After staying in Arnold, where we enjoyed listening to music on the patio (with the installed Bluetooth Patio Speakers), we decided it would be a great idea to do the same at home.
I researched many available options on wirecutter.com and finally decided on the following possibilities:
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OSD Audio AP650
- $194.99
- Requires a separate outdoor 2-channel amp
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OSD Audio BTP525
- $179.99
- 5.25 Inch Woofer
- Built-in Amp with Bluetooth
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Pyle Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker (Pyle PDWR64BTB)
- $206.39
- Built-in Amp with Bluetooth
- 6.5 Inch Woofer
- 2-Way Weatherproof Wall/Ceiling Mounted Dual Speakers w/Heavy Duty Grill
- Universal Mount, Patio, Indoor Use
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Focal 100 OD8 Outdoor Loudspeaker - Each (White)- 2 x $239
- Requires a separate outdoor 2-channel amp
I decided to try the Pyle
PDWR64BTB
due to the favorable reviews on Amazon.com and the relatively low price. I
wanted a simple solution without having to bother with a separate waterproof
2-channel power amp like the
Pyle Marine Bluetooth Amplifier.
I also ordered the following accessories to mount the Pyle Speakers in my backyard:
- Amazon Basics 16-Gauge Speaker Wire Cable, 50 Feet
- MOBOREST RCA Cable Audio Adapter (to convert speaker wire to RCA for Pyle outputs)
- Kasa Outdoor Smart Plug, Smart Home Wi-Fi Outlet Timer
Since the speakers are mounted on our wooden fence, about 20 feet apart, in my backyard, 20 feet of speaker wire is required (in addition to a speaker wire-to-RCA converter). The Kasa Smart Plug turns the Pyle speaker on/off (so it's not always on).
Pyle Outdoor Speaker Review
Highlights
- Pyle's Bluetooth connects quickly and has an excellent range
- For two 6.5-inch speakers, the price is quite reasonable
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Sounds decent
Lowlights
- When connecting to Bluetooth, it makes an annoying chirp
- At max power, I hear distortion coming out of the speaker
- Even though it's rated at 400W, the speaker sounds like 40W
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Instead of a standard speaker connection, Pyle requires the use of an RCA
to-speaker adapter
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