Reddit reviews Peerless-AV PRG-UNV: Precision Gear Projector Mount for Multimedia Projectors up to 50lb (22kg) in Black

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My Recently completed basement. Mostly used as a home theater for my wife and I but also for occasional parties. Equipment list is below. Due to budget constraints, I had to re-use a lot of my old equipment, but I did purchase the projector, screen, mount, and ceiling speakers. Next upgrade is a new subwoofer, but that probably will not happen for a while. I have a set of bose surrounds that I plan to use as rears eventually, and to switch the in-ceiling over to be Atmos speakers. Sorry for the not great pics, I'm not that great with cameras. I know everyone hates Bose, but considering they were free from my parents a few years ago, they sound pretty decent.

• Projector: Vivitek H1186-WT
  
• Screen:Monoprice 106" Fixed Frame Gray Screen
  
• Mount:Peerless PRGS-UNV
  
• Receiver: Onkyo TX-NR626
  
• L\R: Bose 701
  
• C: Bose VCS-10
  
• In-Ceiling Surround(Future Atmos):Silver Ticket 652W
  
• Sub: Aiwa TS-W150
  
• LCD:Old Sharp LC42D62U
  
• Ps3, Toshiba HD-A30, Xfinity Cable, Windows 10 PC, Fire TV Stick.
  

This One

We use the Peerless AV PRG-UNV where I work. We have over 120 projectors installed. The mounts are great to work with. You may only need to interact with it once every few years, but when you do, you don't want to have to fight it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TXNS6G

For power, put a outlet in the ceiling if you know how, or call an electrician. Running extension cords in the wall or drop ceiling is a big no-no.

50' HDMI, I would start with an active HDMI cable, especially if you are doing 1080p. Something like Monoprices Redemere series, or similar. If there is cat6 already installed conveniently, then an HDBaseT solution would be nice as well.

Same mount I went with, much cheaper on amazon btw


Black - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TXNS6G/

White - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WBLGAK/

I used it to secure my 30lb Mitsubishi HC5 to the ceiling via studs. Here are a few photos of the projector, mount, and it installed.

https://imgur.com/a/i9MUk

I just mounted a projector and this is the mount I used:

http://amazon.com/Peerless-PRGUNV-Precision-Universal-Projector/dp/B000TXNS6G/ref=pd_sim_e_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=13ENAJESQ9FWDCRRWBVQ

It has a similar configuration and I used two lag bolts, which is overkill really. A projector isn't that heavy. In short, just use the two that hit the stud.

Yeah, there are tons. Just make sure it's one that fits your projector (they have lists of compatible projectors), and one that reaches down long enough for you to get a perfect picture.

You don't need a pitch/yaw function, even less than you'd need lens shift on a projector. If you're ceiling mounting it, just make sure it's lined up perfectly and at the right height, and you should have no need to ever move it from there, and thus no need to ever use pitch/yaw.

Check this one out. it's pretty popular: http://smile.amazon.com/Peerless-PRGS-UNV-Precision-Universal-Projector/dp/B000TXNS6G/ref=sr_1_20?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1462456827&sr=1-20&keywords=projector+ceiling+mount

It's got an attachable arm to make it longer if need be. But, if you're paying for installation, the guy might be right, and getting that $150 mount might end up being cheaper, or close to the price, and you'd have a higher quality mount now too.

I do this same exact thing on a monthly basis. I have a theater in the basement with speakers behind the main screen and I have a ceiling mount for my epson 3020 that allows removal with one screw. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TXNS6G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1.

I also have a table set up outside with marks indicating where to place the projector and have a pull down screen outside. Depending on how much of a HT snob you become (I'm real bad) you may not be happy with the imperfections in the wall. You may want to look into wilsonart laminate screens for indoors. They are very cost effective and offer a good picture for the price.
So, one of my major hurdles I faced was the sound outside was abysmal compared to indoor. I had to purchase another set of tower speakers just to drag outside for movies. I resolved this by adding a second 2.1 setup upstairs next to my deck and putting an old second bluray player/receiver there. Movie night involves unplugging the projector and undoing the one screw(the mount holds it position), carrying the projector outside and installing it onto the second mount, carrying two polk 50 series speakers outside, and running the hdmi cable through the doorwall. Its relatively fast and painless, all setup in about 10 minutes.

I used these when mounting to the ceiling, it was super easy to install. projectorcentral.com will help you with how far away to have the projector depending on the size of screen you want. It generally falls into a range and then you can use the zoom on the projector lens to adjust how you want.

projector mount

ceiling mount

adjustable column to set the height of the projector

Peerless-AV PRGS-UNV | Precision Projector Mount with Spider Universal Plate Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TXNS6G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wDoSDb07TNJHY

Been very happy with this one. A bit on the expensive side but nice fine tuning adjustment. I paired it with the 6-0” extension and ceiling joist mount.

Ok, no no on the fan attachment idea. Let's go with in front of the fan.

What about one of these mounts, they claim to be easily detachable?

http://www.amazon.com/Peerless-PRGUNV-Precision-Universal-Projector/dp/B000TXNS6G

http://www.vogels.com/vpc-545-projector-ceiling-mount.html#.VKD7dl4AKA

When not in use, I could easily disconnect the projector.

Or what about something like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7Umo_4DPQc

Look at 00:58. Easily removable.

That's just part one obviously because I need the projector to be lowered when in use...

What if I built/purchased some sort of adjustable pole that went into the ceiling, and attached the mount to this pole? There doesn't seem to be a mount that is easily detachable + adjustable.

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All that being said, I'm open to new options, if they'll fit my needs. My fear with going with a projector that isn't short throw and mounting it on say, the back wall of my room, is I don't think I'd be able to sit as close to the screen as I would want, because the projected image would... hit me, wouldn't it? It would have to be 20 inches from the ceiling to start with to clear the fan, but the projected light would also have to clear me in my chair, which reaches 47 inches from the floor. To create a 100 inch image, I don't know if it could fit in that small a window. I opted for short throw so I could sit right under it basically, and sit fairly close. I know sitting close is not recommended and maybe I'll scoot back a few more feet but, I like sitting close, like within 6 feet. This is my bedroom.

I don't want to put it on a table just because I would hate seeing it when I'm watching a movie, I would rather it be out of sight.

But I really think one of those detachable mounts+a home made adjustable pole could work in theory. Yes I'll lose my fan while watching movies but at least I'll have it when I'm not.

As a follow-up, do you have any advice for mounting that projector to a ceiling? What I have to go on right now is that Amazon is telling me that customers who bought that projector also bought this mount...

https://www.amazon.com/Peerless-PRGUNV-Precision-Universal-Projector/dp/B000TXNS6G/