
Bring vibrant sound to your outdoor entertainment area with this Sonance outdoor streaming music system. A magnetic-mount audio keypad gives you a central command station for controlling playlists and volume, while Wi-Fi connectivity means you can use your home's internet connection to stream content. Featuring powerful speakers, this Sonance outdoor streaming music system delivers clear audio quality for your listening enjoyment.
A: I have not compared these speakers to the ones you mentioned in your question. But I am an audiophile who places a priority on sound quality. I own these speakers and can confirm that they sound as good as the other expensive, high-end speakers that I own. They are bigger than they look in the pictures, and have a very high build quality. They sound remarkably full-ranged with excellent highs, mid-range, and mid-bass.
A: Yes I am using this device with Apple ITunes. This was one of the reasons I got it. I have thousands of songs in iTunes and love being able to play them on it.
A: I have replaced all of my Bose with Sonos. I have a lifestyle system all boxed up setting in a closet.
A: Lausie, It will work independently. The SONOS system works via your phone app and not some main system from the house. I have it installed on my Pool Deck and often just use that when I'm out there independent from my house. The speakers and the amp however, are needed as a source to make it work. The Phone app regulates the music sources i.e. iTunes, Pandora eat.
Q: I have Bose outdoor speakers. Can these be wired to those?
A: This amp will power any conventional speaker (indoor or outdoor) BUT the amp is not weatherproof (see my review for a fix)
A: Here is the Sonance specs for the same speakers included in this system. I am a verified owner owner and you can see my review as a Top 1000 Contributor under reviewer name Posted 1. https://www.sonance.com/outdoor/rock-mariners-extreme/mariners-large 1" (25mm) powder-coated aluminum dome, Ferrofluid cooled, in acoustic back chamber 8" (203mm) Kevlar/Nomex laminated cone with a Santoprene surround 45Hz - 20kHz ±3dB 8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum 5 watts minimum; 125 watts maximum 91dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter) Conforms to Mil Spec 810 for humidity, salt spray, temperature and UV, IP-66 waterproof rating -13º - 149ºF (-25ºC - 65ºC) 9.01" x 14.02 x 8.58" (229mm x 356mm x 218mm) Perforated aluminum 20 lbs. (9kg) pair
Q: Can I use the sonos application with my iPhone for these speakers?
A: Absolutely! As long as they are attached to the Sonos Amp.
A: Any speaker wire will work. I believe it has recommended gauges depending on length of run in the box. I use Speaker wire from monoprice because all of their wires have always served me well at reasonable pricing. I have not wired mine yet but I will use my leftover monoprice 12 gauge CL2 (safe for inwall) rated speaker wire. I am gonna use this because it has an extra wrap around the two individual strands which should help protect it from sun, rain, and snow. At only 15ft you will be fine with 14 or even 16 gauge wire.