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Audio Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Slim-Shaddy on April 29, 2010, 11:44:05 PM

Title: singin in the rain
Post by: Slim-Shaddy on April 29, 2010, 11:44:05 PM

I am debating between the definitive technology AW6500 http://www.abt.com/product/34549/Definitive-Technology-AW6500.html?utm_source=scfroogle&utm_medium=sc&utm_campaign=froogle (http://www.abt.com/product/34549/Definitive-Technology-AW6500.html?utm_source=scfroogle&utm_medium=sc&utm_campaign=froogle) and the OSD AP 850s http://www.outdoorspeakerdepot.com/apmasepasp.html (http://www.outdoorspeakerdepot.com/apmasepasp.html) for my outdoor setup. They will be powered by a QSC model 1400 amp (200wpc). The deftech have a name which more times than not means almost everything, but I have read good things about the OSD speakers. What do you think?

Title: Re: singin in the rain
Post by: bmwr75 on April 30, 2010, 07:20:25 AM

Check out Klipsch outdoor speakers.

http://www.klipsch.com/na-en/products/outdoor-speaker/ (http://www.klipsch.com/na-en/products/outdoor-speaker/)

Title: Re: singin in the rain
Post by: thuffman03 on April 30, 2010, 10:10:23 AM

I would go with the DT.  Though I would not buy new.  You can get used on eBay for about half MSRP.

At one time I was thinking about putting some outdoor speakers on my deck.  I decided not and just opened up the patio door and crank up the ALIII's. :D

Title: Re: singin in the rain
Post by: BB3 on April 30, 2010, 01:01:10 PM

ED, I figure that you could probably guess what I would recommend to you (Polk Audio) ;)

.........or You could always go with Toms recommendation. ??? :-[------BILL

Title: Re: singin in the rain
Post by: Slim-Shaddy on April 30, 2010, 01:15:16 PM

Thanks for your input guys. I can get the deftechs for 160 a piece shipped. The thing about the OSDs that are making me hesitate is the fact that they are supposedly the best bang for your buck when it comes to outdoor speakers. They contract out to names like speakercraft and boston acoustics and then stamp their name on it and sell it for much less. Something like the lexicon version of Oppo's BD83. I don't want to pay for a name. It sucks that I can't audition them side by side :(

Title: Re: singin in the rain
Post by: Slim-Shaddy on May 04, 2010, 01:32:48 PM

Well, I pulled the trigger. I ordered the deftechs. Both speakers had great reviews, but what it boiled down to was the name. I'll let you know how they sound once I get them hooked up.

Title: Re: singin in the rain
Post by: Slim-Shaddy on May 12, 2010, 03:41:37 PM

Here's a pic of the speakers mounted.

Title: Re: singin in the rain
Post by: Reverend on May 12, 2010, 03:50:24 PM

Very cool!

huhuhuh...you said mount.

Title: Re: singin in the rain
Post by: thuffman03 on May 12, 2010, 06:02:58 PM

Very nice.  How do you like the sound?

Title: Re: singin in the rain
Post by: Slim-Shaddy on May 12, 2010, 06:40:53 PM

They sound great. By far the best residential outdoor speakers I have ever heard.

Title: Re: singin in the rain
Post by: bmwr75 on May 12, 2010, 07:42:40 PM

Crank it up!!

Title: Re: singin in the rain
Post by: Slim-Shaddy on July 02, 2010, 07:16:15 PM

massage chair

Title: Re: singin in the rain
Post by: Slim-Shaddy on July 02, 2010, 07:34:20 PM

I'll have 4 of those firing for the wedding. Only 2 for daily use ;D

Title: Re: new sub amp
Post by: Slim-Shaddy on July 29, 2010, 05:37:26 PM

Carver px 1450 running at 725 wpc @ 4 ohms  :D