Patio tunes


Hi I'm in quest for building descent patio system and my budget is $500 total

I need wireless bt amp/streamer and speakers. The amp should be portable enough to move it to the outside when nice weather cook-outs going on. I'm not planning to keep amp outdoors, but would collect suggestions here as well as experiences.

 

czarivey

I'm not sure of your situation, but I'd assume that you're looking for a best balance of performance, cost, and convenience.

Ideally, you'll have a system you don't have to transport in & out, or set up/tear down.  IF you have the ability to get speaker wire from ANY protected space (with AC power) to an area that would provide decent speaker placement and then connect to an amp, this would be ideal.  I have found that amps can be pretty rugged and survive temperatures from zero to one hundred degrees if they don't get wet.  I have one in a garage in one home, and in a storage shed in a boat house at another.  Both have been in service for years, with no issues.  

Streaming via tablet or phone is a good use of resources, but unless you have a dedicated phone/tablet, you're music will likely be interrupted with texts, alerts, phone calls, etc.  It's best to find an amp with apps on board with access to popular music services -- including your hard drive, and use your phone/tablet for control only.  I just checked and found some good used examples on eBay for $129 that meet the above criteria.  

Good luck!

 

Have you considered any of the really small but powerful Fosi Audio options? I recently purchased the BT30D to drive some well worn and weathered Sonance in ceilings and I am amazed at the power along with separate tone and sub controls. After years of always wondering I also added the Dayton 10IP66 outdoor sub for some low thump and the whole combo actually sounds great!

 

There is an even better pro model out now as well.

 

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