Help with wall mounted soundbar cables

[Chris L.]

Want to wall mount a soundbar under my wall mounted TV but what to do with the cables? I want to hide the cables behind the wall but my soundbar is only about 2" high and standard size wall plates are too big to hide behind it. I don't want to just drill a hole. Any suggestions? Anyone know a company or website that make smaller wall plates?

 

[markw]

what kind of cable? HDMI, optical, analog?

 

[Chris L.]

what kind of cable? HDMI, optical, analog?

HDMI and power cable

 

[markw]

As far as I know, all power outlets are made to fit a standard electrical box. I'm pretty sure all audio/video wall plates are too.

 

[Rickster71]

I'd hide the wall plate behind the TV and keep the sound bar close to the bottom of TV to hide any wires leading to sound bar.

 

[Chris L.]

As far as I know, all power outlets are made to fit a standard electrical box. I'm pretty sure all audio/video wall plates are too.

Right, which explains why I can't find smaller wall plates. Maybe using a brush or flexible wall plate and cutting the top and bottom horizontally will work. Cutting without breaking it will be tough.

 

[Chris L.]

I'd hide the wall plate behind the TV and keep the sound bar close to the bottom of TV to hide any wires leading to sound bar.

I thought of this but I believe atleast a 2" gap is recommended between TV and soundbar.

 

[Chris L.]

I think I found something. It's not a wall plate but an in-wall cable access port. Unfortunately I can't post a link but the model# is ACBRSTPW1. I found it on the Home Depot website.
According to the specs the width is 1.752" so I can place it on the wall horizontally.

 

[Rickster71]

I think I found something. It's not a wall plate but an in-wall cable access port. Unfortunately I can't post a link but the model# is ACBRSTPW1. I found it on the Home Depot website.
According to the specs the width is 1.752" so I can place it on the wall horizontally.

I'm almost certain that's still based on a standard single gang box or low voltage ring.
model# is ACBRSTPW1 is their 'Adorn' brand insert that fits their wall plates. All based on a standard single gang box.