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58 of 60 found the following review helpful:
 Sturdy and Flexible Jan 09, 2007
By Don Wilkins, Ph.D.
I purchased this mount because I wanted the flexibility to position my new flat panel away from the wall at different angles and distances. I had seen a couple of others but was wary of the way they attached to the wall with just a single vertical bar. This one comes with a boilerplate quality rectangular plate that mounts with 4 large screws. There are plenty of screw holes to allow for variations in stud spacing. It is highly recommended that you have it professionally mounted, but since that can cost as much as the price of the mount itself, and I'm handy with stuff like this, I did it myself with a little help from two others. The biggest potential problem was mounting the wall plate level, because the the arm attaches to the hardware on the flat panel with just one screw and the slightest tilt could send the panel careening into the wall, especially if the arm is extended. You can tilt the mounting point where the TV is attached, but don't think that this will compensate for poor leveling. So if you get pro installation, make sure that they get it absolutely level, even if it doesn't look that way (your ceiling or floor may not be true level). If you mount it yourself, the biggest risk is dropping your TV or getting a hernia trying to hang it on the wall plate. Instead of mounting the TV with the arm attached (per the directions), consider mounting it with the arm attached to the wall plate instead. I followed the directions, and it was scary. Also, you may find the bolts provided for the TV hardware to be either too short or too long. That was my situation, so I sawed the ends off the long bolts rather than use the short ones.
The result overall is very good. The ability to bring the set a little closer to the viewer or have it against the wall helps to find the best viewing distance, which is tricky with a big screen. If you're a neatnik, this also makes cleaning behind the panel easy. Overall I would give it a 5, but the balance of the TV could be better engineered, with some rachets or locking points to prevent the set from swinging one way or the other. The only controls provided are just tightening down screws, which don't handle the weight well unless it is perfectly balanced. In practice, you may want to avoid extending the TV all the way from the wall for that reason. When I do extend it, I hold it in place for a moment and then take my hands off, seeing if it is going swing back into the wall. I suspect minor adjustments may be needed for a while to get the balance just right.
24 of 25 found the following review helpful:
 Heavy duty TV stand!! Aug 11, 2006
By Mark Deyoung
"Computer Nut In Atlanta"
Very nice unit for hanging a plasma TV on the wall to save space. We really like the way it swings out to allow TV to be watched at different angles. I'd say the package has just about anything you need to hang any plasma TV on the wall.
I had to call Sanus to ask a question from the tech support department. I was VERY pleasantly surprised to find I reached a REAL american support person!! He had all the answers I needed...
19 of 19 found the following review helpful:
Very Well Engineered Mount Apr 22, 2008
By NoxiousDog
This is a very well thought out universal mount. This is my second Sanus mount. The first was for a small flat panel in the kitchen. I am VERY impressed with the workmanship, and material quality of their mounts.
The backplane that mounts on the wall works well with varying stud widths. If you take particular care to level the backplane exactingly up front, drill an accurately centered pilot hole, and get the lag bolts dead center of the studs into some good meat, everything will fall into place swimmingly afterward.
The arm assembly can me adjusted from side to side on the backplane to allow for some positioning when the studs are not centered where you need them. I was happily surprised by that as I was envisioning ripping off sheet rock and adding blocking to get the thing centerd in a tight spot.
Read all the installation instructions first (I'm a man, I can change, if I have to, I guess) and the install will go smoothly. The only problem I had was that the tapped mounting holes on the TV were slightly recessed so that if you were to tighten the mount's brackets to the TV, it would deform the perforated metal back of the TV. The included spacers for mounting a TV with a curved back were too long, so rather than cut them down I stacked two flat washers between the bracket and the TV on each screw. That provided the required amount of relief.
I was able to hang the TV (42in.) by myself with no difficulty but it is a very expensive gamble. Get a second person and you won't even break a sweat! I can't emphasize enough the importance of reading and understanding the installtion instructions first, they are very clear, and will make your life much simpler. (Yes, I actually followed my own advice on this one!)
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
A Rock-Solid, Versatile Mount Oct 28, 2007
By F. Finkenberg
"dilettante geek"
The VMAA26B is well engineered and solidly built. The design and construction pay off in this mount's adaptability to various installation situations and the ease of adjusting the viewing angle and position.
I needed to place my 42" TV precisely within an opening in existing built-in cabinetry, have it flush to the cabinet when not in use, and adjustable for different viewing angles. No problem for the Sanus with its 26" articulated arm. The full measurements and instruction manual on the Sanus website gave me confidence before buying that the mount would meet my needs and that I could do the installation. One question I had was promptly addressed on the phone.
It's worth noting (as emphasized in the instructions) that the mount MUST be screwed into wooden studs. You'll need a good stud-finder and some test holes if the studs are behind thick paneling, as in my case.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Some piece of hardware! Mar 05, 2007
By J. McClelland
"Jim"
Mounted this myself, very easy instructions. I am using it to mount my 46" Samsung in a corner of the room. This mount is quite a bit of engineering, very impressive and sturdy. Instructions simple and clear, and I was quite impressed with the hardware. Called Sanus with a question which they answered promptly. Absolutely would buy this again.
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