Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers?

[Saner]

Does anyone know of any outdoor Bluetooth speakers? I'm looking for a pair to place under my awning on my back deck. They will be outside but not directly exposed to sun, rain, or snow. These are the only ones I've come across besides the very small portable speakers for picnics and such. I like the size of these, however, I've never heard of this company (JungleRoc).

Thanks!

 

[deedubb]

Do they absolutely need to be bluetooth, or just wireless? If the latter, try these:

http://www.soundcastsystems.com/products/outcast

 

[highfigh]

Look at their other models, if $840 is just too much. This one sounds good, it's very water-resistant and the range & battery life are excellent. I heard it at a dealer show and we took it outside, over 100' from the transmitter, with no loss of reception.

 

[Saner]

Do they absolutely need to be bluetooth, or just wireless? If the latter, try these:

http://www.soundcastsystems.com/products/outcast

Yeah, I definitely want Bluetooth because I want to be able to control everything from my Droid. I want to be able to put it in my pocket while I'm grilling, playing with the kids, etc.

Why don't more companies make bluetooth speakers?

 

[highfigh]

Yeah, I definitely want Bluetooth because I want to be able to control everything from my Droid. I want to be able to put it in my pocket while I'm grilling, playing with the kids, etc.

Why don't more companies make bluetooth speakers?

Which Bluetooth protocol does the Droid use- 1 or 2? BT1 would be almost useless because of range limits and unless you want to place it next to the speaker(s), it will be pretty limited. The Outcast has a 3.5mm input jack for any source that has an output for it. The transmitter could be carried and plugged into power anywhere, with the Droid connected to that.

 

[pzaur]

Which Bluetooth protocol does the Droid use- 1 or 2? BT1 would be almost useless because of range limits and unless you want to place it next to the speaker(s), it will be pretty limited.

Highfigh makes a good point. I've got my PC and AVR bluetoothed together. I still get interference and signal strength issues with them being 10 feet away. There's only one wall in the way and if I step between the connection, it'll either stutter or cut out completely.

-pat

 

[highfigh]

Highfigh makes a good point. I've got my PC and AVR bluetoothed together. I still get interference and signal strength issues with them being 10 feet away. There's only one wall in the way and if I step between the connection, it'll either stutter or cut out completely.

-pat

IIRC, BT1 is only rated for 3m, anyway, and you're at the end of that leash. Mush better to go WiFi because of the greater range.

 

[Saner]

Thanks for your input, guys. I'll look into it.

 

[pzaur]

IIRC, BT1 is only rated for 3m, anyway, and you're at the end of that leash. Mush better to go WiFi because of the greater range.

You made me rethink what device is causing the issue. I'm guessing it's a combination of the Yamaha BT adapter and all the wires running interference in the back of the PC. Anyone know what BT profile (aside from A2DP) the Yamaha adapter is?

-pat