DATA COMM Electronics 45-0008-BK Easy-Mount Recessed Low-Voltage In Wall Plate Cable Pass Through, Slim Profile, Fits Behind Ultra-Thin TV Mounts, TV Cord Hider, Black

The Data Comm cable pass-thru is my go-to in-wall cable solution for all my TV mounting projects. My Clients have never been unhappy with the choice: it’s clean, attractive, fast and easy to install. And a pair of units - the upper intake and lower exit - are surprisingly inexpensive. Be diligent in your measuring before creating a hole in the drywall. The most common mistake is to cut a hole equal to the dimensions of the entire wall plate, rather than the dimensions of the pass-through opening that goes inside the wall. But once you are clear on that single detail, it is beyond simple to install. In addition to your drywall cutting tool, a pencil and a tape measure, a Phillips Head screwdriver is all you need. Once you position unit in wall, DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN SCREWS. Gently turn the Phillips Head screwdriver clockwise until you feel the plastic clamp arrive in a horizontal position behind your drywall. Add a rotation or two of the screwdriver to tighten, and you’re all set. And remember, the upper unit and lower unit should stay within the same stud bay (between the same two studs). I usually line upper and lower units up vertically with a 2-4ft level, or with my electronic laser level. I use these units for all my jobs and see no reason to try any others!

I have run many cables behind walls over the years for flat screens, surround sound, computers, etc. I have used various types of these wall plates in the past, but I will use these from now on now that I've tried them. The quality of the plate is better (thicker plastic) than I expected for the price, and it just doesn't get much easier to install. Other brands require two pieces, a frame and a cover. This unit is all in one and installs in minutes. There is a template in the box for the size of the square that you need to cut in the drywall. Find your hollow channel, trace the template and cut. When you tighten the screws, it opens up two wings that grab the drywall from behind and hold it securely to the wall. No anchors required. You can also install them diagonally or horizontally, depending on your space and direction you are running your cables. They look very professional and can be painted if you need to. This model also has a large opening that will accept multiple cables. I have now installed 8 of them in a recording studio to run cables around the room and they look and work great. Very pleased. Hope this helps.

+1 - Item arrive on time, and not damaged +1 - Item is as described +2 - Includes a cut out template, and is easy to install -1 - Cost Thoughts: I really liked the look of this one over others, but other cable management boxes are half the cost of these. I decided to go with them anyway, and have been happy with them. I've installed 4 sets thus far, and they work well with no defects in any of the sets I have ordered to date. Comes with two boxes, a cutout template, and instructions. If you don't like the look of the "brush" or "star" ones, these work great. Just be prepared to spend a little bit more money than you would for those.

For my needs, this little guy was perfect. There is a variety of low voltage wall plates out there so it really depends on your needs. But I found this to be excellent. I wanted a wall plate that could go anywhere I cut a hole in my wall for AV cables. And I didn't want to have to rely on a junction box for mounting. The key to this item's design is the small "wings" on both sides allows you to securely fasten this to a hole in any kind of material...drywall, plastic plate, wooden cabinet...without having to use separate screws directly into those materials. With this, you just insert the unit into your hole (a handy template is provided) and start tightening the built-in screws. This will swing up the wings and your plate will fasten in no time. Only caveat is if you are right next to a stud, the wing may not be able to grip drywall on that side. I used this in conjunction with PVC pipes in the wall for running cables from the basement. The fit is perfect. The wall plate sits right above the top of the PVC and it is ridiculously easy to run my cables while maintaining a clean and attractive look.

Easy to use, great product. A paper stencil is included to help make sure the rectangle is cut out properly. Once you have the hole in the wall cut out, insert the top piece and screw it in place by hand. Each screw has a plastic tab on the back that when screwed in, the tab pops out and presses against the inside of the drywall to hole it in place. These tabs aren't super strong, but strong enough to hold it in place. If you use a powered drill you will likely snap the plastic piece off from too much pressure. Use a screw driver and manually screw in each side until it is snug. Mount of top piece first, run all your cables through the wall. Do not mount of the bottom piece yet because you won't be able to get the cables out. Fish your cables out of the bottom hole. Highly recommend using a numbering system, tape, colored tape, etc. to make sure you know which cable is which if you're running similar cables through. I ran 4 HDMI cables though and numbered each end so I knew what I was connecting. Once you have the cables fished out of the bottom hole - you should be able to fit your hand and forearm through the hole, or use something else to snag the cables and pull throgh - slide the cables through the bottom piece, install into the hole in the wall and gently tighen it down. The white matches the standard white wall plates commonly used. From what I read and recall from the directions, specific heigh measures are not provided if you wanted to try line up the inserts with other wall mounts. Doing some basic measuring will get you the info you need to make sure its line up afterwards. Likely won't be an issue since these will probably be hidden from view, but later on it would look nice if you were selling your house or had to change your layout and these are exposed. Overall this was the perfect affordable solution I was looking for and simple. With your own creativity you could seal the plastic openings where the cables come through.

OK, these are kind of like a really good grilled cheese...not fancy, but delicious. I was in a rush to get my cables run since I had a buddy coming over to help mount my 60" TV on the wall. I wanted to get the cables run before he arrived. It was less than 15 minutes to install both outlets. The majority of that time was me determining where exactly on the wall I wanted to install them! The template was spot on. I traced the wall with pencil, scored it with my utility knife and finished it off with my drywall knife. I even made the mistake of putting the top outlet in upside down, It unscrewed and came out with ease and allowed me to flip and tighten again without any hassles. Reminder - you are NOT supposed to run power cables through a wall! These are for low voltage cords like HDMI cables.

Made my entertainment area look like a professional installation

I have 3 of these functional in my home and will be adding 4 more. Unlike the recessed power receptacle version that has metal wings for anchoring in the sheetrock, this has plastic wings. ANY use of power tools where you cannot feel the tension on the wing is not advised. Even at slow speeds you will break these clips. Use a small screwdriver and tighten until there is enough tension to hold in place and no more. If installing on a wall with insulation, I advise pulling a out a shallow layer to prevent spring-back that would put excessive tension on the wings. You can fill with sealing foam to compensate if desired, but only after your cables are relatively fixed and non-changing. You might also consider buying more than one unit in case you break the first one getting to know the product. Also, pull your cables before putting this in place. Too much handling will break it. Remember that you can orient it any way you like to make running the cables optimal. It will fit cables with fairly large heads, but anything bigger than a typical 3-prong AC head might get a little awkward.