Features and Specifications: Another very popular model in our patio speaker lineup, the AP525s are not only a great value but offer exceptional audio with 5¼" polypropylene woofers and silk dome tweeters. Sold as a pair, the AP525 is ideal for small to medium size decks or patios, although many customers tell us they use them for large areas and have been very pleased with the sound. Features include 120W of power, built-in Soundport for excellent bass and a weather-resistant design that safeguards your speakers against harsh weather conditions. The OSD-AP525s will give you great sound outdoors at a fraction of the price of other brands.
Features
· Mounting bracket is designed to mount either vertically or horizontally
· Available with 70V switch for commercial installations
· Gold-plated spring compression binding posts for optimum connectivity
· Sturdy ABS polymer frame
· Power-coated rust-resistant grille
What do you mean by 70V switchable?
Some speakers, like the AP525s, are equipped with an "on the fly" 70v switch assembly. This allows an installer to rapidly switch to the correct 70v wattage tap each installation may require without soldering, tapping or disassembly and reassembly, which normally complicates installations. You usually don't need use this feature for your typical home application.
What gauge speaker wire should I use?
For runs up to 100ft, standard 16-2 wire will be fine for this speaker. For runs, 100-150 ft 14 gauge. Beyond 150ft, we recommend a 12 gauge speaker cable. We also offer a four conductor 16 and 14 gauge wire to add an in-line volume control to your outdoor location.
Are there any special precautions I should take to protect my outside speakers in winter?
Not necessarily, however, if you live in an area prone to extreme weather such as sub-zero temperatures, you may want to cover the speakers with a plastic bag or bring them inside to help prevent components from absolute freezing during the long winter months.
For 70V Versions, please choose from the color drop down options
- All-Weather Versatility
- Rigid, Acoustically Inert Enclosure, Silicone-sealed internal cabinetry & driver
- 5 1/4" polypropylene woofer
- 1" silk dome tweeter
- Power handling: 120W
- Frequency Response 45Hz - 20kHz
- Sensitivity 90db
- Impedance 8 ohm (70V switchable)
- Optional 70V tap: 2.5W, 5W, 10W, 15W, 20W
- Finishes: White and Black
- Includes full swing multi-mount brackets
- Gold-plated 5-way binding posts
- Powder coated aluminum grille
- Unit Dimension: 7.3" L x 6.6" D x 9.7" H.
- Unit Weight: 8 lbs x 2 = 16 lbs pack
- Wireless: No
- Accepts bare speaker wire or banana plugs
- 5-Yr Warranty
Questions and Answers:  By Bill from Boston on March 17, 2012 Can you recommend an amp that would pair nicely with these speakers? I'm not exactly sure how to match the watts, ohms and all that other stuff. Just want to make sure I get the most out of these speakers. Thanks... By Customer Service - Q&A on March 17, 2012Answer:Hi Bill:
If you are just looking for the best match for powering a single pair of theses speakers within a budget than our AMP120 is your best bet. This is an amplifier referred to as an 8 ohm amp. It features 50 watts of continous output (RMS) with 75 to 100 watts peak power. It has an A and B speaker output so you can connect two pair of 8 ohm speakers but does not recommend playing both speakers at the same time for extended periods. When you connect two 8 ohm speakers (one pair to A and a second pair to B) it cuts the impedance down to 4 ohms and demands more current from the amplifier. This amp will tend to shut off when you drive the two 8 ohm speakers at the same time at high volumes. It actually goes into protection. The better choice is to look at the OSD AMP200 which is considered a high current amplifier which has no problem powering two or even three pair of 8 ohm speakers at the same time at whatever volume. It also features fully discrete components for true audiphile sound quality. This is great building block for a stereo system that can be expanded in the future and the best match if your budget allows it. Thank you for considering OSD, also checkout our full line of speaker selectors and volume controls for additonal options.
TLBy Patrick from Minnetrista, MN on July 11, 2012 I'm planning to install one speaker inside a screen porch and the other outside on the side of my house (vinyl siding) for my deck that will be exposed to Minnesota elements. Should I not go with the AP525 since it's ported and get the AP520's? Or what's the best speaker for my situation? By Customer Service - Q&A on July 12, 2012Answer:Hi Patrick:
Yes the AP520 would be a better choice because of the Sealed design.
TLBy Jeff from San Francisco on November 9, 2012 I'm in the process of hooking 525s up to a OVC-300 and an AMP-120. So far so good. My question is, how do I try to find the correct volume output from the amplifier so that I get full rotation out of the ovc300? I'm getting distortion at the first click when I set the amplifier's volume too loud. It seems that I can only turn the amplifier's control up to about 40% before I get distortion from the volume controller at it's lowest settings. When I turn ovc300 up to about the 5th click, the distortion seems to disappear, and I can begin to give it some more power from the amp. Should I have purchased a different outdoor volume control (the non-adjustable one?) By Customer Service - Q&A on November 9, 2012Answer:Hi Jeff,
Make sure the OVC300 is set to 1/2x internally. It should come this way by default but it's a good idea to double check. To set the volume, turn the OVC300 all the way up. Then from the AMP120 turn the volume up to the maximum level you'll desire for the AP525's. Then turn the volume down to a comfortable level at the OVC300. This way, you have the ability to turn the volume up when you are in the zone.
CL/MA 1369By Russell Tomaszewski from Corona, CA on January 25, 2012 Whats the proper speaker wire? 16 gauge 24 gauge ? By Customer Service - Q&A on January 25, 2012Answer:Russell,
For runs up to 100ft you can use the standard 16-2 for this speaker. 100-150 ft you should use a 14 gauge, after 150ft I would recommend a 12 gauge speaker cable
CL
We also offer a four conductor 16 and 14 gauge if you were to add an in-line volume control to your outdoor location. The four conductor would be from the Amplifier/Receiver to the Volume control then the 2 conductor to the indivdual speaker. The length to gauge ratio will be the same.By Customer Service - Q&A on January 25, 2012Answer:Russell,
For runs up to 100ft you can use the standard 16-2 for this speaker. 100-150 ft you should use a 14 gauge, after 150ft I would recommend a 12 gauge speaker cable
CLBy hamish from san Francisco CA on January 28, 2012 The web description says they're weatherproof but the instructions in the box says they're not waterproof so hide them from the weather under the eaves?! I have attached them to an outside wall exposed to the rain - is the weather going to damage them? If so the online description is misleading. By Customer Service - Q&A on January 29, 2012Answer:HI Hamish:
These speakers are sealed unlike some of our Patio speakers that feature a tuning port that has tendency to fill the speaker cabinet up with water when exposed to direct rain or snow. The AP525 feature stainless steel componets and rust-proof aluminum grills. You should be fine... some people bring their speakers inside when they know they're not going to listen to them for an extended period.
TLBy David Jacobs from Boynton Beac h, Fl on February 2, 2012 I understand that the sender must be plugged in to an a/c outlet. What are the requirements of the outdoor speakers as to wireing or power? By Customer Service - Q&A on February 2, 2012Answer:Hi David:
These Patio speakers are not wireless. They need a hard wired signal from the music source either the Amplifier or Receiver connected by speaker wire. We recommend 16 gauge two conductor for both the left and right speaker up to 100 foot from the source (14 Gauge for longer runs). The speakers receives the powered signal from the source through the speaker wires. We stock the recommended speaker wire which features a CL3 rating approved for in-wall and outdoor installation. Check out the in-wall speaker wire, CL-3 in 50, 100 and 250 foot lengths under the audio/video cables tab.
TLBy Matt Benes from Lincoln, NE on August 3, 2012 I am looking at buying these for my covered patio. What volume controller would you recommend to use with these - the 100W or 300W? I can't remember what my Sony receiver puts out, is it bad to upsize to the 300W when my receiver is only pushing out lets say 50W each? Thanks for you help! By Customer Service - Q&A on August 3, 2012Answer:Hi Matt,
The AP525 are 120 w peak, the volume control is 100 w peak. It would be safe to say this will be fine for your application. But if you ever added a larger speaker you might end up needing the 300W plus the 300W volume control ships free so It might be worth it to just go with the 300 in my opinion.
CLBy Customer Service - Q&A on August 8, 2012Answer:Hi Matt:
You can use either, but it is always better to have the larger Transformers. It is all about when you actually turn the volume down you are redirecting the signal into the Transformers. If you were to have too much rated power than the rating of the Volume Control you would saturate the coils and create distortion and possibly damage the connections of the Volume Control. The safe bet is to always go with the largest choice for it to be most effective when you are attenuating the signal counterclockwise. Most people think they are turning the volume up but this is a passive device. When you set it up you want to adjust your source volume (Receiver or Amplifier) to the highest level, then you have to control to turn the volume down. As CL said the the OVC300 or SVC300 are your best choices depending on your application (outside or inside).
TLBy Seth Potash from Westchester, New York on February 17, 2012 Can the swivel bracket me mounted on the ceiling and if so, can the bracket be tightened where it attaches to the speaker to keep the speaker in position once mounted? By Customer Service - Q&A on February 17, 2012Answer:Hi Seth:
The bracket is designed to mount either vertically or horizontially so the set screws were designed to tighten the speaker in place. You just need to make sure the brackets are secured to the ceiling.
TLBy Thor Johnson from Newport, Rhode Island on June 16, 2012 How do I compare the AP525 and AP520 speakers? My area is under of the roof of an open porch in coastal New England. I'm powering the porch and small yard, and am replacing 5.25" speakers which have aged with time.
What are the advantages/disadvantages of these two models, please? By Customer Service - Q&A on June 16, 2012Answer:Hi Thor:
Both feature excellent sound for the buck,but the Sealed AP520 would be a better choice especially considering your environment (coastal New England). The AP525 is a ported design that you have to consider when finding the proper placement. With the port you need to make sure it does not have direct exposure to the elements where it might fill up with water. i hope that helps.
TL
By Tom from Columbus, OH on April 23, 2012 Would AP525 speakers work well for a ski boat? I'm considering because they can be moved about the boat and hung on the windshield while docked or beached (these would be wired as the rear pair with a fixed pair of Sony 5" x 4ohm speakers wired as front along with an Infinity self powered sub-woofer connected to line level jacks). The receiver/amp is a Jensen JMS2212 with specs as follows:
Operating Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DC 12 Volts
Grounding System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Negative Ground
Speaker Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 ohms per channel
Tone Controls:
Bass (at 100 Hz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : ±10 dB
Treble (at 10 kHz). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : ±10 dB
Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50W x 4
Current Drain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Ampere (max.)
Also, could these Sony 5" speakers be swapped for a pair of your ceiling speakers or some other OSD product? By Customer Service - Q&A on April 24, 2012Answer:HI Tom,
The AP525 will work fine for your application. I would recommend looking for a true Marine audio speaker to replace your Sony speaker. There are a lot of speakers designed for flush-mount application for the Marine industry that work for direct replacement for the Sony with no additional modification.
TL/MA
Product Reviews:
Outdoor Patio Speakers OSD Audio AP525
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5 Stars based on 64 Review(s) |
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Great Pair
April 29, 2013
Easy install, excellent and clear sound, very crisp!
Pros:Direct water contact
Small and lightweight
Awesome sound quality
Cons:NA
Best Uses:Areas without eave overhang or without an eave
Mitch
Houston
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
As good as expected
January 18, 2013
so far ok, but mounting bracket is flimsy but should be
ok as these are light; we are using this in our horse barn; There
is a lot of dust and some moisture; so far so good, but it will
take time to see how well they will hold up over time under these
difficult conditions
Pros:Easy To Set Up
Best Uses:Barn
steves
middleburg, VA
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Perfect for smaller spaces
December 9, 2012
I have both the AP525 and AP650. I tested both using a
Yamaha RX-V665 on the main left and right channels. The AP525 sound
fine, but maybe just a little light on the bass on certain songs.
In comparison, I find the AP650 to have very full bass across all
types of music (not surprisingly). Just for fun, I also toggled
this off and on against my Polk RTi A3. Unfortunately, that made
the AP525/AP650s sound pretty sad. Buuuuut, when they're out on the
patio, they sound great. Cliff notes: AP525 is fine for smaller
patios. Step up to the AP650 if you want more support on the low
end.
Pros:Decent Bass, Well-built, Binding Posts, Clear Mid And High
Cons:Not Enough Bass For Some
Best Uses:Smaller Patios
BP
NH
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Perfect for my outdoor entertainment nee
September 26, 2012
Plan on enjoying the nice apperance and sound for many
years ahead. I am glad I bought these outdoor speakers
Pros:Easy to Mount, Attractive Design, Great Sound Quality
Cons:Heavy / Bulky
Best Uses:Outdoors
Frisco Kid
Frisco Texas
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
I would recommend this product
September 10, 2012
For the price, these speakers have a nice sound and are
easy to install. I liked the sound they produce at a low volume. I
used a sub to fill in the lows. OSD sells affordable speakers that
sound good. Highly recommend
Pros:Attractive Design, Good Power Output, Easy To Set Up, Easy to Mount
Best Uses:Outdoors
stelet58
Findlay, OH
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
So far so good!
September 1, 2012
Delivery was prompt and well packaged. Quality
construction and unlimited mounting angles. Ours are now located
under outdoor shelves near a hot tub. The sound quality is
outstanding. Assuming these stand the test of time (weather) in our
semi-protected mounting location, we will be very pleased with this
purchase.
Pros:Great Sound Quality, Attractive Design
Invader
Machesney Park, IL
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Patio Speakers
August 29, 2012
Awewsome sound fo rthe price
Pros:Easy to Mount, Great Sound Quality, Good Power Output
Best Uses:Outdoors
Mountain Mike
Tijeras, NM
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
"I would buy this product"
August 4, 2012
fast shipping,good outdoor speakers for the money. I've
had no problem with them. I would use this company
again.
Pros:Easy To Set Up, Great Sound Quality, Good Power Output
Best Uses:Outdoors
Blizzman
Lindenhurst ,NY
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Hidden Treasure
July 24, 2012
Superb quality at a Superb price. Super fast delivery. If
you want to impress your clients with great sound quality without
breaking the bank then this is were you want to buy your materials.
For all your installations from residential to commercial this is
were to buy your equipment!!!!
Pros:Easy to Mount, Super fast delivery, Best Buy, Great Products, Great Sound Quality, Easy To Set Up
Best Uses:Home Theater, Smaller Rooms, DJ / Mixing, Larger Rooms, Outdoors, Home, Multiple Rooms / Whole
House, Basic Systems
T-Rex
Oxnard Ca
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Outstanding Speakers - Great Value!
July 22, 2012
I purchased 2 pairs of these speakers to replace older
Bose speakers mounted under the roof eaves over a very large paver
patio that wraps around the back side of my home. I have one pair
covering the east and the other pair covering the north. In a word,
the sound quality is REMARKABLE. These speakers sound absolutely
fantastic! The bass response is deep, warm and tight. The mids are
incredibly well articulated and the highs are sharp and brilliant
without being brash or shrill. The stereo imaging is also downright
magical - incredible definition - almost similar to high-end
headphones that I use in my music recording studio! I'm completely
shocked and certainly wasn't expecting anywhere near this kind of
sound quality from small outdoor patio speakers. I'm beyond pleased
with my purchase and thrilled to get such outstanding speakers for
such a great price! Thanks OSD!!
Pros:Great Sound Quality, Attractive Design, Easy To Set Up, Good Power Output, Great price, Easy to Mount
Cons:NONE
Best Uses:Very Large Outdoor Patio
Bass_Playa
North Suburban Chicago
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great speakers
July 22, 2012
I use them outside and they sound awsom. The white really
blends in with house trim, they blend rite in. They are the perfect
size and they sound crisp. I'm going to buy a second pair because
I'm so pleased.No complaints from product, company or delivery.
Thanks for making my purchase headache free. Mike
handsome mike LOL!!!
Brick N.J.
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great outdoor sound
July 20, 2012
Used on an outdoor patio. These speakers sound great at
any volume. Great value!
Pros:Easy to Mount, Great Sound Quality, Attractive Design, Good Power Output, Easy To Set Up
Best Uses:Outdoors
Jon
Waukesha, WI
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Better than Bose!
June 29, 2012
I recently added these to a large outdoor patio area. I
already have a set of Bose freespace speakers in the general area
and these sound better.
Pros:Easy to Mount, Great Sound Quality
Best Uses:Outdoors
Sam
Janesville, WI
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
High definition 5.25" patio speakers
May 29, 2012
Speakers arrived quickly. Easy to mount and set up.
Awesome sound!
Pros:Easy To Set Up, Good Power Output, Great Sound Quality, Attractive Design, Easy to Mount
Best Uses:Outdoors
Chazzmann
Austin, TX
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great sound and excellent value.
May 17, 2012
Great for the patio. Hold up to the weather.
Pros:Good Power Output, Easy to Mount, Easy To Set Up, Attractive Design, Great Sound Quality
Best Uses:Outdoors
John
Mooresville, NC
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Not too shabby..
March 23, 2012
I was sceptical about the brand, but the speakers
actually sound pretty good. I had some bose 100's I previously used
which had a better sound quality, but these get louder and do not
distort. Overall, I would recommend these speakers.
Pros:Attractive Design, Easy to Mount, Great Sound Quality
Best Uses:Outdoors
Jeff
Norman, OK
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great Speakers for a good price.
January 13, 2012
We mounted these speakers on our back deck. They look
great and sound awesome. I want to buy another set for our front
porch.We also bought the outside volume control which is also an
awesome item
Pros:Easy To Setup, Good Power Output, Easy to Mount, Great Sound Quality
Best Uses:Outdoors
aunt cc
Pennsylvania
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
THE RIGHT CHOICE!
January 10, 2012
GREAT BANG FOR THE BUCK.FAST SHIPPING
Pros:Good Power Output, Great Sound Quality, Attractive Design, Easy to Mount, Easy To Setup
Best Uses:Basic Systems, Outdoors
DENT DOCTOR
MA
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Nice alternative to the Niles Speakers
December 29, 2011
The delivery was quick within days of the order. The
speakers were easy to install. I have three areas on my lanai by
the pool which speakers serve. So, they are not stressed out to
perform. These speakers were installed in a covered area enhancing
the sound and protecting them from weather. All highs and lows can
be heard providing a pleasant experience. These speakers will
perform well providing background music while reading or in
conversation or just sitting back and listening to the
sounds.
Pros:Easy to Mount, Easy To Setup, Attractive Design, Great Sound Quality, Good Power Output
Best Uses:Smaller Rooms, Outdoors, Home
LarryM.,Fl.
Sarasota
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great Speakers for the price
August 13, 2011
Installed in less than 15 min - the neighbors now envy
our backyard ! I can even hear them 70 feet away in my garden,
makes weeding much more fun! great buy ! great price! We are going
to buy 2 more for the covered porch.
Pros:Good audio, Easy To Setup, Easy to Mount, Good Power Output
Cons:Static at loud volumes
Best Uses:Outdoors
anna mouse
Quebec, CA
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Favorably Impressed - Great value
August 13, 2011
Very good sound for a very reasonable price. I feel like
I got more than the off the shelf choices
Pros:Easy To Setup, Good Power Output, Great Sound Quality, Attractive Design
Best Uses:Outdoors, Basic Systems
Riskyvol
Tennessee
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great Speaker for the Money
July 25, 2011
I have these speakers outside and the sound is great.
Love the design of the speakers as well.
Pros:Good Power Output, Attractive Design, Easy to Mount, Easy To Setup, Great Sound Quality
Best Uses:Outdoors
Big Green
IA
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great value, good good soiund
July 6, 2011
These are used in an outdoor setting, hidden in a tree
and along the eave of the hosue. They sound great. This is a
challenging location due to distance from the ear and height. I was
very skeptical about using a 5.25" cone, I just knew it needed more
area but they work and work so well, I bought another set.
Thanks!
Pros:Good Power Output, Easy to Mount, Great Sound Quality, Easy To Setup
Best Uses:Outdoors
Jim
Sevierville, TN
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Nice Quality
July 3, 2011
If you have them hooked up right, they sound great. If
you don't have a subwoofer make sure you can hook them up so all
the sound is going to the speakers. They sound really nice if you
can do that.
Pros:Great Sound Quality, Easy to Mount, Attractive Design
Best Uses:Outdoors
NO2POP
Columbus, OH
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Excellent outdoor speaker.
July 2, 2011
I bought the 70V version of this speaker for my 1000 sq
ft patio at my restaurant. Four speakers were more than enough to
cover the patio evenly, specifically at low volumes. I wired them
to a 100W 70 Volt amp and I normally have the volume at 2.5-3. At
5-6 the volume is almost at bar levels. They are clean and have
excellent bass. The clarity is limited slightly by having them
hooked up as 70V vs 8ohm, but that's the nature of the setup. Only
complaint I have if any is the mounting bracket is a thin gauge
metal, but sufficient. Would highly recommend to anyone who is
looking for a quality outdoor speaker.
Pros:Easy To Setup, Good Power Output, Easy to Mount
Best Uses:Outdoors
Alex D.
Hoboken, NJ
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
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