TIC GS-3 150-Watt Outdoor In-Ground Speaker
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List Price: $79.99 Our Price: $72.72 You Save: $7.27 (9.1%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours (as of 6:21 PM CT - detail)
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- Power handling: 150 watts peak
- Weatherproof design
- Teflon sealed internal cabinetry and driver
- 2" aluminum dome tweeter
- 4.5kHz crossover network
Product Description
The unobtrusive shrub green finish lets the GS3 blend with surrounding green vegetation. In-ground or surface mount the GS3 provides a reliable exterior outdoor 360° omni-directional speaker system.
Spotlight Customer Reviews:
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Outstanding Sound
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I finally installed these speakers over a long weekend. I purchased two of these and ran 12 gauge low-voltage landscape lighting cable to them from my entertainment center in the living room (approximately 100' run). As far as installation goes, with the exception of burying the cable it was very easy. I used the optional TIC cable connectors for the final connection and installed both speakers in large planting pots spaced approximately 30 feet apart on either end of my pool patio. I then filled the pots with river rock such that the speaker top was about 6 inches above the lip of the pot. My 20X40' pool runs parallel to my house approximately 16 feet from my back door and these are on the far side of my pool. The minute you come out the back door you are immmersed in sound. I think placing them in a somewhat elevated location really improves the sound field. These are billed as omni-directional and they are true to this, you really get immersed in the sound field no matter where you are in my backyard now. I have pandora running from my blue ray into my tuner and jammed out to anything you can think of all weekend long. My neighbor came over and is now interested as they sound great. Great bass response, good high end, these things have created a whole new environment in my backyard, I absolutely love them.
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I'm very impressed
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I didn't honestly expect much from this speaker - I just needed something to make noise in the back yard. Wow, when I connected this thing to the Pyle 75W outdoor amplifier I also got I was really, really impressed. It's not bad sounding! The sound is clear, there is decent bass and it really carries. The color is definitely crap, but a can of spray paint fixed that.
Our space isn't big enough for two, but if we move to a home with a larger back yard I'll definitely buy another one. This is a very high quality product for the price.
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Great Outdoor Omni-Directional Speakers
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Comment:
Wired up these speakers with some good insulated 16gauge wire (same type used for low-voltage lighting) -- overall, it's about a 100 foot run.
Overall, I'm pleased
-- easy to install (and after burying them a few inches, they blend in well with the rest of my landscaping)
-- you can indeed hear sound from any direction
-- no problems with volume (of course, I have them hooked up to a very expensive receiver)
-- base sounds great
My only complaint is that for some high notes, you can sometimes hear a faint "squeal" (and that's why a 4star rating instead of 5). But it happens so infrequently, it's not a big problem.
It hasn't rained yet, but I don't expect that to be a problem -- they look well constructed (and the wiring is not exposed)
Great outdoor sound solution.
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Excellent alternative to Bose
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My Step Father had Bose 360 outdoor speakers and they were blown by a DJ using them at an outdoor wedding on their property. I felt bad for him and after much research bought these as replacements. They are installed and sound wonderful for a fraction of the cost. They are the exact same size and look identical. I can't speak to the longevity of the speakers since we have only had them a few weeks, but it has rained, snowed, and iced and they still sound great.
EDIT to add: We discovered a small crack in one of the speakers and the return and replacement was handled without a hitch. I would absolutely buy again.
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Excellent design, good bargain.
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Saw these TIC speakers that cost more than my previous set. I was hesitant because of the price and wasnt sure it would be any better. I was glad I was proven wrong. They cost a bit more than some of the lost cost solutions, but the sound is excellent. My backyard is my entertainment area. The sound is amazing: full, rich. They are rather large and requires substantial burying, but the brochure within saw an excellent solution. Purchased a pot and buried them within the pot surround by plants. Wonderful!!! Purchased two.
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