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Good Stereo Speakers for outside use during BBQs, evening pot luck dinners etc

I want to purchase (preferably used) a pair of good speakers to place in our back yard for get togethers with friends. I would like speakers that resolve well with clean highs and decent bass but nothing on the level of very high end. I will probably be running around 40 ft of speaker wire from a Pass X250.8

I'm just looking to have quality music in the back yard to enjoy with food, drink and non-audiophile friends. Easy set up and take down is desired as I really don't want to schlep my Vandersteen's in and out of the house every time I want music outside. Any suggestions for speakers and wire would be appreciated.

Bruce

brskie
mr_m
1,900 posts
 
Another vote for Altec Voice of the Theatre. ROCK ON!!!!!
iron57
81 posts
 
I'll throw another vote out there for a JBL portable.  I have the Boombox 2, sounds good and with deep bass you have to hear to believe.  It also weighs close to 15lbs, stretching the definition of portable.  But hey, it has a handle.  

Definitely on the "v" curve of sound signature, but the app has an EQ, and it can be linked with other JBLs. 

My other "portable" setup is a Fosi Audio mini amp with Dayton Audio B652s, using a Chromecast Audio dongle as the input.  All in, less than $150, plays loud, sounds good, but it is hard to beat the flexibility of the JBL for placement and ease of setup/takedown.
aristokatz
4 posts
 
I’ve had these kickers a few years. Sound great and cheap on Amazon so return if yuh don’t like.  But you should...

Kicker KB6 2-Way Full Range Indoor Outdoor Speakers (Pair) | Weatherproof Speakers for Patio Sunroom Garage Poolside in-Home | 6.5 inch woofer, 2x5 inch Horn Tweeter | Quick Mounting System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T8ZSRWJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_sBx9EbYNN8A2J
dmbwire
44 posts
 
I’ve been using Niles OS7.5 Indoor Outdoor Patio All Weather Speakers around my pool for 9+ years. Sound fantastic, military build. Simply the best. FYI, NIB pair currently on eBay. You’ll be glad you did. 
volsfan846
21 posts
 
I am outdoors almost every weekend either swimming or doing BBQ or both. I have one of the Bose F1 systems and really like it. Has plenty of bass and you can play them as loud as you want and drive them with an iPhone since they are powered. 

Other option I love if you want something easier to set up and take down is my Phantom Gold. These are great for outdoor use as you only need one and you can drive them via Bluetooth if you want.  
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