This small, but fine-sounding speaker comes with IP67 protection against dust and water. Smart features are loaded into the Roam such as alarms, voice controls, and proprietary Automatic TruePlay that adapts sound for its environment and content. Something less expensive is the JBL Go 3, a fully waterproof alternative to the Roam that packs strong audio performance into a tiny design.
The V-Moda Remix is another powerful-sounding outdoor speaker with a small size that is worth considering. Looking to go big with your outdoor setup? The best outdoor speakers have to withstand the elements and deliver robust bass, crisp treble and full midrange with enough power to be heard over both the wind and the chatter of a party.
With a 4. Read our full Polk Atrium 4 review. Like the bigger, more expensive Sonos Move, the Roam is a portable smart speaker that slots seamlessly into any Sonos multi-room system you might have. Its outdoorsy credentials mainly come from even better weatherproofing: with an IP67 rating, the Sonos Roam is protected against dust ingress and can survive full submersion in water, let alone a little rain.
The hour battery might not trouble the most long-lasting Bluetooth speakers, but it can take advantage of its handy Auto TruePlay feature wherever it is. This automatically adjusts the sound output to best suit the environment, even in an open space like a park.
Read our full Sonos Roam review. If you subscribe to the "go big or go home" school of outdoor entertaining, the AW speakers are some of the best outdoor speakers you can buy. These monsters of rock measure 15 x 11 x 9.
The result is thunderous bass and crisp, full vocals that can easily overpower the ambient noise of the outdoors when you want. And at 9 pounds each, you'll want to make sure you securely mount them if you choose to place them up high; they would also work well at floor level. Read our full Klipsch AW outdoor speaker review. This well-built and stylish speaker delivers booming bass, warm highs, and crisp mids, plus it comes with an integrated headphone amplifier. There is multiroom solution for the Remix, but at least you can daisy-chain multiple speakers to achieve stereo surround sound.
Craftsmanship is also superb with the sides of the speaker made of black plastic, while the front is made of black 3D-printed fiber; V-Moda lets you customize the design for a premium. A full charge keeps this bad boy operating at 10 hours within a foot range, which is much higher than the feet range that V-Moda advertises.
The current price drop should also make this an enticing purchase for those who want a mini boom box that pumps out loud sound. Read our full V-Moda Remix review.
They deliver good overall sound, with especially crisp treble and full vocals. The speakers produce a crisp sound with some bass, though the low frequencies may get lost among ambient sounds. If you don't need to fill a huge area with sound, the JBL Go 3 could serve well as a budget-friendly option. It may be small but it's certainly not poorly-made, earning itself the same IP67 rating as the Sonos Roam: enough for both heavy-duty waterproofing and strong protection against dirt, sand or dust ingress.
The sheer affordability is another enticing factor, and we got twice the "official" 5 hours of battery life on medium volume, though for entertaining large backyard parties you may need something more powerful.
For lower-key trips outdoors, though, the Go 3 very much has its benefits. Read our full JBL Go 3 review. The The drivers help it produce enough bass to be heard outdoors while the vocals remain prominent in the mix.
Although not as crisp or as detailed as the Atrium 4s, the Dual LU53's bigger size creates a wide soundstage that can entertain the crowd at your next barbecue. Don't mix up the LU53 with the cheaper Dual LU43 — there's a world of difference between the sound of the two models. Need an outdoor speaker that also doubles as a portable Bluetooth speaker? The Sonos Move will fit the bill and then some. This beefy Bluetooth speaker offers Sonos' signature high-end soundscape on top of a hour battery that should last through all of your backyard festivities.
However, there is a DIY solution. Amazon Echo , Google Home , and other smart speakers usually have a 3. Check Price. Name: Subject: Message:. SoundGuys is reader supported. When you buy through links on our site we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More. Best outdoor speakers of You can still listen to sound outside. Weatherproof Sleek, angled design Comes in white or black Improved bass response.
If you want to do little to no research and just want whichever is going to make you happy, then get these. It looks like a rock. That's great. Weatherproof Dual tweeters. If you want to be a little more discreet and playful with your backyard decor, it doesn't get much cooler than a rock.
Bose Free Space 51 By Bose. Weatherproof Green color is perfect for hiding in a garden. Sound quality due to one full-range driver Price. Whether these are covered in snow or dirt from your garden, Bose knows how to make some solid speakers.
Sonos Outdoor Speakers By Sonos. The IO8XTB speaker has the same smooth, natural sound with voices that you can expect from a good indoor bookshelf speaker, but that almost no outdoor speaker can deliver. I found that a pair of them could easily fill my 1,square-foot suburban backyard with loud, clear sound. So you can drive large groups of speakers with a single amplifier, but this requires an amp designed for that purpose.
The spring-loaded binding posts are sturdy and secure, but they are placed in a way that makes attaching the speaker cables difficult. The IO8XTB is also a huge speaker, measuring 15 inches high or long, depending how you mount it and weighing So if you try to pull the grille to pop a dent out, you may end up putting more dents in it. Many people would probably be more willing to eat live crickets than they would be to drill a hole in the side of their house.
The BTP speakers have a Bluetooth receiver and amplifiers built in, and they include a waterproof power supply. In most cases, each should take only about 15 minutes to install.
And they deliver true stereo sound. The BTP speakers have a pretty smooth sound, especially for the price. Installation is simple. Just screw the brackets into the wall easy with wood siding, eaves, or a fence post; masonry requires special drill bits and screws , connect the power supply, connect the supplied cable between the two speakers, and plug in the system.
Bluetooth mating was easy with my Samsung phone. When I got a phone call, I put in my Jabra earbuds, and the phone switched over automatically; it automatically switched back to the speakers when I was done.
The Bluetooth connection is always available, as long as the speakers are powered on. I got about 80 feet of range through one window—the same method we use to test Bluetooth range on portable speakers.
Perhaps more to the point, I had to go all the way to the other end of the house, with at least four walls separating my phone and the speakers, before I heard dropouts. The power supply is IPrated, so there should be no danger if it gets wet. And the Amazon reviews show numerous complaints about the Bluetooth range and manufacturing quality of those models.
Like all outdoor speakers, these may not last as long in harsher climates. If you want outdoor speakers that can be hung overhead or staked into the ground, pendant-style outdoor speakers are a good choice. They seem to emphasize midrange sounds, such as voices. When I tried mounting these speakers near the ground, facing me, the sound was somewhat glaring. However, OSD sent along the Forza10 passive subwoofer , which connects between an amplifier and the speakers.
If you want speakers you can stake to the ground and hide in the landscaping, we recommend adding the Forza10 subwoofer or the Dayton Audio IOSUB , which appears to be identical. We have evaluated numerous outdoor speakers in the course of several comparison tests conducted for Wirecutter and other publications.
Although many of them fell far short of our top picks in performance, some of them are viable options. Bose SE : We love the design of the SE speakers, but our panelists thought they sounded too midrange-heavy, lacking bass output and clarity in the treble. Definitive Technology AW : We generally liked the AW, but we found its midrange-heavy sound rather unengaging. Call See our hours Our hours Hours 7 days a week. Looking for International Support?
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Speakers that mount to the side of your house offer robust stereo sound for your outdoor space. Sonos by Sonance outdoor speakers let you expand your wireless Sonos system to outdoor spaces. TIP: Get the right speaker wire Remember: when installing outdoor speakers, be sure to wire them with cable that is UL approved for in-wall use or direct burial.
System design specialist Norm shows off an impressive Focal OD8 outdoor speaker. Comments 17 Read comments. Bryan - I have a couple of NAD amps in mind, which are not exactly weather-resistant, but are very compact and can easily be hidden away in a weather-safe enclosure. And AudioSource AS outdoor speakers provide solid sound for such an installation.
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