For medium-sized backyards, pools, patios and gardens, the RS690 is an excellent way to get great sound outdoors. These rocks fool a lot of people with their realistic in appearance but inside the aerospace-grade, all-weather enclosure is a 6.5" polypropylene woofer with sealed voice coil and silicone encased leads as well as a 1" polyamide dome tweeter. This model is an OSD "crew" favorite because of the precise bass it produces due in part to the upgraded driver and highly efficient enclosure design. Capable of 175 Watts of power the RS60 Rock pair crank out amazing sound that is guaranteed to impress even skeptical audiophiles.
Key Features
· All-weather components withstand rain, temperatures and other harsh weather conditions
· Acoustically inert enclosure made from Aerospace grade multi-layer composite cabinetry
· Designed specifically for outdoor environments with excellent sound quality
· Available Sandstone Brown or Granite Grey finishes
Do You Have Everything You Need for Outdoor Sound?
You've picked your rock speakers and can’t wait to get them outside but do you have everything to get started? You'll need power to drive these awesome rocks from either an amplifier or receiver. You'll also need speaker wire to connect everything, particularly CL3 Rated, Direct Burial cable (see our Audio/Video Cable section).
Choosing the Right Location
You have your rock speakers, power to drive them and CL3 rated cable. Now it's time to choose a great spot. A good rule of thumb is that the speakers should face the general listening area, about 12 feet from the center and 10 to 12 feet apart. This set up will give you the best stereo imaging. Also, avoid placing the speakers in low spots that would make these speakers vulnerable to water accumulation.
Can I Play Music from My iPod or Laptop?
OSD Rock speaker function just like regular speakers and once they're hooked up to your source (amplifier or receiver) you can connect your portable player with a simple cable like our Mini Stereo 3.5mm to 2 RCA Adapter (see the Audio/Video Cable section).
Wind, Sleet, Snow…How Durable are these Speakers?
OSD outdoor speakers are developed with harsh conditions of the outdoors in mind. Our rock speakers use only non-water-absorbing materials and won't absorb any water. This is critical in winter so it won't freeze and crack. The shape is designed to withstand large amounts of pressure, extreme temperatures and moisture. Keep in mind, however, outdoor speakers are an investment, so take care of them. Storing them away from extreme weather conditions will only lengthen the time you will get enjoying outdoor speakers. These rock speakers utilize weather-resistant components for years of trouble free performance.
Constructed of all-weather components
Acoustically inert enclosure made of aerospace- grade composite material
6.5" Polypropylene Cone Woofer with with silicone encased leads
1-inch coaxial mounted dome tweeter for clear highs
By Bruce from Pottstown, Pennsylvania on March 30, 2012
If I place 2 pair of these speakers around my fenced in pool area which is approximately 60' by 40', would I have good sound without the use of a subwoofer?
By Customer Service - Q&A on March 30, 2012
Answer:
Hi Bruce,
The RS690 Rock Speakers are an excellent choice for your application. I would start with that to see if you're totally satisfied. Adding a subwoofer to this system would entail adding a dedicated subwoofer amplifier (SMP250) along with our RSUB300 (HF26). That would be your best match if you choose to add an outdoor sub.
TL
Product Reviews:
Outdoor Speakers Rock Pair OSD Audio RS690
$189.50
5 Stars based on 34 Review(s)
Best of the bunch
April 7, 2013
I bought a total of 8 rock speakers. Four of these and four RS670. These RS690 a much better. Not saying a word bad about the RS670, just these sound better and look better.
Both are outstanding. I'm using each set of four with one of the new Sonos Connect Amps. The system sounds great and is capable of really pissing of the neighbors !
You just can't. Go wrong with these guys, price, fast shipping, helpful, great quality and sound. Same for the ceiling speakers. !
Pros:
Everything
Cons:
Nothing
Best Uses:
Pool & Fire pit
Bill
California
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Awesome Speakers
June 3, 2013
Couldn't be happier with them!
Howmeister
New Jersey
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
awesome
May 25, 2013
wasnt exactly sure about ordering these.Now i am these are awesome.i dont think my neighbors like them-but the HECK with them.i dont like them anyway.everything sounds great-herb alpert<sonny rollins;uriah heep.JUST BLAST EM!
michael zwerko
raritan nj
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Terrific Speaker and Good Value!
May 22, 2013
We had them installed yesterday. Great Sound, seem, at this point, very well made, and quick and easy purchase/delivery process.
Ken
United States
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
A little power hungry but...
April 11, 2013
Great sound in a nice package!
Pros:
Looks good
Cons:
Power hungry
Cary
New Jersey
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Impressed
July 10, 2012
Great sound for my patio. I use with apple air play
through a amplifier in my family room. Couldn't be
happier.
Pros:
Good Power Output, Attractive Design, Great Sound Quality
Best Uses:
Home, Outdoors
Dave
New york
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
GREAT SPEAKERS
July 5, 2012
I used these speakers as compliments to my Bose outdoor
speakers. I was very surprised after they were hooked up to hear
better clarity and sound than the Bose. I'm considering getting rid
of the Bose and buying two more of these. Love them. Buy them you
won't be sorry. Oh, by the way OSD was great to deal with, and I
would absolutely do business again, and recommend them.
Pros:
Great Sound Quality, Easy To Set Up, Attractive Design
Best Uses:
Outdoors
Trannymd
Quakertown,PA
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great Speakers!
May 28, 2012
Purchased 4 of these for my backyard. I'm using them with
an Onkyo-TX8050 receiver. Sound is excellent. Haven't turned volume
all the way as it would be too loud for my neighbors but even at
half volume sound is great. Love the look of them in by backyard.
They blend right into the landscape.
Pros:
Great Sound Quality, Easy To Set Up, Attractive Design, Good Power Output
Best Uses:
Outdoors
Millertime
Los Angeles, CA
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
AWESOME
May 20, 2012
WOW!!! Shopped alot looking for a quality "rock" speaker.
This surpassed my expections and then some considering the price I
got. These were purchased for a client and I now want some as well
as fellow contractors who were at the site for the hook-up and
test. Could not be happier, thank you for not letting me down, that
is tough now with the online shopping, you are what you say you
are!
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Attractive Design, Great Sound Quality, Easy to Mount, Good Power Output
D the Fixer
Seattle
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great speaker, easy set up.
August 6, 2011
I love the speakers. Easy to set up and they look great
with good sound. My backyard sounds like a home theater. A little
pricy but worth the money.
Pros:
Good Power Output, Attractive Design, Easy To Setup, Great Sound Quality
Best Uses:
Outdoors
It's 5 o'clock somewhere
Ohio
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great Sound in the open air.
July 18, 2011
The RS690 were a long shot when I purchased them wasn't
sure how they would turn out. They turned out great for my outdoor
pool, got 4 of them connected to an OSD Amplifier.
Pros:
Easy To Setup, Great Sound Quality, Good Power Output
Best Uses:
Outdoors
c.c
Niagara Falls Canada
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
And to think that I ...
July 15, 2009
And to think that I almost got a pair of outdoor rock
speakers from Best Buy! I'm sure glad that I
did'nt and got these instead. Nice solid construction to
the speaker and the sound is fantastic. I have a 14x14 patio and
the sound fills in very nice...even at a low volume it is
fantastic. Very easy to set-up and well worth the price!
John C
Undisclosed
5 Stars
07-02-09 Just got the ...
July 2, 2009
07-02-09 Just got the HF6's hooked up and
well...these things ROCK! Filled our 15' x 25'
deck with amazing sound, no problem. Best rock speaker for medium
sized areas.
Scott W
Undisclosed
5 Stars
Just hooked these ...
June 10, 2009
Just hooked these speakers up adn they sound amazing.
Better then many more expensive indoor speakers i have heard. Fill
up the yard with deep rich sound, anyone who hears them cannot
believe what i paid for them. Customer service was
great!!!
John
Undisclosed
5 Stars
Customer Service. Give ...
December 3, 2008
Customer Service. Give these people a raise. It is a
pleasure each time I call. I live NYC on the other side of the
country and this the only company for speakers I will ever order
from. This is due to how good the products are and how good the
customer service is.
Tom Schwartz
Undisclosed
5 Stars
i live across the pond in ...
July 31, 2008
i live across the pond in england and saw these speakers
on the web and thought i would take a punt on them. well 1st things
1st, delivery was great( a bit expensive but worth it) only 10
days, and as i said i live in england. + i recieved updates on a
daily basis. the speakers are superb i am a b&w speaker lover
but they dont make an outdoor speaker and to be honest i am now
glad that they dont becouse 1 they would have cost a fortune and 2
they would have to go a long way to beat the sound that come out of
these little rascals. dont get me wrong, b&w are proberly one
of the best indoor speakers your likely to hear and i reckon that
these hf6 speakers will be close to being the best outdoor speakers
your likely to hear. i would not normely buy speakers without
hearing them 1st but im glad i took the punt. honestly, if your
looking for an out door speaker for a medium size area and you like
your sound with a bit of beef to it then look no further than
these.
steve baker
Undisclosed
5 Stars
I ordered rock speakers ...
July 10, 2008
I ordered rock speakers from your company about 2 years
ago and I still get rave reviews from friends at my pool parties.
Thanks Gus
Gus
Undisclosed
5 Stars
Has a nice sound that ...
May 12, 2008
Has a nice sound that fills the backyard. Paint faded a
little quick (less than 3 months), time to see how the warranty
piece holds up.
Bryan
Undisclosed
5 Stars
speakers sound and look ...
July 19, 2007
speakers sound and look exellent great customer
service
mark
Undisclosed
5 Stars
thanks for the great ...
July 10, 2007
thanks for the great service, speakers sound
great,clear,and great bass. Im thinking of buying another pair.
Thanks again.
Gregory
Undisclosed
5 Stars
The process was awesome. ...
July 9, 2007
The process was awesome. I am in the retail business and
I love to receive great service and a company that delivers what
they promise. These speakers have great sound and made our patio
pool area a great outdoor living space. Guest have been amazed at
the high quailty of sound the rock speakers produces. I am totally
please with this purchase.
Cary
Undisclosed
5 Stars
great sound, great look ...
July 6, 2007
great sound, great look we will be getting
more!!!!
Donna
Undisclosed
5 Stars
I put a set of these ...
July 5, 2007
I put a set of these speakers near the pool and they are
great .The sound quality is outstanding
Gerry
Undisclosed
5 Stars
Everything delivered as ...
June 27, 2007
Everything delivered as promised and the speakers are
fantastic !!!
Leisle
Undisclosed
5 Stars
I was very pleased with ...
April 6, 2007
I was very pleased with the speakers I ordered from the
outdoorspeakerdepot. I gave them to my husband for his birthday and
he loved them. They sound so good around the pool and on the
screened in porch. I know once the summertime gets here we wil
enjoy them all summer long. Thank you,
OSD Audio (Outdoor Speaker Depot) has been designing, engineering and manufacturing a full line of indoor/outdoor speakers since 2003. we offer a large selection of rock, patio, garden and specialty outdoor speakers including new wireless patio and garden
speakers.
Designed to seamlessly integrate in your outdoor environment with
a realistic rock appearance.
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RS-Series Rock Speakers are simply OSD's best landscape speakers, built from the ground up utilizing audiophile-grade components, aerospace-grade multi-layer enclosures and a commitment to the best combination of performance and value. This speaker is very
natural-looking and has excellent acoustic sound. The landscape rock speakers are designed to simulate natural rocks within your landscape. Place these rock speakers anywhere a natural rock would be found. Typical locations for the rock speakers are rock
formations for barriers around pools, ponds and spas, bordering a garden and even as an accent in flower gardens.
Weather-Resistant
The RS series is made of all-weather components fabricated to withstand rain, temperatures and other harsh weather conditions.
Durable Cabinets
The acoustically inert enclosures of RS series speakers are made from aerospace-grade, multi-layer composite cabinetry for a long life in your backyard or garden. They're designed specifically for providing outdoor environments with excellent sound quality.
Available in Multiple Sizes and Colors
These rock speakers are designed to seamlessly integrate in your outdoor environment with their realistic rock appearance, and are offered in a multitude of sizes based upon the drivers featured (8", 6.5" or 5.25"). RS series speakers are available in several
colors depending on the model, including Canyon or Sandstone Brown, Granite, Slate or White Grey finishes.
Technical Specifications
Max Voltage: 600V (1,000V in fixtures and signs)
Wire Combination: Copper/Copper Wire
Wiring Range: Min 22 gauge/Max 8 gauge
Temperature Rating: 167 degrees Fahrenheit
Silicone Sealant: -45 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
Performance Testing: Listed for direct burial according to UL 486D test standard
Dimensions: 13/16" x 2" (base)
Which OSD Audio RS Series Outdoor Speaker is Right for You?