Weatherproof cabinet for stereo receiver

[VinceL]

Rather than running wires from inside the house to the pool area, I want to keep a stereo receiver outside 24/7 (will bring it in over the winter). I plan to locate the cabinet under a pergola. So, it will get rained on. I've found a couple of references to using a Rubbermaid/Suncast plastic resin cabinet, but I have my doubts about how well they would protect the receiver, and I'm not crazy about their appearance.

Before I buy a bunch of lumber and build one (which will be quite a project since my carpentry skills are not the greatest ) I wanted to find out if anyone on the forum has or knows of a cabinet that would meet my needs.

Thanks.

 

[savagesix]

I just got a cheap-ish nightstand/hutch/wine holder thing and had the upholstery guy make a waterproof cover for it. Works like a champ and keeps the sun/dirt off of it too when not in use.

 

[VinceL]

Cool idea, savagesix.

Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[head gamez]

We went with a 12 volt spa head unit (with bluetooth).

Here it is in the cabinet. We keep the cabinet covered with a weatherproof small grill cover.



Close up...


And it powers four of these..


Here is one buried in the flower pot...

 

[rmturner54]

What size power supply did you go with to power it up? Is the volumn sufficient enough? I like the idea> Thanks for sharing
We went with a 12 volt spa head unit (with bluetooth).

Here it is in the cabinet. We keep the cabinet covered with a weatherproof small grill cover.



Close up...


And it powers four of these..


Here is one buried in the flower pot...

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[Bfreese]

I love my big jawbone with the waterproof case. I can play off my phone or anything Bluetooth.