Can these be used in either direction? (with either the 5" or the 3" side against the wall)
941912
Yes, you could turn it either way depending upon the width of your shelf and your preference.
1175710
It's designed for a corner and that's really where you should use it. There are MANY models out there to be used flush against the wall, I suggest you get one of those. This piece is for a corner.
2127186
I don't see why not. The only issue you might have is keeping them in place, assuming there isn't some sort of edging on the sides of the sidewalk. I used it in the landing of a concrete stairwell at basement level, so it's right against the walls. Good luck!
143281
I'm sure you could. The base is square so I don't think it would matter in which direction it is installed.
1584490
The included mounts would likely only work on the wall, unless you wanted to mount them with the speakers pointed straight down. The mounts are designed to go on a vertical surface and the speakers slide down onto them. You can swivel them left and right, but there's no way to angle them up or down.
1003698
I do not think so, one side is definitely made to go against wall and the other against set.
957655
No. There are bends in the vertical part that lock the device in place. They will not fit into the right side.
632081
I am thinking that you mean horizontally, and if so you cannot. The metal channel behind the picture is made so that you can only hang them as displayed in the photo on the Amazon web site.
184834
No, the hinges are on the sides so when you open the doors they swing out. So whichever side was not against the wall would be able to open but not the other.
860082
We bought two and installed them next to each other so that they open from the center out. We handled which way they opened by simply flipping one over. There isn't really a "right side up." :)
886175
You could, but you would need to make some kind of extension to full the gap between the two halves - they will work with a wall thickness up to about one or 1.5 inches, after that you need to make a "tube" of some type to cover the distance between the two ends. I did this out of wood and it worked great.
590292
I wouldn't use these on one side. They are slightly taller (about 1/3 an inch) but they are quite a bit stiffer.
1888510
There is definately a RIGHT or LEFT to these units. They will however work in an upside down fashion, although the curve on the handle tip will point upward
817706
No. I tried doing the very same thing an it wouldnt work. The wall brackets don't swivel enough to make it flush against the wall. It is definitely engineered to only go betweeen two vertical surfaces.
1323991
For both ceiling and side walls you'd have to get different hooks, which are meant for just that. These are probably best for above the window.
1738275
Unfortunately, no they can't. They are somewhat flexible when working with it but you have to be careful to ensure ends line up with wall ends. Hope this helps!
793693
I don't see why not. In our application (ceiling fan), they are installed in a horizontal position.