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Polk Audio Atrium 4 Outdoor Speakers with Powerful Bass Pair White All Weather Durability Broad Sound Coverage Speed Lock Mounting System

Last Updated: July 5, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.6
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Review Analysis - 311 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Sound / Sound Quality
 207
polk, outdoor, bass, sound, price
+90%
-10%
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" ...  These sound very good and the mounting bracket had the same hole placement - even better!  ...  "
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" ...  Very happy with the sound.  ...  "
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" ...  not concert level for sure but perfectly fine for a relaxing backyard sound .  ...  "
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" ...  I have some similar priced white outdoor yamaha speakers and these things blow them away with a true side by side comparison. ... Bass is great and overall sound for the price is awesome.  ...  "
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" ...  These Polk Audio Atrium 4 Ourtdoor Spearker I will use in my new house, in the backyard. ... I have used these speakers in previous homes I have lived in.  ...  "
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" ...  I like how compact they are, with great eye appeal, wonderful audio .  ...  "
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" ...  They are working as advertised out on the deck sound great and there adjustability on the mounts work good  ...  "
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" ...  Very happy with the sound.  ...  "
Sound / Volume
 43
loud, speakers, backyard, neighbors, area
+88%
-12%
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" ...  You can play them loud enough to upset the neighbors and the sound remains excellent.  ...  "
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" ...  good speakers for our outside patio  ...  "
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" ...  The sound fills the space.  ...  "
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" ...  Sound great for a middle of the road speaker.  ...  "
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" ...  You can play them loud enough to upset the neighbors and the sound remains excellent. ... That is not to say they rival my Klipsch system in the living room but given their size they are amazing.  ...  "
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" ...  sound is great and will get loud without distortioin  ...  "
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" ...  Loud , clear and easy to hang  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent sound and volume. ... This allows me to control the music and volume from my phone.  ...  "
Price
 42
money, speakers, reasonable, point, value
+95%
-5%
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" ...  I can't offer a comparison at this price point but I'm quite satisfied with how these sound. ... They have decent base and a good range.  ...  "
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" ...  Worth the money  ...  "
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" ...  At under $100 I don't think you will be able to find better bang for the buck anywhere.  ...  "
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" ...  Very reasonable price.  ...  "
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" ...  good speakers for the money  ...  "
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" ...  Great speakers for the price  ...  "
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" ...  Great speakers for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  Great Speakers for a great price.  ...  "
Usage / Setup
 38
sound, easy, install, mounting, great sound easy
+100%
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" ...  Easy mounting and they look great against the house.  ...  "
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" ...  Solid - easy mounting - great snound!  ...  "
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" ...  It sounds great, easy to install.  ...  "
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" ...  The binding posts on the back are easy to access / connect to, and the mounting system is incredibly simple, which is something you want when installing these on a 16 foot ladder.  ...  "
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" ...  Good sound, easy installation.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install, sound great!  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install.  ...  "
Usage / Ease of Use
 37
sound, easy, easy to mount, install, great sound easy
+100%
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" ...  Install was quite easy.  ...  "
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" ...  The binding posts on the back are easy to access / connect to, and the mounting system is incredibly simple, which is something you want when installing these on a 16 foot ladder.  ...  "
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" ...  Good sound, easy installation.  ...  "
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" ...  Solid - easy mounting - great snound!  ...  "
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" ...  easy to install  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install, sound great!  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install.  ...  "
Usage / Capacity
 30
house, area, installed, deck, pool
+97%
-3%
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" ...  good speakers for our outside patio  ...  "
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" ...  I have a set of these on my boat, my roof deck and my back deck.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought two sets since I have a huge upstairs and downstairs patio area.  ...  "
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" ...  I just got this installed for my outdoor patio.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought these speakers for when we're in the pool or entertaining in the yard.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to mount and great sound area coverage.  ...  "
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" ...  The speakers can easily fill all my terrace and pool area (40' x 35') with sound without actually having to be loud.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect for the patio or deck! ... Will be ordering some more to install near our firepit in back yard.  ...  "
Sound / Bass
 22
response, base, subwoofer, speakers, deep
+95%
-5%
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" ...  If you want substantial bass, purchase the larger pair, otherwise these are great.  ...  "
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" ...  More volume than I thought there would be and even without a subwoofer, it has decent bass tones.  ...  "
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" ...  Contrary to what many have stated, I have found the bass response on these to be more than enough considering their size and the acoustic properties of my terrace (they are mounted to a concrete wall and the area is roofed).  ...  "
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" ...  Very clear and have impressive bass for the size of them.  ...  "
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" ...  Bass is great and overall sound for the price is awesome.  ...  "
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" ...  Base are deep and very good.  ...  "
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" ...  The sound is super clear and they have great bass for the size as well . ... they don't have the super deep bass like an active subwoofer.  ...  "
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" ...  Base are deep and very good.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 18
sounded, months, lasted, year, speakers
+61%
-39%
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" ...  they're not broken and have been living in Edmonds, Washington without issue for almost a year.  ...  "
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" ...  Purchased 2 sets a few years ago and they held up really well against the elements.  ...  "
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" ...  I hope these last for many many years to come.  ...  "
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" ...  I replaced some older Polk speakers that were outside for 3 or 4 years. ... They still worked so i thought why not buy 4 more!  ...  "
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" ...  this will be the second winter coming up and still working.  ...  "
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" ...  Time will tell if they are any more weatherproof than the rock speakers I have been buying and replacing every two or three years.  ...  "
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" ...  I’ve had him outside now for more than four months and these things are awesome.  ...  "
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" ...  Very happy with how they turned out.  ...  "
Body / Fit
 18
screws, easy to mount, brackets, bracket, mounting bracket
+100%
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" ...  The brackets are handy and let you mount in several different ways.  ...  "
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" ...  Quality appears great and you can't beat the mounting system!!  ...  "
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" ...  The brackets are handy and let you mount in several different ways.  ...  "
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" ...  The brackets were very easy to hang on my covered patio.  ...  "
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" ...  On a very rare occasion I might have to snug down the mounting thumb screws.  ...  "
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" ...  I have them mounted under the eves of my shed.  ...  "
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" ...  I was able to replace some old speakers that no longer worked and that were physically falling apart.  ...  "
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" ...  The mounting bracket is secure and allows me to tilt the speakers towards the seats.  ...  "
Parts & Accessories / Device Stand
 15
easy to mount, brackets, wall, screws, mount
+87%
-13%
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" ...  The mounting bracket is secure and allows me to tilt the speakers towards the seats.  ...  "
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" ...  The brackets are handy and let you mount in several different ways.  ...  "
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" ...  The brackets are handy and let you mount in several different ways.  ...  "
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" ...  Quality appears great and you can't beat the mounting system!!  ...  "
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" ...  Quality appears great and you can't beat the mounting system!!  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to mount.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to mount.  ...  "
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" ...  On a very rare occasion I might have to snug down the mounting thumb screws.  ...  "
Compatibility & Ports / Device Compatibility
 12
connected, sonos, connect, patio, hooked
+92%
-8%
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" ...  Using them for my back patio connected to a receiver which has Google audio. ... This allows me to control the music and volume from my phone.  ...  "
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" ...  Using them for my back patio connected to a receiver which has Google audio. ... This allows me to control the music and volume from my phone.  ...  "
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" ...  I have them hooked up to a bluetooth receiver/amplifier 24/7 out in the patio and now I can yell at my echo dot at any time to play my "Jimmy Buffet Station" .  ...  "
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" ...  I have them hooked up to a bluetooth receiver/amplifier 24/7 out in the patio and now I can yell at my echo dot at any time to play my "Jimmy Buffet Station" .  ...  "
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" ...  I hooked them into 2 Sonos connect amps.  ...  "
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" ...  I hooked them into 2 Sonos connect amps.  ...  "
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" ...  Running from Sonos Connect Amp.  ...  "
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" ...  have 2 pairs setup, connected to my Sonos AMP.  ...  "
Body / Build Quality
 12
mounting, apart, wire, used, speakers
+92%
-8%
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" ...  I have had no issues with them despite the abuse.  ...  "
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" ...  Going strong rain or shine after a few humid and rainy months!  ...  "
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" ...  I was able to replace some old speakers that no longer worked and that were physically falling apart.  ...  "
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" ...  The spin-on nuts make mounting & dismounting for the cold-weather months easy.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought these because they were inexpensive and if they we're damaged due to weather, I wouldn't be too upset.  ...  "
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" ...  These are holding up good.  ...  "
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" ...  Needed something for the outside that didn’t break my wallet.  ...  "
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" ...  I have had no issues with them despite the abuse.  ...  "
Body / Water Resistance
 8
pool, patio, wet, rain, summer
+75%
-25%
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" ...  I have them mounted where they don’t get wet so I can’t comment on the water proof but they seem to be well made.  ...  "
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" ...  Installed on new pool patio, can hear two clean through out our 2.5 acres.  ...  "
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" ...  These speakers blew me out of the water with how good they sound.  ...  "
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" ...  They haven't gotten wet because they are under the patio but are outside. ... They look like the are pretty water proof but honestly i wouldn't know.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect for backyard with pool and hot tub.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect for backyard with pool and hot tub.  ...  "
Body / Size
 8
size, space, smaller CAT, small CAT, small
+100%
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" ...  assuming you have the required space and tools, etc.  ...  "
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" ...  They are very compact and sound terrifice for the size and cost.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent sound for such small speakers.  ...  "
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" ...  Great speaker for there size.  ...  "
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" ...  Great speaker for there size.  ...  "
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" ...  Not too big and bulky but big enough to sound great!!  ...  "
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" ...  but hey, they're smaller speakers. ... Not too big and bulky but big enough to sound great!!  ...  "
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" ...  Don't let the size fool you!  ...  "
Sound / Frequencies
 6
base, volume, speakers, sound, polk
+100%
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" ...  You can clearly define all the highs and lows and since its a Polk those tweeters wont be overly aggressive , the only thing you will not get is the earth shattering base that you can achieve by adding a sub to the mix.  ...  "
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" ...  They don’t get muddy, nice crisp highs, and good punchy low’s.  ...  "
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" ...  The sound base and treble are nearly perfect for my area.  ...  "
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" ...  They do seem to be waterproof but they exemplify higher frequencies very little bass from the speakers that I found otherwise they’re clear and loud  ...  "
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" ...  No hiss, clean sound, great highs and lows and can handle good volume.  ...  "
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" ...  No hiss, clean sound, great highs and lows and can handle good volume.  ...  "
Service / Returns
 6
refund, amazon, seller, months
-100%
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" ...  Want a refund.  ...  "
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" ...  I went to try and send a message to the seller but apparently the support period was only three months and I was a couple weeks late to contact the seller.  ...  "
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" ...  1 of 2 speakers sounds awful return to amazon.  ...  "
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" ...  I am extremely unsatisfied with this purchase and wish I could return them.  ...  "
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" ...  I can barely hear the sound on these things and Amazon is not giving me the option to return them. ... I am extremely unsatisfied with this purchase and wish I could return them.  ...  "
Connectivity / Range
 6
patio, house, roof, feet, deck
+100%
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" ...  (whole house system set up)  ...  "
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" ...  I bought two sets since I have a huge upstairs and downstairs patio area.  ...  "
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" ...  I use them for background music at BBQs and parties on my deck which is 18 feet by 30 feet.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to mount and great sound area coverage.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to mount and great sound area coverage.  ...  "
Service / Marketplace
 5
ordered, amazon
+100%
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" ...  I waited before writing my review of these.  ...  "
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" ...  (Ordered white and got black -- I've requested help from Amazon).  ...  "
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" ...  (Ordered white and got black -- I've requested help from Amazon).  ...  "
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" ...  Good Business transaction  ...  "
Body / Design
 5
sound, nice, looks, look, ugly
+100%
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" ...  Look good also.  ...  "
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" ...  Looks good and sounds great!  ...  "
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" ...  Look nice, but sound is less than impressive  ...  "
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" ...  Have had nice compliments on them.  ...  "
Connectivity / Bluetooth
 4
sonos, receiver, patio, pairs, hooked
+100%
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" ...  Powering with a bluetooth car amp.  ...  "
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" ...  I have them hooked up to a bluetooth receiver/amplifier 24/7 out in the patio and now I can yell at my echo dot at any time to play my "Jimmy Buffet Station" .  ...  "
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" ...  have 2 pairs setup, connected to my Sonos AMP.  ...  "
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" ...  I will buy another pair for the courtyard.  ...  "
Usage / Controls
 3
control, set, music
+100%
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" ...  I set it up with an amp that also works with Alexa (Amazon Echo) so at the pool I can change songs, set volume, etc.  ...  "
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" ...  This allows me to control the music and volume from my phone.  ...  "
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" ...  This allows me to control the music and volume from my phone.  ...  "
Service / Delivery
 3
delivery
+67%
-33%
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" ...  The price is low and the sound delivery max!!  ...  "
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" ...  Good Business transaction  ...  "
Body / Comfort
 3
sound, longer, average, apart
+100%
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" ...  Long story short I'm a fan of more "relaxed" speakers that let you enjoy the sound for longer periods of time without any ear fatigue.  ...  "
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" ...  I was able to replace some old speakers that no longer worked and that were physically falling apart.  ...  "
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" ...  Sound quality (to my ears) is very good at average and higher than average volumes.  ...  "

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