Nice brackets, weak flat head screws

The brackets and the screws that hold the wings on the brackets are great. The flat head screws that are meant to screw the brackets to the wall are junk. The first one I put in snapped off easily. I had to come back to our newly constructed house later with real sheet rock screws to attach the brackets.

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Polk Audio PB 65

I like the concept, but the screw that were provided are terrible and break easily.

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Polk Audio PB 65

Easy install, quality product.

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Not substantial speaker mounts

These are not substantial speaker mounting brackets but do align the speakers for drywall holes. Mounting screws are small and I broke a couple using a power screw driver. Must assemble this model with screws. Pricey for what it is.

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Polk Audio PB 65

I found these to be pretty easy to install. I was nervous based on some reviews that it would be difficult with the supplied screws so I used DryWall screws, but not sure it made too much difference. I installed these along with similar ones for the ceiling and thought it was reasonably easy to do. Hoping it makes it easier to put the speakers in with the drywall already cut by the dry wall installers.

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Polk Audio PB 65

They're nice for letting the drywallers know where to cut holes, but they seem expensive for what you get. And listen to what everyone else says about the screws: don't bother with them because the heads sheer off with very little force.

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Great Purchase

Easy installation and the drywall contractors were able to cut around the brackets as they installed the drywall.

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Polk Audio PB 65

These brackets do the job but they are way overpriced for what you get. In addition, they are flimsy and are prone to breakage.

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In wall Speaker mounting brackets.

It just so happens I finished installing this product yesterday. I had to wait for the Foam Insulation to go in first. I ran the wire first, then lined up the Brackets where I wanted them and made sure they were level. I then installed two 2x4 studs, top and bottom to reinforce the Brackets on both speaker locations. This I find was a critical up grade to hold the Brackets very strongly and rigid. It did not take long and worked out to perfection. It was not in the instructions but having experience in building was a no brainer for me. Before I even bought the Brackets I new ahead of time that this was crucial. This method can be done in a preexisting wall but would certainly be a little more difficult. BUT, it can be done if your looking for a great base for your Speakers.

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Easy Installation, little flimsy

I am in the process of getting my basement finished, so since it was pre-drywall, I figured I would use the mounting brackets. They were super easy to put up, and I found that it will make final installation of the speakers very easy. They are not the best made product and the screws it came with are very soft as the heads spun off on a few of them when screwing into a stud. That said, it does what it is supposed to do, although, should be much cheaper.

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Easy Installation, Cheap Screws

Straight-forward, simple installation in a new-build home. My only complaint is that the drywall screws provided with the brackets are a bit substandard. All but two of them broke off at the head when screwing them into the studs. Not expensive to replace them, but it did result in an inconvenient trip to the hardware store. House is not complete yet, so not sure how much of a difference these will make vs installing the RC65i speakers without brackets.

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OK for New Construction

I used these before the drywall went up. They are just ok...very flimsy, and the screws that come with them to attach to the wood studs are awful. Use drywall screws or buy some wood screws to attach to studs.

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low value

You'll spend more time installing and adjusting these brackets than the actual speakers. For the price, you get some molded plastic, which seem to be relatively low cost to produce. When installing the machine screws that hold the brackets together, strip and loosen easily, then when you screw in the drywall style screws to the studs, the bracket gets pulled out of level or square, as the screw drifts in the wood. The screws that came with it, will break off w/ minimal torque, so discard those and use drywall screws. If the whole bracket and side wings were molded one piece, it would be better. I liked the PB85 style better. Installing the bracket before drywall will cause you to have to cut and line up the drywall hole precisely with the bracket, but if you skip the bracket and cut the hole in the drywall later, then the hole position is less critical. I also installed a pair of RC65i without brackets in existing drywall, and cut the hole in the same amount of time as installing brackets elsewhere.

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