Recommended Third party Outdoor speaker via connect amp

I have used a Bose 251 pair since 2003 and I am very happy with them; they are not all the way out of doors, but under the eaves with some shelter. Sound quality is excellent if installed as Bose recommends, and worth the premium charged. The fact that Bose still sells this model unchanged says something I suppose.

But there are many good examples out there, others will have their recommendations as well.

I have and am very happy with Polk Atrium8 SDI. I believe they are on sale right now. Like $60 off. It's a good deal.

Kris:)

Hey Kris,

May i ask how is it connected to the connect amp excatly

Does the connect amp also power the speakers as well as connects it to the sonos ecosystem

I seek advice on an outdoor wireless speaker
I just noticed the above; note that all speakers that can be used with Sonos will need wires running from that kit placed indoors all the way to the terminals at the back of the speakers out of doors; they will not be wireless.

Hey Kris,

May i ask how is it connected to the connect amp excatly

Does the connect amp also power the speakers as well as connects it to the sonos ecosystem

I have the connect amp inside the house and run outdoor rated speaker wire out (had to drill through the wall and caulk it) to connect it to the terminals on the back of the speaker. You plug in the connect amp (to power it)and yes it drives the speakers as well as is the connection to the Sonos system. The connect amp should be connected to your router or I use a Sonos boost. Works mint! The sound is awesome. - Kris 🙂

Hi Kris,

Did you connect it to 2 Polk Atrium8 SDI speakers,how is the quality of those speakers

The connect amp can handle up to 4 speakers. I have 6 (speakers) in my yard. The quality is awesome. It's a composite housing so it's maintenance free. Does not need to be painted. It has a strong mounting bracket with presets so you can pivot the speaker left or right easily to get the perfect direction. One person can mount them no problem. It is high quality. You won't be disappointed. - Kris 🙂

[quote=Kumar]I have used a Bose 251 pair since 2003 and I am very happy with them; they are not all the way out of doors, but under the eaves with some shelter. Sound quality is excellent if installed as Bose recommends, and worth the premium charged. The fact that Bose still sells this model unchanged says something I suppose.

But there are many good examples out there, others will have their recommendations as well.[/quote

Hi Kumar, I have three Connect AMPs driving a pair of Bose 301s inside and two pair of 251s outside in covered verandahs. I am not impressed with the sound levels of any of them. At 50% of volume slider the sound is hardly discernible and at full slider the sound level is comparable to between 1 and 2 volume control on prior 100w stereo amp. The Connect AMPs are rated 55 watts, but don't pump sound like that rating at all!

I agree that at 50% the volume levels may not be adequate, and this is also influenced by speaker design, location and distance to listener.

Many modern amps sound louder than Connect Amp at 50%, at their 20% position. But will not do more than their 50% without distortion while the Connect Amp will keep getting louder without distorting all the way to 100%. The volume control architecture of the Connect Amp is different, that is all - more honest; modern amps are designed to fool people into thinking they are more powerful than one like the Connect Amp.

A 100 watt amp, other things being equal, will always sound about 20% louder than a 50 watt amp like the Connect Amp.

In your case, I would not hesitate to run the Connect Amp close to 100% if that is what it takes. Just make sure it is in a well ventilated place.

If that does not meet your needs, you do need a more powerful amp; but a 100 watts one, giving 20% more sound may not be enough. If your speakers can take the power, a 150 watter may be needed.

Does the Connect amp at 55W have enough power for 2 klipsch aw-650?
Is the connect amp under powered to get the best of these speakers?