Outdoor pool speaker project is done!

[SuBXeRo 58]

I finally got around to completing my project. I decided to implement a 70v system due to wire runs and simplicity of setup. I did have to buy external step down transformers but that's OK.

I have 6 emotiva uom 6.2's connected to an outlaw audio monoblock 200 w RMS @ 8 ohm and an OSD 70v transformer.

I plan to build some block enclosures around the speakers for a more finished look and to provide some relief from the elements. I thinking about doing a mesh screen front too but will have to see. I did some pipe trenching albeit just below the surface. The project took me about 4 days of work to get it done and so far it's been worth it. Its all connected to zone 2 on my UMC-1 and thus able to work with my sonos!

Edited May 15, 2016 by SuBXeRo

[Seadog 1262]

I hope your neighbors like your taste in music 

[Schu 5011]

Wow... that is awesome!

Pissing off the neighbors...

[totalcomfort 563]

Great job!

[Pete H 2216]

Nice!  I have a lot to do around the pool so now I'm feeling guilty and inspired! 

[Ceptorman 12296]

Looks great, probably sounds good also.

[SWL 1939]

I've thought about doing something similar and also implementing some subwoofage. I think I remember seeing some that are partially underground but have no idea how good they would sound.

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[derrickdj1 8233]

Great job Subxero.  The speakers just help make some great outdoor fun.  That is a big pool!  It must be nice to be in Arizona.  We were in the upper 30's last night.  Not quit pool weather.

[USNRET 5764]

NICE! I have outdoor speakers, can I have a pool please; it's already in the 90's here.

[SuBXeRo 58]

If budget wasnt a concern I would have absolutely put in klipsch but for the money at $130 a pair, I had to jump and get em. I have two more that I don't have a place to mount yet.

The pool is 10k gallon play pool that was pebbleteched in 2012. Water is about 82 right now which is nice.

The sound is mini coming out of all the speakers and it's pretty uniform in the pool. Its never perfect because of the different distances but the sound is clear. I'm staying away from subs, its what carries and will absolutely piss the neighbors off. It can get really loud but loud wasn't the point. Its supposed to be relaxing, I suppose haha. You put on ambient tropical tracks and you feel like you're in the Caribbean.

If any of you have questions or need advice, absolutely ask me. It was a bear of a project but absolutely worth it.

[mustang guy 2241]

Nice Ian

 

My pool is ready except for one thing. The water is like 50 degrees..