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UPDATED REVIEW - I received this NEW Cheetah mount on 5/13/16 courtesy of the seller, SPN Performance, as a result of an Amazon review I provided of the old version. My previous review mentioned the joints being weak in the articulating joints when extended with my TV attached. I lived with it as I figured I would only extend it to tend to cords. SPN Performance reached out to me offering this NEW/current version of the Cheetah mount and explained that it had stronger bolts and stronger articulating joints. I've recently installed this mount and am 100% satisfied with the construction, functionality and ease of install. I am also 100% satisfied with SPN Performance (seller) in how they took notice of consumer feedback and addressed the concerns to assist in making a good product even better. My tv is large and heavy (dimensions shown in picture) so I was actually expecting to see some give to the mount but there is absolutely NO weak joints whatsoever. I even fully extended the arms to put stress on the joints and it still stayed strong with no give which is also shown in pictures with level on extended arm. There are 4-bolts to attach mount to wall studs at 16" on center for a maximum width or you could use the included wall anchors with the bolts if you can't attach to studs. You'll need a 1/2" socket to secure the wall bolts, just be sure to drill pilot holes first. The instructions are straight forward and in ENGLISH should you need them (also pictured). Along with all necessary hardware in your kit you also get a magnetic bubble level, fabric braided HDMI high speed with Ethernet cord, 4-Velcro ties for grouping your cords together, a screen cleaning cloth and an LED keychain flashlight. Finding good products at an affordable price while buying from an honest, committed seller can oftentimes be difficult but the bottom line is you can't go wrong with this tv mount made by Cheetah and the seller, SPN Performance which have given me an excellent buying experience with a solid, fully functional product. NOTE on pictures: All pics are of the new mount as I installed on 5/18/16 in my new man cave.

Revised 6/2/2015 After multiple attempts by Cheetah they finally got in touch with me (I don't answer phone numbers I don't recognize) to discuss my experience with their TV mount. First I was amazed they actually read our reviews and the man who called was very apologetic about the product and my experience. The representative for Cheetah was incredibly nice and he told me that he had already ordered a larger TV mount and I would receive it in a few days! And it would be no charge to me and to keep the original mount for any other smaller TV's I may have. I was speechless! Got the new mount and it was definitely a beefier version of the original one I bought, I put it up on the wall, mounted the TV and it's great!. No sag issues, the TV swivels smoothly with no tilt either way. Very satisfied and the fact that they hunted me down to discuss my problems with the original purchase was incredibly surprising. If I could give a 10 for customer service I would and the new product I received is exactly what I needed! Thanks again to Cheetah for going above and beyond! I wish every company treated their customers this way:-) Original Review: Purchased this for a Samsung 51" flatscreen weighing 43 lbs. I had no problems installing it to the wall since my studs were 16" on center so it's a good solid fit to the wall. Like others though the problem comes when you try to hang the tv on the wall unit. Because of the overall size of the tv and the way the brackets are oriented to the back of the tv it's impossible to use the "tilt" option. The bolts will not hold because there is too much weight at the top of the tv versus the bottom. Also when you extend the arms of the base unit they flex downward making the "tilt" even worse. There are two pins that come with the unit that you can put through the brackets to keep the tv from flopping completely forward but you have to figure that out on your own since there is no mention of that in the mounting instructions. Another problem is that when the tv is pushed flush against the wall it is totally level but if you extend the arms and then try to move the viewing angle one way or the other the tv then tilts anywhere from 5 to 10 degrees. Very disappointed in the product, they would be better off if they advertised the size of the tv it works with rather than the weight but even my 43 lb. tv causes a serious sag in the mechanism.

I've purchased and installed two of these wall mounts, they work fantastic and are worth every penny. The primary reason for installing the mounts was to free up shelf space for center channel speakers, but an added benefit is this also secures them to the wall for earthquake-safety reasons (living in California, everything should be earthquake prepped). Installation is a breeze for those with handy-man/DIY experience. For those without said experience, this is still a rather easy project to tackle, but I'd say two people should be utilized if you are inexperience (so someone can hold the mount while being fastened, and so you can have a helper to load up the TV on the bracket). Both mounts were installed by myself, since I've done this a few times, the last one I purchased took approximately 5 minutes to put up. The only real difficulty comes from making sure the TV/mount are in the spots you want them to be. I'd rather make sure to just hit the studs and adjust furniture accordingly, but if you need to install between studs, the standard procedure is to install a sheet of plywood to the wall that is fastened to the studs, then install the mount on the plywood. The hardware included might not be the greatest, but I've had zero issues with it so far. These mounts are pretty darn secure, I'd feel safe with pretty much any TV being mounted with these. I have a 42" plasma and a 55" LCD mounted with these ones (I also have other mounts, usually its either Cheetah or VideoSecu, both are solid brands of comparable quality, get whatever is cheapest with the desired features). The dual-arm or articulating mounts are much better for actually swiveling a monitor or TV around, its a nice smooth motion (the one-arm mounts usually need to be 'locked' for them to not be wobbly, which means they don't swivel easily). I'm sure the more expensive mounts have cool features and all, but ultimately, this does everything I need in a mount: its solid, swivels nice and smooth, and was fairly easy to install, not much more I can ask for.

UPDATE 10/6/2014: Within 24 hours of posting my original (2-star) review, I was contacted by a CheetahMounts representative. He advised that the issue I encountered was a known (rare) manufacturing error, and that they had taken action to correct it in most inventory of this model. He also offered to ship an upgraded replacement mount, which I accepted; the new mount is stellar, and doesn't have any sagging issues. The biggest thing I can say about my experience on the whole isn't as much about this product as it is about CheetahMounts themselves: their customer support is hands-down some of the best that I have ever received. From when I posted my original review to when a replacement product was in the mail was under 24 hours. They've earned my respect, and I intend to recommend them to anyone looking for a well-priced TV mount in the future. ORIGINAL: I live in a fraternity house. We're not gentle users. We bought a new 55" LED TV for the living room because we were sick of having a little 32". The new TV was awesome, and we decided to mount it on the wall. I looked for a mount that was rated for something well above our 25lb TV, something that would be durable and that I could trust to stand up to abuse. The APDAM3B said it was built to hold over 100lbs, so I gave it a shot. If I could do it again, I would've bought something else. The mount bracket itself was easy enough to put on the wall, and the level was a nice addition. When it came time to mount the TV, though, we got the TV bracket portions set up to be vertical, then hung it on the bracket. The entire bracket proceeded to sag, causing the TV to tilt forward. No matter how I tried to adjust it, to tighten parts, etc., the TV now tilts forward something like 3-5 degrees. I wouldn't care much, since I was planning on tilting it forward about that much anyway, except for the fact I stated up top: I live in a fraternity house. My bros, from time to time, pull the TV forward to connect/disconnect cables for their gaming systems. They swivel it so they can watch movies in an ideal position. And anytime they touch the TV, I'm scared that the TV is going to fall off the wall and shatter. I'm considering giving up and just buying a stronger mount, something that really screams, "industrial strength". In a nutshell, the mount will likely hold your TV in place. It might not be how/where you want it to be held, but it will stay there. If you're looking for something that'll hold a big TV or a heavy TV or that'll stand up to abuse, I'd look elsewhere.

Purchased this mount for my 55" TV. My TV ended up being a bit too heavy/bulky and how it's weighted to keep itself standing on the TV's OEM stand makes it a P.I.T.A. for people that want to hang THIS brand/model of TV and it pushed the limit of what this mount could hold. I guess they are aware that this specific TV can be troublesome with ANY mounting (I've read myself) so I don't blame the company for this problem. I AM shocked to the extent they went to to make sure I was happy. I alerted them of my problem and without hesitation they replaced (at THEIR cost) the mount and shipped it to my 2-day air. They went ABOVE and BEYOND to assist me, with several follow up phone calls making sure I was happy. Now that I've mentioned their customer service let's talk about the actual mount itself. This one I bought was is a GREAT mount. High quality, high durability and for the price they are selling it for is ridiculously under priced considering what you're getting. I was able to use the 1st TV mount for my 40" HDTV in my bedroom and it fit perfectly and is 100% level. Bottom line: Not EVERY TV is going to fit perfectly with these mounts, with ANY mount for that matter. Disproportionate weight distribution for the TV's to keep their center of gravity makes them difficult to hang free-standing in the air, that's just science. You really have to do your homework before you buy your mount to ENSURE you're getting the correct one. I just got unlucky with what TV I bought as it's one that EVERY mounting company seems to have problems with. Seeing as my TV is HUGE and HEAVY I don't hold blame completely with the manufacture. I could NOT be more happy with my purchase and more importantly Cheetah itself. BRAVO. I wish you all the success and thank you for all the personal time you've spent with me to ensure I was 100% satisfied with my purchase.. I've already sold my parents and sister on purchasing one after seeing my setup. GET THEM WHILE YOU CAN @ THIS PRICE. I would DEFINITELY buy again (IF I had a reason to). I don't "fluff" companies because I'm a "super kinda guy." I give honest fact driven reviews that hopefully give insight about whatever I've bought and my impressions of it. I tend to be very skeptical about just about everything and they really blew me away with my experience. I wish them all the success in the future!!!

For the price and what came in the package you'd be hard to beat a Cheetah mount. Not only does it come with a solid steel mounting bracket (I think it's heavier than my tv) but a braided 8ft hdmi cable that's perfect for people like me who like to hide cables in the wall and a well-made level. My brother and I installed the mount in some drywall with very little effort and it supported my 39" flatscreen easily. The only issue I noticed is that the vertical 16 degree tilt it claims to have is completely non-functional. We went so far as to take the main bracket apart and examine it and the screws attaching it to the mount, even when loose, prevent it from tilting at all. Removing them is not an option since they are part of the upper support of the television. As far as the rest of the motion is concerned it works perfectly, and you can rotate the telivision (depending on size) up to about 45 degrees left or right of the wall you've mounted it to. My tv is about 35 degrees as I have it mounted near a corner (which it fills) and it looks great. My advice is to mount it as low as you can for comfortable viewing since you cannot reliably tilt it down to face you. I may have received a defective model but looking at the design I don't think so, it just seems like the vertical tilt was not well thought out and they disabled it because of a problem with the weight. Overall I highly recommend the mount. It has a lot of value (the hdmi cable alone would cost you like $20 at the store) and is very sturdy. Update: SPN Performance, the people who sold me the mount, contacted me about my issue and assured me that the mounts should tilt. They went so far as to send me an additional mount at no cost to try out, and after examining it it looks like they have altered the mounting bracket design somewhat. I have never seen a seller on Amazon have such determination to please the customer even when I was not that displeased, so I have adjusted my rating up from 4 to 5 stars and highly recommend these mounts. SPN went above and beyond to ensure I was 100% satisfied with this purchase.

I purchased this mount after reading reviews for this size and the size larger of the same product. Everyone seems to agree that the mount is made of very strong steel and they're all correct. There's nary a wobble or a wiggle in the mount after it's fastened (very securely) to the wall. Make sure you've got a powerful drill with some good torque because those bolts have enough bit to push the limits of something weaker. After I fastened the mount to the wall I pulled on it to make sure everything would hold (although after drilling the bolts there wasn't really any doubt) and there was no budging, no movement and I was absolutely confident in placing my TV on the back. The instructions leave a little to be desired, but there are only a few steps drilling into studs.: I'd find Stud points first and have an idea where you're putting it and make sure everything will fit. 1: Find the bolts that hook to your TV. I used ones that came with the Cheetah mounts and they fit perfectly. There are the most common sizes included (I have an LG 50"). 2. Attach the vertical brackets to your TV. 3.Fasten mount to wall. The instructions are very clear here. Measure, measure, measure. Drill a hole, then measure again. I found it easiest to pre-drill your first hole (recommended sizes are included in the instructions), have someone help you hold the mounting bracket to that hole. Line up the hole with the TOP bracket hole that will be holding the bolt. Use the included magnetic level to check. Mark your second top hole and drill the bolt into your first, but don't tighten it all the way down. From there, pre-drill your second hole into the other stud (through the gap in the bracket). Hold that down with a second bolt, but don't tighten all the way. Now drill your two bottom holes and attach the two bolts. 4. Tighten everything up and make sure it's sturdy. 5. Put your TV (with the brackets already on) on the back over the hooks with some assistance, choose your tilt angle and tighten the security screws to your preference on the back. 6. Enjoy. Overall, I'd say Cheetah did a really, really good job with this. It's affordable and well made. As a side note, the joints can be a little stiff. An included Allen key and a ~1/8th turn will loosen up whichever joints you would like to move more freely. I may buy a few more for my other TVs in the house.

Large TV's are a problem with this mount. I bought this mount before and used it to mount a panasonic 32" flat panel with NO issues. Worked great, seemed very sturdy even when turning or moving the TV out away from the wall on the articulating arms, So, I bought another for a 47" toshiba. Guess what, to much weight. The mount itself just wasn't beefy enough to handle the weight, which I estimate to be around 50 lbs, The product lists 115lb limit, NO WAY!!! Immediately after hanging the TV on it the arms sagged and pulled away unevenly from the top. So as to create a major angle from the wall. As time progressed it continued to sag even more, little by little. I feel real uneasy about it and plan to replace it with a standard mount that does not have articulating arms. If you plan to mount a smaller TV 32" or smaller, this is a good mount for that job. Anything bigger, look for a new mount, this is NOT your answer. ***UPDATE to REVIEW*** I have changed the rating on this to a 5, not so much because of the product, but because of the esceptional customer service I received from this company. NO KIDDING!! After posting the initial review I was contacted by the seller and they provided a replacement, heavier duty mount. They provided this all free of charge without me asking. I wasn't looking for a freebie and I feel they have gone out of their way and above and beyond to resolve the issue. Lesson learned from this... The "3B" mount I still think isn't beefy enough to support TV's larger than 32", its just the construction. However, the "2B" model that was sent as a replacement is much sturdier and a much heavier design, thus, providing the needed rigidity to hold the tv in place without sagging as the "3B" model did. In closing, PLEASE, save yourself some hassle and purchase the "2B" model if your tv is larger than 32". As I have said before, if you're hanging a smaller TV, than the "3B" model will do just fine. The "2B" model is certainly worthy of a 5 star rating. As far as customer service is concerned, I have to say I have been pleasently surprised with the experience I have had in working with this company, and I would certainly recommend this mount in the future to anyone looking to have the ability to turn and move your tv for various viewing angles. Gives you more options than a standard flat wall mount. Thank you Cheetah mounts for a pleasent buying experience, I will be purchasing your mounts in the future if the need arrises for another mount.

update: ca einen Tag nach meiner Rezension später bekam ich einen Anruf vom Hersteller der TV-Halterung. Sie fragten genau nach und ich schilderte noch mal das Problem. Sie boten mir ein Ersatzhalterung an. Ich war sprachlos und dachte nur - top Service (aber warten wir mal ab). Die Halterung kam extra aus den USA und ich war gespannt. Am Wochenende hab ich die Zeit gefunden und brachte die neue Halterung an und ich war begeistert ... Alle Probleme waren einfach nicht mehr da. Jetzt kann ich nur sagen wer billig kauft - braucht doch nur einmal kaufen. Respekt, die Firma hat einen irren aufwandbetrieben um die Probleme zu lösen. Das hab ich schon sehr lange nicht mehr erlebt. Ich kann das Unternehmen gar nicht hoch genug loben - deswegen musste ich das hier einfach auch mal reinschreiben. Vielen Danke an das nette Team das im Hintergrund alles bewegt hat und vor alle dem für den Wahnsinns Preis. Danke PS- Aus diesem Grunde habe ich die Bewertung von ehemalig 2 Sterne auf 5 Sterne angehoben. Das Produkt sieht sehr stabil aus. Trotzdem ist meine Erfahrung NEGATIV. Leider. In der Artikelbeschreibung steht bis max. 53 Kg. Da sollte man davon aus gehen, das es bei einem TV von 28kg keine Probleme gibt. Leider hat das TV-Panel immer eine Neigung bekommen, so das man das gerät nicht gerade ausrichten kann. Dazu wurde von Minute zu Minute der Abstand zu Wand immer größer. Wenn der Arm der Halterung teilweise ausgefahren war, kippte das Gerät immer weiter. nach vorne. Ok, was erwartet man von einem Produkt für den Preis von 16,99€. Aber was positives, die Wasserwaage ist super und das HDMI-Kabel auch. Das Tuch ist ein nettes Gimmick. Das war zwar nicht Sinn meiner Bestellung, aber das wiegt das schlechte Ursprungsartikel wieder auf. Bei nicht mal 17€ sollte man die Umwelt nicht weiter strapazieren und die Ware wieder durch Deutschland schicken, zu mal ja die Gimmicks ja es fast aufwiegen und wieder zu Postrennen und anstellen - lohn sich für diesen Betrag nicht. Eben nur schade - aber man lernt eben raus.

La staffa da parete Cheetah Mounts per TV da 20–65" è semplice da montare e stabile una volta fissata, e l’orientabilità permette di regolare l’inclinazione per ottenere sempre una buona visione. Compatibile con tanti TV LCD/LED e con una costruzione solida, è un buon supporto versatile e senza fronzoli. Per il prezzo che ha, è un’opzione pratica se vuoi fissare la TV a parete senza complicazioni.

Product was pretty much as described, have not hung it on the wall yet. Looks well-built and strong enough for my 40 inch TV. The plastic level included is a good idea shame it was broken due to (perhaps) being in between so many metal parts & rough handling by the carrier (again I guess) all the bits and bobs are there, except the plastic bag they were supposed to be in was ripped from a side and the bits were all over in the box, still only one washer missing all the other bits were as described in the packing list. The four bolts and wall plugs provided are strong enough but I might use a bit longer ones to be on the safe side. Yes I would recommend this. Update: Following my comments above I was contacted by the customer services of this seller, and even though I was not much concerned for the broken plastic spirit level (as I already have one) I was refunded a very reasonable amount for this, which I thought was a very good gesture. so full marks for the customer care and I am a very satisfied customer. As the builders are not quite finished yet, I have not installed the bracket so far. But I see no problem as have checked the instructions and the bracket itself and all seems straightforward enough. It is nice to see a company that cares so much for customer satisfaction, considering all this I have decided to give the full 5 stars. If I need another TV bracket I know which seller I am buying it from.

Pillé este soporte para la tele porque necesitaba poder orientarla hacia la izquierda o hacia la derecha según si estaba en el sofá o en la mesa, y ha sido un acierto total. El brazo es superrobusto, aguanta el peso de la pantalla sin inmutarse y el giro es muy suave, no va a tirones ni hace amagos de ceder. Te da un montón de juego para moverla a tu antojo y evitar los reflejos de la luz a lo largo del día. La instalación lleva su rato y aconsejo poner unos buenos tacos para curarse en salud, pero una vez colgado queda de lujo y da mucha seguridad. Si buscas un soporte articulado que cumpla bien y no te dé sustos, este te vale de sobra.

I purchased this mount for a 42 inch LG TV with mounting holes about 8 inches apart. I have installed tv mounting brackets in the past and I have to say this is by far one of the EASIEST and QUICKEST installations I have ever done. You do need to have a little foresight on how you install the bracket if you need to the TV in a very specific location so it looks centered or away from objects you don't want to hit, so I suggest you attach the hanging brackets onto the TV first and then measure to the edges of your TV so you'll know exactly where on the wall the edges of your TV will be. This mount easily spanned onto 2 studs. Simply install one screw on one side, raise up the other side and use the included level to get it perfect. Then mark for your 2nd screw and continue installing. This should only take you about 20 - 30 minutes at most for a standard installation. A ratchet will come in handy, too. My only suggestion for improvement would be to include a paper template. On one side could be advertisements for their products, while the other side is a series of rectangles to represent various TV sizes. You could then fold or cut along the lines for your TV size, and then just draw holes from the template onto the wall. This, of course, would only be a rough guide - you'd then use holes as a guide for exact placement and leveling of the actual bracket. Just a thought. Very sturdy and easy to use product. Happy with it and the price is unbeatable! Would definitely buy again!