Speakers

[RowdyC]

I'm not really a speaker/stereo guy, but I want to have some speakers outside, around the pool. I have some Bose surround sound speakers not being used (with the new house when purchased), will they sound okay hooked to a stereo system? Just not sure how SS speakers work vs. regular stereo speakers music wise.

Thanks

 

[harleysilo]

What type of stereo receiver do you have?
Would the speaker be subject to rain/sun in your proposed location?
Surround sound also come with a sub woffer, did they leave that too?

 

[RowdyC]

I don't know what type they are other than Bose. They are mounted from the ceiling in the "back" of the viewing area. They will be mounted under the covered patio, protected from sun and 97% of rain...some blowing rain may hit them from time to time.

The stereo unit would just be some old Sony or whatever the kids have left in the garage thru the years. I might consider buying a new one that was compatible with iPhone/auxiliary input.

 

[harleysilo]

They make outdoor speakers, designed to handle the humidity and rain. I can't really suggest you using indoor speakers outside.

I have these mounted outside... http://www.jamo.com/speaker-types/outdoor/?sku=I-O8A2

My first set lasted 4.5 years and then the speakers blew, they replaced them under warranty. Mine are mounted under my eves, but get sun and blowing rain.

The best forum on the web for stereo's is http://www.avsforum.com/f/159/outdoor-theaters

Those guys know their stuff.

IF you start researching new stereo receivers prepare to have your mind BLOWN. Most require them to be and integrated part of your entertainment system, and require them to be hooked up to a TV to set the 1 million possible settings. Sure you can get something that is much simpler.

My fairly new stereo receiver runs my living room setup AND my outdoor set of speakers. I can be watching TV inside and playing different music outside.

If you decide to try and integrate your itunes, you can hook up your computer to your stereo and then use your iphone to control everything.....talk about sweet.....

 

[satisfied]

For what it's worth, I replaced some old outdoor speakers with these:
http://shop.emotiva.com/collections/spe ... ucts/uom62

I couldn't be happier; I hooked them up to an old Yamaha receiver I had laying around. They sound awesome for 200 bucks.

I also wouldn't recommend putting indoor speakers outside. They'll wear out a lot faster than speakers made for outdoors.

 

[RowdyC]

Thanks for the feedback and especially the links. Now I'm just not what to do with these speakers in my ceiling. Think there's a market for them on CL?

 

[harleysilo]

LOL there is a market for EVERYTHING on CL. Seriously yes somebody will want them....