Vogel's SWM 4023 black
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Vogel’s SWM 4023 wall mount for Sonos Era 300
Placed on a shelf, an Era 300 often plays music too low, pressed against a wall or obstructed by a nearby object. Mounted on the wall, it gains clearance and can be aimed at where you sit. This Vogel’s mount accommodates just one model, the spatial audio speaker from Sonos, and matches its two colours, black or white, to blend in beside it.
A mount exclusively for the Era 300
Compatibility is strict. The installation instructions mention only the Era 300, and the mounting system follows its shape: a rectangular plate screws into the speaker with two M5 x 20 mm screws, then connects to the arm with two M5 x 10 mm screws. An Era 100, a Five or a speaker from another brand will not fit.
Once assembled, the mount measures 153 mm high, 86 mm wide and 237 mm deep. It remains narrower than the speaker and almost disappears behind it when viewed from the front. The maximum load is 7 kg, a comfortable margin for an Era 300 weighing around 4.5 kg. The black and white colours match the speaker’s two finishes, avoiding the look of an add-on arm in a different colour.
Directing sound towards the listening area
The Era 300 projects sound forwards, to the sides and towards the ceiling. Its position therefore matters more than that of a conventional speaker, and the mount offers two adjustments to fine-tune it. Tilt ranges from +5° to -25°: a speaker placed high up, above a TV unit or in a kitchen, can therefore angle down towards ear level rather than playing over people’s heads. Swivel reaches 35° to either side, or 70° in total, enough to turn a speaker mounted on a side wall towards the sofa, or aim both speakers in a stereo pair at the same listening position.
The speaker can also be mounted upside down. Its touch controls, located on top, then sit underneath and remain within reach when the Era 300 is mounted high up, in a shop or a hallway. This choice comes with a trade-off: the driver that normally points towards the ceiling points towards the floor, and the Dolby Atmos height effect relies precisely on sound reflecting off the ceiling. This setup therefore makes sense when access to the controls takes priority over spatial performance.
A tidy installation, from wall plug to cable
The spirit level built into the mount helps you fit it straight without an additional tool. The wall fixing uses two screws, two fischer Duo Power wall plugs and a washer. In solid brick or solid concrete, drill holes 6 mm in diameter and 50 mm deep; in a solid wood stud, a pilot hole 3 mm in diameter and 30 mm deep is sufficient. This kit is suitable for these three surfaces, with a wall covering no thicker than 3 mm (plaster, thick wallpaper). A plasterboard partition, hollow brick or thicker lining requires suitable wall plugs, chosen according to the wall material.
A strap holds the power cable along the arm so that it runs down towards the socket without dangling beneath the speaker. The mount carries TÜV certification, issued by an independent German testing organisation that checks its mechanical strength, and Vogel’s guarantees it for 5 years.
Technical specifications
Type and compatibility
- Type: speaker wall mount
- Compatibility: Sonos Era 300 only
- Maximum load: 7 kg
- Colours: black, white
Adjustments and positioning
- Tilt: from +5° to -25°
- Swivel: ±35° (70° total)
- Upside-down speaker mounting: yes, to keep the controls within reach
Mounting and installation
- Speaker mounting:
- Rectangular plate
- Speaker attachment to the plate: 2 M5 × 20 mm screws
- Plate attachment to the arm: 2 M5 × 10 mm screws
- Wall types supported by the supplied kit: solid brick, solid concrete, solid wood stud
- Maximum wall covering thickness: 3 mm
- Drilling for wall mounting:
- Solid masonry: 6 mm diameter to a depth of 50 mm
- Solid wood stud: 3 mm diameter pilot hole to a depth of 30 mm
Included accessories
- Wall mount
- Cable strap for cable management
- Wall mounting kit:
- 2 screws, 2 fischer Duo Power wall plugs, 1 washer
- Integrated spirit level
- Quick installation guide
Certification and warranty
- Certification: TÜV
- Warranty: 5 years
Dimensions
- Dimensions (H × W × D): 153 × 86 × 237 mm
Frequently asked questions
Is the stand sold individually or as a pair?
Each box contains one stand. You need two for an Era 300 stereo pair, or for a pair used as rear channels with a Sonos soundbar such as the Arc Ultra or Beam Ultra.
Can the speaker be removed without taking the mount off the wall?
Yes. The plate remains screwed to the underside of the speaker and detaches from the arm by removing the two M5 x 10 mm screws. The arm stays in place, retaining its tilt and rotation settings, allowing the speaker to be put back in the same position.
Do I need to run Trueplay tuning again after mounting?
It is recommended. Trueplay adapts the speaker’s sound to the room and its placement: an Era 300 moved from a piece of furniture to a wall, or whose orientation is changed, no longer interacts with the walls in the same way. Simply run the tuning again from the Sonos app once the speaker is positioned.
How do I connect a wired source when the speaker is wall-mounted?
The Era 300 accepts a wired source (turntable with preamp, CD player) through its USB-C port, using the Sonos line-in adapter sold separately. The additional cable can run alongside the power cable under the strap to remain discreet along the arm.
How much clearance should I leave around the speaker?
The Era 300 has side-firing and upward-firing drivers. A speaker tucked into a corner or placed just below a ceiling loses some of this lateral and vertical sound dispersion. It is best to leave space on either side and a few dozen centimetres above, and use rotation to compensate for a nearby wall.
Is the mount suitable for installation in a bathroom or outdoors?
As the Era 300 is not an outdoor speaker, the mount remains intended for indoor use. In a humid room, the limitations of the speaker itself need to be considered more than those of the mount.
Can the mount be attached to the ceiling?
The manual only specifies wall mounting, and the tilt ranges (from +5° to -25°) are calculated for a speaker mounted on a vertical wall. Ceiling mounting falls outside the intended use specified by Vogel’s.
- Eco-contribution included in the sale price.
- Manufacturer reference: 8140230
- GTIN / EAN: 8712285414343
