Outdoor Speakers?

[blu_fan]

Since now it's officially summer, I'm in the market for outdoor speakers so everyone can swim, eat outside, and have fun outside with music playing. What are some recommendations? I have no budget as of now, just need any and all recommendations. I want something that can be clear, but still loud since my backyard is pretty big and even goes uphill. Also, if it had some at least decent punchy bass, that'd be great. I'm mainly looking for the speakers to be mounted or built into the wall and I'm not a fan of wireless speakers, so. And I will be attaching it to either my Sony receiver in the gaming room or the Denon receiver in the living room. Probably the Denon because it has the Zone 2 thing so I can listen to music without it playing through my home theater, as well. Please let me know any and all recommendations, links would be very much appreciated.

[Driver_King]

Two of these for on your outdoor wall (as a pair), as many of these as you can afford around your pool and patio, a few of these around the pool and the perimeter of your backyard, and maybe a few of these to go inside of your landscaping to help avoid being seen.

[blu_fan]

Originally Posted by Driver_King

Two of these for on your outdoor wall (as a pair), as many of these as you can afford around your pool and patio, a few of these around the pool and the perimeter of your backyard, and maybe a few of these to go inside of your landscaping to help avoid being seen.

Thanks! However, I have two dogs. One won't do anything since he's an older fellow. The other is still a puppy and I fear that he may piss on, crap on, or jump onto the subwoofer, unless put on the mountain, since he can't go up there. Otherwise, I don't think I can put it near the pool. I can double check to see if I can get small fencing, but yeah.

[callas01]

http://www.outdoorspeakerdepot.com/a8ulpasp.html

how about these, a 3-way design with an 8" woofer, good price, there was someone on here a few months ago looking at the same brand and bought something similar.

More name brands you could look at these
Energy Tempest
Energy Tempest White

my dad uses these at his house and they are good, not the deepest bass but good
JBLs

[Tufelhundin]

I have the Insignias Rock Speakers from BestBuy, they had an open box and I was able to pick them up for a 1/3 off. I like 'em quite a bit and they do really well, however I was running them via a Denon 787 but found to me they sounded much better with the Onkyo 603.

I have actually been looking for a cheap small sub to run with them just because....

[callas01]

BIC speakers

Pyle Audio

BIC again

[blu_fan]

Thanks everyone!
Out of all these, what will give me the best bass? I don't think I can add a subwoofer for outside, so what speakers will I get the MOST bass out of and the highs being clear, as well?

[callas01]

Originally Posted by blu_fan

Thanks everyone!
Out of all these, what will give me the best bass? I don't think I can add a subwoofer for outside, so what speakers will I get the MOST bass out of and the highs being clear, as well?

id go with the 3 way and the 8" driver personally, the extension is pretty low on them.
http://www.outdoorspeakerdepot.com/a8ulpasp.html

[Spurrier Sucks]

Originally Posted by Tufelhundin

I have the Insignias Rock Speakers from BestBuy, they had an open box and I was able to pick them up for a 1/3 off. I like 'em quite a bit and they do really well, however I was running them via a Denon 787 but found to me they sounded much better with the Onkyo 603.

I have actually been looking for a cheap small sub to run with them just because....

I have these also. With a 6.5 inch woofer and $100 a pair I am pretty happy with them. Not foundation shaking bass but they are good enough.

[DiverSpear]

I have Yamaha 6.5" 2 ways in zones 2 and 3 and I like them.

Side note, Spurrier Sucks, I love your screen name. I'm a FSU fan.

[blu_fan]

Originally Posted by callas01

id go with the 3 way and the 8" driver personally, the extension is pretty low on them.
http://www.outdoorspeakerdepot.com/a8ulpasp.html

What brand are these speakers? I didn't see anything about it saying what brand makes them. Please let me know so I can see if I can demo them anywhere.

[Driver_King]

Originally Posted by blu_fan

Thanks! However, I have two dogs. One won't do anything since he's an older fellow. The other is still a puppy and I fear that he may piss on, crap on, or jump onto the subwoofer, unless put on the mountain, since he can't go up there. Otherwise, I don't think I can put it near the pool. I can double check to see if I can get small fencing, but yeah.

The subwoofers would beat any and all outdoor mountable speakers. If you're looking for the best bass output, and not for just a small area, then you need at least two subwoofers located about your yard. The Polk speakers are designed to put things on top of, are completely protected from the elements, and are incredibly strong and powerful (10" sealed subwoofer). They are especially ideal for placing plants on top of. Since subwoofers are non-directional as well, you could place them out of sight, like behind a tree, rock, in between plants, ect. In addition, you could raise the subwoofers off the ground and be in good standing as well. For example, you could place one on top of a small coffee table in your yard with a nice flower pot or similar item on top.

[browninggold]

you could try these http://www.aperionaudio.com/product/...30,31,718.aspx
30 day free trial. Excellent customer service. I have had Aperion for a few yrs and very happy with them.

[KahunaCanuck]

I'm running Paradigms and am pretty happy with the bass...

[Tufelhundin]

I see Emotiva has come out with some and are on intro sale...kinda interested in them actually.