Outdoor Speakers

[FRAGMAN BOB]

Not really computer audio, but figured this section will know the most overall on this topic. My aunt got a pool and wants a sound system for parties. 10-15 people, light music not frat party music. I have a 30watt per channel amp sitting around with RCA inputs. I'm looking for some decent cheap (~$100) outdoor speakers. Any recommendations?

 

[450]

Are you looking to mount the speakers onto the house or just have freestanding speakers?

 

[96redformula]

If you keep checking harman audio ebay store you can find some really nice JBL outdoor speakers for about $100.

http://stores.ebay.com/harmanaudio

I can personally vouch for these speakers

Meh: Polk Audio Atrium 45/55
Good: JBL N26AWII
Best: JBL S36AWII

 

[aCiD99]

Good: JBL N26AWII


^Have those. They're wonderful, I was fully impressed with them and their clean loud output for such a tiny package.

 

[NoxTek]

The JBL outdoor speakers are some of the best I've heard, but I have a hard time spending that kind of money.

There are some 120w Insignia outdoor speakers at Best Buy for around $90 that are actually quite nice.
They put out clean, crisp sound with a fair amount of thump for such a small package.

Avoid buying anything that's made to look like a rock or some other 'camouflaged' outdoor speaker... the rule of thumb is if it looks like a rock it's probably going to sound about as good as one, too. Every single 'looks like a rock' set of speakers I've heard, even the expensive ones, sound like complete crap.

 

[FRAGMAN BOB]

Thanks for all the input. Anyone familiar with these? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...cm_re=outdoor_speakers-_-82-816-003-_-Product

Phoenix gold has a decent name for value in car audio, never used their home stuff though.