Dual LU43PB Indoor/Outdoor Speakers (Black)

• Pair of multipurpose indoor/outdoor speakers in black for permanent or temporary outdoor use,Sensitivity:86 dB
• 50 watts of RMS power, with 100 watts of peak power
• 4-inch woofer, 25mm poly cone midrange and 20mm Piezo dome tweeter
• Wall-mountable, UV-treated ABS enclosure; mounting brackets included
• Each speaker measures 8.25 x 5.25 x 5.25 inches (HxWxD); 1-year warranty

When people say that these speakers are junk, don't listen. Sure Bose and Yamaha speakers sound better (especially indoors), but that's okay because these speakers cost 1/10 the price of those brands. When you live in a place like Wisconsin off the shores of a lake, there's no way one can pay the price for good speakers, so I thought I'd give these a try. A just one day after I received the pair, I ordered 3 more pairs.

Here's what I've found:

These speakers are absolutely amazing for the price! Outdoors, these speakers sound like they cost 5 times as much. They really do deliver good sound. (Note: these speakers don't sound too good indoors, but that's okay) The speakers (if used with the right gauge wire and according to specifications) Deliver excellent sounds and can actually pump out the noise quite well. There is little to no distortion, the highs and lows are great, and the fact that the speakers are 3-way is even better. The quality of the speaker itself is terrific. However, to be honest, the mounting isn't that good. But, its simple enough to reinforce it.

I have 5 zones around my house outdoors (one with rock speakers) and use 14 gauge wire, with my longest run being just under 100 feet. I'd recommend this gauge wire for any lengths 25'-200'. Coleman Cable 09504 14/2 Low Voltage Direct Burial Garden Light Cable, Black, 100-Feet Is an EXCELLENT wire to choose from. Do not waste money buying outdoor speaker wire, its a scam. Just buy landscaping wire, it is meant to be buried and withstand the outdoors. I cannot foresee the plastic on this wire diminish in any way. It is a great wire to use with speakers.

Specifications from Owners Manual:

Model: LU43P

Frequency Response 100Hz 20kHz

Woofer: 4"(100mm) Polyelite PVA Surround

Midrange: 40mm polypropylene

Tweeter: 20mm Piezo Dome

Sensitivity: 85.5dB (2.83v @ 1 meter)

Nominal Impedance: 4-6ohms

Power Handling*: 50watts RMS 100watts (IPP)

Dimensions (Inches HxWxD) 8.39" x 5.47" x 5.47"

Weight: 2.8lbs

Finish: White or Black

*Power handling is based on amplifier volume never being set above the point of audible distortion

In Conclusion:

-These are great speakers if used outdoors and under the specifications provided.

-I would not recommend these speakers to be used indoors.

-I recommend 14AWG landscape wire as use for speaker wire

-A 75 Watt receiver can really make these speakers sing at great sound

-As long as these speakers are out of the sun and direct rain, they seem like they will last long

-Not a huge investment, so If you live in a harsh climate, not a big deal

Hope you found this useful, and good luck buying.

Edit 6/27/11

These speakers survived the Wisconsin winter and still worked beautifully this spring. On one of the speakers, the threaded insert that is used for mounting came unglued and got lost within the speaker. I was able to find a fix just fine. Otherwise, cosmetically and acoustically sound.

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I got these speakers to replace an old pair on my boat. Boat duty is rough on speakers. The installation was easy. Good hardware and terminals. The speakers are made to stand on their end or be hung from metal brackets. I used the brackets and found the thumb nuts to firmly lock the speakers in position. The sound output is good. Being on the water high back ground noise requires you to drive your speakers pretty hard. Bass is a little light.All to be seen is how well they stand up to the elements.

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These are my second pair. I have one set in my yard under a tree that's been outside over two years and they are just as good as when i received them.

this pair I put on my deck. The sound is great for such an inexpensive product.

I also have 2 sets of Bose speakers outside by the pool I take them in during the winter because of the price, but the duals' sound is quite comparable; but I am not an audiophile!

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They work great. I bought 2 sets. I use one set outside my home for our pool. The other set I use at my shop. Nice audio, obviously weather resistant.

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I mounted these underneath my travel trailer and was really happy with them. Sure they aren't extremely high quality, but they sound great to my ear and the price was right. I also like how easily they come off and on the brackets. They have gotten wet and so far, no problems.