Atrium 5 Outdoor Speakers with Powerful Bass (Pair, Black)

Why I ordered this item: I've got a covered patio and my old bookshelf speakers were rusting out from humidity. Wanted something built for outside that could get loud enough over the pool pump. Likes: * Sound is crazy good for outdoor speakers. Bass punches through even with the pool pump running. * The mounting bracket is snazzy. You click the speaker onto the wall plate and it locks in, no separate screws once the bracket's up. * I can angle these up or down after they're mounted. Useful since my wall isn't at ear height. * Build feels tough, the finish shows no rust or fading spots. * They're not huge. Tucked into the corner of my patio they kind of disappear. No likes: * The included wire leads are short. I had to splice in more speaker wire to reach my receiver. * Volume knob (well, the whole thing) has no on-board control. You're stuck adjusting from whatever amp you've got them wired to. Would I pay full price for this product: Yes Final thoughts: These are made for a covered outdoor space where you want real speaker sound and not a bluetooth puck. The bracket system is the best part, mounting took me maybe twenty minutes total. If you don't already have an amp or receiver to power them, factor that into the cost.

love the sound nice and clear great for garage.. nice speaker polk makes a nice durable speaker

These were perfect for my space. They pack a punch. Very nice sound quality.

I purchased the Polk Atrium 5's for my 3-car garage (fairly good size with 10' ceilings) so I'd have music while working there and in the driveway. While the speakers did not need to be waterproof I figured it was best to keep the spiders and bugs out and to handle the temperature swings of a Wisconsin year. I have the Polk Atrium 65SDI mounted just outside of the garage on the patio and have been very impressed with the sound and quality of the single speaker stereo configuration. The Atrium 5's were simple to mount with the flexibility needed to fill the space evenly with sound. As with any Polk speaker I've ever owned (and there are many!), the sound quality was great and the price for the 5's was more than fair. In comparing the 5's to the 65 which has a slightly larger mid/woofer, I prefer the low frequency output of the 65 over the 5's. They're far from bright or thin sounding but just don't have as much low frequency output. I did mount them up near the ceiling as much as practical to increase the bass but in fairness it's a large space with lots of hard surfaces for fairly compact speakers. If ultimate sound quality is your goal, I would recommend going up a size or two. For my application though I think they will work great and provide years of solid performance at a reasonable price.

Easy to set up. Great sound. Loud.

I first hooked up the speakers indoors using the cables from my old but still beloved KEF 104/2 set. There was obviously less bass in these Atrium 5s than the floorstanding KEFs, but I was struck by the excellent clarity and imaging. Convinced they were OK I mounted in the lanai (35' x 12') where we had an aging pair of BOSE 101S until 1 died after 15 years outside in FL heat and humidity. I mounted them on the ceiling about 1 foot from the side and back walls, where the 101s were mounted. Holes didn’t line up but I had some wall anchors rated at 15 lbs/ea. that worked. The sensitivity was almost an exact match to the 101s. Since we listen mostly to jazz I started with the Bill Evans “Riverside” disc )personal favorite) and loved the texture of the piano. The 101s made it sound like a percussion instrument where the Atriums made it sound more like a stringed instrument, if that makes any sense. The stand up bass was clear and resonant. Miles Davis’ horn on Blue in Green sounded rich and crisp. I tried vocals which seem to reveal crossover problems but all including a variety of female voices (Ronstadt, kd lang, and Bonnie Raitt) sounded clear and smooth with no holes in the response. The bass actually sounded better on the lanai probably due to the proximity of the ceiling and walls. Our old favorite Steely Dan is playing now with all their great instrumentals and the vocals clearer than before. So far I am very happy. Some hard rock lovers (I do listen to that also) may prefer the old “JBL sound” that artificially boosts the lower midrange for warmth and increases the high end for more punchy dynamics. In listening to the Eagles Hotel California (a favorite) the dynamics seem a little flat but the band was famous for layering multiple analog recorded tracks which results in limited dynamics and the speakers are just reproducing what’s there. Tone controls can help if desired. Would I have liked the 6s better? Probably, but I am very happy with the 5s on the patio and at the price (the white ones had a really good price for some reason) they are a steal.

Excellent! I have a pair of Atrium 4’s that have performed admirably for over ten years! Those were purchased and deployed pool-side at our former home. Like them so much that I took them with me to our new place. Upon moving our pool/patio area size increased substantially. The 4’s were still part of my overall plan but I wanted to increase coverage and my speaker count to four and thought a next size speaker up with a bit more bass might be in order. Over time, I ordered/tried two other, popular and well rated outdoor speakers to fit the desired need and for various reasons returned both. Quite frankly, neither sounded any better than my old 4’s. Both cost more. I then ordered some Prime Days, “used-like new” 5’s for a fantastic price ($148) and am delighted that I did😁 Third time/try was indeed the charm! Not only do they fill the space with quality/balanced tone, I now know that my outdoor sound 🎶 needs are more than satisfied for many dependable years to come! There’s a reason that this Atrium series from Polk has been the outdoor standard setter for over a decade, I should have never wandered/doubted. Lesson learned.

Great sound and very loud.

Despite the panicking both speakers grilles canne surf a slight dent as shown in three pictures.

Buona timbrica, per il costo. Un po' troppo vicini tra di loro i morsetti di connessione.

Excelentes en calidad de audio y de construcción. Se le ve muy muy robustos tanto el propio altavoz como los anclajes a la pared y los conectores. Además me han costado prácticamente la mitad que en otro gran almacén. Muy recomendables.

Super Boxen mit einem satten Bass! Kann die Teile nur empfehlen!

Fácil instalação no teto, suporte muito bom