Mounting a soundbar beneath the TV: how to choose the right solution
A soundbar beneath the television screen ensures that the picture and sound come from approximately the same direction. You can place the soundbar on a piece of furniture, mount it on the wall or combine it with the TV mounting using a suitable soundbar bracket. The best choice depends on the soundbar, the television and the space beneath the screen.
View the speaker and soundbar brackets for available mounting solutions.
Which soundbar bracket is suitable for your television?
Not every soundbar has the same mounting points. Check the mounting options and the weight of your soundbar, the maximum permitted load of the soundbar bracket and the space between the bottom of the TV and the furniture.
Some brackets are combined with the TV bracket using the television's VESA mounting points. Check in advance whether this combination is explicitly permitted and whether enough thread length remains. Another option is a separate wall bracket for the soundbar.
Soundbar beneath a swivel TV bracket
If you regularly swivel the television, a suitable moving soundbar bracket can be useful: the sound remains in the same direction as the picture. Check that the additional weight remains within the load capacity of the TV bracket and the mounting structure. A soundbar mounted on the wall does not swivel automatically.
Mounting a soundbar in four steps
- Find the exact model numbers of the TV and soundbar.
- Check the mounting points, the weight and the supported bracket combinations.
- Measure the clearance beneath the TV and determine where the cables and connections will be located.
- Install according to both manuals and check that the TV can tilt or swivel freely.
Leave sufficient space for the sound outputs and any upward-firing speakers. Do not place the soundbar behind a protruding edge that blocks the sound.
Frequently asked questions about soundbar mounting
Can any soundbar be mounted under a TV?
No. Check the mounting points and the permitted weight; some models require a specific adapter.
Can a soundbar be mounted to the same VESA holes as the TV mount?
That is only possible if the combination used is suitable for this and the manufacturer allows it.
What if my soundbar has no mounting holes?
Check whether a suitable shelf or model-specific holder is available. Never place the device loose on an unsuitable mount.
Related guides and personal advice
Always check the VESA size, the screen size and viewing distance, and the ideal viewing height. Unsure about the installation? Email the exact TV model and a photo of the situation to info@tvbeugels.nl.
Arjan from TVMountXL.com
Founder & Product Specialist
Practical information about choosing and mounting TV mounts.
Updated: October 2, 2026