outdoor, in-ceiling speakers

[pzaur]

I'm starting to look for outdoor speakers for my covered patio. I've decided that I want to get some in-ceiling speakers.

Can anyone suggest some basic guidelines to look for? The speakers would not be subject to wet conditions. Just heat since Arizona hits ~115+ every year at least once (or more times). It's extremely dry, too.

My initial concerns are the rubber surrounds that go around the speaker cone. A kevlar woofer seems to be a very solid solution for the speaker itself.

Suggestions?

I would like to keep the pair to under $200. Frequency response is also a major factor. (Of course, I like good sound.)

-pat

 

[Alex2507]

I think I might be looking at something for a marine application. MidnightSensi might know stuff.

 

[Rickster71]

For the price I'd try these, their so cheap you can get a back-up pair.
http://www.thespeakercompany.com/In-Ceiling-C12.aspx
I'd put some insulation above them to block the radiant heat.

 

[pzaur]

For the price I'd try these, their so cheap you can get a back-up pair.
http://www.thespeakercompany.com/In-Ceiling-C12.aspx
I'd put some insulation above them to block the radiant heat.

Not a bad idea. I hadn't thought to look at TSC.
These look tempting.

-pat

 

[Rickster71]

Not a bad idea. I hadn't thought to look at TSC.
These look tempting.

-pat

Hey Pat, since it's me spending your money, I thought maybe these?
http://www.thespeakercompany.com/NTIC8-8-2-Way-In-Ceiling-Speaker--P85C12.aspx

 

[pzaur]

Hey Pat, since it's me spending your money, I thought maybe these?
http://www.thespeakercompany.com/NTIC8-8-2-Way-In-Ceiling-Speaker--P85C12.aspx

Hold up there, horsey! You don't get to spend my money! You only get to suggest how to spend my money!

The model lower looks more economical.

j-pat

 

[Rickster71]

Hold up there, horsey! You don't get to spend my money! You only get to suggest how to spend my money!

The model lower looks more economical.

j-pat

True...but where's the fun in that?

 

[pzaur]

True...but where's the fun in that?

I'd be doing the same thing...

-pat

 

[pzaur]

These look tempting.

Anybody heard the Dayton's available at the audioholic's store?

-pat

 

[Jeff R.]

I purchased these Audiosource 8" for my back porch. I am very happy with the sound quality and having the 8" helps with the bass response. You can't go wrong for the price.

http://www.amazon.com/AudioSource-AS8C-Eight-inch-Ceiling-Speakers/dp/B000E9DO96/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1237158027&sr=8-1

I would not spend big money on outdoor speakers, with all the back ground noise, wind, lawn mowers, etc. etc.

Good luck

 

[pzaur]

I just ordered the IC-8 speakers from The Speaker Company. Should be here sometime this week. I'll post thoughts in a new thread when they arrive.

I decided to override all factors and go for the economical one. Free shipping back if I don't like 'em.

-pat

 

[16hz lover]

Solus loudspeakers make the best sounding outdoor and ceiling speakers I've heard and they are located in your back yard too.

 

[pzaur]

IC8s are en route!

-pat