Audio T Verdict
The Flexson Wall Mount gives the Sonos Five or second-generation PLAY:5 a secure permanent position without sacrificing the ability to aim the speaker properly into the room.
Unlike a simple flat bracket, the Flexson design allows the speaker to tilt downwards by up to 20 degrees and swivel by up to 30 degrees in either direction. That is particularly useful when the speaker has to be mounted above normal listening height, beside a television or in a room where the best wall position is not directly opposite the listener.
The speaker is held securely in landscape orientation by a purpose-built high-grade steel assembly rather than resting loosely on a universal shelf. Flexson supplies fixing hardware for brick or masonry and for suitable wood or timber studwork.
The biggest reason to update this old Audio T page is compatibility. Although originally sold for the PLAY:5 Gen 2, Flexson now officially lists the same current wall mount for the Sonos Five as well. Existing PLAY:5 owners remain supported, while current Five owners can use the same mounting solution.
For a stereo pair, two brackets allow both speakers to be mounted at equal height and aimed independently towards the listening area. For a single Five, the adjustable bracket is a useful way to free up furniture space without being stuck with whatever direction the wall happens to face.
Audio T Product Name Update
The original Audio T page describes this only as a Sonos PLAY:5 Gen 2 wall bracket.
Flexson's current specification officially confirms compatibility with both:
- Sonos Five
- Sonos PLAY:5 Gen 2
The product name and page copy should therefore be updated to reflect current compatibility.
Flexson Wall Mount for Sonos Five and PLAY:5 Gen 2
This purpose-built Flexson wall mount provides a secure, adjustable installation for the Sonos Five and second-generation PLAY:5.
Key features include:
- Official Sonos Five compatibility
- Official PLAY:5 Gen 2 compatibility
- Landscape speaker mounting
- Up to 20° downward tilt
- Up to 30° left swivel
- Up to 30° right swivel
- 60° total horizontal adjustment
- High-grade steel construction
- Purpose-built speaker support
- Fixing hardware for brick and masonry
- Fixing hardware for wood and suitable studwork
- Quick installation
- Black or White finish
- Designed in the UK
- Supplied individually
Compatible With Sonos Five
The Sonos Five replaced the second-generation PLAY:5 while retaining the same basic cabinet format.
Flexson's current version of this wall mount is officially designed for both generations.
This makes the bracket useful for:
- New Sonos Five installations
- Existing PLAY:5 Gen 2 systems
- Single-speaker setups
- Stereo pairs
- Multi-room systems
Not for First-Generation PLAY:5
The original first-generation PLAY:5 uses a different cabinet design.
This wall mount is intended for the Sonos Five and second-generation PLAY:5 only.
Landscape Orientation
This particular Flexson wall mount holds the speaker in horizontal or landscape orientation.
That is the familiar way a single Sonos Five or PLAY:5 is normally positioned and allows the bracket's tilt and swivel mechanism to direct the speaker towards the listening area.
Landscape Mount, Not the Separate Vertical Version
Flexson has also produced a dedicated portrait-orientation wall mount for the Five and PLAY:5.
This Audio T product is the standard landscape version and should not be confused with that separate bracket.
20° Downward Tilt
The mount can tilt the speaker downwards by up to 20 degrees.
This is useful where the Five has to be mounted:
- Above seated ear height
- Above furniture
- Beside a wall-mounted television
- On a higher section of wall
Rather than allowing the speaker to project straight over the listening area, the bracket can be angled down towards it.
30° Left and Right Swivel
The bracket also provides up to 30 degrees of movement to either side.
This gives approximately 60 degrees of total horizontal adjustment.
It can be particularly useful when the available wall is:
- Off-centre from the listening position
- Beside the seating area
- Part of an open-plan room
- At an angle to the main listening space
Aim the Speaker Into the Room
The best bracket position is not always the same as the best speaker direction.
The Flexson mount allows those two decisions to be separated: install the speaker where the wall and room layout permit, then use tilt and swivel to aim it more accurately.
Useful for Stereo Pairs
Two Sonos Five or PLAY:5 Gen 2 speakers can be configured as a stereo pair through Sonos.
Using two matching wall brackets allows:
- Equal speaker height
- Consistent support
- Independent left/right aiming
- Furniture-free positioning
- A cleaner permanent installation
Two brackets are required for two speakers.
One Mount Per Speaker
This product is supplied individually.
For a stereo pair:
Order two wall mounts.
High-Grade Steel Construction
Flexson manufactures the main bracket structure from high-grade steel.
This is important because the Sonos Five is a substantial speaker rather than a lightweight satellite.
The mount is designed around the cabinet rather than adapting a generic shelf or clamp to fit it.
Secure Speaker Support
The Sonos speaker sits within a purpose-designed bracket assembly and is held securely rather than merely balanced on a wall shelf.
That makes the installation particularly useful in areas where:
- Floor space is limited
- Furniture space is valuable
- The speaker needs to be kept away from children or pets
- A more permanent installation is preferred
Approximate Dimensions
Current published specification data gives the bracket itself at approximately:
- Height: 203mm
- Width: 126mm
- Depth: 251mm
The installed system naturally occupies more width because the Sonos Five or PLAY:5 extends across the bracket.
Approximately 1.52kg
The wall mount itself weighs approximately 1.52kg before the speaker is installed.
Wall fixings must therefore be suitable for the combined weight of:
- The bracket
- The Sonos speaker
- Any additional dynamic loading created while adjusting the bracket
Brick and Masonry Fixings Included
Flexson supplies hardware intended for brick and masonry installation.
The wall itself must still be structurally sound and capable of supporting the complete installation.
Wood and Studwork Fixings Included
Hardware is also supplied for suitable timber or wood-stud installations.
Where the finished wall surface is plasterboard, the important question is what structural support sits behind it.
Do Not Mount a Sonos Five Into Weak Plasterboard Without Suitable Support
A Sonos Five weighs considerably more than many small wireless speakers.
Use appropriately rated structural fixings and, wherever practical, secure the bracket into suitable timber or masonry rather than relying on an inadequate lightweight wall plug.
Check for Hidden Services
Before drilling into any wall, check the planned fixing area for:
- Electrical cables
- Water pipes
- Heating pipes
- Other concealed services
If the wall construction or safe fixing position is uncertain, use a competent installer.
Choose the Position Before Drilling
Unlike a floor stand, a wall bracket creates a fixed installation position.
Before drilling, consider:
- Listening position
- Speaker height
- Tilt requirement
- Swivel requirement
- Distance from room corners
- Power-cable access
- Ethernet access if required
- Access to the speaker itself
Mains Power Is Still Required
Sonos Five and PLAY:5 are wireless audio speakers, but they are not battery powered.
A mains socket must therefore remain accessible close enough to the final wall position for a safe installation.
Consider Cable Routing
Before fixing the mount permanently, consider how the mains cable will reach the speaker.
A neat installation may use:
- Surface cable trunking
- A suitably positioned existing socket
- Professionally installed concealed power provision
Do Not Conceal an Ordinary Mains Lead Illegally Inside a Wall
If concealed mains wiring is required, it should be carried out using appropriate fixed electrical wiring and installed in accordance with applicable regulations.
Consult a qualified electrician where necessary.
Ethernet Is Optional
Sonos Five can normally operate over the home network without a wired Ethernet connection.
Where a wired network connection is preferred, make sure the selected wall position also allows suitable cable access.
Trueplay and Wall Placement
Sonos Five supports Trueplay room tuning with compatible devices.
Trueplay can compensate for some effects of room placement, but basic speaker positioning still matters.
Wall mounting can increase reinforcement through parts of the bass and lower midrange, particularly when the speaker is mounted close to a corner.
Avoid Corners Where Possible
A room corner places the speaker close to several boundaries simultaneously and can significantly reinforce bass.
If possible, leave useful space between the Five and the nearest side wall rather than placing the speaker tightly into a corner.
Use Tilt and Swivel Before Reaching for EQ
If vocals or treble sound less direct than expected, first check whether the speaker is actually aimed towards the listening area.
The bracket provides enough adjustment to make worthwhile changes without moving the fixing point itself.
Wall Mount or Floor Stand?
Choose the Wall Mount When
- Floor space is limited
- You want to free up furniture space
- The speaker has a permanent location
- You want adjustable tilt
- You want adjustable swivel
- You want the speaker away from children or pets
- A higher installation is required
Choose the Floor Stand When
- You do not want to drill into a wall
- You may change room layout later
- You want easier repositioning
- You want horizontal or vertical mounting
- You want matching free-standing supports for a stereo pair
Compare the Flexson Floor Stand for Sonos Five and PLAY:5 Gen 2.
Wall Mount Versus Furniture
Wall Mount
- Frees furniture space
- Adjustable aiming
- Consistent position
- Can place speaker above obstacles
- Requires wall drilling
- Less convenient to reposition later
Shelf or Sideboard
- No wall installation
- Easy to move speaker
- Uses existing furniture
- No tilt or swivel adjustment
- Furniture height may be unsuitable
- Takes up usable surface space
Black and White Finishes
Flexson offers the mount in Black and White to complement the corresponding Sonos Five or PLAY:5 finish.
The current product codes are:
- Black: FLXS5WM1021
- White: FLXS5WM1011
Designed in the UK
Flexson's current product information describes the bracket as designed in the UK.
Remove the Old “Manufactured in the UK” Claim
The previous Audio T page states that the product is designed and manufactured in the UK.
Current Flexson product information only confirms that it is designed in the UK, so that is the wording Audio T should use.
Who Is This Flexson Wall Mount For?
Well Suited To
- Sonos Five owners
- PLAY:5 Gen 2 owners
- Single-speaker systems
- Sonos stereo pairs
- Living rooms
- Dining rooms
- Kitchens
- Bedrooms
- Home offices
- Rooms with limited furniture space
- Installations needing tilt or swivel
Check Before Buying
- One wall mount supplied
- Sonos speaker not included
- Landscape mounting only
- Not for first-generation PLAY:5
- Requires secure wall fixing
- Mains power still required
- Two mounts required for stereo pair
- Check wall construction before drilling
Key Features
- Flexson Wall Mount for Sonos Five
- Flexson Wall Mount for PLAY:5 Gen 2
- Official Sonos Five compatibility
- Official PLAY:5 Gen 2 compatibility
- Landscape orientation
- 20° maximum downward tilt
- 30° left swivel
- 30° right swivel
- 60° total swivel range
- High-grade steel construction
- Purpose-built speaker support
- Approx. 203mm height
- Approx. 126mm width
- Approx. 251mm depth
- Approx. 1.52kg bracket weight
- Brick fixing hardware included
- Masonry fixing hardware included
- Wood fixing hardware included
- Studwork fixing hardware included
- Quick installation
- Black finish available
- White finish available
- Black product code FLXS5WM1021
- White product code FLXS5WM1011
- Designed in the UK
- Single mount
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Sonos speakers fit this wall mount?
The Sonos Five and second-generation PLAY:5.
Does it fit the current Sonos Five?
Yes. Flexson officially specifies the current mount for Sonos Five.
Does it fit PLAY:5 Gen 2?
Yes.
Does it fit first-generation PLAY:5?
No. The original PLAY:5 uses a different cabinet design.
Is the Sonos speaker included?
No. This product is the Flexson wall mount only.
Is this one mount or a pair?
One wall mount.
How many do I need for a stereo pair?
Two.
Does the speaker mount horizontally?
Yes. This version is designed for landscape orientation.
Can I mount the speaker vertically on this bracket?
No. Flexson has produced a separate vertical wall-mount design. This product is the landscape version.
How far can it tilt?
Up to 20 degrees downwards.
Can it tilt upwards?
Flexson specifies downward adjustment rather than upward tilt.
How far can it swivel?
Up to 30 degrees left and 30 degrees right, giving approximately 60 degrees total horizontal movement.
Why do some older listings quote a different swivel range?
Different regional and older Flexson material has contained inconsistent figures. Current Flexson product information specifies 30 degrees left and right, so Audio T uses that figure.
What is it made from?
High-grade steel.
How large is the bracket?
Current published specification data gives approximately 203 x 126 x 251mm H x W x D.
How much does it weigh?
Approximately 1.52kg without the speaker.
Are wall fixings supplied?
Yes.
Are masonry fixings included?
Yes. Flexson supplies hardware for brick and masonry.
Are timber fixings included?
Yes. Fixings for wood and suitable studwork are also included.
Can I install it on plasterboard?
Potentially, but the fixing method must be suitable for the wall structure and combined weight of the speaker and bracket. Structural timber or properly rated specialist fixings may be required.
Do I need a professional installer?
Not necessarily, but professional installation is recommended if you are unsure about wall construction, hidden services or appropriate fixings.
Can I place it above a television?
Potentially, yes. The 20-degree downward tilt can be useful for higher positions, provided the location is structurally safe and suitable for the listening area.
Can I place it in a corner?
You can, but corners can reinforce bass considerably. A position with more open space around the speaker is often preferable.
Does Trueplay still work?
Yes. Wall mounting does not disable the Sonos speaker's normal Trueplay functionality where supported.
Will I still need a mains cable?
Yes. Sonos Five and PLAY:5 Gen 2 require mains power.
Can I use Ethernet?
Yes, provided network cabling can reach the chosen wall position.
What colours are available?
Black and White.
What is the black product code?
FLXS5WM1021.
What is the white product code?
FLXS5WM1011.
Is it made in the UK?
Flexson's current product information states that the bracket is designed in the UK. Audio T does not make a current manufacturing-location claim.
Is there a matching floor stand?
Yes. Flexson also offers a dedicated floor stand for Sonos Five and PLAY:5 Gen 2.
Related Flexson and Sonos Products
Why Buy From Audio T?
- Flexson and Sonos compatibility advice
- Sonos Five system planning
- PLAY:5 Gen 2 accessory support
- Single-speaker and stereo-pair setup
- Wall-positioning guidance
- Tilt and swivel setup advice
- Wall-construction guidance
- Cable-routing advice
- Floor-stand alternatives
- Sonos multi-room system planning
- Setup and ongoing after-sales support
Contact your local Audio T store if you need help confirming compatibility, choosing a suitable wall position or deciding between Flexson wall mounts and floor stands.