If you’ve ever tried to set up a real surround sound system, you know the hardest part usually isn’t the soundbar — it’s figuring out where to put those rear speakers. They need to be mounted just right, but who wants to start drilling into studs, measuring anchors, and making a mess of their walls? Especially if you’re renting, that’s almost guaranteed to cost you part of your deposit.
The truth is, you don’t need to drill big holes to get your speakers off the floor. There are better ways to mount speakers that are strong, simple, and don’t leave you stressing about patchwork later.
Why Drilling Isn’t Always the Best Option
For decades, the “standard” way of mounting speakers was with heavy steel brackets and big screws. They’ll hold, sure — but they also leave behind crater-sized holes. Not only does that limit where you can place your speakers (studs don’t always line up where you need them), but it also locks you into one setup forever.
Think about it: if you rearrange your furniture, or move to a new place, you’re left with patching, sanding, painting, and hoping your walls look halfway decent again. That’s not exactly renter-friendly… and honestly, it’s not even homeowner-friendly if you care about your walls.
The Smarter Alternative: Stud-Free Mounting
Here’s the good news: surround sound doesn’t require studs or giant bolts anymore. With a stud-free solution like the HangSmart Smart Device Shelf, you can mount your rear speakers in minutes. Instead of bulky brackets, it uses angled nails that go in at 45 degrees. That creates an anchor that’s surprisingly strong — each shelf holds up to 15 lbs, which is more than enough for most surround sound speakers, routers, or even smart hubs.
And the best part? The holes left behind are tiny. We’re talking the size of a pen tip. A little dab of spackle or filler and you’d never know anything was there.
How to Set It Up
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Choose the right spot. Rear speakers should be slightly behind your couch and just above ear level. Use painter’s tape to mark the placement before you commit.
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Install without studs. Place the included color guide on the wall, line it up, and tap in the nails at an angle. That’s it. No drill, no stud finder, no measuring marathon.
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Run your cables cleanly. The shelf has a built-in cable hole so wires can pass right through. Pair it with a concealer strip if your outlet is lower on the wall, and the whole thing blends in seamlessly.
Customer Setups That Work
One of our customers in Chicago used two shelves to mount his rear speakers in a loft. He didn’t want to touch the old plaster walls with a drill, so the angled-nail system was a lifesaver. He said the whole setup took 15 minutes and looked “like a pro install without the headache.”
Another customer paired two Smart Device Shelves with our Soundbar Mount under a 77-inch TV. His exact words: “No tools, no handyman, no holes to patch later. I’ll never go back to traditional mounts.”
FAQs About Mounting Speakers Without Drilling
Why This Matters for Renters and Homeowners
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Renters → Avoid stud drilling and oversized holes. Our nails leave pen-tip-sized marks that patch in seconds.
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Homeowners → Place your devices wherever you want — not wherever your studs dictate.
This freedom means better aesthetics and a floating modern look without the bulk of old-school steel brackets.
Final Thoughts
Getting true surround sound doesn’t mean wrecking your walls. With the right setup, you can mount your rear speakers at the perfect height, hide the wires, and enjoy that immersive theater feel — all without drilling.
The HangSmart Smart Device Shelf was designed for exactly this: clean installs, renter-friendly setups, and the flexibility to move your speakers whenever you want. It’s the simplest way to get professional results without the professional bill — or the wall damage.
Who wouldn't want the easiest way to install their soundbar while saving money from having to hire a handyman?!?
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At first I was very skeptical, because I have a rock wall that I had put up about two years ago so the screws that came with the kit were not going to work, so took a trip to my local Ace hardware and got the same ones but 3” long because I needed them to go through the rock wall and a layer of cement board and the drywall that was already there, so that’s why I needed the screws to be 3” long anyway the ruler and the leveler that came with it was a big help in the long run had asked a coworker to help me out and in 40 minutes we got it done over all very satisfied with the end result, glad I came across this ad on my Facebook feed highly recommended to anyone even a beginner my TV is an 85” Sony, thanks again.👌 And I also got the sound bar mounts to and yes that work great 👍
I have now hung 5 tvs with hang smart by myself (with the exception of actually getting my 70" up on my wall) I've hung 40" to 70" tvs now...these are the best out there! I will never go to the giant square bracket to hang a TV again! I recommend hang smart to everyone !
This was so easy to install...I was shocked and it looks phenomenal...as a person of limited skillsets in hang tvs...it was completed in less than 20 minutes literally....
This was so easy to hang. I have over a two dozen tvs hanging in my homes and offices. I figured I would try this out. The cost is similar to an Amazon mount but you will save in time and labor. The quality of the packaging and tools are very poor. I expect to see this improve as they grow.
It took 10 minutes to prep and measure and 10 minutes to hang the tv properly. Now you won’t be able to move or tilt so that’s important.
This is great for airBnb properties that already have power up by the area where the tv is going. Will take no longer than 20 min tops. Ordering two more sets now.
Thank you so much for this awesome review! And we LOVE the videos and photos. With regard to the boxes, we’ve since updated them, and have improved the color guide making it even easier to just set onto the wall with a few thumbtacks. We are always continuing to make the packaging stronger and more improved with every order we place. But we couldn’t be more thrilled that you love it!
So, I posted these video to show the unboxing of the Hangsmart I receive. It's pretty clever. Every thing is included in the box. They also provide parts for you need to mount it to brick, concrete, or cement. I used it for my drywall.
The packaging is very nice and they explain you how to use very easily. I watched the video on their website. It comes with this color ruler, so you just match colors to install.
I will buy again in the future. Thanks Hangsmart for a great product.
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