Waterproof speakers and TV mount for an RV.

[Devo]

Hi, we just purchased a 5th wheel and when we camp we enjoy catching a ballgame or movie while "under the stars". I have always just taken a tv with us and set in on a table but with the 5th wheel I'd like something nicer that we could mount on the side and play music through too.
Looking for 2 channel system but I'm open to suggestions.

 

[theJman]

Outdoor speakers are a small market, so there aren't going to be a lot to choose from, but a few I can think of are...

• Outdoor Speaker Depot
• Boston Acoustics SoundWare
• Niles Audio
• Proficient Audio

 

[Leonard Caillouet]

In my experience, Niles speakers are over-priced. I would look for Yamaha or Klipsch for this application. The Bostons are probably decent as well. Not familiar with the Outdoor Speaker Depot or the Proficient Audio speakers.

Have you thought about a DIY project. You could build a small trailer to pull behind the RV and we could get some SPL...

 

[Devo]

In my experience, Niles speakers are over-priced. I would look for Yamaha or Klipsch for this application. The Bostons are probably decent as well. Not familiar with the Outdoor Speaker Depot or the Proficient Audio speakers.

Have you thought about a DIY project. You could build a small trailer to pull behind the RV and we could get some SPL...

I am in enough trouble for pulling the boat behind it now!

 

[Mark C Flick]

I don't know if these are water proof but they are installed in a number of outdoor venues around here including water parks. I used to own a pair and sold them to a friend who installed them in his bathroom, they are still working great 10 years later. https://rbhsound.com/mc6aw.php

 

[Todd Anderson]

I have Yamaha speakers on a back deck... they've served fine and have survived years of weather (including extremely hot and cold). I'm sure the model I purchased is long gone, but I've been happy with the Yamaha product.

 

[Sonnie]

Klipsch SA1's here... I guess since we built the house in 2000... and they still play just fine. Been through a lot that is for sure.

 

[Nakdoc]

One trick is to waterproof the paper cones with a coat of rubber cement. Find a plastic or metal box speaker and apply a thing coat of cement. You can coat the tweeter too if it isn't already plastic. Add a dab of vaseline to the speaker terminals and you are ready for the weather.

 

[theJman]

One trick is to waterproof the paper cones with a coat of rubber cement. Find a plastic or metal box speaker and apply a thing coat of cement. You can coat the tweeter too if it isn't already plastic.

That's probably a bad idea as it will add mass to the cone and most certainly alter the sound characteristics, especially the tweeter. It would be better to get speakers designed specifically for outdoor use and let the engineering protect them.

 

[Sonnie]

Probably woudn't make much difference outside... that's surely not critical listening zone.

 

[theJman]

I suppose that depends on what you're looking to achieve. For me, any place with speakers is a critical listening zone.

 

[Sonnie]

Well ... my waterproof speakers outside are anything but accurate... and I am nowhere close to being in the correct listening position. In many cases I see outdoor speakers either mounted high up like mine are... or on the ground... and folks are walking around or sitting way off-axis. It will be anything by accurate. I think most people are using outdoor speakers for background music. YMMV