounts LLC Music Label: Cheetah Mounts LLC Product features: - Universal Design Fits Nearly All 32-55" TVs
- Low 1.9" Profile Yet Up To 15° Forward Tilt
- Free 6" 3-Axis Magnetic Bubble Level
- Supports Two 16" Stud Installation
- Includes Mounting Hardware
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Cheetah Mounts APTMSB Flat Screen TV Wall Mount Bracket for 32-55" Plasma LED LCD TV Includes Free 10' Braided High Speed HDMI Cable With EthernetCustomer Review: Best Wall Mount Bang For Your Buck Summary: 5 Stars
A tilting wall mount under $30 is unheard of. But based on other reviews I've read, I saw no reason to doubt that this would do the job it was intended for.
The first thing I noticed is that the mount is totally modular. I don't know if that plays into part of the cost difference, but every other wall mount I've ever installed (three prior to this one) has been a one-piece design. This one requires you to actually assemble the main section of the mount from four pieces. The finished, assembled product is square, sturdy and true. Overall gauge of the metal used seems adequate. Packaged hardware could have been better. Instead of including two molly bolts, a better selection of spacers (or short screws) would have been nice as the included screws for my set were far too long. I can't understand the need to include the two molly bolts since they're designed for hollow wall installations -- an installation you would not want your 60 pound flat panel supported by in any way.
Aside from the minor hardware gripe, the pre-installed level bubble was split open and empty on my mount. Even if it were intact, I'd still have a hard time trusting it to be completely accurate. Invest some money in a good 2' AND 4' level as these are tools that every home owner, DIY-type should have around the house. And although the included plastic torpedo level is a nice gesture, I would again encourage the use of a good quality 2' level.
The finished, installed mount is very solid. The only problem I ran into was turning the tilt lock-downs with the mount on the wall. There isn't enough clearance to spin them in complete rotations to make them tight. This somewhat defeats the purpose of a tilting mount if you have to take it off the wall to adjust the tilt. I tried various degrees of tightness before mounting so that I could still adjust the angle while being able to crank the adjusters down tight with it on the wall. I had no luck whatsoever. Either it was too tight or too loose. I had to mark the position with a pencil and then tighten it off the wall.
Bottom line: despite some minor design gripes, this is still the best wall mount money can buy. I intend to buy another Cheetah mount for my 50" plasma.
Description of Cheetah Mounts APTMSB Flat Screen TV Wall Mount Bracket for 32-55" Plasma LED LCD TV Includes Free 10' Braided High Speed HDMI Cable With EthernetThe APTMSB tilt mount features a universal design that allows you to mount the vast majority of LED/LCD/Plasma TVs in the 32-55" size range. Specifically, the APTMS supports hole patterns up to 15.75" horizontally by 15.75" vertically and VESA hole patterns up to 400x400mm. The APTMS is designed with a slim 1.9" profile yet still offers up to 15° of forward tilt. The APTMS is constructed with 100% High Grade Steel providing a sturdy and reliable mount. The wall plate will support two stud installation for studs up to 16" apart (most US homes have studs which are 16" apart). The two arm brackets attach to the TV separate from the wall plate allowing for easy "Lift n Lock" installation. Each arm bracket includes a safety screw to prevent accidental liftoff. The wall plate includes a built in bubble level and a separate 6" 3-Axis magnetic bubble level is provided as well. The paint is a high quality textured powder coat paint. The mount ships with all necessary mounting hardware and instructions.
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