Are these horns weatherproof? Can they stand rain when mounted exposed to elements? Thanks.
1529883
They should! The material looks very convincing to stand to the elements and they sound Great too!..
1529884
Yes they are waterproof. I have them in front of my car where radiators are. I had them since april and when under lots of water and dirts and it functions well still. Hope it helps!
1529885
Had a couple of heavy downpour and they withstand real well. No issues at all, installed on a 2015 wrx.
1178091
I don't believe these speakers were designed for outdoor use. Admitted you stated the patio was covered, but being subjected to temperature and humidity variances would make me concerned about it. Hope this helps you.
1394424
I wouldn't put these out in the rain. They're solid brass and the rope is velvet. The rain would ruin them.
941598
I would call them "water resistant", not proof. They have a rubber seal inside a groove that protects the battery compartment. That said, I hang them somewhere under an eve, mostly to keep them out of direct sunlight. If the units sit in the sun, you get temperature readings that are too high. As far as rain and heavy weather, I live in the tropical rainforest part of Oregon and I've never had any trouble with the sensors going bad. Getting them to stay connected to the base can be a challenge though. Always use lithium ion batteries, or you'll regret it.
575466
no, not resistant, or water proof. Keep them out of rain and treat them as you would any piece of electronics that are not designed to be water resistant. There are open ports/jacks, as well as openings for speaker and mic.
2234864
Not really. None of the connections (barring perhaps connection from hub to wire) are ruggedized/weather proof. I wouldn't be too worried in a light sprinkle, or on wet roads, but I wouldn't want to ride in the rain.
875537
Outdoor speakers are weather resistant. NOT waterproof. They must be installed in an area that is protected from falling water. UV rays from the Sun will destroy anything it touches over time. Morning dew will not bother them. Occasional water will not harm them. But direct rain will undoubtedly harm any speakers. "Marine Grade" speakers are as close to waterproof as they come. "Marine Grade" speakers will resist a salt water environment. But even they must be rinsed off after a day at sea. My advice is that you find a place where your speakers will be protected from the rain & sun. Moisture & heat will not harm them. But direct water & direct sun will destroy anything. I live in Florida. I understand this better than anyone. Products which were advertised as indestructible, water proof, sun proof etc don't survive here in Florida. Again. Put these under an eve, overhang or other protection. Otherwise you will replace them in a couple of years.
1510982
I use them outdoors, but they are not directly exposed to rain. For example, I have one installed under the eves of the roof. Another one in a covered entryway. I don't think they are water proof or water resistant.
1870095
I don't know about water proof. By they can withstand being outdoors. I've got mine in the front of my boat on the railing. They get splashed on lightly and rained on. They work and sound pretty good
2137317
I'm not 100% sure if they are "officially" water proof or water resistant, but I did ride with them while it was lightly raining and they seemed fine. No issues.
1848781
I hung my speakers on my house under my roof soffit. Just for a little extra protection from the elements. Had a few rainstorms and all is fine. The only things that are weather proof are the speakers. The amp, wi-fi adapter and remote are NOT weather/water proof.
1401015
As I understand it, they are "water-resistant", not waterproof. I have not had the chance to use these speakers in adverse weather.
2026097
I have ridden in the pouring rain with mine and have had no issues, my wife and I have had ours for and year and a half now and I think they are great. I have had no problems and they sound terrific. I would make sure that you Velcro mount the speakers into you helmet so they don't move and periodically I do wipe the contacts location on the headset receiver and the pins on the headset to maintain good contact. This was one of our better purchases for our motorcycle enjoyment! If and when you do get them make sure to go online and immediately do the firmware update to make sure you have the latest version. Good luck and always be safe on your ride.
890089
I have installed these on the outside of my boat and they have been subjected to some severe rain storms without any problem. Obviously you will have avoid making any wire connections in the water.
1836671
I've used them in the rain repeatedly while teaching at the range. No problems with sound or moisture.
785070
I haven't had any problems driving in the rain with them, I have actually submerged them to load a boat on my trailer and they are still working fine. they are also really bright, I'm very happy with them, only problem I had was the plate holder was cheap plastic and broke so I mounted the plate to the fender but the lights are great
767931
Well... you CAN install them outside, they are not however waterproof nor outdoor rated from what I have seen. The wire connections would most likely develop corrosion over time, and eventually compromise the quality. I can say that these speakers are amazing, and I cannot fathom how that are at the price point they are. I would say that if you are looking at an area under an over hang, where they would not be in direct contact with the elements that you could seal them fairly well to extend their life... and they're cheap enough that it wouldn't break the bank to replace them.