Last Updated: July 8, 2019 (Refresh Now)
Dual Electronics LU43PB 3 Way High Performance Outdoor Indoor Speakers with Powerful Bass Effortless Mounting Swivel Brackets All Weather Resistance Expansive Stereo Sound Coverage Sold in Pairs
Last Updated: July 8, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
89
Unverified
56
Spam Test
PASS
Review Analysis - 855 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Sound / Sound Quality
471bass, price, outdoor, speaker, patio
+87%
-13%
" ... Inexpensive and does the job. ... "
" ... (I know how that sounds . ... Sound is very good, but I haven’t had a reason to really crank these up. ... "
" ... Fills the backyard with choice music, daily. ... "
" ... They sound much better than I expected. ... "
" ... These are the best speakers you could possibly buy for this price. ... They sound amazing for only costing roughly $13 each ($26 for pair). ... I have four of them on the outside of my house and the sound covers my entire property (over an acre)! ... "
" ... We bought this for a backyard bar to have a sound system. ... We like that it is small and we can place it under the bar and connected to the speakers easily. ... It is small, but combined with the speakers it pushes out plenty of sound to cover the back yard. ... "
" ... Just instaled today, nice sound for a small speaker. ... Using indoors as monitors for a church sound system. ... "
" ... sound quality is unbelievable for smaĺl speakers, actually for any sìze speaker. ... they are great speakers. ... "
Price
160money, speakers, value, cost, beat
+93%
-7%
" ... You can't beat these speakers for the price. ... "
" ... You really can't beat them for this price and value. ... "
" ... Fantastic speakers for the price. ... "
" ... Good sound for the price. ... "
" ... Great speakers for the price ... "
" ... And for the price they are fantastic. ... "
" ... These are worth every penny. ... "
" ... The sound quality is impressive for the price. ... "
Sound / Volume
91volume, speaker, loud, patio, volumes
+80%
-20%
" ... Sound is crisp and clear, even out on the lake where I usually have to turn the music up louder than normal to even hear it. ... "
" ... I'm driving them with a PYLE PDA6BU amplifier from Amazon and these Dual's sound like large floor speakers. ... "
" ... Great low end speakers for patio. ... "
" ... These are plenty loud for what I'm doing and they are quite small compared to my Yamaha outdoor speakers. ... "
" ... So far so good on these speakers for my back patio. ... "
" ... Great for Deck/ patio party ... "
" ... This speaker fills up the backyard with Sound just great! ... "
" ... The perfect pool speaker! ... "
Product Reliability
57working, years, speakers, year, weeks
+42%
-58%
" ... Speakers failed within 2 weeks. ... Replacement set failed in 35 days. ... "
" ... Two months in a one speaker stopped working. ... "
" ... Lasted three weeks - you get what you pay for! ... "
" ... The bottom bass speaker stopped working ... "
" ... Junk lasted all but 10 minutes the tweeters still worked but thats it sounded ok i guess for the 10 minutes they was working. ... However my friend has the same set been working for over a year still not the greatest a higher volume gets distorted quickly ... "
" ... 1 of them died after 3 weeks . ... "
" ... However, when one set failed, there is no way to return this item. ... "
" ... But the fact that they are now completely distorted after two weeks of use is extremely disappointing. ... TWO WEEKS OF USE AND NOW THEY ARE NO LONGER FUNCTIONING . ... "
Body / Fit
55bracket, screw, mount, mounting, spring
+45%
-55%
" ... The little spring post on the back which holds the speaker wire in flipped off as soon as I laid my finger on it. ... "
" ... Cannot mount now due to broken clip, rendering item useless to me. ... "
" ... I even made sure to not tighten the screw tight at all. ... "
" ... After only useing them and moving them once one of the screws in the speaker houseing broke off and now is inside the housing. ... Now I can't mount them properly and there not fully sealed either now too. ... "
" ... The Bad: The threaded brass piece (located inside to accept the bracket knob) was not attached on one the speakers, making it impossible to fasten/use the speaker to the bracket. ... "
" ... I know that because a portion of the space they were to fit was that width. ... "
" ... In order for that to happen I have to be able to attach the bracket to the speaker. ... I even made sure to not tighten the screw tight at all. ... "
" ... Flimsy/cheap push-tab that is spring-loaded and falls apart. ... "
Body / Build Quality
55wire, screw, connectors, bracket, clips
+40%
-60%
" ... My only complaint is the back connectors are weak. ... "
" ... Grille is all rusted. ... "
" ... The Bad: The threaded brass piece (located inside to accept the bracket knob) was not attached on one the speakers, making it impossible to fasten/use the speaker to the bracket. ... "
" ... These are cheaply made. ... "
" ... I had to open the unit, apply epoxy and reassemble so I could finish the job. ... "
" ... seems like hard plastic though. ... "
" ... Flimsy/cheap push-tab that is spring-loaded and falls apart. ... "
" ... These have spring clip terminals which seems to be the norm these days. ... The ones they use really aren't very strong and don't hold in the wires very tightly. ... "
Usage / Capacity
46garage, patio, deck, yard, living room
+93%
-7%
" ... My living room is a middle size. ... "
" ... I have four of them on the outside of my house and the sound covers my entire property (over an acre)! ... "
" ... My Theatre Room uses MIRAGE Satellite Speakers with a Velodyne Subwoofer. ... "
" ... Have the same set outside the house for music when I am using the front yard swing. ... "
" ... One powerful and clear system, for a small unite, it fills in the dead spots in the room. ... "
" ... Great living room speakers ... "
" ... Got 4 of these for an outside deck. ... "
" ... Great for the pool area. ... "
Sound / Bass
46speakers, base, response, highs, deep
+76%
-24%
" ... Deep enough bass and crisp tremble ... "
" ... Most of the time I'm at or below 50% and they are crisp and clear with fluid highs and sufficient bass. ... "
" ... Bass is slightly lacking but still sounds very full in the open air ... "
" ... I did a side by side comparison with an old pair of Cambridge Soundworks and the Cambridge did sound better, mostly because of the better bass response. ... "
" ... I set this speakers up on my pergola and sound Crystal clear and very pleased with this product, I have a subwoofer for bass because this speakers are not for bass is more for mids and highs. ... "
" ... I was amazed at the bass coming out of these speakers. ... "
" ... Bass is decent, but these are not BIG bass speakers due to their size. ... "
" ... Missing some bass, but for 40 bucks, these do the job just fine for some outdoor background music. ... "
Parts & Accessories / Cable
41wires, speaker wire, connectors, springs, weak
+24%
-76%
" ... Seemed like good speakers from the listing but when I received it, I discovered that I needed to make a separate purchase of speaker wire in order for it to work. ... "
" ... The weak point of these speakers are the spring loaded wire terminals. ... 1) Strip the speaker wire a little long. ... The way the spring clips work is they just push the wire in the opposite directions of the spring tension, and hope that the wire touches the metal conductor on the other side. ... If you don't have enough exposed wire, it won't get a good connection. ... 2) Be very gentle when opening and handling the spring clip while inserting the speaker wire. ... The weak link in these speakers are the speaker wire terminals, so handle them in a way that reflects their fragile nature. ... "
" ... First off the wire clips fell apart as soon as I opened one. ... "
" ... Poor system to insert/attach speaker wire. ... "
" ... First off the wire clips fell apart as soon as I opened one. ... "
" ... Poor system to insert/attach speaker wire. ... "
" ... The mechanism that holds the speaker wire is complete garbage. ... "
" ... Why is it listed as RCA when it needs speaker wire? ... "
Usage / Setup
33easy, setup, installed, installation, install
+94%
-6%
" ... easy to install. ... "
" ... Setup was easy. ... "
" ... Speakers are installed and work flawlessly. ... The instructions were easy to read and follow. ... "
" ... Installed last summer under the roof overhang and they are barely noticeable ... "
" ... Installed it at our restaurant. ... "
" ... We have a very large yard and not only are they easy to install, they're a GREAT price for such a product . ... "
" ... I installed 4 pairs in a retail store. ... "
" ... easy to install. ... "
Usage / Ease of Use
29easy, setup, wire, speakers, set
+93%
-7%
" ... easy to wire up ... "
" ... Easy to install but I do share the same concern with previous write-ups while connecting the speaker wires to the speakers if you're not careful it can pop loose as the connecters are not the greatest. ... "
" ... They were very quick and easy to install. ... They were very quick and easy to install. ... "
" ... He said it was pretty easy. ... "
" ... Works great and easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install but I do share the same concern with previous write-ups while connecting the speaker wires to the speakers if you're not careful it can pop loose as the connecters are not the greatest. ... "
" ... The instructions were easy to read and follow. ... "
Parts & Accessories / Device Stand
28wall, mounting, mounting brackets, bracket, mounted
+75%
-25%
" ... Easy to hang on the wall! ... "
" ... They're exactly what they purport to be: nice sounding, nice looking bookshelf speakers (they come with nice wall mount brackets too). ... "
" ... For the price, with mounts, really can't go wrong. ... "
" ... Mounted under roof of patio ... "
" ... Can mount in multiple positions, just like your ex-wife. ... "
" ... The mounting was very simple. ... "
" ... The mounting was very simple. ... "
" ... Easy to mount. ... "
Service / Returns
21contact, window, returned, refund, item
+14%
-86%
" ... I don't even want a refund . ... "
" ... However, when one set failed, there is no way to return this item. ... "
" ... Bought by mistake and for good reason very unsatisfying not only can I not get a refund but this item is bad ... "
" ... One was broken the first time I touched it. ... "
" ... Before packing them up and returning I decided to take one to my deck and hook it up. ... "
" ... Tried both ways listed on the owners manual to try to return to Dual for repair/replacement. ... After 2 weeks still no return contact. ... "
" ... By the time I was able to have someone put it up for me, it was too late to return. ... "
" ... Only have a 30 day window through amazon to exchange, am told to contact the manufacturer. ... "
Body / Size
19space, small, sound, speakers, quality
+89%
-11%
" ... good sound for size. ... "
" ... I moved to a larger shop area and got a new pair to fill the space better. ... "
" ... A bit heavier and larger than I thought they were but very effective ... "
" ... Plenty of volume, decent tone quality, and discreet in size. ... "
" ... Good for small space like my garage ... "
" ... I don't have them mounted so it is great that they are light weight / portable and very stable when set on the tiny tables that I use to hold them. ... "
" ... They’re the perfect aize, not too big or heavy and not too small. ... "
" ... I like the compact size, and simple to mount just about any place. ... "
Service / Marketplace
16described, seller, return, received, got
+63%
-38%
" ... Received promptly and as described. ... "
" ... Showed up in a timely manner and was just as described. ... "
" ... Great just as described ... "
" ... Thanks John King ... "
" ... I will update the listing as time marches on. ... "
" ... Received promptly and as described. ... "
" ... Was attracted by the price and generally positive reviews here at amazon. ... "
" ... Showed up in a timely manner and was just as described. ... "
Body / Water Resistance
16outside, water, rain, outdoors, weather proof
+88%
-13%
" ... I installed these under the patio eave to push sound towards the pool. ... They work very well and provide more then enough music to enjoy while floating in the pool. ... "
" ... Use these at my patio under the roof of the structure they sound great and I used a waterproof volume adjuster with it. ... "
" ... I needed some to add music to the pool area and these fit the bill. ... "
" ... Size and mounts were more important than being waterproof. ... "
" ... We love the idea that we can listen to music while out in the pool. ... "
" ... I am using them outside attached to the pergola next to the pool. ... "
" ... I couldnt believe the sound quality on these bad boys for the money and I mounted them outside in the sun, rain . ... "
" ... We use these outside by our pool and they work amazingly well. ... "
Service / Delivery
13delivery, fast, delivered, received, product
+92%
-8%
" ... Prompt delivery Nice product ... "
" ... Works Perfectly and arrived on time. ... "
" ... AS ADVERTTIZED AND FAST DELIVERY . ... "
" ... Received promptly and as described. ... "
" ... Perfectly described item delivered as promised. ... "
" ... Fast delivery and as described ... "
" ... Showed up in a timely manner and was just as described. ... "
" ... everything as expected - delivered quick - no probs or complaints here ... "
Compatibility & Ports / Device Compatibility
12home, pc, outside, connected, bluetooth
+83%
-17%
" ... However, for the lowly PC they are quite good when paired with a CHINA-KLIPSCH Subwoofer and a SMSL SA50 amp. ... "
" ... I also got a bluetooth to RCA adapter separately. ... Now I can stream whatever tunes I have on my phone to the outside (Pandora, Amazon, etc.). ... "
" ... Installed within minutes connected to mini amp that Bluetoothed to phone and good to go! ... "
" ... Just using these in my garage at home with a little Pyle BT receiver. ... "
" ... We like that it is small and we can place it under the bar and connected to the speakers easily. ... "
" ... Easy to install but I do share the same concern with previous write-ups while connecting the speaker wires to the speakers if you're not careful it can pop loose as the connecters are not the greatest. ... "
" ... Works well with my PC . ... "
" ... This doesn't have a pin it easily connects to whatever decide we sync it with and the sound of the speakers (we purchased the speakers by the same company) are decent for outside. ... "
Connectivity / Bluetooth
10speaker, amp, home, bt, 50
+100%
" ... Using these by the pool with a Bluetooth amp, kids love 'em . ... "
" ... They are under an awning and are connected to a Bluetooth amp. ... "
" ... Just using these in my garage at home with a little Pyle BT receiver. ... "
" ... I also got a bluetooth to RCA adapter separately. ... "
" ... The bluetooth connection is fantastic (ours is currently at close to 50' from the source). ... "
" ... Bluetooth reaches around 50’. ... "
" ... The most important feature for me was for the amp to turn off automatically in the event there is no bluetooth connection. ... "
" ... Good power for the size and BT range. ... "
Software / Apps
7speakers, music, google, u, outside
+86%
-14%
" ... several days later I'm still very happy,you can put a playlist of youtube songs on your phone in addition to your music library . ... "
" ... I'll tell u I can throw a party with these speakers, it's like have a smart Google travel with u any where and it's really loud ... "
" ... But they work fine for my Echo Dot application and appear to be fairly solidly built. ... "
" ... If any issues arise I will update. ... "
" ... Will update review as the experience continues. ... "
" ... Have actually installed over 40 of this model in both permanent and temporary applications. ... "
Sound / Frequencies
6bass, sound, receiver, mid, good
+83%
-17%
" ... They sound great for the money, just be sure to use with a receiver that has a decent eq. ... "
" ... There isn't much base but the treble and mid sounds good and projects well. ... "
" ... The bass is fair, strongest in mid-range & highs . ... "
Service / Product As Described
6works, received, description, advertised
+83%
-17%
" ... Works perfectly, as advertised. ... "
" ... Great just as described ... "
" ... Showed up in a timely manner and was just as described. ... "
" ... Showed up in a timely manner and was just as described. ... "
" ... Received promptly and as described. ... "
Service / Defective Delivery
6came, broken, working, speakers, received
+17%
-83%
" ... One of the speakers came broken ... "
" ... One came damaged though. ... "
" ... Said they had only cosmetic issues with a few scratches. ... "
" ... My fault I suppose but I didn't think they would be broken. ... "
" ... speaker came as ordered but one speaker is not working. ... "
Body / Design
6look, solid, clean
+100%
" ... I can tell you that the quality looks great 👍 ... "
" ... I can tell you that the quality looks great 👍 ... "
" ... The fit and build is clean and solid. ... "
" ... The appear to be made of decent quality materials. ... "
" ... They look good, they don't jump out at you, but when you notice them they look quite modern and fit without looking tacky. ... "
" ... They look good, they don't jump out at you, but when you notice them they look quite modern and fit without looking tacky. ... "
Body / Comfort
6tighten, sure, screw, one, made
+17%
-83%
" ... I’ve been ripped off twice. ... "
" ... They have been through a couple nearby hurricanes and are none the worse for wear. ... "
" ... I even made sure to not tighten the screw tight at all. ... "
" ... It took awhile for me to press it back together. ... "
Connectivity / Range
5strong, patio, mounted, house, deck
+80%
-20%
" ... I have it located at the outside wall basement window. ... "
" ... They are still kicking strong! ... "
" ... I have them mounted to the side of my house pointed towards my deck. ... "
Parts & Accessories / CD/DVD
4player, cd
+100%
" ... Works perfect with my vinyl record player 👍🏻 ... "
" ... Connected them to my home receiver that runs my record player and cd player. ... "
" ... I've been looking for wired speakers to set up surround sound for TV, DVD and CD. ... "
" ... I've been looking for wired speakers to set up surround sound for TV, DVD and CD. ... "
Service / Service Centers
4support, service, called
+25%
-75%
" ... The customer service representative tried twice for me to get ahold of the manufacturer! ... "
" ... Have called for customer support, but was only given the opportunity to leave a message for "Liz." ... "
" ... Poor customer service. ... "
Usage / For Workouts
3good, pyle
+67%
-33%
" ... Running them with 80 watts. ... "
" ... Next step up would be the yamaha or Klipsch which run around $100 or a little less. ... "
Usage / Controls
3volume, speakers, knob, turn, sound
+67%
-33%
" ... The sound of the speakers is decent, but the quality control is horrible. ... "
" ... The sound of the speakers is decent, but the quality control is horrible. ... "
Review Spam Test PASS
In order to keep our review summaries as accurate as possible, we aggressively detect fake reviews. We use various signals to detect unnatural patterns and will gradually expose them here.
PASS
Unverified Review Streak
PASS
High Velocity Reviewers
PASS
Inactive Reviewers
PASS
Reviewer History Overlap
Specifications
No specs available.