Outdoor Speakers

pablo_rodz
pablo_rodz Posts: 331
edited June 2009 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
I'm looking for outdoor speakers, I've been looking at the Polk Atriums... leaning towards the 55. I don't have a big patio, but I want good sound. I haven't auditioned any outdoor speakers, any reviews?
I'm open to used ones? The Atrium 55 are $220 on ebay :(

Thanks guys!
HT:
Projector - JVC HD100, 100" Fixed Screen, A/V Receiver - Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH, Power Conditioner - Panamax M5300-EX, BluRay - Sony PS3, (2) ADCOM GFA 555 Bridged, Speakers - LSi 15, LSi C, LSi FX, Sub - 12" M&K VX-1250.

Living Room:
Schiit Saga, Parasound HCA-600, OPPO BDP-103D, LSi7
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited June 2009
    I really like the Definitive Technology's outdoor speakers.
    Sunfire TGP, Sunfire Cinema Grand, Sunfire 300~2 (2), Sunfire True Sub (2),Carver ALS Platinum, Carver AL III, TFM-55, C-19, C-9, TX-8, SDA-490t, SDA-390t
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  • pablo_rodz
    pablo_rodz Posts: 331
    edited June 2009
    Any specific model?
    HT:
    Projector - JVC HD100, 100" Fixed Screen, A/V Receiver - Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH, Power Conditioner - Panamax M5300-EX, BluRay - Sony PS3, (2) ADCOM GFA 555 Bridged, Speakers - LSi 15, LSi C, LSi FX, Sub - 12" M&K VX-1250.

    Living Room:
    Schiit Saga, Parasound HCA-600, OPPO BDP-103D, LSi7
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited June 2009
    I have Atrium 45 and they amazes me. Can't believe how a good sound can come from such a small speaker!
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited June 2009
    I have heard both the Definitive Technology AW6500 and the AW5500. Both sounded great but the AW6500 had a little better base.
    Sunfire TGP, Sunfire Cinema Grand, Sunfire 300~2 (2), Sunfire True Sub (2),Carver ALS Platinum, Carver AL III, TFM-55, C-19, C-9, TX-8, SDA-490t, SDA-390t
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited June 2009
    Pablo, I would take a serious look at the Atrium sat30 and sub10. Very, very versatile, built to last and they give you options and features that most outdoor speakers do not offer. Not only that, but check this photo out. Where are the speakers?

    atrium_beauty2.jpg

    Trust me, the speakers are in plain view. Great sounding outdoor speakers. They are not like what you are used to seeing and hearing in an outdoor speaker.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • pablo_rodz
    pablo_rodz Posts: 331
    edited June 2009
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Pablo, I would take a serious look at the Atrium sat30 and sub10. Very, very versatile, built to last and they give you options and features that most outdoor speakers do not offer. Not only that, but check this photo out. Where are the speakers?

    atrium_beauty2.jpg

    Trust me, the speakers are in plain view. Great sounding outdoor speakers. They are not like what you are used to seeing and hearing in an outdoor speaker.

    Thanks, I was looking at those, but they are a bit out of my budget.. I want to stay in the $200 - $250 range
    HT:
    Projector - JVC HD100, 100" Fixed Screen, A/V Receiver - Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH, Power Conditioner - Panamax M5300-EX, BluRay - Sony PS3, (2) ADCOM GFA 555 Bridged, Speakers - LSi 15, LSi C, LSi FX, Sub - 12" M&K VX-1250.

    Living Room:
    Schiit Saga, Parasound HCA-600, OPPO BDP-103D, LSi7
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  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,184
    edited June 2009
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Pablo, I would take a serious look at the Atrium sat30 and sub10. Very, very versatile, built to last and they give you options and features that most outdoor speakers do not offer. Not only that, but check this photo out. Where are the speakers?

    atrium_beauty2.jpg

    Trust me, the speakers are in plain view. Great sounding outdoor speakers. They are not like what you are used to seeing and hearing in an outdoor speaker.

    Are they hanging above the table? Are they water resistant? I thought about installing outdoor speakers but worried they wouldn't last long due to exposure to the elements.
    Mike.
    SDA SRS 2.3TL's
    Silk Audio MS-90-BT integrated tube amp
    Yaqin MS-20L integrated tube amp
    SDA 2B TL's
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited June 2009
    Yes and Yes. They are specifically built to withstand the elements, so there's not much worry there. If you have any questions, you can always call Polk CS at 866-764-1801 to find out more information. Just FYI, the sub is underneath the fern and the pods that are hanging down can also be mounted in the garden, on the wall or wherever you would want them to be. When mounted like that, you have the option to beam the sound to a specific area. Also, if I'm not mistaken, let's say you mount them in the garden and you accidentally run over them with or knock them over with the tire of a lawn tractor.......they were designed to "break away". That way, you don't have to keep replacing the mounting bracket every time there's an unintended bump. Pretty cool actually and they sound great to boot.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited June 2009
    Nice setup Tom :)

    But about the 55's very nice sounding with a full sound, Love mine :)

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited June 2009
    Oh, they are not mine Steve. This pic was taken right off the Polk website. I was just lucky enough to demo them while up at Polk HQ's a couple of months ago and I took some mental notes. It's a very nice system and well thought out.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • pablo_rodz
    pablo_rodz Posts: 331
    edited June 2009
    I'm bidding on a set or Atrium 45's from Polk Direct. Let's see if I'm lucky>>>
    HT:
    Projector - JVC HD100, 100" Fixed Screen, A/V Receiver - Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH, Power Conditioner - Panamax M5300-EX, BluRay - Sony PS3, (2) ADCOM GFA 555 Bridged, Speakers - LSi 15, LSi C, LSi FX, Sub - 12" M&K VX-1250.

    Living Room:
    Schiit Saga, Parasound HCA-600, OPPO BDP-103D, LSi7
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  • jimmydep
    jimmydep Posts: 1,305
    edited June 2009
    pablo_rodz wrote: »
    I'm bidding on a set or Atrium 45's from Polk Direct. Let's see if I'm lucky>>>

    I've always been pleased with my purchases from Polk Direct, even though they were Refurb's they looked and sounded brand new.

    I love my Atrium 65's, now that they are properly broken in they sound fantastic.

    Good Luck!!!
    Jimmy
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