JBL Studio 530 and My Grand Atmos Experiment

[Danzilla31]

Yeah a Lil overkill they weren't that hard to mount in my room BUT. Better safe then sorry

 

[ryanosaur]

It’s probably a little overkill at 17lbs, but you already have the plan. So it definitely won’t hurt. Pretty good idea actually. I’m guessing the third point will be just below the terminal box?

Just above, outside corners.
Overkill… yes and no?
I’ve hung 15# speakers at a smaller angle, but with the bracket centered. This thing, with the bracket at the far end, and angled at around 45°… I get a little nervous.

 

[Pogre]

Why I would take "overkill" as a compliment!

 

[William Lemmerhirt]

Why I would take "overkill" as a compliment!

Lol. Story of my life!

 

[ryanosaur]

Yeah a Lil overkill they weren't that hard to mount in my room BUT. Better safe then sorry

Yours were more upright though? Lean them over at 45° or so!

 

[Danzilla31]

Yours were more upright though? Lean them over at 45° or so!

They also had a tilt on them a good bracket if you use a lot of screws you'd be suprised how sturdy they can be. You just gotta be willing to put screws in them tho.

But you can never be too safe

 

[ryanosaur]

They also had a tilt on them a good bracket if you use a lot of screws you'd be suprised how sturdy they can be. You just gotta be willing to put screws in them tho.

But you can never be too safe

Especially 8’ high.

 

[Danzilla31]

Especially 8’ high.

I'm at Ryan's place. Dude Atmos was amazing! When it started to rain it literally was raining speakers! I mean for real! Speakers were coming down on my head!

 

[ryanosaur]

OK... 1-1/4" 1/8" Aluminum Angle Stock is ordered.

1-1/4 in. x 96 in. Aluminum Angle with 1/8 in. TA 802627 - The Home Depot

This metal angle is commonly used for constructing bicycle racks, bed frames, motor mounts and many other utilitarian functions. Common types of angles include: Solid, punched hole, slotted hole and solid

www.homedepot.com

 

[ryanosaur]

(I really want to get the pieces prepared, then have them anodized black. That would be sexy AF. Of course, nobody will see them. Of course, I will know. Do you think anodized braces will improve the sound? Extension? Eliminate potential port noise? Hmmm...)

(Sorry, just had to get that out of my system.)

(Def not going to anodize them. Just to be clear.)

(But sexy... )

 

[Danzilla31]

(I really want to get the pieces prepared, then have them anodized black. That would be sexy AF. Of course, nobody will see them. Of course, I will know. Do you think anodized braces will improve the sound? Extension? Eliminate potential port noise? Hmmm...)

(Sorry, just had to get that out of my system.)

(Def not going to anodize them. Just to be clear.)

(But sexy... )

Whoah easy there tiger. It's a slippery slope your on. Just ask yourself how did I end up with my affinity for ports? It always starts small. It's progressive bro it's progressive. I don't want you to endure my fate

 

[ryanosaur]

Whoah easy there tiger. It's a slippery slope your on. Just ask yourself how did I end up with my affinity for ports? It always starts small. It's progressive bro it's progressive. I don't want you to endure my fate

What? I'm just thinking about Black Anodized Aluminum.
What are you talking about?

 

[William Lemmerhirt]

(I really want to get the pieces prepared, then have them anodized black. That would be sexy AF. Of course, nobody will see them. Of course, I will know. Do you think anodized braces will improve the sound? Extension? Eliminate potential port noise? Hmmm...)

(Sorry, just had to get that out of my system.)

(Def not going to anodize them. Just to be clear.)

(But sexy... )

Mmmmm delishus!!!!!

 

[ryanosaur]

See, @Danzilla31 ... Bill gets it!

And Anodized Aluminum comes in different colors, depending on your mood or needs!

See 'Zilla? So useful and so many styles!

 

[Danzilla31]

See, @Danzilla31 ... Bill gets it!

And Anodized Aluminum comes in different colors, depending on your mood or needs!
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See 'Zilla? So useful and so many styles!

Thats how it always starts. It was black piano gloss for me. The rest is history

It's too late your already down the path. Siiiigghhh I tried to help

I tried

 

[Danzilla31]

See, @Danzilla31 ... Bill gets it!

And Anodized Aluminum comes in different colors, depending on your mood or needs!
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See 'Zilla? So useful and so many styles!

It's not too late bro you can still turn back

There's still time

 

[William Lemmerhirt]

See, @Danzilla31 ... Bill gets it!

And Anodized Aluminum comes in different colors, depending on your mood or needs!
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See 'Zilla? So useful and so many styles!

Those are some very useful styles. Love the options, great variety. Kinda like the first one. Can’t go wrong with basic black. (Plus, I see a little bit of Lauryn Hill there)
Sorry Daniel San, daddy likey!!!!!!!

 

[NCAV]

How ironic, just jumped on the JBL sale and got several 590's, 580's and 4 sets of 530's to test. I'm looking to mount the 530's as atmos as well. I haven't fully seen the mounts here, but if they don't sell mounts, what about a using wood threaded inserts along with like a C/U clamp used by outdoor speakers to mount these to the ceilings? With a decent size lag screw and washers seems like it would give a full range of adjustment. I haven't gotten my 530's but center up the side holes, make sure not to drill into a woofer or component, use some silicone around the threads? I'm hoping though there is a decent mount out there though like there is for wall mounting.

 

[ryanosaur]

How ironic, just jumped on the JBL sale and got several 590's, 580's and 4 sets of 530's to test. I'm looking to mount the 530's as atmos as well. I haven't fully seen the mounts here, but if they don't sell mounts, what about a using wood threaded inserts along with like a C/U clamp used by outdoor speakers to mount these to the ceilings? With a decent size lag screw and washers seems like it would give a full range of adjustment. I haven't gotten my 530's but center up the side holes, make sure not to drill into a woofer or component, use some silicone around the threads? I'm hoping though there is a decent mount out there though like there is for wall mounting.

I would be very careful if you try that route. The crossover is mounted on one side. Also, the shape of the speaker may create a challenge.
If budget is generous, you can get some nice ceiling mount gear with VESA mounts. If Wall mounting, you may do the same with articulated arms for monitors.