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I was a bit skeptical on the driver size providing enough sound and volume but these are really amazing. I hooked these up in my closed space garage and felt let down but then tried outside in the locations where they’d be installed and was amazed at how good they sound. I’ll attribute the difference in sound quality to being designed for an unlimited outdoor space. As they’ve been installed now for a few weeks partially buried, they’re truly amazing in the amount of detail and base and are loud enough to get your neighbors to complain and perfect for entertaining as background and listening purposes. The multidirectional nature and acoustic enclosure make the the best use of the driver output and imaging between the two sounds great. I’ve got them spaced 12’ feet apart and again plenty to fill up my 120’ by 60’ backyard and pool space. I’ve got a 6’ privacy fence and house on that helps to contain the sound. I’ve had outdoor wall mount speakers with larger drivers from a boutique brand in the past that sound almost as good but didn’t hold up to northeast weather even being taken in for the winter. The five year warranty and other reviews where customers replace after a decade where enough to convince me these would be the durable and the fact the driver is somewhat protected as it’s downward facing. Read full review
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I bought these to replace a set of TIC GS3 omnispeakers that I had planted in flowerbeds next to my patio. My current setup is as follows: a higher end Yamaha receiver from around year 2000 with Yamaha ns-aw390 speakers on the A channel mounted under eaves pointing down towards my patio, and the Bose freespace 51s on the B channel in the flowerbeds on both sides of the patio. Let me be clear, for the $, the GS3s are an incredible speaker and tremendous value that lasted 4+years of Northeast winters and summers, while being exposed the whole time to the elements and my irrigation system. I received several compliments on them over the years from houseguests that were impressed with the placement and sound quality. They still sounded pretty good when I replaced them, but the time and weather had taken some life out of them and they started to distort and get drowned out by the yamahas. I was going to get another set of the GS3s, but decided to try the Bose instead. Here is a direct comparison: the GS3s can handle high power and in my opinion, sound better as you crank them up, but seem less sensitive than the Bose 51s, demanding more volume. Bass is good with the GS3s due to the 8" woofer as compared to the 4.5" driver in the Bose, but mild distortion was evident on both low and high frequencies, and the mid and high range seemed to be drowned out by the bass. This of course could be due to age wear and tear. The Bose 51s seem more sensitive and the mid and high range is crisp and clear and they do not get drowned out by the yamahas under my eaves at low volume. They sound great and seem really durable due to the design ( speaker faces down instead of up to resist water and dirt sitting on the drivers, which is what probably got to my GS3s). All in all, if you are on a budget, the TIC GS3 gets the job done and lasts through harsh conditions, but if you have the $ to burn, go with the Bose, you will not be disappointed.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
This is our 2nd set of Freespace51 speakers, we use them on the garden, directly on the ground. The sound is great, no matter the volume, if you play them low, the sound just fills the air and it's even difficult to tell where it's coming from, and if you pump up the volume, it just plays along with no distortion at all..! They also have a great resistance to weather conditions, our 1st set's in place for at least 7 years, on a house by the sea, and they still have the looks! One important thing when installing, be aware of the terrain and the wiring connections. If on a garden, you'll probably be watering it, some times on a daily basis, so it should drain well. If necessary, set up a "draining bed", easy thing to do with some stones and/or sand. For the wiring on the ground, a good suggestion is to use connection boxes and wago connectors instead of the provided pieces; the boxes should be at least IP55 and sealed with silicon.Read full review
Awesome quality sound it covers a good size area as well. If properly placed in the landscape it will be practically invisible . Well made and durable.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Bose makes quality products and the FreeSpace 51 speakers are another fine product. The 360 degree sound that comes from these speakers is amazing. Great for outdoor entertainment or a outdoor work project in the garden these are the speakers you want to have. I have 4 FreeSpace 51 speakers set 100 to 150 feet away from each other at different elevations. At night with the up lighting on the granite rocks and trees and while laying on the grass you feel like you are at a concert and the quality of the sound from other parts of the property is clear. This is not a sound that comes for a 2 way or 3 way speaker, it makes it feel real because it circles you and projects. I have had plenty of outside speakers and no other speaker for the cost comes close to the Bose FreeSpace 51 speakers that I have found. Caution may have neighbors looking over there fences. flemish5Read full review
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