waterproof marine use speakers

kelley
kelley Posts: 287
edited June 2003 in Speakers
I'm looking to add some tunes to my fishing boat. I need to find a pair of speakers that can stand up to the saltwater environment and be sprayed off with a hose at the end of the day. The Atrium 45's and 55's look decent on paper but I'm wondering about the sensitivity. I only plan on running a receiver without any other amplification so they need to be able to play fairly loud on their own. One other requirement is they must be bracket mountable. Any ideas?
SDS-400, SDA-1B, SVS 20-39pc+, B&K Ref 50, Denon 2900
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,743
    edited June 2003
    My Dad has the Atrium 55's, he runs them with a 300 watt Yamaha Amp. But my basic POS yammer hammer receiver could make them blow out 98db! lol! They sing too, they sound like home speakers. After about 3 weeks of break in, they rock da boat or house or w/e
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited June 2003
    The Atriums are perfect for the job.

    Troy is driving some overseas right now with a TINY Realistic 10 wpc int. amp.

    If you want more eff. outdoor speakers, look at Klipsch.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • kelley
    kelley Posts: 287
    edited June 2003
    Thanks for the advice. I went to Klipsch's web site and can't find any speakers that are waterproof though. I completely spray my boat out and the speakers will get it too.
    SDS-400, SDA-1B, SVS 20-39pc+, B&K Ref 50, Denon 2900
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  • rs159
    rs159 Posts: 1,027
    edited June 2003
    Russ said eff outdoor speakers. He mentioned Klipsch becuase of their high sensativity, which you seem to be worried about.

    Kind of a bad idea IMHO, home speakers outside, even if you take them in, (that's kind of a hassle), if you're using them on a boat theres the extra space you need and don't forget unexpected water damage, waves and such.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited June 2003
    Klipsch makes outdoor speakers you dope!

    I meant 'eff.' short for 'efficient', not eff as in 'f%^k outdoor speakers'. ;)

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • rs159
    rs159 Posts: 1,027
    edited June 2003
    ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo - i see.........

    Go to the product search thing, there is a "all weather" selection avalible. Well, I done never saw the outdoors on their site before. :confused: :rolleyes: :(:o :eek:
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  • rs159
    rs159 Posts: 1,027
    edited June 2003
    Although......I did see a guy with TOTL Klipsch towers (98dB) and set amps once.......
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited June 2003
    Yes, the Atriums would be a good choice, as Russ pointed out, I am using a 10wpc integrated so you will be fine...

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • rs159
    rs159 Posts: 1,027
    edited June 2003
    http://www.myhometheater.homestead.com/splcalculator.html

    Hmmmmm.......open air, 90dB, I'll assume 7 feet.....10 watts would get you 96.4dB. Not to say that is the Holy Bible, but just for **** and giggles.

    100 (real) watts would be too much even for (and I hope you never do this on the boat ;) ) drunken listening.
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  • kelley
    kelley Posts: 287
    edited June 2003
    Then Atriums it will be. I'm thinking that from what I read about them they will be able to take a complete washdown as long as I keep it short.
    SDS-400, SDA-1B, SVS 20-39pc+, B&K Ref 50, Denon 2900
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,743
    edited June 2003
    Ive sprayed the Antrium's with a pressure washer on max...they lived. Still work...that answer your question? lol
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited June 2003
    kelley,

    I've pressure washed mine more than a few times (they are exposed to non stop blowing sand and dust) and haven't had a bit of problem....

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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