Sanus Systems Vmpl50A-B1 32-Inch to 85-Inch Visionmount Tilt Mount

Bottom line, this is an EXCELLENT, adjustable TV mount product with high quality manufacturing. I was impressed by its capability, workmanship and it earned a solid five stars. TV Buyers Beware!!! If you're in the market for a giant TV beware of this problem: Regardless of manufacturer, the mount adjustment wrench length has not kept up with the width of giant TVs! This bummer factor means you can't make adjustments once the TV is mounted on the wall because the wrench doesn't have the required length to reach the adjustment screws deep behind the TV! Here's my review based on my installation: For wall mounted TVs, you got to have the right mount and this is one of the best. I used this mount for a SHARP 70-inch Aquos TV which weights in at 100 lbs. The reason for the gigantic TV size was to cover the old CRT TV hole above the fireplace. Actually, the old TV cavity above the fireplace was a godsend for two reasons. One, I was able to create my own 2x4 frame to the house structure inside the cavity then bolt the base of the TV mount to the 2x4s. No question about holding power of the mount. Second, since the TV cavity had a rear access panel, I was able to reach behind the TV once mounted and secure the mount tilt adjustment which would not have been possible otherwise. The adjustment wrench supplied was too short to reach the adjustment screws! This would be a serious bummer for a mount on a solid wall. Back to the installation, with the help of another person, we picked the TV up and placed it on wall mount and heard/felt the solid click of the TV mount bracket locking with the wall mount. No question the mount had the TV. The adjustment of the mount was fantastic. Under direction of wife, I was able to slide the TV left or right until it was exactly centered horizontally in her mind. Then I was able to give it a slight tilt downward. This would have been an easy step if the wrench had enough length. Like it was, I had to use my helper to hold the TV tilt in place while I went around to the back and tighten the tilt adjustment by reaching through the old TV cavity. We are very happy with our mount choice and installation experience.

This is an update to my original review. Yesterday I noticed my TV was leaning a little to one side, but I couldn't find the adjustment wrench. I emailed Sanus through their website, gave my address, and in the morning I had an email saying a new wrench was on its way. Great service on top of an already excellent product. First, I'm completely satisfied with the quality, the sturdiness of the brackets, and the mounting plate. The only advice I can give is to really think about where this is going to end up on your wall. In our case, there is an electrical box with outlet and HDMI cable mounted high on the wall. This particular mounting plate has a strip of metal in the middle, so I was left with the dilemma of either mounting the TV off center or modifying the bracket, and I ended up cutting the middle section out. In hindsight, I should have measured where this was going before I bought it and traced out where it would mount. Had I done that, I may have gotten a different model without that middle section. Even with that middle piece gone, I have no concerns about the strength or ability to keep the TV safely mounted. I can't say enough good things about the adjustments possible with this mount. With our mounting job complete, we sat back to enjoy our work, and noticed we were about 2 tenths of an inch low on one end. Being off level was really noticeable. No problem. With this mount, you can make minor adjustments for level after installation without having to remove the TV. Just use the included allen wrench to make the final adjustments. The ability to tilt the TV forward was also key for us. Our TV is mounted fairly high because our fireplace mantel is pretty thick, so being able to tilt forward was a must. If you don't care about having your TV on an arm that you can pull away from the wall, I highly recommend this Sanus mount.

Installing this on the wall was pretty easy. The last TV mount I installed, several years ago, was the same brand but definitely more complicated. I’m glad the technology has apparently improved. I have a 55” Roku brand TV attached to it, and it hasn’t so much as budged in the months since I put it up. It is rock solid.

The Good: The product itself is sturdy. The packaging is much smaller than I expected which is great. Its solid and doesn't have the flimsy bendable aluminum feel of other mounts I have had and seen first hand. The instructions are very simple. The phone support has an actual human being on the line that picks up after only one or two forwards which gets a star for that alone! The design is open so you can run cables into the wall through a variety of locations. The Bad: The compatibility is not up to date. The website shows this mount compatible with many TV's that it does not work with. Namely mine. I contacted them and a rep told me that they were aware of this but didn't tell me whether they were going to change or resolve the issue. The problem was that the mount has flat vertical mounts. If your TV has the VESA mounts drilled recessed, chances are it won't fit well. The SANUS mount ships with very long screws, and very short screws. Nothing in the middle which is just where my TV fit. My television is a Samsung UN55D8000 which is a pretty popular TV. The mount comes with spacers but the spacers don't fit correctly. When I spoke to rep he said he was aware of this, he said he could ship me some screws but recommended I go to a hardware store to get some myself. The Ugly: I went to Lowe's to pick up the right size screws, they had to be bolts because they were the only kind that had the right measurements and thread. This Mickey Mouse workaround was unpleasant and should have been avoided by including those screws and spacers in the product or not listing it as compatible. The mount is very thin which is great BUT because it is so thin and because the screws are recessed the TV fits VERY close to the wall. This would normally be awesome if it weren't for the angle tightening screw that sits right in a difficult spot. We had to jury rig a PVC pipe with a gap in the edge using a skill saw so we can reach between the wall and the TV to tighten it. Tightening the angle off the mount just wouldn't make sense. The Summary: The mount is well built. It is sturdy and wide enough to be mounted it on two studs. It has plenty of gaps and holes for both cables and screws. Be sure to do a practice mount before you get started to find out if it will even be possible. The compatibility list is unreliable so be careful. The mount comes with a long allen wrench used for horizontal balancing. It would have been great if this could also be used for tightening! Shipping and availability from Amazon was off by a week with standard shipping so expect the worst. This was very surprising considering I have received MUCH larger products from Amazon even BEFORE the expected date. I wouldn't be surprised if this was just a one time problem. Customer support is pretty great and seem willing to do whatever they can but they are really at the whim of whomever decides what gets shipped with these things. The device itself is good and once mounted stays where it is. Well worth the Amazon price but I wouldn't pay the $150+ Best Buy is asking for this exact mount. Definitely worth the shipping hassle had I expected them to miss the date. ------BELOW IS THE EXPERIENCE I HAD WITH STANDARD SHIPPING. IT WAS POSTED BEFORE I RECEIVED THE PRODUCT---------- Its really difficult to find a good referral for a wall mount. Most websites that "review" them also sell them so bias is possible. After extensive research I decided up this one which was also carried by Best Buy. That worries me because like the Rocketfish garbage they carry, I didn't recognize the name and worried it might be crap. I ordered it last week (the first week of December 2011) and it was in stock at the time. Everything else I ordered around the same time (even after it) has already shipped. In fact, most of the items have arrived. Because the other items I ordered were shipped and sold by Amazon like this wall mount I decided to schedule a handyman to come help me install it. Fishing cables on an outside wall is not one of my strengths. Well I've been stopping by daily to check and this item still shows "shipping soon" but it shows out of stock. Does anyone know if this means it is being processed or did they miscalculate their stock amount and are waiting for extra stock to ship mine? The sooner I cancel the handyman reservation the better. (Of course I will adjust my score on the quality of the mount once, or if, I ever get it.) Update: Well on the 6th I received an e-mail that the item had shipped with a UPS tracking number. (Sumner WA Shipment has left seller facility and is in transit - December 6, 2011 5:23:32 PM) UPS is pretty reliable when it comes to both their shipments and their tracking. So I head to their website and it doesn't report the same information. Yesterday it changed to, "A UPS shipping label has been created. Once the shipment arrives at our facility, the tracking status--including the scheduled delivery date--will be updated." That differs from what Amazon is reporting. Today it has not been updated but according to Amazon the delivery estimate is for today Thursday December 8, 2011. I really hope it hits the right mark so I can wall mount my TV tomorrow as planned.

Awesome. I chose this product over an even cheaper alternative. While all had great reviews. I don't know something about the fact that this Sanus weighed 10lbs and the other cheaper ones weight 4-5 lbs. And all to keep my really heavy LCD up on a wall. The Sanus just looked more straight forward. And it is! It comes in 3 pieces and has a great weight and feel to it. It's pretty straight forward really. All you gotta do is find those studs. I would say my biggest advice if you are new to mounting like me, measure, measure, and remeasure. Make sure everything is aligned how you want it. Check you levels and follow the instructions. It really is a nice mount and I notice you get about 2 inches of clearance which is AWESOME because the plug on the back of my tv goes straight out and I need as much clearance as I can get. which the 2" seems to be about perfect. The TV looks great and slick on my wall now and the mount is holding it perfectly. Also the fact that this system has a pro level feature where you can adjust the screws on the top to re level out the tv is great! Great product and I'm glad I spent a little extra on this because there is less assembly and it is more solid.

Purchased this to mount my Pioneer 4280HD. While the Pioneer might seem small at only 42", it is plasma and it is heavy. I thought about trying a cheaper mount but thought better of it since the Pioneer is heavy, was expensive and would be hard to replace. While shopping for a mount I went to a few manufacturer sites to see what they had that would work with my TV. The Sanus mount seemed the best fit so I purchased it. Upon unpacking I found parts that looked to be well made. I'm would think this mount would do fine with a TV weighing more than the specified limit. Installation was pretty straight forward. I used a 48" bubble level to align the mount. Put one lag bolt in through the wall mount snug enough to hold position and then installed the other three lag bolts. After putting the TV side pieces on the TV I got help to put it on the wall. Put the top part on the mounting bracket and then push the bottom towards the wall until both sides clicked. There are leveling adjustments if you need to adjust the level of the TV after the mount is installed. The tilt operation works really well with my TV. It seems to be well balanced and doesn't take much effort to move it. My next mount will probably be another Sanus.

We decided to have our new led tv hung on the wall and went to Best Buy to get some idea of what our pricing would be for the geek squad service for labor, hdmi cables, and the wall mount. After figuring all the numbers we were shocked it was going to cost us over $700. Then I decided to turn to Amazon for better pricing. The exact same mount that was recommended by Best Buy was over $100.00 less on here, free shipping and is more then strong enough for our tv. It tilts for better viewing angles and worked great for our set up. After everything was said and done we got the more then $700 price quote down to $350. Great product and great price.

Sanus makes a wide variety of great mounts for flat screen TVs. I have used this same mount on 2 TVs. It is easy to install and it comes with all the necessary hardware. Once the wall and TV brackets are mounted just lift he TV up over the Hooks on the wall bracket and snap it in place. Just make sure the wall brackets are level. I would recommend mounting the wall bracket using the lag bolts screwed directly into the wall studs, This provides the most stable foundation and the bracket still has plenty of side to side adjustment (insofar as mounting holes are concerned) to get your TV centered where you want it on the wall. Total Install time from start to finish should be 30-60 minutes. This is the mount recommended in-store at Best Buy for 2.5 times more than Amazon's price.

Lo usamos para una tele de 65 pulgadas. Contratamos a expertos en instalación porque somos idiotas para esas cosas y no queríamos arruinar la pared. Ellos pudieron montar la tele en menos de 15 minutos.

exactly what I thought I ordered

The Sanus VMPL50 Tilting Wall Mount is a highly versatile and reliable solution for mounting televisions ranging from 32 to 70 inches. Having used this wall mount for over a 3 years, I can provide a comprehensive review that covers its installation, build quality, performance, and overall value. #### Installation **Pros:** - **Ease of Installation:** The Sanus VMPL50 is designed with user-friendliness in mind. The installation process is straightforward, even for those who are not particularly handy. The package includes all necessary hardware, and the step-by-step instructions are clear and concise. The mount also comes with a helpful installation template that makes it easy to position the mount correctly on the wall. - **Flexibility:** The mount's design accommodates various VESA patterns, making it compatible with a wide range of TV models. The adjustable brackets and ample hardware options ensure a secure fit for different television brands and sizes. **Cons:** - **Wall Compatibility:** While the mount works well on standard drywall with studs, it may require additional tools or professional assistance for more complex wall types, such as brick or concrete. #### Build Quality **Pros:** - **Sturdy Construction:** The Sanus VMPL50 is made from high-quality steel, providing a robust and durable structure. It can support televisions weighing up to 150 pounds, which is more than adequate for most modern TVs. - **Finish and Design:** The black finish is sleek and unobtrusive, blending well with most home decor. The design is minimalist yet functional, ensuring the mount does not draw attention away from the TV. **Cons:** - **Weight:** The solid steel construction, while beneficial for durability, also makes the mount somewhat heavy. This adds to the stability but requires careful handling during installation. #### Performance **Pros:** - **Tilt Functionality:** The tilting feature is smooth and easy to adjust, allowing for optimal viewing angles. The ability to tilt the TV up or down by 12 degrees helps reduce glare and provides a more comfortable viewing experience. - **Stability:** Once mounted, the TV feels very secure. There is no noticeable sagging or shifting over time, even with frequent adjustments to the tilt angle. **Cons:** - **Range of Motion:** While the tilting feature is useful, the mount does not offer full motion capabilities (such as swiveling or extending). This is something to consider if you need more flexibility in positioning your TV. #### Value **Pros:** - **Affordability:** Considering its build quality and functionality, the Sanus VMPL50 offers excellent value for money. It is competitively priced compared to other high-end mounts. - **Longevity:** After more than 3 years of use, the mount shows no signs of wear or degradation. The tilting mechanism remains smooth, and the structural integrity is intact, indicating that this mount is built to last. **Cons:** - **Additional Costs:** Depending on your wall type and installation needs, you might incur extra costs for specialized tools or professional installation services. #### Conclusion The Sanus VMPL50 Tilting Wall Mount for 32-70 inch TVs is a robust and reliable choice for those seeking a simple yet effective mounting solution. Its ease of installation, sturdy build, and smooth tilting functionality make it a standout product in its category. While it lacks full motion capabilities, it excels in providing a stable and secure mount for your television, ensuring a comfortable viewing experience. Over the long term, the Sanus VMPL50 proves to be a valuable investment, offering durability and performance that justifies its price.

Support parfait pour mon téléviseur un sony 40". Le support est plutôt solide. On regrettera l'installation des câbles qui n'est pas forcement aisée (mais c'est peut être le lot de toute installation murale), par contre le support est très bien fait tant pour la mise au mur, la fixation de l’écran, son retrait du mur, ou les réglages fins en final pour ajuster l'horizontalité de l'écran. Toute la visserie est fournie, pour tous type d'écran. J'ai fixé le support sur du placo, et le support permet de mettre un nombre important de vis (j'en ai mis 4 en haut et 4 en bas). Très bon choix

It came in very little packaging which was awesome. Easy to install and TV is secure on the wall.