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DIY Guide - Outdoor Sound
Ready to spice up your next barbecue by adding sound to your patio…or deck…or pool area? We’ll tell you what you need to start enjoying your music outdoors.


What you need:
An existing audio system

It can be a home theater system or a simple audio receiver.
Stereo Power Amplifier

Provides power to drive your outdoor audio system and the flexibility to add additional zones.

Stellar Labs Stereo Amplifier
This is a 75W RMS x 2 CH at 4 Ohm amplifier. It easily connects to any line level or speaker level source on your existing audio system. Model #SLA-150. MCM recommends part #50-4610.
Outdoor Volume Control

Provides zone or individual speaker volume control in distributed audio systems. You will need a volume control for each speaker pair you add to the amplifier.

MCM Custom Audio Weatherproof Speaker Volume Control
Designed specifically for outdoor applications, the housing attaches to standard 3/4" PVC conduit for simplified watertight installation. MCM recommends part #50-7885
Note: by using a volume control for each speaker pair the SLA-150 amplifier will drive up to eight pairs of speakers.
Speakers

Provides the sound for your system.

Disguised Speakers
MCM Custom Audio Outdoor Rock Speaker
Designed to look like rocks, this speaker easily and inconspicuously places high quality sound outdoors. MCM recommends part #50-5376.
Monitor Speakers
MCM Custom Audio Outdoor Monitor Speaker Pair
A compact speaker pair with wide frequency response. Perfect for outdoor use. MCM recommends part #80-492.
High Quality Monitor Speakers
MG Outdoor Corner Speaker Pair
Provides home theater quality sound in outdoor applications. MCM recommends part #555-2500.
Speaker Wire

To hook the speakers up to the amplifier.

Direct Bury Speaker Cable
Two-conductor speaker cable designed specifically for outdoor use.

MCM recommends part #24-8690 (500') and #24-8691 (1000').
Recommended Items
Stellar Labs Stereo Amplifierc
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MCM Custom Audio Weatherproof Speaker Volume Control
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MCM Custom Audio Outdoor Rock Speaker
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MCM Custom Audio Outdoor Monitor Speaker Pair
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MG Outdoor Corner Speaker Pair
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500' Direct Bury Speaker Cable
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1000' Direct Bury Speaker Cable
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