So sleek!
We had a center stud and reframed to be able to install the box. Since we already had the wall open we followed the instructions for "new construction" which meant we could mount the box without having to use the brackets. It makes the whole setup look so sleek and clean. Our mantel is only about 7" deep, so we really wanted to be able to recess the mount to get our TV as close to the wall as possible and this is perfect. 10/10 recommend