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Outdoor speaker setup
Posted on 3/10/17 at 5:03 pm
Posted on 3/10/17 at 5:03 pm
Sorry I am clueless on this stuff and googling just makes me more confused. I am wanting to set up an outdoor speaker system that can be heard in a couple of areas since my deck wraps around a corner of the house. What is the best way to go about this? I was also looking to be able to connect the audio to tv. Would a pair of Bluetooth speakers work with a Bluetooth capable tv or would I need a central receiver? Would any wiring be involved between the speakers if using Bluetooth? Thanks in advance
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Posted on 3/10/17 at 5:13 pm to Bonjourno
bluetooth isn't ideal, wire the speakers.
Sonance makes the perfect set of speakers for this type of application called Sonnary. They make an amplified version or you can buy just the speaker system.
Sonance makes the perfect set of speakers for this type of application called Sonnary. They make an amplified version or you can buy just the speaker system.
Posted on 3/10/17 at 5:36 pm to TigerWise
I've installed Sonnary. It's a great recommendation. My customers love them and they hide well in landscaping.
Posted on 3/12/17 at 10:38 pm to Bonjourno
If you wire, make sure to protect the wires. Otherwise critters will chew them up and drive you crazy.
Posted on 3/13/17 at 8:14 am to Bonjourno
I just ran a traditional setup to outdoor speakers. The cheap receiver I bought has bluetooth. Only issue was the speaker outputs did not have a/b since it's really for a/v use I guess. I just happened to have a box for a/b/c and that way I can run the speakers on the back porch and/or some in the sun room where the receiver and CD player sit.
Posted on 3/13/17 at 8:35 am to VABuckeye
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I've installed Sonnary. It's a great recommendation. My customers love them and they hide well in landscaping.
Pricey huh? $2500
Posted on 3/13/17 at 5:10 pm to Motorboat
I just ran a Sonos system with soundbar and sub indoor, with 2 Klipsch outdoors. Can have them all play the same thing, or something different. Outdoor speakers will be hooked to the tv on my back patio as well. Great system
Posted on 3/13/17 at 5:14 pm to Motorboat
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Pricey huh? $2500
Good generally isn't cheap in audio. You get 6 speakers and an outdoor sub for that price.
Posted on 3/13/17 at 8:40 pm to blades8088
I have Sonos soundbar inside. How does that connect to the outdoor speakers in your setup?
Posted on 3/13/17 at 8:56 pm to Bonjourno
Sonos connect amp. I couldnt be happier with this system
Posted on 3/14/17 at 9:05 am to VABuckeye
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Good generally isn't cheap in audio. You get 6 speakers and an outdoor sub for that price.
I got two amps, a 60" TV, a sonos sytem, a harmony remote, an indoor sub and installation to existing ceiling speakers for $5000. seems high to add a sub and 6 speakers.
Posted on 3/14/17 at 9:28 am to Bonjourno
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I have Sonos soundbar inside. How does that connect to the outdoor speakers in your setup?
If you have the playbar, you're set with another Play:1, Play:3, or even Play:5 speaker outside. The only catch is that it'd need to be near an outlet for power (as will wired speakers).
With the playbar and a play:1 outside, you could pair them so that your play:1 will play the same sound as your playbar (aka that football or bball game you're watching). Or you can leave them as separate entities and play music on your play:1 (as long as it's in WiFi range).
I love Sonos and to my ear, the sound is great. Sure you can probably get better sound but for simplicity and less wires (I have kids), it's the best out there in my opinion.
Posted on 3/14/17 at 9:44 am to DoubleDown
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The only catch is that it'd need to be near an outlet for power (as will wired speakers).
Wired speakers will not need an outlet. Just installed on my house yesterday
Posted on 3/14/17 at 11:02 am to blades8088
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Wired speakers will not need an outlet. Just installed on my house yesterday
True, I was thinking more of the receiver/amp.
Posted on 3/14/17 at 11:29 pm to DoubleDown
Thanks for the suggestion. My only hang up with that would be if I get TV outside I wouldn't be able to pair that with play 3. I would have to be watching the same channel as main tv
Posted on 3/14/17 at 11:32 pm to DoubleDown
The Play5 has aux input so that might work better
Posted on 3/14/17 at 11:36 pm to Bonjourno
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Would any wiring be involved between the speakers if using Bluetooth?
Gotta power them somehow.
Posted on 3/15/17 at 5:26 am to Motorboat
They're outdoor speakers made to be in the weather and still perform. They also cover a hell of a lot more area than a Sonos and with 6 speakers you can play them as background music over a large area or play them loud over a large area. A single Sonos speaker outside is going to be background music in a small area or like a boom box in a small area. There's a huge difference between the two applications.
You also have to have wifi coverage to use a Sonos speaker outside which can be a PITA in itself. These are hard wired speakers.
You also have to have wifi coverage to use a Sonos speaker outside which can be a PITA in itself. These are hard wired speakers.
Posted on 3/15/17 at 6:19 am to VABuckeye
All the things you just mentioned plus the fact that SONOS doesn't make outdoor rated equipment. I love SONOS it's a great product but NONE of their speakers are outdoor rated. You could do a connect amp and run a pair of outdoor speakers if you want to have an outdoor SONOS zone. But giving the OP has an odd shape outdoor space two speakers aren't going to cover that entire area. It will either be too loud where the speakers are located and not loud enough where they are not.
Bose makes their version on the SONOS connect amp called the SA5. It has more balls than the SONOS and can handle 2 pair of speakers. This IMO would be the better option given the OP space. I would go with one SA5 and two pairs of Def Tech outdoor speakers. This is of course if you don't already have SONOS in you house. If you have or only want SONOS then just bite the bullet and buy two connect amps or one bigger dumb amp and a SONOS connect.
Bose makes their version on the SONOS connect amp called the SA5. It has more balls than the SONOS and can handle 2 pair of speakers. This IMO would be the better option given the OP space. I would go with one SA5 and two pairs of Def Tech outdoor speakers. This is of course if you don't already have SONOS in you house. If you have or only want SONOS then just bite the bullet and buy two connect amps or one bigger dumb amp and a SONOS connect.
Posted on 3/15/17 at 8:37 am to TigerWise
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Bose makes their version on the SONOS connect amp called the SA5. It has more balls than the SONOS and can handle 2 pair of speakers.
I have bi-amped my 4 ceiling speakers with the Connect:AMP. Works beautifully in my living room.
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