Mounting Dream Soundbar Mount Bracket for Mounting Above or Under TV Fits Most of Sound Bars Up to 15 Lbs, with Detachable Long Extension Plates MD5420 Review (2026)

Who this bracket fits

This bracket is aimed at anyone who has already wall mounted, or plans to wall mount, a TV and wants the soundbar to sit directly above or below it rather than on a separate shelf or the TV stand. Mounting Dream is a widely used, affordable brand in the TV mount space, so this soundbar bracket is designed to attach to the existing TV mount hardware rather than requiring a completely separate wall installation. It suits lighter to mid weight soundbars, up to 15 Lbs, which covers many standard two channel and basic multi speaker soundbars without a separate wireless subwoofer built into the bar itself. The site ranks it first among six soundbar wall mounts it compares.

How the bracket and extension plates work

The MD5420 uses detachable long extension plates that let the bracket reach different mounting hole spacings on different soundbars, rather than being a fixed one size fits all shape. Fully assembled with the extension plates attached, the bracket runs about 20.7 inches long, and the bracket hardware itself weighs a modest 2.73 lbs, so it adds relatively little bulk once installed. It is designed to work with fixed, tilting and full motion TV wall mounts alike, attaching to the existing mount's frame so the soundbar moves along with the TV mount rather than needing its own separate wall anchors in most setups. The 15 Lbs weight limit is the key spec to check against your specific soundbar before buying.

Installing it and living with it day to day

Because the bracket rides on the TV's existing wall mount, installation is mostly a matter of attaching the soundbar bracket to the mount frame and then securing the soundbar itself to the extension plates using the included hardware, rather than drilling new holes into the wall for the soundbar separately. Once installed, the soundbar tucks directly above or below the screen, giving a tidier look than a shelf mounted or TV stand placed bar. One thing to plan for is rear TV access, since attaching a bracket to the TV mount can partially block the ports on the back of the TV, so it helps to route cables before final tightening.

How it compares with other soundbar mounts

Against the MOUNTUP bracket, which is rated up to 22 lbs and adds an anti drop design, the MD5420's 15 Lbs limit is noticeably lower, making MOUNTUP the better choice for heavier bar and subwoofer combinations. Compared with ultra slim under TV mounts rated closer to 10 lbs for very thin soundbars, the MD5420 has more headroom. Against the Mount-It 2-in-1 bracket that can mount to either the wall or the back of the TV, the MD5420 sticks to the TV mount attachment approach specifically, which keeps installation simpler when a TV mount is already in place but offers less flexibility if there is no existing mount to attach to.

Verdict and who should pick something else

For a lighter to mid weight soundbar going directly above or below an already wall mounted TV, the MD5420 is a straightforward, affordable way to get a clean centered look without a separate wall installation. Anyone with a heavier soundbar, especially one with a built in subwoofer or multiple driver arrays pushing past 15 Lbs, should look at a higher capacity bracket like the MOUNTUP model rated to 22 lbs instead. Buyers who do not already have a TV wall mount in place, or who want a bracket that can attach straight to the wall on its own, should also consider a mount designed for standalone wall installation rather than one built to ride on an existing TV mount.

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