Sanus VMPR1
Nice ceiling mount. Solid construction.
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Ceiling-mounting your projector keeps it safe, secure, and out of the way. Sanus's VMPR1 provides a sturdy, convenient way to ceiling-mount most projectors up to 50 pounds.
The included ceiling and projector mount brackets boast high-quality steel construction. Hardware is supplied for securing most projectors to the VMPR1 (ceiling mounting hardware not included). Pitch, roll and yaw adjustment lets you precisely tweak the angle of the projector. (To display an image with straight edges on all sides, the projector's lens should be parallel to the screen.)
Nice ceiling mount. Solid construction.
Brian, Shorewood, IL
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Nice ceiling mount. Solid construction.
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dont care for this product too much
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Cons: I still have the base uncovered, I will have to design something to cover it and the hols in my ceiling, it could be better quality for the price, longer extension option would be nice, i think the one i have was 1'
Good mount, but we needed another set of extenders to complete our installation.
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Works great and no complaints.
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Very well built, good parts selection. Does NOT fit an Epson 5030 UB. I'm pretty handy and was able to make it work buy purchasing some additional hardware, but it is definitely not a "universal " fit. Rated 4 for quality, would have to rate 0 for fit on my particular project.
Pros: Well built.
Cons: Didn;t fit my projector.
Many cheaper ones out there that just don't have the quality and instructions this one does.
Pros: Very well put together all the pieces are there for a successful mount.
Cons: None
Nice mount for the price. Offers many configurations but doesn't lock in place well. My projector still moves if I touch it even with all the screws tightened.
Pros: Many configurations
Cons: Doesn't lock well
Versatile mount, lots of adjustments, easy to use. Feels very secure.
Pros: Easy to use, adjusts to any configuration.
Cons: None
Great product, it had both white and black plastic covers. I have a big projector and was worried about mounting it. This mount was the right choice.
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The Sanus VMPR1 was easy to install and it fits perfectly in our basement, which has a low ceiling clearance. We picked out this product due to its low profile and it fit the bill perfectly! The product appears to be very well constructed. It took less than 30 minutes to assemble and install everything I needed.
Pros: Easy to assemble and install, materials appear to be of high quality, has nice fit and finish.
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Works good
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very sturdy works well and is fully adjustable
Pros: sturdy
Cons: A little difficult to assemble,but finished product great.
as expected. Universal mount that takes mild tweaking to get it to fit perfectly.
Pros: Easy to install.
Cons: Instructions are poor but it's simple enough to figure out.
I used this to mount my epson 8350 and it is doing a good job so far. As other reviewers have said, the instructions are terrible and it takes some trial and error. I was able to center the mount using only 3 of the 4 supports but it is holding well so far.
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Bought a scratch and dent piece for a lower price. Couldn't find any defect on the piece. Strongly and beautifully holds my Epson Power lite Home Cinema 3020.
Pros: Beautiful and strong.
Cons: Takes time to assemble.
This is a good mount for a good price. There is a lot of flexibility in the adjustments and it fit my projector no problem. Overall, its a good product.
Pros: The price, build quality, size, wide range of flexibility, easy to install and put together (other reviews stated difficult to install, but I did not find that to be the case)
Cons: Not sure if the philips screws will hold tight enough over time, have to wait and see
Difficult to assemble onto my Epson 5030 Projector
Pros: It did fit my projector and does the job in the end.
Cons: Difficult to assemble unless you do it regularly... ie, now that I have done one it would be easier next time.
I'm using this bracket for the EPSON 8350. The mount really wasn't built to fit the projector but the box did have some extra pieces to extend the mounting supports. (i had to supply a few extra bolts/nuts) After a little trial and error I got it to fit. It isn't centered on the projector - which made leveling a little trickier - but it works. This was the least expensive model and it was on sale - typically you get what you pay for. A word of caution - the assembly instructions are extremely lacking. If you are not good assembling these types of things without instruction, go another route.
Pros: Wide range of adjustment capabilities. Respectfully solid structure.
Cons: Didn't fit EPSON 8350 without modification. Lacking instructions - you have to figure most if out yourself.
The model is VERY adaptive to probably most mounting needs. Lots of pieces to assemble but I suppose that is why it has such versatility options-wise. I have no issues with this mount It's doing the job.
Pros: Will likely adapt to your mounting requrements.
Cons: Learning curve on assembly.
I bought this mount because it was recommended with the order of my new projector. I will admit I did not do much research on mounts. I just figured they are all the same. This mount is OK and I am sure it will fit almost any projector out there. However, I don't like the way the bracket actually supports the projector itself. It is slotted instead of a bolt through style which makes me a little bit nervous at times. I am still having visions of my $3k investment hanging on the ceiling dropping 12 feet to the floor. I know it is tight enough but it is just a thought that goes through my mind from time to time.
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Product Overview: The Sanus VMPR1 is a universal ceiling mount for inverted LCD/DLP front projectors. The mount adjusts in all directions to give you a perfectly shaped projected picture.
Weight Capacity: The maximum weight to be installed on the mount is 50 pounds. It is recommended that the ceiling's structural members can support a redundant weight factor five times the weight of the equipment you intend to install. If the structure cannot support that amount of weight, the structure must be reinforced before you install the ceiling mount.
Construction: All components of the VMPR1 are made of heavy-gauge steel for a secure and long-lasting mount.
Main Parts: The VMPR1 consists of three main parts:
Quick Release Feature: You can easily remove and reinstall the projector without removing any screws. The top and bottom portions are held together using thumb screws and open ended screw holes. To remove, you simply loosen the four thumb nuts and rotate the projector counter-clockwise 1/8 of a turn.
Threaded Pipe Mount: The top portion of the VMPR1 has a 1-1/4" diameter internal threads to accommodate mounting to a 1-1/2" diameter extension pipe.
Mounting Recommendations: The Flush Mount bracket should be secured to a wood framing member, such as a ceiling joist, using the front and rear screw holes (5.25" apart). Screws up to 3/8" diameter can be used for joist mounting. For a solid back ceiling, you can use the four screw holes (3.71" apart in a square pattern) using four 1/4" lag screws. If the area is accessible from above, you may also use four 1/4" machine bolts, nuts and washers.
Supplied Hardware: The Sanus VMPR1 can accommodate a variety of projector mounting patterns and screw sizes. The mounting arms can cover an area approximately 12" in diameter. If the 2 extension arms are added, an area up to 18-1/2" in diameter can be covered. If the projector uses less than 4 mounting screws, the mounting arms can be removed. The VMPR1 also comes with the following hardware for attaching the projector:
Required Tools: You will need the following tools to install the VMPR1 ceiling mount:
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Recommend by Clarence [ Jeffrey Aug 17, 2017 ]
You told me too [ Mike May 16, 2017 ]
Easy to install [ GERARDO Jan 26, 2016 ]
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Based on your adviser's recommendation. [ Ross May 17, 2018 ]
Recommended from Sam at Crutchfield [ Gary Mason Mar 04, 2018 ]
Needed a mount for our new Sony 4K projector. [ Stephen Nov 22, 2017 ]
price [ TOBY Jun 21, 2017 ]
Both black and white included. Looks strong enough for my projector. [ DAN Dec 27, 2016 ]
best mount for my projector [ N Jun 25, 2016 ]
The reviews on this site, as well as others were decent enough to take a chance on purchasing it. [ Booker Jun 02, 2016 ]
Chuck told me to. Needed for ceiling mount. Chuck's Bio: http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=58 [ Rodney Mar 30, 2016 ]
told it will work with my projector [ STEVE Mar 02, 2016 ]
I'm not familiar with that sony projector. I used it on an epson 5030ub projector and it worked. [ JOE Jun 29, 2014 ]
I don't have a Sony projector so I can't answer for certain. The mount does come with extensions for the mount brackets and can fit a pretty big projector. I have an Epson which is quite large and it worked well for it. Could have fit a much smaller projector as well. [ Ronald Jun 29, 2014 ]
No, you'll need to get a ceiling mount with an extension that suits your height of installation. [ Yancy May 27, 2016 ]
The bottom of the mount where it meets the top of the projector is 4 inches from the ceiling. I wouldnt want the projector any lower and i am glad its not closer to the ceiling or i wouldn't get the wires through the mounting holes to connect to the projector. Hope that helps [ JASON Jan 15, 2015 ]
It does depend on the projector a little bit, but my Epson 5030UB is 5.5" down from the ceiling. [ Mark Jan 15, 2015 ]
I didn't use the pole and would estimate about 3 inches, maybe a bit more. It is a little clunky to assemble out of the box, but solid once you do! It has worked well for me. [ MICHAEL B Jan 15, 2015 ]
The top of the projector is about 6 inches from the ceiling but you can make about an inch of adjustment on the attachement points [ Steven Jan 15, 2015 ]