Outdoor/Deck Speaker Suggestions?

***ohiocivicracer*** · 05-09-2007, 12:35 AM

ok, so for fathers day im buying my pops outdoor speakers/deck speakers... he always has this really really old radio outthere and it losses signal half the time...

now i just need speakers i already got a tuner and everything

any suggestions?

trying to stay around or under 300

(looking for a surround sound... maybe?)

ocdcivic · 06-01-2008, 06:53 PM

Looking to do the exact same thing...in for some suggestions.

***ohiocivicracer*** · 06-01-2008, 10:24 PM

wow anyone see the difference in date in this thred... lol odd to see it display

***06GAsi*** · 06-01-2008, 10:25 PM

Bose....

074doorSI · 06-02-2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 06GAsi

Bose....

I hope you are kidding....

phunksound · 06-08-2008, 11:07 AM

You can't go wrong with Bose. The are a little more expensive, but they are worth it. The sound is amazing and they will carry very well. Try the 150s or 100s, they are all over ebay for less than 100$ a set used. Or you can always get a rock speaker..lol

***06GAsi*** · 06-08-2008, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 074doorSI

I hope you are kidding....

They are great speakers.

lush · 06-08-2008, 08:01 PM

Bose is garbage, especially for outdoor speakers. They are okay if you are interfacing with a LifeStyle system or something that runs through a Bose amplifier. They run at goofy resistances. Don't like 'em.

Go with Klipsch outdoor. Won't be dissapointed.

***06GAsi*** · 06-08-2008, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lush

Bose is garbage, especially for outdoor speakers. They are okay if you are interfacing with a LifeStyle system or something that runs through a Bose amplifier. They run at goofy resistances. Don't like 'em.

Go with Klipsch outdoor. Won't be dissapointed.

All the ones I have heard even the outdoor speakers are good. To each his own.

lush · 06-08-2008, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06GAsi

All the ones I have heard even the outdoor speakers are good. To each his own.

I guess. Home theater/home automation is my life.

***06GAsi*** · 06-08-2008, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lush

I guess. Home theater/home automation is my life.

Well what would you recommend for indoor listening?

lush · 06-09-2008, 09:44 AM

Indoor depends on what you are looking for - bookshelf, satellite, floorstand speakers - and what kind of sound you want from them - used for music or movies, or both.

There is a million options for that and when you figure out what you want, set a budget. I can help you there and then. My preferences on speakers for movie watching and general use would be Def Tech, B&W, Aperion, Mirage, Snell.

If you are looking for really tight sound for music tastes, look at Martin Logan, B&W, NHT, and especially Tannoy.

I promise you that Bose will be outperformed for half the price of even some of these elite brands I listed. Def Tech, personally, still has the best-bang-for-buck for speakers out there. Look into the BP7006's for floor standing, or if you want small, look at the ProMonitor 800's for bookshelf/mounting.

Toxis · 06-12-2008, 12:47 AM

I can't stand bose outdoor speakers. The sound is absolutely horrific. Anyone who REALLY listens for detail in there will not be pleased one bit. I've had guys with hearing aids tell me they sound like shit compared to others. lol

If you want a good budget speaker, the Polk Atrium 55's are nice. For a bit more, Niles and Klipsch have some seriously good performers.

***06GAsi*** · 06-12-2008, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lush

Indoor depends on what you are looking for - bookshelf, satellite, floorstand speakers - and what kind of sound you want from them - used for music or movies, or both.

There is a million options for that and when you figure out what you want, set a budget. I can help you there and then. My preferences on speakers for movie watching and general use would be Def Tech, B&W, Aperion, Mirage, Snell.

If you are looking for really tight sound for music tastes, look at Martin Logan, B&W, NHT, and especially Tannoy.

I promise you that Bose will be outperformed for half the price of even some of these elite brands I listed. Def Tech, personally, still has the best-bang-for-buck for speakers out there. Look into the BP7006's for floor standing, or if you want small, look at the ProMonitor 800's for bookshelf/mounting.

I will keep those in mind. Thanks

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lush Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 245 iTrader: 2 / 100%	Indoor depends on what you are looking for - bookshelf, satellite, floorstand speakers - and what kind of sound you want from them - used for music or movies, or both. There is a million options for that and when you figure out what you want, set a budget. I can help you there and then. My preferences on speakers for movie watching and general use would be Def Tech, B&W, Aperion, Mirage, Snell. If you are looking for really tight sound for music tastes, look at Martin Logan, B&W, NHT, and especially Tannoy. I promise you that Bose will be outperformed for half the price of even some of these elite brands I listed. Def Tech, personally, still has the best-bang-for-buck for speakers out there. Look into the BP7006's for floor standing, or if you want small, look at the ProMonitor 800's for bookshelf/mounting. Last edited by lush; 06-09-2008 at 09:45 AM.

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06-01-2008, 06:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
ocdcivic Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 151 Ray iTrader: 0 / 0%	Looking to do the exact same thing...in for some suggestions.

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phunksound Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 / 0%	You can't go wrong with Bose. The are a little more expensive, but they are worth it. The sound is amazing and they will carry very well. Try the 150s or 100s, they are all over ebay for less than 100$ a set used. Or you can always get a rock speaker..lol

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lush Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 245 iTrader: 2 / 100%	Bose is garbage, especially for outdoor speakers. They are okay if you are interfacing with a LifeStyle system or something that runs through a Bose amplifier. They run at goofy resistances. Don't like 'em. Go with Klipsch outdoor. Won't be dissapointed.

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Toxis Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Italy Of Course! Age: 28 Posts: 3,799 Even Women Aren't Safe iTrader: 10 / 100%	I can't stand bose outdoor speakers. The sound is absolutely horrific. Anyone who REALLY listens for detail in there will not be pleased one bit. I've had guys with hearing aids tell me they sound like shit compared to others. lol If you want a good budget speaker, the Polk Atrium 55's are nice. For a bit more, Niles and Klipsch have some seriously good performers.

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