Yes: 2W are usually enough to power two background music speakers. Use standard marine speakers, power is not important since you only have 2-3W and any speaker will accept this power. Wire the speakers in series, this will reduce the strain on the amplifier. If the sound is not loud enough, rewire the speakers in parallel. If the volume is still lacking, use an external amplifier: connect it to the stereo output jack on the board.
You mean Volts or Watts? Because I'm looking for up to 5 Volts speakers, which is impossible to find, there are minimum 12 Volts marine in-ceiling concealed speakers on the market. Will they work at up to 5 Volts?
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Speakers do not have a voltage rating, only an impedance and wattage rating.
The 12V must refer to the power supply of the boat. e.g. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Marine-Bluetooth-Waterproof-Speakers-Amplifier/dp/B01N9ONR01
The 12V must refer to the power supply of the boat. e.g. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Marine-Bluetooth-Waterproof-Speakers-Amplifier/dp/B01N9ONR01
Any marine/waterproof speaker or combination of the required impedance in ohms may be connected to your amplifier.
The wattage of such loudspeakers is typically more than high enough for your application.
e.g. Visaton FR 16 WP - 4 Ohm 60W, 6,5" | DV247 | en-GB
The wattage of such loudspeakers is typically more than high enough for your application.
e.g. Visaton FR 16 WP - 4 Ohm 60W, 6,5" | DV247 | en-GB
Speakers do not have a voltage rating, only an impedance and wattage rating.
The 12V must refer to the power supply of the boat. e.g. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Marine-Bluetooth-Waterproof-Speakers-Amplifier/dp/B01N9ONR01
Now I got it Thanks a lot guys! You're the best!
Could you please also recommend good quality speakers brand for my purpose, not cheap crap and not too expensive? How do you think Visaton you referred is a good choice?
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The Visaton to which I linked may be regarded as a budget level waterproof speaker.
To qualify as marine capable, a higher degree of waterproofing and resistance to corrosion is necessary.
The prices of some marine speakers may make your eyes water!
The link below gives some examples and includes a handy 'Marine Speakers Buying Guide'.
10 Best Marine Speakers of 2019 (Review) - Music Critic
Bear in mind that your bathroom environment is not as challenging as a marine environment, unless you regularly bathe in salt water!
To qualify as marine capable, a higher degree of waterproofing and resistance to corrosion is necessary.
The prices of some marine speakers may make your eyes water!
The link below gives some examples and includes a handy 'Marine Speakers Buying Guide'.
10 Best Marine Speakers of 2019 (Review) - Music Critic
Bear in mind that your bathroom environment is not as challenging as a marine environment, unless you regularly bathe in salt water!
The recommended Magnadyne WR40W are not expensive and are available here:
https://www.amazon.com/Magnadyne-WR40W-Waterproof-Marine-Speaker/dp/B019QVUPY4
https://www.amazon.com/Magnadyne-WR40W-Waterproof-Marine-Speaker/dp/B019QVUPY4
The Visaton to which I linked may be regarded as a budget level waterproof speaker.
To qualify as marine capable, a higher degree of waterproofing and resistance to corrosion is necessary.
The prices of some marine speakers may make your eyes water!
The link below gives some examples and includes a handy 'Marine Speakers Buying Guide'.
10 Best Marine Speakers of 2019 (Review) - Music Critic
Bear in mind that your bathroom environment is not as challenging as a marine environment, unless you regularly bathe in salt water!
Thanks! I've already made some research and read that rating article.
Just one more question - what about the full-range feature? Do I actually need it? Because Visaton does have it but Magnadyne not.
The more expensive marine speakers feature a combination of woofer and dome tweeter (and sometimes a midrange driver) and incude the necessary crossover components.
The cheaper ones (like the WR40W) simply have a dual cone speaker which relies on a parasitic tweeter cone to produce the high frequencies, and therefore requires no crossover components.
Technically, the former will produce the widest and smoothest frequency response.
I say buy the best you can afford. However, the ease of fitting and the speaker's appearance may be of more importance in your bathroom application.
The cheaper ones (like the WR40W) simply have a dual cone speaker which relies on a parasitic tweeter cone to produce the high frequencies, and therefore requires no crossover components.
Technically, the former will produce the widest and smoothest frequency response.
I say buy the best you can afford. However, the ease of fitting and the speaker's appearance may be of more importance in your bathroom application.
P.S. Here's some music to listen to via your new bathroom speakers.
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The tiny speakers on the photos that I linked earlier are Visatons. The are definitely crap by any audio standards, but good enough in the bathroom, at least for me. The tiled bathroom is "an echoic chamber". I don't expect much from it (same from elevator or supermarket music).How do you think Visaton you referred is a good choice?
The tiny speakers on the photos that I linked earlier are Visatons. The are definitely crap by any audio standards, but good enough in the bathroom, at least for me. The tiled bathroom is "an echoic chamber". I don't expect much from it (same from elevator or supermarket music).
I see, thank you! But in design point of view they look just right for the bathroom, sleek and minimalistic. By the way, Magnadyne also looks good and simple, no branding or logos. How do you think which one is better? And what do you think about the Pyle Hydra Series 5.25” or 6.5”?
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We are finally getting to the crux of the matter....in design point of view they look just right for the bathroom, sleek and minimalistic.
Simply buy the one that will best blend into your bathroom decor!
That picture from Cersaie reminds me when many years ago I worked on a company that also made that kind of attractions for trade shows, commercial centers, whealty and eccentric people etc. My desk was next to the waterfall, under a tree. The building was basically a greenhouse with glass ceiling and full size real trees that were 3 stories high. The arrows points to my desk. A surprising amount of technology is needed to maintain that vital and lush green. Many creative people there. No request was considered foolish enough to be discarded.
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To save you further investigation, see above from the OP's original post.
That picture from Cersaie reminds me when many years ago I worked on a company that also made that kind of attractions for trade shows, commercial centers, whealty and eccentric people etc. My desk was next to the waterfall, under a tree. The building was basically a greenhouse with glass ceiling and full size real trees that were 3 stories high. The arrows points to my desk. A surprising amount of technology is needed to maintain that vital and lush green. Many creative people there. No request was considered foolish enough to be discarded.
Natural green, exotic palm leaves and plants, vertical garden - is a huge trend in the bathroom design nowadays
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