Outdoor audio

[chronical]

So this weeks stay-cation has been all about getting settled in the new pad. Fix the pool light, cleaned up some stains, painted the garage, etc etc. I want to get some music outside and there are a ton of ways to do this. I'm looking for the budget friendly set up that I can upgrade later if need be. Amazon of Craigslist type deals. Any folks here have any specific suggestions on speakers, receiver, or package?

[lincolnboy]

Would it matteron quality if your upgrading later. Will the neighbors mind loud music. I dont play mine even alittle loud. I found mine at a garage sale for 10 bucks. Sound ok.

[cool cat]

I bought a pair of Yamaha outdoor speakers and tied them into the home stereo system through a splitter. Cheap and easy.

[fordracing19]

I have Mirage outdoor speakers. They are a little muddy sounding under the patio but sound better out in the yard.

[chronical]

Neighbors don't mind. They Blast theirs all the time.

[juiceweezl]

I have this amp that has 2 auto switching inputs:

http://amzn.com/B00026BQJ6

I have some simple outdoor speakers connected to it. One input is connected to the outdoor TV and the other hangs loose to plug in a phone/ipod for music. I wish it had bluetooth for that, but oh well. I've had this unit connected as such outside for almost 10 years, and it works great.

[Chili]

I like those rock speakers.. Sound quality probably isn't the best out there though.

[mstng86]

I saw a pretty cool setup at Lowes. Basically it was normal lights for your backyard paths, with speakers inside them. I believe it was all wireless as well. I think it was $150. Can't remember the name or find it on the Lowes website.


edit: here it is

http://www.lowes.com/pd_645299-93591-00695_0__

[Chili]

I saw a pretty cool setup at Lowes. Basically it was normal lights for your backyard paths, with speakers inside them. I believe it was all wireless as well. I think it was $150. Can't remember the name or find it on the Lowes website.


edit: here it is

http://www.lowes.com/pd_645299-93591-00695_0__

That's pretty damned slick!

[Big A]

I bought a pair of Yamaha outdoor speakers and tied them into the home stereo system through a splitter. Cheap and easy.

I've got the Yamaha outdoor speakers running through zone b of the receiver, using a Rocketfish wireless transmitter, instead of running wires. All you need is an outdoor power outlet. I would have preferred to run wires, but the receiver is on an interior wall, that's near impossible to get to in the attic.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/rocketfish-universal-wireless-rear-speaker-kit-black/8275528.p?id=1171058476489

[cool cat]

I've got the Yamaha outdoor speakers running through zone b of the receiver, using a Rocketfish wireless transmitter, instead of running wires. All you need is an outdoor power outlet. I would have preferred to run wires, but the receiver is on an interior wall, that's near impossible to get to in the attic.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/rocketfi...=1171058476489

It wasn't that bad. I used the existing surround sound wires to pull the new wire up for the outdoor speakers. It was a long time ago so I can't explain exactly how I made it work (or remember) but it did work. The only tough part was towards the edge of the roof, it got a little cramped.

[Big A]

It wasn't that bad. I used the existing surround sound wires to pull the new wire up for the outdoor speakers. It was a long time ago so I can't explain exactly how I made it work (or remember) but it did work. The only tough part was towards the edge of the roof, it got a little cramped.

I've run cable to through other parts of the house, but this particular location presents a high risk of falling through the ceiling, and there was nothing pre-run. This wireless option works great for those too lazy to get in the attic, or have a tough to get spot like I did.

I've got wireless HDMI for the TV in that same location as the reciever, didn't want to dick with getting a cable run.