SKU: OSD-AP650-PAR
OSD AP6506.5" Outdoor Patio Speaker Pair w/ Optional 70V Tap, IP54 Rated, White or Black
The OSD Audio AP650 outdoor patio speaker pair is the perfect choice for enhancing your outdoor audio experience. With an IP54 rating for protection against dust and water, these speakers feature a frequency response of 35Hz to 22kHz +/- 10dB, power handling of 150W, and sensitivity of 90 dB. The gold-plated spring-loaded binding posts ensure a secure connection. The powder-coated rust-resistant aluminum grille, ABS polymer enclosure and full motion bracket make these speakers durable for outdoor use and easy to install in any position. The 6.5-inch water resistant paper cone woofer provides full sound and deep, rich bass. These speakers are perfect for patios, decks and overhangs and are safe from pool chemicals. They are sold as a pair and available in black or white, and comes with a 1-year warranty.
Features:
- Mounting bracket is designed to mount either vertically or horizontally
- Available with 70V switch for commercial installations
- Gold-plated spring compression binding posts for optimum connectivity
- Sturdy ABS polymer frame
- Powder-coated rust-resistant aluminum grille
Warning: California's Proposition 65
Warning:
This product can expose you to chemicals, including vinyl chloride, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Speaker Type: 6.5" Indoor/ Outdoor Patio Speakers, 70V Optional
- IP54 Rated
- Woofer: 6.5" Water Resistant Paper Cone Woofer
- Tweeter: 1" Silk Dome
- Frequency Response: 35Hz to 22kHz +/- 10dB
- Power handling: 150W
- Sensitivity: 90 dB
- Impedance: 8 Ohms w/ Optional 70V Transformer Built-In
- 70V Taps: 32W, 16W, 8W and 4W
- Gold-Plated Spring-Loaded Binding Posts
- Powder-coated Rust-resistant Aluminum Grille
- Full Motion Bracket
- Unit Dimensions: (L x H x D) 11.9" x 7.8" x 7.6"
- Sold As: Pair
- Colors Available: Black / White
- Weight: 9 lbs Each Speaker
- Warranty: 1 Year
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Beyza • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
Hi! We are a German based speaker mauncafturer and I would like to send you some information about our new CeraAIR Two AirPlay speaker.Best regards,Constantin
Customer Service • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
Hi Beyza:
Please send the information to dave@osdaudio.com and copy me at tim@osdaudio.com.
Thanks
TL
Tim P • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
I recently received two pairs of the 650 with the 70 watt option. I currently have one pair of speakers on my patio which I will be replacing with the 650's. I have about 30 feet of 18 gauge wire running out now, and I am intrigued with the option of daisy chaining the second pair instead of pulling a second set of wires. The second pair will be approx 25 feet beyond the first, so 50 or so feet from the stereo which is a pioneer elite running 100 watts per channel at 8 ohms. Is the 18 gauge a big enough wire or should I use a bigger along the whole length? Also, with two pairs and the 100 w power source, which setting should I use on the rear of the speaker? I'm just learning about this aspect and am not entirely clear on the calculations. Thank you for your help!
Customer Service • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
Hi Tim,
The 70V tap is for use with a 70V amp. 70V systems are typically used in systems set up for background music. The advantage is that they are easier to wire, but you do sacrifice volume capability. With your 100W 8-ohm receiver, you need to set to the 8 ohm setting. Disregard the five other settings (2.5W to 25W). Before you run your wires from the patio speakers, you need to check the owner’s manual of your Pioneer receiver to see whether it can handle a 4-ohm load. If it has a 4-ohm or even 2-ohm spec, then it should be able to power your two pair of 8-ohm speakers wired in parallel. If so, you could daisy chain the speakers like you proposed. That way you are using the inputs of one pair of the AP650 to connect the outputs to the second pair (connecting the positive and negative of the right speaker to the positive and negative of the right speaker of the second speaker pair). Assuming you are using a second zone output from a Pioneer Elite AV receiver amplifier and that it needs to see a true 8-ohm load, then the simplest solution would be to add one of our OVC300 outdoor volume controls that would be placed in line between the amplifier and the first pair of AP650 speakers. Make sure the impedance setting is 1/2x. This would insure that the receiver sees a nominal 8-ohm load. You might want to contact Pioneer direct and ask them if you can connect two pair of 8-ohm speakers without an impedance-matching volume control. Either way you can daisy chain the speakers back towards the receiver and figure out a place where you would splice in the volume control if needed. Please let us know what they say or if we can assist you further.
TL/MA
Tim P • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
I recently received two pairs of the 650 with the 70 watt option. I currently have one pair of speakers on my patio which I will be replacing with the 650's. I have about 30 feet of 18 gauge wire running out now, and I am intrigued with the option of daisy chaining the second pair instead of pulling a second set of wires. The second pair will be approx 25 feet beyond the first, so 50 or so feet from the stereo which is a pioneer elite running 100 watts per channel at 8 ohms. Is the 18 gauge a big enough wire or should I use a bigger along the whole length? Also, with two pairs and the 100 w power source, which setting should I use on the rear of the speaker? I'm just learning about this aspect and am not entirely clear on the calculations. Thank you for your help!
Customer Service • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
H Tim,
The 70V tap is for use with a 70V amp. This allows you to daisy chain the speakers and set each at a lower wattage. 70V systems are typically used in systems set up for background music. The advantage is that they are easier to wire, but you do sacrifice volume capability. With your 100W receiver, I would recommend home runs for each speaker (i.e., not wiring them together but running them back to the receiver). Wiring the speakers together at the 8-ohm setting to your receiver will drop the impedance to 4 ohms putting a greater demand on the receiver. I don't think your 100W receiver could handle a 4-ohm load. A high current amp like our AMP200 could handle a 4-ohm load. Therefore, I would consider upgrading to the AMP200 or wiring each speaker with its own lead back to your current receiver.
CL
john • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
Which outdoor volume control would you recommend?? these will be 2 outdoor speakers tied into our Onkyo Receiver in the basement using the A/B switch...thanks!
Customer Service • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
John,
I would recommend the OVC305R- This is a resistor based volume control- It will be ideal for your application because you do not need impedance matching which can slightly degrade the quality ( less than %10 )
CL
Alan • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
I need to mount speakers directly to the house fascia (no eaves...sides of 8' patio sliders). I'd like to mount horizontally; should I mount tilted slightly downward?
Customer Service • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
Hi Alan:
Yes mounting them slightly downward would be perfect for you application. You want to make sure the Tuned port is not directly exposed. to the elements.
TL