Outdoor Home Speakers

aero3113

We’re looking to get speakers for our backyard to hang from a pavilion and a pergola we have. What do you guys use and recommend? 

oscar1

Klipsch outdoor speaker

Cableguy Greg

Polk outdoor speakers. 

aero3113

Do you guys use Bluetooth plug in, rechargeable or hard wired with an amp?

oscar1

Hard wire with amp

Aqua_Aura

If it was me I would do a Bluetooth system and just plug into 110v outlets. Something like Sonos or like that. I would assume you are not throwing rager parties and trying to rock the block 🤣

diggin2day1

Sonos amp and Bose 251 speakers

aero3113

Would I be able to have the volume up on the deck lower than by the pool?

aero3113

And would all the speakers have to be wired? Can I have some wired and some Bluetooth or plugged in somehow? It’s a pretty far distance between the two areas.

earl1z19

check out monoprice.com. I have a few pairs of their outdoor speakers here at the house. I use a google chrome cast with my phone. I can control volume at each zone from the phone. The potential downside is that I use 3 receivers to power my system. It is a whole house sound system that is hardwired but the chrome cast (3 of em) gives me zone control. It was the most cost effective way to do the whole house as well as my outdoor areas. The sound is really good in my opinion. 

diggin2day1

Yes, with the Sonos system you can control each individual amp and wireless
 speaker individually through the Sonos app. The app also acts as a hub for all your music(Spotify, Apple Music, pandora, etc). 

   Another cool piece is the Sonos Port… it connects to your existing stereo and allows streaming access, volume control, etc. 
   Stop over and grab your paper towel holder and I’ll demo it for you. 

raybo3

aero3113 said:

And would all the speakers have to be wired? Can I have some wired and some Bluetooth or plugged in somehow? It’s a pretty far distance between the two areas.

I would think that there would be a slight delay in the Bluetooth so having both on at the same time might not work. 

oscar1

These are my outdoor set up connect to Klipsch speaker, plus bluetooth to my phone to control everything with the phone.  

aero3113

@oscar1 , Im planning on installing mine just like how you have it, up on the shelf under the ceiling 👍🏻. Will make it easier to run the speaker wires. I was hoping I could use Bluetooth for the opposite side of the yard but might not be an option.

aero3113

diggin2day1 said:

Yes, with the Sonos system you can control each individual amp and wireless
 speaker individually through the Sonos app. The app also acts as a hub for all your music(Spotify, Apple Music, pandora, etc). 

   Another cool piece is the Sonos Port… it connects to your existing stereo and allows streaming access, volume control, etc. 
   Stop over and grab your paper towel holder and I’ll demo it for you. 

Good to know! Thanks Keith!!

aero3113

@diggin2day1 , hopefully sometime next week I can stop by!!

oscar1

aero3113 said:

@oscar1 , Im planning on installing mine just like how you have it, up on the shelf under the ceiling 👍🏻. Will make it easier to run the speaker wires. I was hoping I could use Bluetooth for the opposite side of the yard but might not be an option.

You have a long distances for a bluetooth to work, But you can try it 

oscar1

I run my speaker wire to the attic and through out differences sizes of pvc conduit to do a more permanent installation and easy to replace wires or add wires in the future.

aero3113

@oscar1 my yard just looked like that for my lights, trying to avoid that again!! LoL

captkevin

Costco normally puts there Klipsch outdoor wired speakers on sale frequently. Picked up a pair for our lake house last summer for around $140. Sound very nice. I am big klipsch fan. All we have at home.

captkevin

Just checked there site & don't even see them listed. Supply chain strikes again.

oscar1

nice job with the lay out of the lighting 

oscar1

I use the the following outdoor speaker.

aero3113

oscar1 said:

nice job with the lay out of the lighting 

Thanks!

MarkB

Cableguy Greg said:

Polk outdoor speakers. 

This is what i have. Theyve lasted 6 years through crazy heat and ice bone cold. No issues.