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I'd been considering a vintage receiver and perhaps a pair of something like JBL L100s or Klipsch Heresys for my new backyard shop but the arrival of cooler weather has given me some concerns. The shop is quite similar to your typical garage. It's a tad better in that it does have air conditioning for summer use, but there are days/weeks at a time when it's not in use and the power is off. There's absolutely no heat (Mid Gulf Coastal TX...It might barely freeze twice a year or so but lots of 40 degrees and rain) With this "electronics killer" environment in mind, and with all other factors considered, do you think I'd be better served with a $2-300ish pair of new "outdoor speakers"? Also need some ideas as to a more non climate controlled friendly amp/receiver here if it's okay to throw that in with a speaker forum question...
Thanks.
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and although I only listened for a 1/2 hour or so - I thought them to be quite nice.
"Man is the only animal that blushes - or needs to" Mark Twain
I went thru several "vintage" speakers and amp combo's in my garage too, including EPI 100's, ADS, NHT etc, I found I needed something with more bass than most of them offered. I guess your needs would depend if you're sitting listening (not usually in the garage!) or working around in there.
I bought all of my stuff from garage sales or the local flea market. As cheap as it was, I cycled a lot of different components thru the system trying to find a decent sound. You need a system aimed more at what you would find in a dance club than a audiophile room in my opinion. (Took me awhile to figure that out)I ended up with some Pioneer HPM-40's, (which were aimed at JBL's of the same era I believe) a Marantz integrated and a 5 disc Sony CD player. It's a cheap (about $50.) system that is enjoyable to listen too while working. Sounds like you're on the right track with the JBL choice. GOOD LUCK!!! Lot's of fun.
TOA and Bogen make some nice outdoor weather-proof horns that only need about one watt.
;)
Kidding... couldn't resist.
Seriously, you might want to look at some of the 12" 2-or-3-way PA speakers from E-V, Yamaha, QSC, JBL, etc. that are designed to resist weather issues. There are some very nice compact units available these days.
Also, being in the Houston area, you should be cognizant of the damaging effect of humidity on "furniture" type cabinets. You probably already know that. :)
hth
You may want to anchor them for high winds and spray them with mosquito repellant.
Just saying....
I'd also go with some PA speakers made with plastic enclosures... tho the Heresy's would be nice in my garage!
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