Question Matching network streamer to outdoor speakers

[meagabyte]

Hi the people,
Am after some advice. I want to add outdoor speakers to a largish area (about 20-25m squared) but from what i have found out. Ive been looking at devices that
are rather under powered for the job like the Denon CEOL.
So what are you guys using or speakers and amp combos?

 

[meagabyte]

I use my old Arcam AVR350 in stereo direct mode so around 110-120w @8ohms. Having the headroom means the sound is never strained. I would look for a good secondhand amp that has a decent power supply and power rating. S/hand Arcam amps are cheap enough. If your network streamer has a volume control you could just go for a power amp.

Speakers rated for outside use will be fine, though to make sure I take mine down in the winter as little point putting them through the extremes of winter weather if they are not being used. You could put a simple roof over each speaker from whatever you are mounting them on (mine are under eaves) and that will keep the worst of the sun and rain off - and the pigeons!!

thought id carry on here in stead of killing that last thread lol.
Well at the moment i dont have either amp/ streamer or speakers.
Ideally id want a amp/streamer combo without the need for a second amp. Its not my build but for a client really.

 

[larkone]

It all comes down to available budget then.

 

[meagabyte]

Ah have a budget of about a thousand pounds for both. ideally something that is set and forget.
So the client can just whip out his phone and start playing. Hence looking at the Denon steamer as it seemed to mach that i was thinking (apart from poor wattage)

 

[larkone]

Yamaha RN602 and Klispch AW650 would fit your budget

Yamaha RN602 (Silver)

From vintage vinyl to streaming Spotify and everything in between, the Yamaha RN602 copes with all your music needs. Yamaha 'Natural Sound' conceptThe Yamaha RN602 directly benefits from Yamaha's ToP-ART and ART construction, which ensures that left and right channels are perfectly symmetrical...

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Klipsch AW-650 Outdoor Speaker Pair - Premium Sound | Hi-Fi & Home Cinema Retailer in London UK

AW-650 paintable outdoor speakers by Klipsch are supplied with C-style mounting bracket and stainless steel hardware

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[meagabyte]

That looks good thank you!
Will look into that amp but i have a feeling its not got the right look

 

[meagabyte]

What do you think of something like this?

Denon DRA800H (Black)

Enjoy premium, stereo sound with all the connectivity of a quality AV receiver, with the Denon DRA-800H. Premium, stereo soundIf you’d like all the versatility and streaming options of an AV receiver but prefer to stick with stereo speakers, then this is receiver for you.

www.richersounds.com

 

[larkone]

Yes that would work.

 

[meagabyte]

awesome thanks for your help