Name: Polk Audio PB 60
Brand: Polk Audio
SKU: 107PB60
Price: 43.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (31 reviews)

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These pre-construction brackets are designed to hold either Polk's RC60i or RC6s in-ceiling speakers. Use the included wings to attach the bracket to ceiling joists before the drywall goes up. Polk provides brackets, gaskets, and all the hardware you'll need to do a quick and easy installation.

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compatible with Polk RC60i and RC6s in-ceiling speakers
all hardware included
9-3/8"W x 9-1/8"H x 11/16"D
warranty: 60 days
Our 60-day money-back guarantee
MFR # AW6601-A

What's in the box:

Polk Audio PB 60 owner's manual

2 RCi Series plastic speaker frames
4 Plastic wings
Eight 1-1/4" Sheetrock mounting screws

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These work great and save time on new construction A/V installations.

R. Brian from Chesnee, SC

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Will these brackets work in a suspended (drop) ceiling application? I'm looking for a bracket that will take the weight of the speaker and prevent sagging of my thin vinyl panels.

Yes they should. I am using them as ceiling brackets and they work great.

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Overview: The Polk PB60s are pre-construction brackets for the Polk RC6S and RC60i in-ceiling speakers. The included wings mount to the supplied speaker bracket and to the ceiling mounts, giving you a sturdy mount to install the speakers. Each bracket requires a cutout in the drywall with the following diameter: 7.847".

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Used this product when we built house and very pleased. Finishing basement and decided to use again. Great product. [ Todd Feb 20, 2019 ]

I have the speakers [ DANIEL Dec 26, 2018 ]

I am building a new house and want to make sure there's no problem when the drywall goes up. This will ensure the speakers go exactly where I want them. [ Keith Apr 16, 2018 ]

To complete my audio system [ Stephen Feb 06, 2018 ]

To pre-wire my speakers [ John Nov 08, 2017 ]

need brackets for new home construction [ Howard Aug 23, 2017 ]

Fits my speakers [ Derek Jun 01, 2017 ]

I called the customer support to confirm these are rough in kits for the rc 60i . yes, and he said they are sturdy enough even though plastic, and no dome around back is needed. [ Skeet May 24, 2017 ]

easier to install speakers [ ROBERT L Mar 22, 2017 ]

MASTER BATH AND SHOWER AREA NEEDED WATER RESISTANT SPEAKERS. [ AVROHOM Mar 13, 2017 ]

My friend purchased speakers and is thrilled. So was I when I heard them (RC60i) I also bought them. The mounting brackets (PB 60) ensured a perfect cutout by the sheetrock tapers. [ HELEN Feb 11, 2017 ]

New construction [ Martha Sep 05, 2016 ]

Built to handle humidity of a bathroom. For a bathroom, I didn't think I needed the bass response of the PB-80. [ Tim Jun 24, 2016 ]

I purchased these for my rear surround speakers( RC60i) rough-ins based on communications with Advisor Jane. Jane's Bio: http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=197 [ J. Paul May 30, 2016 ]

Hold ceiling speakers securely between rafters. [ Walton May 25, 2016 ]

Pricing and the big thing is the help that Tony provided. Customer service is the biggest reason. Tony's Bio: http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=69 [ Carl E. May 13, 2016 ]

Aaron did a great job in Chat helping me Aaron's Bio: http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=152 [ Andrew Feb 17, 2016 ]

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3 questions already asked

will this work on 20 inch rafters?

[ mark Oct 24, 2018 ]

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The wings on this bracket are long enough to let it work with rafters that are 20" apart My Bio: https://www.crutchfield.com/bio/Paul

[ Paul Nov 02, 2018 ] Staff

Mark, Sorry, I don't know, as I didn't do the install. Rob

[ Robert Oct 29, 2018 ]

Will these brackets work in a suspended (drop) ceiling application? I'm looking for a bracket that will take the weight of the speaker and prevent sagging of my thin vinyl panels.

[ Scott Jun 21, 2018 ]

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Yes they should. I am using them as ceiling brackets and they work great.

[ Justin Jun 26, 2018 ]

These brackets are made for preconstruction in a hard lid application or where you can attach the straps to studs. You will need something more substantial to transfer the weight to the grid of your drop ceiling.

[ Ron Jun 25, 2018 ]

The straps on these brackets are designed to be nailed into the adjacent joists for support. Laying them on top of the ceiling tile might work without anchoring them, however, the full weight of the speaker will be carried by the tile.

[ Howard Jun 25, 2018 ]

No. The wings are very flexible. This is only designed to help drywall installers to cut the hole where you want the speakers. These are not load bearing. Sorry. Try using angle aluminum (from Home Depot) and pop rivers to span the gap in your hung ceiling. Good luck!

[ Michael Jun 25, 2018 ]

Should these brackets be used if installing speakers in a ceiling made of 1/2" or 3/4' thick T&G wood, new construction? Or is thee a better way?

[ Gregory Oct 30, 2015 ]

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The actual ceiling thickness of the ceiling condition is nominal when using these brackets as you are primarily purchasing the bracket to provide final speaker placement and to act as a cut out guide for a clean finish install. The brackets offer some support in holding the speaker when installed, but essentially you are just locating the speaker layouts in rough framing phase. So Yes, these brackets would be used for 1/2" or 3/4" thick ceiling condition. With regards to the actual thickness of the ceiling material, the speaker itself has spring fasteners that grab the T&G ceiling. The length of the speaker fasteners is more crucial when considering ceiling thicknesses. Most speakers have a minimum 1-1/4" long spring fastener.

[ Robert Oct 30, 2015 ]

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