I live in Cartagena, Colombia. Humid environment and the speakers would be located outdoors in a salty atmosphere. Would you recommend them?
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Very much so! These are great speakers and every safeguard has been taken to ensure years of pleasure without rust damage.
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I on the east coast of the US. It is humid in the summer and we had about 5' of snow in the winter and the speakers look and perform like new. I would recommend them.
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Probably no. depends on how much salty air/water you have. I put these up outside in my house which is about 2,000 feet from the Atlantic Ocean. Within a matter of months, the grill screens were rusting horribly. Had Klipsch send me another set of grills. Same thing happened. Rest of the speaker was fine. Took these speakers and put them outdoors at another house on a Bay which is mix of fresh and salt water...mainly fresh water...been up several years and no corrosion. Point: if there is alot of salt in the air and water, grills will not likely hold up unless the company changed the material. Probably no. depends on how much salty air/water you have. I put these up outside in my house which is about 2,000 feet from the Atlantic Ocean. Within a matter of months, the grill screens were rusting horribly. Had Klipsch send me another set of grills. Same thing happened. Rest of the speaker was fine. Took these speakers and put them outdoors at another house on a Bay which is mix of fresh and salt water...mainly fresh water...been up several years and no corrosion. Point: if there is alot of salt in the air and water, grills will not likely hold up unless the company changed the material.
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Not sure pal nothing lasts forever but if u protect them maybe they will serve your purpose good luck!They are great speakers and i left them outside all year hot and humid cold and snowy 5' feet still works great with no show of wear.
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Yes I do, I have them in Costa Rica in the coast and they are just perfect for tropical envitoments .
308031
These speakers are not water proof. You would have to look for the enclosed type with sealed in wiring
728684
These are good in dry locations only. I wouldn't think they would function as well if you're in a wet or changeable climate.
849515
The speakers are very water resistant . The amp is supposed to be... but I never risked that
767931
Well... you CAN install them outside, they are not however waterproof nor outdoor rated from what I have seen. The wire connections would most likely develop corrosion over time, and eventually compromise the quality. I can say that these speakers are amazing, and I cannot fathom how that are at the price point they are. I would say that if you are looking at an area under an over hang, where they would not be in direct contact with the elements that you could seal them fairly well to extend their life... and they're cheap enough that it wouldn't break the bank to replace them.
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Yes. I have mine on a skid and they face forward so always taking salt spray. I just how them off when I get home and they still sound great after a year. Best speakers around for the money. A few friends of mine have them in thier higher end boats and they payed full price and still say they were worth it
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They are suitable anywhere except if they get wet. These are bar stools, but I use them for playing music.
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I don't think you should use these outside. They would not be protected from the elements.They may last a year or two days depending on how wet they got. Polk Audio sells outside speakers for all seasons. Unfortunately the don't recess but they sound great.
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I think they would perform fine in that situation. Just keep an eye out for corrosion. Salt water can corrode things that you wouldn't believe it could.
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Hi Jeannette. These speakers are designed for outdoor use and are water resistant, not water proof. When properly installed the speaker(s) can withstand light showers, or water and moisture contact, as well as direct sunlight.
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They should be fine at the beach. I use mine with my RV and there out in all kinds of weather. Amp wise running 5 sets I don't know.
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My experience out in my yard and in a park have both been positive. I would recommend these for smaller groups and especially for the ease of transfer. Do not plan on these speakers being a replacement for a formal PA system unless you have more than one set with speaker stands. Wind has not decreased the clarity of the sound. I would say the range of sound in an open field without a crowd would be up to 40 yards while maintaining separation and depth for music and articulation for speaking. Please let me know what your experience was.
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I actually don't know the answer to your question. You will need to have a strong amplifier to drive these speakers outdoors with lots of pool activity, noise, and splashing. Mine do well, but I have them mounted on a wall underneath a patio cover near a pool. The rain will never get on them however I live in a humid area with plenty of moisture. I have heard of people mounting these on party barges. I imagine that on a boat they are bound to get wet from rain, etc.
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I have used them outside in S Florida with ultra high humidity. They have been out there close to 6 months with no issues. Hope this helps.
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The manufacturer ships different grills for indoor or outdoor use. From my long history with these and related model of speakers, I'd advise keeping them pitched downward and in a way that avoids direct spraying of rain, sprinklers, etc.
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I'd say yes but if possible I'd mount them/it away from direct steam a shower can produce. I can say that I have mine mounted (4) in an outdoor patio. I live in Houston and it does get humid however they do not receive any direct water or sunlight exposure. Side note:these speakers are great for our needs. Hope that helps.
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Hello Jeanette. Yes, these speakers are designed for outdoor use. When properly installed the speaker(s) can withstand light showers, or water and moisture contact, as well as direct sunlight.