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What are the best sounding outdoor speakers?

Hi, just checking to see if anyone has any experience with the best outdoor models from Niles, JBL, Infinity, Polk, Bose, or others? Setting aside cost and sensitivity/efficiency, which of these is likely to sound the best in an outdoor environment? I'd like some decent bass and highs in terms of extension, good open, clear midrange, and decent definition and transient response. I'm looking for outdoor speakers that play loud and clear. Thanks!
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asahitoro
244 posts
 
Thanks for the reply,

Yes, I noticed the RS8Si had two tweeters. I can get two of the Sonance rocks for the price of one of the Niles. I bet two of the Niles would sound great but at a hefty price.

Scott
rwwear
2,871 posts
 
The reason for the Niles having two tweeters is because it can be used as a stereo speaker by itself. It has stereo inputs or can be used for left or right.
pipeguy
3 posts
 
I have a pair of Speakercraft outdoor speakers, I think they actually call the outdoor line Weathercraft. They have dual 5 1/4" mids and a 1" alum. dome tweet. I listened to Polk,Infinity, JBL,Boston Acoustic and Niles. The speakercraft were the best overall then the Niles. The rest were just OK. Most of the outdoor speakers I listened to have a very boxed in sound and the Speakercraft were very open. They do require a bit of power, I am using my two rear channels off of a Rotel 5 X 200 amp, and they will rock.
richingoth
326 posts
 
http://www.community.chester.pa.us/files/specs/new/levi_ii.pdf
petewhitley
163 posts
 
I have a pair of Mirage Oasis. They are excellent
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