JHandley68 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 I am building a new home and will have a large covered outdoor patio. I have pair of AW-650's that will face the pool area for music. I was hoping to install (4) in-ceiling speakers to work with the TV and at times for music. Question, my covered patio has 18' of depth so I am not concerned about any direct moisture, but can the Klipsch in-ceiling speakers handle being installed outside the home. We live in Austin,TX so the winters are not extreme at all. Would the CDT-3650 CIIs be a good choice? Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Welcome JHandley68. Is this patio completely open to the elements? I'm not sure I would place an indoor speaker outside, especially with the high humidity. Those are expensive speakers, it would be a bummer for them to deteriorate from the weather. You might contact Klipsch customer support, they would know for sure. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHandley68 Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share Posted November 13, 2017 Thanks for your reply. The in-ceiling speakers would be completely covered and not exposed to moisture or sun, but they not would be enclosed and thus be exposed to temps ranging from 40-100 degrees. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 35 minutes ago, JHandley68 said: Thanks for your reply. The in-ceiling speakers would be completely covered and not exposed to moisture or sun, but they not would be enclosed and thus be exposed to temps ranging from 40-100 degrees. Yes Klipsch support a good thing. Thinking that where located that if the patio not vented yet with 18 inch depth, there could easily be an 100 degree buildup. Could be wrong. Operating temperatures then. Interesting. In-ceiling with direct attic access to temperatures have to be high as well so. If I were to guess, I would say, it should be alright. However, still I would greatly consider Klipsch support for the answer, as agree with previous poster here. Meanwhile, I am thinking there could be a spec there so, will take a look out of interest. COMPATIBLE WITH THE KLIPSCH IK-650-C INSTALL KIT Sorry was looking for more info but, search timed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Yea Billybob, I looked at the spec and warranty section but couldn't find anything. J....even though they would be out of the sun and no chance of rain hitting them, they would still be out in the humidity, if it was an enclosed porch might make a difference. I'm sure they would be ok for a while, they might just have a shorter life span. I hear they sound very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted December 6, 2017 Moderators Share Posted December 6, 2017 I know I am odd, but we have used some old rough Heresy's repainted with exterior house paint, up under a 18'x24' covered roof out in the yard for 3 years now. No direct rain but fog, humidity and dampness. Cost $300 for a rough pair, and sounds great out there. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted December 7, 2017 Moderators Share Posted December 7, 2017 I need to explain a little, the Heresy's went where the grills are in this pic, later covered with a net (it's that kind of place) then miscellaneous thing were put in and around the net for decoration, now you don't even notice them. Not for everyone but they show no signs of any problems after 3 years. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Just to be clear, the OP says 18' (feet). It's a covered patio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 13 hours ago, SantaCluz said: Congrats on your new home and the exciting outdoor patio project! Why are you replying that to a thread from 2017? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted July 20, 2023 Moderators Share Posted July 20, 2023 Since this came back up. Just for the record the Heresy's are still doing fine out there, nothing has been done to them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 7 hours ago, SantaCluz said: Lol, didn't see it was from 2017. Anyway if anyone gonna watch the thread, I have to say smth... Having a covered patio is a fantastic addition for enjoying the pool area and entertaining guests. While I'm not an expert in speaker installations, Klipsch generally manufactures high-quality products known for their durability and performance. The CDT-3650 CIIs are designed for in-ceiling use and should be able to handle the conditions you described, especially since Austin, TX doesn't experience extreme winters. However, to get the most accurate information, I recommend reaching out to Klipsch directly, check this website url or consulting with a professional audio installer who can provide specific guidance based on your setup and location. They'll have the expertise to ensure you make the right choice for your outdoor entertainment needs. So you joined just to spam the group? Classy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted July 20, 2023 Moderators Share Posted July 20, 2023 23 minutes ago, wuzzzer said: So you joined just to spam the group? Classy. Didn't notice the last line of his post, but it's gone now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 7 hours ago, dtel said: Didn't notice the last line of his post, but it's gone now. Thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted July 23, 2023 Moderators Share Posted July 23, 2023 On 7/20/2023 at 1:29 PM, wuzzzer said: So you joined just to spam the group? Classy. He is gone now, same in another post. But nice to see @dtel Tiki bar again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted July 23, 2023 Moderators Share Posted July 23, 2023 Thanks, it kind of went through a few changes lately, just some updating after years. Some lighting changes in the bar and mostly in the garden around it plus a few new coats of clear on everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 As an idea... IIRC, Colter used a very thin coat of SEM vinyl auto paint on an old pair of K-28 woofers. Since those are paper cones, that might be a cheap way to protect them a little more from the humidity. He didn't use eanought to change the mass of the woofer cone... not that he could detect (after all he is a rock n roll sound guy.). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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