You may be able to connect a Bluetooth receiver to your amplifier and stream audio straight from your phone or tablet, but you might get a lot of dropouts if the receiver is not located close to your patio. The big downside with passive outdoor speakers is installing them. However, running the wires from the speakers to the amplifier s is a complicated task, typically requiring drilling holes in exterior and interior walls, crawling through attics, and possibly even digging trenches.
Any good, professional audio installer can handle the task, but that will add to the cost of the project. Pros: usually the best-sounding option Cons: complicated and expensive to install and control, not portable. This is a newer product category wherein the amplifiers and a Bluetooth receiver are built into a traditional pair of waterproof outdoor speakers.
These work just like a single Bluetooth speaker: Simply pair your phone or tablet with the system and start streaming music.
Pros: good sound, simple installation, works just like a single Bluetooth speaker Cons: small selection of models, needs an AC outlet, requires you to keep your phone nearby. They typically include voice command, which makes them even more convenient. However, only a few such models are currently available.
All of them have Alexa or Google Assistant or both built in, but they also include Bluetooth, so visiting friends can play their music through your speaker. However, none of these will play as loud as—or probably sound as good as—a high-quality set of passive outdoor speakers.
They tend to be compact and battery-powered, which also makes them more portable. Some models offer both connection options. Most portable speakers use Bluetooth wireless technology to stream music from another device—say, a cell phone or a laptop. Pros: The technology works with a wide range of mobile devices, including Apple iPhone and Android smartphones.
Bluetooth speakers also tend to be less pricey than WiFi options. Cons: You can stream audio from your device to only one speaker at a time, and range is somewhat limited, usually to around 33 feet. Setup: In general, connecting via Bluetooth is simpler than connecting via WiFi.
Some Bluetooth speakers now include NFC near field communication technology, which enables two devices—one of which is usually portable, such as a smartphone—to establish communication with just a tap. WiFi speakers let you take advantage of your home network, typically giving you a stronger, more stable signal. Pros: With WiFi, you can stream to multiple speakers at once. And this technology has a longer range than Bluetooth, up to about feet, although to feet is a more reasonable expectation.
Setup: A typical WiFi setup requires downloading an app and following several steps, which will probably include selecting a network ID and entering its password as part of the process. Pros: With both technologies, you have more choice. That includes the flexibility to take advantage of your strong home network for most listening, and if, for example, a visitor wants to stream some songs from a phone or laptop, making a quick connection over Bluetooth.
In general, these models are fairly easy to use. Cons: WiFi-enabled models tend to be more expensive, and you might pay more for a speaker with both features. These are the wireless standards a speaker uses to access content on a network. Many speakers can use more than one. But be sure that the speakers you want to link together all share at least one standard.
The main things you need to know are:. The same goes for streaming to multiple AirPlay speakers from an iPhone or iPad. However, they have to use the same wireless technology standard. If your new speaker is likely to live indoors, consider its proximity to electrical outlets and a robust WiFi network before deciding on an AC-powered WiFi model.
Bluetooth models also work best with a clear line of sight to the source. Walls, large objects, and even people between your speaker and the music source can cause those annoying sonic dropouts. WiFi is better at handling greater distances and physical obstructions between the router, music source, and speakers. Plain and boxy or strikingly sleek, the form on many wireless speakers is more than merely aesthetic; it affects sound quality and portability.
This fine-sounding speaker features styling that channels an old-school boom box in terms of its overall form, while nodding toward ruggedized camping gear in its choice of materials. Part of the reason is that the Edifier comes in a stereo pair, which allows you to separate the right- and left-channel speakers to achieve more realistic stereo imaging, that sense that the musicians are in the room with you.
The UE Hyperboom is large for a portable speaker, but it's unassuming in a good way. Its vertical orientation gives it a relatively small footprint on your patio. And its basic black styling allows it to blend in with most interiors. Its concrete composite construction results in a very inert enclosure that enhances the sound quality of the headphone company's first loudspeaker.
Learn how to choose the right outdoor speakers for your home. An experienced installer shares ten techniques to help you with a DIY outdoor speaker installation. First, we show you how to build a fairly simple 2- or 3-room audio system using one receiver. Want sound in more than three rooms? It can get complicated, so you may want to consult an experienced system designer.
To give you an idea of what's involved, we'll look at a typical 3-zone, 5-room system. A comprehensive DIY guide, with videos.
Learn how to incorporate Sonos wireless multi-room audio into a hard-wired system that features in-wall, ceiling, and outdoor speakers. What you need to know before you start shopping for home speakers. Learn how to conceal the wires hanging down from your wall-mounted TV.
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The dining table is in the sweet spot for stereo sound, about 12 feet from each speaker. Mounting speakers under the eaves also helps hide them for a discreet look. A PVC conduit gives you extra protection from lawn mowers, gardening tools, and critters. We added a mic for a karaoke jam at our Crutchfield company picnic.
Get a free system design In a well-designed home, form and function are on the same team. Submit a system design request. Comments 15 Read comments. It's designed for streaming flexibility and its form factor makes it easy to install just about anywhere. If you want to spend less money, the Yamaha R-S stereo receiver has Bluetooth built-in, but you'll have to find more space for it.
Hope that helps! Kevin - This doesn't help with the desire to use the Dot, but we do offer a Sonos Outdoor Speaker Bundle that would play very nicely with your existing Sonos system and allow you to have different content playing in different zones. If that's still not quite what you're looking for, I highly recommend having a quick call or online chat with one of our Advisors.
Thanks for the question! Ryan - You've come to the right place. Your desire to listen to terrestrial radio and have Bluetooth narrows down the selections quite nicely. Here's a filtered list of stereo receivers that have both. Personally, my eye always strays toward Yamaha in these situations, because they're feature-full and pretty powerful. But your decision may come down to which one has inputs for other sources, or some other small point that puts it over the top.
If you want any help narrowing the list further, you can always call or chat with one of our Advisors. Hope this helps! Brandon - In your case, stereo will work very well, because the Atrium 8 speakers have two tweeters and you can configure each speaker to put out stereo on its own.
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