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Self Powered Outdoor Speakers

I have a similar thread going in the PC Audio section with not much response.

Can anyone recommend a powered outdoor speaker to use in connection with a wireless server? I have a couple of systems in the house connected to my iMac, one using Apple TV and another using a ROKU Soundbridge. I would like to move the music outdoors, but can't run speaker cable from inside the house, so an Airport Express/ powered speaker set-up seems to be the best way to go.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
bbopman
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paradisecom
307 posts
 

Hopefully after 15 years the OP made a decision.

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panzrwagn
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Russound makes an in-wall WiFi streamer w/BT and Alexa compatible amp that may be helpful. I tried 3 other 'solutions' to get music on our lanai, including Zone B from an AVR,  an in-wall BT only amp, and a pair of Echo speakers. Only the Echo solution actually worked, but the SQ was meh. The Russound wired up to my in-ceiling Polks sounds really nice, with an oddly entertaining overhead stereo soundstage and image.

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shiva
181 posts
 
Why not go to a guitar center store or other pro sound dealer and listen to some of the powered speakers they sell. You might find one you like.
bbopman OP
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Sadly, the Crutchfield site notes that these are not recommended for outdoor use due to the built in amplifiers.
jgless
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I have been looking at this exact setup for a friend. The closest thing I could find was a set of Polk Atrium 45p.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-yHp6y4eWgpi/p_107ATR45PW/Polk-Atrium-45P-White.html

If the link didnt work, it was to crutchfield. Dont know much more about them and havent heard them yet.
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