Algonquin Outdoor Speaker - Any First Impressions?

Title says it all - has anyone demoed these puppies yet?

The puppies haven't started shipping yet.

Just for fun, I took my regular M3's outside last weekend. I was really surprised at how easily and FAR sound travels. I'll have to really watch the volume.

Overall, they sounded great as always but as expected, without the room re-enforcement, there was a drop in the bass output. So.... much to my neighbours dismay, I opened my windows and had my way with the EP600's gain control. Lack of bass outside solved.

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had my way with the EP600's gain control

So, you're not a port guy, then?

Oh, I love the ports. All kinds of ports. But when the need arises, I'm not opposed to fiddling with my knobs.

I'll be looking forward to a review as well...especially from someone who has regular M3s to compare.

I'm not sure how many have considered it, but if the outdoor speakers sound exactly like the originals, it opens up more "non-additional-cost" colors as available. I can see many buying the Arctic White for indoor use, and I know the "Almond Bisque" looks to be a close match for my AnthroCart edit rack furniture....

Me, I'm waiting for reviews on the EP400.

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The puppies haven't started shipping yet.

Oh - my Axiom Newsletter says "Pictured left, our new Algonquin Outdoor Speakers in Almond Bisque. The waterproof speakers, designed to the same specifications as our M3, began shipping last week. "

I missed that on the letter. I hope that I'm wrong, but I pre-ordered a pair on March 15th and haven't received a shipment notice yet. I must be way down on the list.

That was my bad

. I formatted the newsletter before heading off on a trip and I was anticipa a a a a a ating that we would have shipped them. Sorry about that!

The poor staff has been very busy mixing the nuts and the cream - Almond Bisque is a clear winner in terms of color so far.

So have these started shipping yet...any one got a set?? I am wanting to get some for my fathers day gift so I would/could order today. My house wont be ready for a few months still but I just want play with them untill then

Got mine back in early May and absolutely love them. I ended up hanging them in my sunroom instead of outside.

Cool...once I get my hands on the wifes CC i'm ordering some in spiced rum!

How do you have them mounted?? I was looking at the ciling brackets...I just wanted to see some mounted like that.

Also what kind of power are you sending them?

I'm using an older HK receiver (55 wpc) with a Squeezebox as my main input source. I have them hanging from the ceiling horizontally.

Any pics? Thats how I was going to hang them....

I do, but I don't know how to post them here.

Does anyone have the outdoor and indoor to do a comparison?

Mark,

I don't have an indoor set of M3's but I had a set of the Algonquins in Almond Bisque that I had to send back...wrong color.

I put them on top of my M60's in my greatroom and used them in place of them for a couple of days and was blown away...I set them to large to see how they would sound just by themselves without the sub. I was very impressed!

Know this was not exactly what you were looking for but as I did not have a set of the M3's previously, I was interested in hearing what these "outdoor" speakers sounded like "indoors".

I could see these also being used in a situation where SO input would like to have the speakers the same color as the walls...these could be painted to match any room and help them more "disappear"...

Waiting for my Cape Cod Grey set to get here...

Sound really great here.

My .02.

Regards,

WhatFurrer

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Regards,

WhatFurrer

Thanks for the input, even if it's not a direct comparison.

The reason I was asking is essentially the point you made: If the outdoor speakers sound just as good as the indoor ones, there's no reason not to consider an ourdoor for indoor use if the color/finish works for you....

I've been wondering about M3s as studio/editing monitors for awhile, and the white, almond and Cape Cod could ALL work for the editing rack....

Thanks Hay and WhatFurrer! I apologize if this turns out too big.

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Stymie,

What mounts did you use for that installation? And where did you get them?

Regards,

WhatFurrer

Good question. I went to one of the big box stores (EE)and picked up a pair of universal speaker mounts. I can't remember the brand name and have misplaced the extra pieces/directions. When I find them I'll post the name.

Unfortunately, the universal holes on the brackets didn't match up with the mounting holes on the back of the speakers. So, I went to Home Depot and picked up two nail brackets (basically sheet metal with existing holes) designed to keep two side beside pieces of wood together. They were ~$0.50 each. I used those in combination with the universal speaker mounts. If you look closely at the pic, you see the sheet metal sticking out above the speakers.

I need to go back and trim the metal to give it a cleaner look. It may not be ideal, but I like the down angle that I was able to achieve once mounted.

edit - I was under the impression that Electronic Express was nationwide, but it appears to be local to Tennessee. So, it's not as big as the other big box stores as I thought.

Looks good! I would like mine to fire downwards too...my porchciling is at least 11'...I want it loud on the porch not out into the yard. Well I am sure my neighbors want it that way LOL

Mark,

Trust me already! The Algonquins sound as good as or better than the indoor M3s or I wouldn't have approved them for production. I'm a cranky old f---

and bitch about even the slightest edginess, coloration or non-linearity I detect in any existing or new speaker design from Axiom. I did extended double-blind listening tests to the Algonquin prototype(s) against the indoor M3s and went away happy.

I'm so glad that Whatfurrer was impressed with the Algonquin's sound quality.

You'd be making no audible sacrifices in sound quality if you used the Algonquins as monitors.

Regards,

What Mark all yall talking too LOL...My name is Mark...but if yall talking to me I dont know how yall knew my name!

I am going to order my spiced rum ones on monday!!! Once I get them I will listen to them while I drink a lil captin morgan!!!!

Here is my small review in the stereo section of this forum.

http://www.axiomaudio.com/boards/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=172411&an=0&page=0#Post172411