By greg from Irvine on March 22, 2012
are these speakers water proof? they will be going on my patio but will not be covered by a roof...
By Customer Service - Q&A on March 23, 2012
Answer:
Hi Greg,
This particular speaker would not be a good choice since they feature a ported design, which tends to fill up with water if exposed to the elements day and night (even here in Southern California). My best recommendation for outdoor applications in direct exposure is our AP550T stereo speaker (which is a sealed non-ported design) featuring a dual voice coil and dual tweeters. You can either connect one to Speaker A of your amplifier and the second one to Speaker B. That would mean running CL3 16 gauge four conductor cable from your Amplifier /Receiver (right and left +/-) to each speaker. If you only have one set of outputs (only speaker B for instance), then you should considering adding an outdoor Impedance Matching Volume Control like our OVC300. That would allow you to connect two of the AP550TT in parallel and provide the proper impedance back to your power source. Typically, in a patio setting, stereo separation is not as critical for background music.
TL/MA/CL
By Customer Service - Q&A on March 23, 2012
Answer:
Greg,
These speakers are designed to with stand the elements and can handle humidity and extreme temperatures. You can mount them anywhere on your patio even if they are not covered, but giving them any kind of protection will prolong the life of your speakers.
CLBy Craig from Ventura, California on April 19, 2012
Responding to the last answer, What if the speakers are pointing down from overhead? -are they still adequetly weatherproof for Southern California? (Santa Barbara) I need the 70v and they are for a commercial restaurant application.
Installed many of these indoors with much success, thanks for such a good-sounding product!
By Customer Service - Q&A on April 19, 2012
Answer:
Craig,
You should be fine with the AP640T as long as the port is not exposed so that it would fill up with water.
CL