Soundbar wall brackets by brand
The brands do not agree on how a soundbar attaches to a wall. Some give you everything, some give you nothing. This is what to expect before you start drilling.
Samsung, LG and JBL generally give you what you need in the box, either brackets or keyhole slots. Sonos and several Bose models need a proprietary bracket bought separately. Check the back of the chassis before you buy anything: no fixing points means no universal bracket.
Brand by brand
| Brand | Fixing method | In the box? | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung | Bracket pair plus paper template | Usually yes | Template assumes you can fix anywhere. On lath and plaster the studs decide, not the template. |
| Sonos | Proprietary wall mount | No | No keyhole slots on Arc or Beam. Order the mount with the bar. |
| LG | Keyhole slots in the chassis | Usually a template and screws | Forgiving vertically, unforgiving horizontally. Measure the spacing twice. |
| Bose | Dedicated bracket per model | Often not | Heavier chassis than it looks. Wants a stud rather than an anchor. |
| JBL | Simple keyholes | Usually yes | The plastic around the keyhole is the weak point, not the wall. Do not overtighten. |
| Sony | Keyholes or supplied brackets | Usually yes | Some models need spacers so the rear ports stay accessible once mounted. |
Model ranges change every year. Treat this as what to expect, then check the back of your specific bar before buying a bracket.
The four fixing types, in plain terms
- Keyhole slots. Two screws in the wall, the chassis drops onto them. Cheapest and most common. Leave 2 to 3mm of shank proud so the bar can seat.
- Bracket pair. Two small L-brackets screwed to the wall, then the bar screws or clips to them. More adjustable than keyholes.
- Proprietary mount. A single purpose-built assembly. No substitutes.
- Piggyback on the TV mount. Clamps to the television bracket rather than the wall. Good for undrillable walls, but check combined weight.
What actually determines whether it holds
Nearly every soundbar weighs between 2 and 6kg, and nearly every bracket is rated to 10kg or more. The bracket is almost never the limiting factor. What matters is the wall.
A soundbar sits proud of the wall, so its weight acts on a lever arm rather than straight down. That pulls the top fixings outwards. Plasterboard anchors cope with this poorly and lath and plaster copes with it very badly, which is why a bar that has been up for months can suddenly let go.
Finding a stud on an old wall matters more here than picking the right bracket.
Before you buy
- Look at the back of the bar and identify which of the four fixing types it uses.
- If it needs a proprietary mount, order it at the same time as the bar.
- Weigh the bar or check the manual, then confirm the bracket rating exceeds it.
- Work out what the wall is made of, because that decides the fixing rather than the bracket.
The full step-by-step mounting sequence, or have us install it in Hobart.
More guides
- How to mount a soundbar under a TV - Step by step, in millimetres, for Australian stud spacing and the brackets you can actually buy here.
- Soundbar no sound over HDMI ARC - The full diagnostic tree, with the named settings paths for Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL and Hisense.
- Soundbar installation cost - What soundbar installation costs in Australia, itemised, and why bundling it with a TV mount is cheaper.
Reviewed: August 2026
Useful answers before the appointment.
What each brand supplies, and what you will have to buy separately.
Most Samsung Q-series and S-series bars include a pair of small wall brackets and a paper template in the box. The template is accurate, but it assumes you can fix anywhere on the wall, which is not true on lath and plaster.
For the Arc and Beam, effectively yes. There are no keyhole slots on the chassis, so the bar has nothing to hang on without the Sonos bracket or a well-made third-party equivalent designed for that model.
Universal brackets work for bars with keyhole slots or a flat back and a known weight. They do not work for chassis with no fixing points at all. Check the back of your bar before buying anything described as universal.
Most are rated 10 to 15kg, which is well above almost any consumer soundbar. The limiting factor is almost never the bracket, it is what the bracket is fixed to, particularly on older plaster walls.
Yes, with a piggyback bracket that clamps to the television mount. It is useful where you cannot drill the wall, but it adds leverage to the TV bracket, so check the combined weight against the mount rating.
Send us the model and we will confirm the bracket
We keep brackets for the common brands. Tell us the soundbar and television models and we will have the right parts on the van rather than discovering the problem on the day.
What to send us
- Screen size and model
- Your suburb
- Roughly when the house was built
- A photo of the wall
Same-week installation across Greater Hobart. Same-day where the schedule allows.