Lewis CaliburnThe popularity of the ever-larger TV screen shows no sign of slowing down, and that’s why Sanus is right there as the installer’s go-to supplier for mounts to use with the biggest screens available.
Since 2010, the average size of a screen purchased in the UK has risen from 32in to 50in today. Sales of the extra-large sizes – 75in and above – are soaring, with some brands seeing their biggest growth in these models.
For consumers, these huge screens are becoming ever more affordable. Whereas an 85in model would have cost tens of thousands just a few years ago, they’re now available for less than £2,000 – making them very accessible and fuelling the consumer demand.
For a large TV you need a specialist mount, which is where Sanus comes in. The engineering team has developed a couple of new mounts, specifically for these extra-large screens, accommodating screens up to 140in in size.
The new VXL7 is a fixed position mount designed to securely mount screens from 65in to 140in and weighing up to 136kg. It features an ingenious expandable wall plate, which can span three studs, and expandable brackets to fit VESA patterns of up to 1100 x 700.
Despite the huge size of screen that can be mounted, its slim profile still positions the screen just 5cm (2in) from the wall for a sleek appearance. As with all Sanus mounts, the engineers have paid careful attention to the details, including creating the wall frame as an open design, to fit around the power and aerial sockets on the wall.
For added flexibility, the VXT7 brings tilting adjustment to screens up to 140in. With its +7 and -10 degree tilt, it is possible to position the screen for optimum viewing and to avoid glare. Even allowing for the tilting mechanism, the VXT7 positions the screen just 6.2cm (2.5in) from the wall.
Both mounts also feature installer-friendly features such as ProSet Plus for post installation height and level adjustment. The VXT7 also includes the Virtual Axis Fingertip tilt for easy adjustment and access to cables and connectors.
If full motion adjustability of your customer’s extra-large screen is required, the VLF828 caters for screens from 42in up to 90in and a maximum weight of over 56kg. It features 4D full-motion maneuverability, +/- 46 degrees of swivel and a +5/-15 degree tilt. The new Shift technology – an ultra-flexible solution – allows post installation raising and lowering of the screen by up to 200mm with a simple twist of a handle.
The VLF828 is also perfect for installing a screen within a wall recess with its impressive 71cm extension to provide access to connectors and Shift enables perfect vertical positioning within the space.
Sanus is continuously innovating to provide installer focused solutions, like the new extra-large mounts. It’s no wonder that, (according to Circana LLC, Retail Tracking Service, Flat Panel Mounts, Dollars Adjusted, Jan – Dec 2024) Sanus is the no.1 best-selling TV mount brand in the U.S.