Budget or Expensive bracket for Panasonic plasma?

[pipkato]

I'm trying to decide on a wall mount for my Panasonic 42" plasma (TH42PZ81), but can't decide between a range from cheap to dear options, all of which seem to fit the bill technically.

I'll be mounting into a solid brick wall in an alcove to the right of a chimney breast. So I'll need an articulating arm that will swing out and tilt for viewing, while folding back relatively flush to the alcove back wall for parking. The mount will be invisible when parked, and not particularly obvious when in the viewing position. The TV fits into the alcove width with a couple of inches to spare. The alcove is about 12 inches deep.

I'm new to this area so read this forum and checked out some of the mounts on offer from tvfixings.co.uk. They were very helpful, but I'm still confused as to which is better.

I can see why the expensive Vogel EFW 6345 (£185.94) might be a better choice for aesthetic reasons, especially if the screen was on a long wall and the mount was visible both in retracted and expanded positions.

The 'no-name' SL 5010 B (£83.14) seems attractive as does the Premier Mounts AM250 (£112.50), which from the photo seems to be built like a tank.

I'm attaching a PDF showing the three brackets.

Anyone have any experience of the relative merits of these brackets, or any other advice?

Thanks.

[dekomount.co.uk]

Hi

Clearly there are so many choices, and you can easily end up spending hundreds of pounds on a bracket..

As the bracket is to behind the tv, the focus is the tv, on the extendable and even flat ones we can see the side profile - but it is more about personal preference in the way they look.

We have stuck to the products which work well for us, our clients and particularly installers, they are tried and tested and always have good feedback daily. The price is competitive and quality is high.

Sure it can be a tough decision, hope this helps!

Dekomount - all TH42PZ81 Panasonic lcd plasma wall bracket

[ajwatson]

Originally Posted by pipkato

I'm trying to decide on a wall mount for my Panasonic 42" plasma (TH42PZ81), but can't decide between a range from cheap to dear options, all of which seem to fit the bill technically.

I'll be mounting into a solid brick wall in an alcove to the right of a chimney breast. So I'll need an articulating arm that will swing out and tilt for viewing, while folding back relatively flush to the alcove back wall for parking. The mount will be invisible when parked, and not particularly obvious when in the viewing position. The TV fits into the alcove width with a couple of inches to spare. The alcove is about 12 inches deep.

I'm new to this area so read this forum and checked out some of the mounts on offer from tvfixings.co.uk. They were very helpful, but I'm still confused as to which is better.

I can see why the expensive Vogel EFW 6345 (£185.94) might be a better choice for aesthetic reasons, especially if the screen was on a long wall and the mount was visible both in retracted and expanded positions.

The 'no-name' SL 5010 B (£83.14) seems attractive as does the Premier Mounts AM250 (£112.50), which from the photo seems to be built like a tank.

I'm attaching a PDF showing the three brackets.

Anyone have any experience of the relative merits of these brackets, or any other advice?

Thanks.

I paid £30 from screwfix for mine and u can't see it at all it takes up to 80KG supports 40-63" screen size came in grey but u could spray it whatever colour you wanted.

Check out my living room effort to see for yourself.

[scatterbug]

For any articulated bracket, especially for a plasma, I simply wouldn't skimp on the budget. I want the reassurance that my screen will stay up and not sag.

Have a look at M-Forms brackets. Cheaper than the Vogel but excellent quality. Great communication from the company too. I went for the MF-3250AB mount for my 37" Panasonic but it is rated for screens up to 50". Mine pulls out and swivels only but you can also specify a tilt option.

The Dekomounts look good too and they are a forum Assured Advertiser (as are M-Form).

I doubt the £30 Screwfix bracket mentioned is articulated.

[ajwatson]

Originally Posted by scatterbug

For any articulated bracket, especially for a plasma, I simply wouldn't skimp on the budget. I want the reassurance that my screen will stay up and not sag.

Have a look at M-Forms brackets. Cheaper than the Vogel but excellent quality. Great communication from the company too. I went for the MF-3250AB mount for my 37" Panasonic but it is rated for screens up to 50". Mine pulls out and swivels only but you can also specify a tilt option.

The Dekomounts look good too and they are a forum Assured Advertiser (as are M-Form).

I doubt the £30 Screwfix bracket mentioned is articulated.

Sorry no it is not articulated but its def worth a mention when places like your local electrical dealer's are asking £140 for the same flat on wall product product! and if you use enough anchor bolts its going nowhere!

[m-formonline]

Hi

We have this bracket as an alternative; M-Form - 32" to 50" Articulated Universal LCD/Plasma Bracke which has a double arm arrangement meaning it's much sturdier than the single arm brackets, reducing any sag.

Extension is 576mm and flat to wall is 100mm, the bracket can be supplied with tilt at no extra cost (just add a note at checkout if you go ahead).

All our brackets benefit from Free Delivery and our unique G-Fit Guarantee.

Regards
Graham

[Triggaaar]

Originally Posted by ajwatson

I paid £30 from screwfix for mine and u can't see it at all it takes up to 80KG supports 40-63" screen size

Do they still do that one?

I'm after a support for a Pioneer 50"MXE1. I don't think I need the best make because I'm not after a swivel model (where strength is really needed). I might like a tilt option, not sure. I can see Screwfix have one with tilt for £58.71 and one without for £39.14.

[m-formonline]

Triggaaar

Here's our alternatives to the Screwfix brackets;

Flat; M-Form - 32" to 50" Universal LCD/Plasma Bracket
Tilt; M-Form - 32" to 50" Tilting Universal LCD/Plasma Bracket

Both are rated to 75Kgs and are GS/TUV tested.

Both prices are delivered so bare that in mind when comparing with the Screwfix ones. You also benefit from our unique G-Fit Guarantee.

Regards
Graham

[ajwatson]

Originally Posted by Triggaaar

Do they still do that one?

I'm after a support for a Pioneer 50"MXE1. I don't think I need the best make because I'm not after a swivel model (where strength is really needed). I might like a tilt option, not sure. I can see Screwfix have one with tilt for £58.71 and one without for £39.14.

Ive just checked Autumn 2008 caterloge price for vivanco fixed arm up to 100kg up to 63" £39.99. Or tilt arm version £59.99.

Looks like im not the only one who clocked it was cheap! for the prices to have gone up

[Triggaaar]

Thanks guys.

[pipkato]

Thanks to everyone who replied. I've really learned a lot in the process.

The 'M-Form' 3250 AB looks like a good bet. And I like the fact that, even though the bracket is not going to be in a high-visibility location, it's black and decent looking.

Unfortunately, it's unlikely I'll be able to avail of the 'free delivery' option - I'm in Dublin, Ireland

[scatterbug]

Originally Posted by pipkato

Thanks to everyone who replied. I've really learned a lot in the process.

The 'M-Form' 3250 AB looks like a good bet. And I like the fact that, even though the bracket is not going to be in a high-visibility location, it's black and decent looking.

Unfortunately, it's unlikely I'll be able to avail of the 'free delivery' option - I'm in Dublin, Ireland

Good choice. It's a tank of a bracket - a two man job to put up. Rock solid and absolutely no sag when extended. I presume you're getting the 6-pack of Fischer bolts recommended by M-Form? If so, you'll need some washers as these are not provided.

[m-formonline]

Hi

Pipkato, Let me know your postal code at info@m-formonline.co.uk and I'll get a shipping quote for you. I'll see how it comes out and maybe give you a little discount to soften the blow!

Scatterbug, thanks for the mini-review. It's difficult to get the quality of these brackets across on a web page so customer feedback really helps. Sorry you didn't get any washers with your fixings though, you should have done... I'll go and hit someone with a stick for that right now!

Best Regards

Graham

[scatterbug]

Originally Posted by m-formonline

Scatterbug, thanks for the mini-review. It's difficult to get the quality of these brackets across on a web page so customer feedback really helps. Sorry you didn't get any washers with your fixings though, you should have done... I'll go and hit someone with a stick for that right now!

Best Regards

Graham

Hi Graham. Washers were included in the (comprehensive) fixings pack to attach the bracket to the screen. I needed to add washers for the main wall bolts. As these were third-party (Fischer) I wasn't really expecting any to be included.

[Triggaaar]

Originally Posted by m-formonline

I'll go and hit someone with a stick for that right now!

Originally Posted by scatterbug

Washers were included

Ah...

Maybe beer or chocolates, depending on who you used the stick on.