Outside audio

rezrider · May 12, 2011

Does anyone here have any experience with outdoor (weather proof) speakers?

Rack · May 13, 2011

cleonard · May 14, 2011

While they are made for the outside, I think that they still need protection. Leave them 100% exposed and they will not last long. Under the eaves out of the rain and direct sun they should last at least a few years.

redswr · May 14, 2011

i like these... http://www.outdoorspeakerdepot.com/rockspeaker.html havn't used them but it's like what they have all over the theme parks

yamadogyz · May 14, 2011

We have some, whatta you need to know?

rezrider · May 16, 2011

redswr:
i like these... http://www.outdoorspeakerdepot.com/rockspeaker.html havn't used them but it's like what they have all over the theme parks

yamadogyz:
We have some, whatta you need to know?

Pretty much what Redswr showed me in the link he posted. Thanks to both of you...

and Rack... :moon:

jackson409 · May 16, 2011

I have some of those rock shaped kind. I got them at the local flea Market for like 50 bucks. I have had them outside through all elements snow, rain, heat and cold and not once have i covered or put them away in 4 years and they still sound good. Not sure of the brand because it was 4 years ago when I bought them but they have been well worth the money.

rezrider · May 16, 2011

jackson409:
I have some of those rock shaped kind. I got them at the local flea Market for like 50 bucks. I have had them outside through all elements snow, rain, heat and cold and not once have i covered or put them away in 4 years and they still sound good. Not sure of the brand because it was 4 years ago when I bought them but they have been well worth the money.

Cool...I wasthinking of those...Because they'de look out of place (no other rocks in the yard) I was leaning more towards the regular speakers to mount on my patio cover...I was at the swap meet 2 weekends ago and they had a speaker that sound awesome...cordless...to about 50 feet I think but the price was ..choke, cough, choke...$700 EACH :foul:

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jackson409 · May 16, 2011

rezrider:
Cool...I wasthinking of those...Because they'de look out of place (no other rocks in the yard) I was leaning more towards the regular speakers to mount on my patio cover...I was at the swap meet 2 weekends ago and they had a speaker that sound awesome...cordless...to about 50 feet I think but the price was ..choke, cough, choke...$700 EACH ...

Yeah, I have some real rocks that come really close to color and size in the flower garden right by them so they blind in really well.

rezrider · May 16, 2011

jackson409:
Yeah, I have some real rocks that come really close to color and size in the flower garden right by them so they blind in really well.

I like the idea but what I have that isn't yard or concrete... is DIRT!

530ktm · May 16, 2011

Not sure what or where you plan on using these but what about marine style speakers where they are used in boats. I think such a thing exists. :thinking:

rezrider · May 16, 2011

530ktm:
Not sure what or where you plan on using these but what about marine style speakers where they are used in boats. I think such a thing exists.

Outside on an open patio...they will get wet when it rains...I considered them. Where do you get them at any audio shop or boat dealer or ?

CDA · May 16, 2011

Look up Kicker Speakers. They have some great sounding marine speakers. I have them in my boat and have a set that will be replacing the outside speakers on the 5th wheel

rezrider · May 16, 2011

CDA:
Look up Kicker Speakers. They have some great sounding marine speakers. I have them in my boat and have a set that will be replacing the outside speakers on the 5th wheel

...so noted!!!

2smoke · May 16, 2011

Rez You could also look at www.Overtons.com and www.westmarine.com, www.cabela.com I know you can find reasonable prices for marine grade speakers at these three places. Please dont go to your local boat shop. you will spend way to much money.