are these water resistant at all? could i use them as boat speakers?
578387
Yes, they are completely!Here's the product site:http://www.polkaudio.com/products/db691
578388
I haven't tested the water resistance personally but according to Crutchfields youtube video seen here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_3RUGW1MZM they are.
200809
I would not trust them to be waterproof. There is no indication from the mfg. that they are.
1430862
Yes the speakers are water proof. The controller is water resistant. I sealed the seams of the controller and its perfect
2130416
Yes they are water proof, I put a pair of on the front of a boat NO problems at all
2043237
They are car audio speakers, but they are certified for marine use. I have them in my car and the sound they give is incredible. I'm not sure how they perform in an open environment on a boat but if I had a boat, I'd give them a try.
652573
I doubt they are water resistant. Have worn them at the gym and didn't notice any issues. The transducers are a rubber like substance and should be pretty impervious. I'd imagine the inline switch would be a weak point. I mostly use them at the office and at job sites to keep my ears free (or with ear plugs) and still hear podcasts, music or telephone conversations.At the gym I've a pair of earbuds, JayBird BBX1MB BlueBuds X Sport Bluetooth Headphones - Black (Discontinued by Manufacturer)
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.
983250
Yes we have these on the roof of our houseboat and they are exposed to all the weather. Great sounding speakers.
1606198
Thanks for your question. These wonderful sounding headphones are not waterproof and should not be submerged. Thanks again.
79929
No, I don't think they would be good for outdoor use unless you were using them in a completely enclosed porch where they would not be exposed to the weather. If they got wet they would not dry out properly.
1848524
I don't think you should use these outside. They would not be protected from the elements.They may last a year or two days depending on how wet they got. Polk Audio sells outside speakers for all seasons. Unfortunately the don't recess but they sound great.
1148814
They are self contained and should have no problem on a boat. Unit is sealed. Read q/a on this b4 and others state it is water tight. Good luck.
308031
These speakers are not water proof. You would have to look for the enclosed type with sealed in wiring
339748
I am not sure about that? They are electronic so I don't think they are water resistant.
942525
I mounted them on a motorcycle I think that they are weatherproof but I would not put them on a boat trailer and submerse them.
2043238
Yes they are marine. I had a previous model that was almost identical. They lasted about 3 years being completely exposed to the elements on a boat that is always in the water. That was twice as long as JBLs I had before.
1871002
no they are not waterproof, no idea on any brand since these are electronic units. I cannot even recommend one.