Sonos Outdoor by Sonance (White)

Installed these in Sudbury Ontario. The don't last more than 18 months. Made it through one winter and then both lows stopped working within a month of each other.

Impresionante, como funcionan es lo mejor.

I've had Atrium 5's for many years now, but I decided to upgrade to a 6.5" driver for its superior range and response. I considered the Atrium 8 at first, but then I noticed these Sonos Architectural speakers were on sale here for a deep discount. Installation is very straightforward. Simply screw the bracket into place, push your speaker wire through the waterproof membrane in the back, and connect it to the push-down terminals in the front. Click the speakers into the bracket and rotate them to a position of your liking. At first listen, I was impressed but not blown away. The bass response was definitely better, and the mids were cleaner with less mud than my 5" drivers. But overall, the sound was just "okay." Then I remembered that there's a special setting for these speakers in the Sonos app. I went to System > Amp > Detect Sonos Architectural. The music stopped, a high-pitched scale played, and then...WOW!!! These speakers came alive! The range and bass response were on a whole new level, and the volume capability was truly impressive. The difference was night and day. If you're connecting these speakers to a Sonos Amp, don't forget this step! Set the EQ to your liking, and you'll be very happy. Would I have bought these speakers at their normal price of $900? Probably not. But for near $460, they're a fantastic upgrade over the Atrium 8's and a worthy contender to any other outdoor 6.5" driver on the market. Pros: -Excellent sound quality, especially after enabling the special setting in the Sonos app -Wide range of bass and mids -High volume capability -Easy installation -High quality construction Cons: -Pricey at the full price of $900 -Requires a Sonos Amp to unlock peak potential Overall: If you're looking for a high-quality outdoor speaker system, the Sonos Architectural speakers are a great option. They're especially good if you already have a Sonos Amp. However, they can be a bit pricey at the full price of $900. Recommendation: I highly recommend the Sonos Architectural speakers, especially if you can find them on sale. They're a great way to improve the sound of your outdoor entertainment system.

These are well built speakers that have already survived a few torrential downpours. Only time will tell how they hold up in the long run but so far, so good. The sound quality is incredible. I have other Sonos products so that wasn’t surprising. But I was initially concerned that I would need a subwoofer to pair with these. I was very wrong. They produce a great, full-bodied sound all on their own and easily fill our 400 square foot terrace with sound. Even at very low volume levels they produce an amazing amount of sound. The mounting brackets are pure genius, allowing you to install them in a lot of different ways. It’s up to you to get the right screws but these brackets are fantastic. And it’s really easy to remove the speakers if you need to. Wiring the speakers is very easy too. Overall I love these and if you already have an amp the price on Amazon is great.

Failed after a few months. After Hours of diagnostics with useless support team and sending pictures, forms etc I was assured I would receive replacements. After 3 months I am still waiting. Trying to follow up is a waste of time. I have given up.