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So I'm a total noob when it comes to electronics, speakers, etc. My wife and I are looking for some speakers to wire to our outdoor patio. Preferably we would wire them from a cabinet in our kitchen, up through the attic, and then mount them just under the roof line outside the patio. Maybe something with two speakers and no subwoofers. Our patio isn't very large so they don't need to be heard 100 ft away or anything. Also, we are fine with speakers that just plug in with a headphone jack to our computer or IPOD. (Not looking for any type of stereo system, cd player, etc. Just a headphone plug and a basic volume control)
I am hoping you guys could provide some suggestions that will be fairly good quality but something that won't break the bank. We don't need latest and greatest, but it would be nice to not have to lug our computer speakers out side every time we want to listen to music. Thanks!
However, its doesn't look like it comes out to a headphone cord. So do we have to buy the wires that would eventually hook up to our computer/ipod separate? Or do we actually have to buy a legit stereo receiver? Thanks.
The speakers you've posted do not have their own amplifiers, so they will need to be connected to an amp or receiver. If you want to connect directly to a computer or Ipod, you'll need to buy powered (amplified) speakers.
Sine you're looking for entry level sound quality, why not go with an Ipod dock? It would be much easier and probably less expensive in the long run, plus it's portable.
Just a word of caution re: wireless or self powered speakers... the more circuits/ electronics that you have outdoors/ exposed to elements, the more failure points you'll have.
That said I'd recommend indoor amp/ outdoor speakers. No budget stated so I'll keep it under $200 US (both links are item on sale).
I'd take a look at the Polk Atrium series I have these and they've held up for two years of Northeast winters so far. Sound nice too.
Just a word of caution re: wireless or self powered speakers... the more circuits/ electronics that you have outdoors/ exposed to elements, the more failure points you'll have.
That said I'd recommend indoor amp/ outdoor speakers. No budget stated so I'll keep it under $200 US (both links are item on sale).
I'd take a look at the Polk Atrium series I have these and they've held up for two years of Northeast winters so far. Sound nice too.
The amp is gone, but I saw a small bluetooth one I might get. Thanks for the link.
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