Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.5-inch Satellite Garden Speaker (pair)
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Hi Can you use this amp with your Sycamore Outdoor 2.1 Speaker System? Would be interested in driving a total 2 subs and 8-10 satellite speakers, if not, what would you recommend? Thank you in advance.
Robert Z
on Jun 26, 2019
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.5-inch Satellite Garden Speaker (pair)
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.1 Speaker System with 8-inch Subwoofer and 2.5-inch Satellites (3 piece)
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor Burial 8-inch Subwoofer with Dual Voice Coil (each)
Monoprice Unity 200-Watt Bridgeable Power Amp
BEST ANSWER: For maximum impact I would run 2 450W Unity amps. Run both stereo and use 4 total satellite speakers off each sub.
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- Dave L Staff on Jun 26, 2019
Monoprice Unity 450 Watt Bridgeable Power Amp
BEST ANSWER: For maximum impact I would run 2 450W Unity amps. Run both stereo and use 4 total satellite speakers off each sub.
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- Dave L Staff on Jun 26, 2019
Monoprice Unity 450 Watt Bridgeable Power Amp
1 subs and 4 speakers is the desired load for a 200w unity, running 2 subs and 8-10 speakers is an ask for the 200w. However, if you are going to do it a single 450w unity would be better or daisy chaining 2 200w unity using RCA with 1 sub and 4 speakers off each amp. To each there own, but in short the single 200w might be able to do the job but, more amplification is better especially if you have a large distance between the amp and speakers.
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- Mark F on Jun 26, 2019
I used two Sonos amps with mine. I did one sub and four satellite speakers. Not sure on the amp you have picked. I also put two outdoor speakers on the house. They are awesome. It’s sounds great. I will be ordering a couple more Satellite speakers just for back up if mine quits working. You won’t be disappointed the are great.
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- Darrin P on Jun 26, 2019
Youd need a 70v system to safely run the speakers in parallel or add in a speaker selector between the amp and satillite speakers
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- courtenay b on Jun 26, 2019
It would work fine. 2 of these amps in bridged mode would be better and add a little dynamic headroom.
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- Peter C on Jun 28, 2019
I would think you would have to use one amp per sub/satellite set you plan to run.
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- robert s on Jun 26, 2019
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Hello, I would like to connect 8 speakers together with 2 subwoofers like the manual states. I was thinking of purchasing the Monoprice Unity 450 W Amplifier to push all 8 speakers and two subwoofers. Is this the best option or should i purchase two separate 200watt unity amplifiers for each unit? I would also like to run two additional speakers off my Yamaha amp so a total 10 speakers and two subwoofers. What do you recommend?
David P
on Jan 2, 2020
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.5-inch Satellite Garden Speaker (pair)
Monoprice Unity 200-Watt Bridgeable Power Amp
Yamaha R-N303 Network Stereo Receiver
Monoprice Unity 450 Watt Bridgeable Power Amp
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.1 Speaker System with 8-inch Subwoofer and 2.5-inch Satellites (3 piece)
BEST ANSWER: I was recommended to run two of the 450's for my same setup of 8 speakers and 2 subs.
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- Todd S on Jan 2, 2020
- Purchased on Jul 29, 2019
Did you setup 8 speakers and 2 subs? What amp did you use? Would a sonos amp work for this? I want to use only one amp for 8 speakers and 2 subs so I can connect it to sonos. Thanks!
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- New User U on Mar 21, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I was recommended to run two of the 450's for my same setup of 8 speakers and 2 subs.
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- Todd S on Jan 2, 2020
- Purchased on Jul 29, 2019
Did you setup 8 speakers and 2 subs? What amp did you use? Would a sonos amp work for this? I want to use only one amp for 8 speakers and 2 subs so I can connect it to sonos. Thanks!
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- New User U on Mar 21, 2021
It’s not clear what your trying to do. Are you using the amp to add additional powered channels to an A/V receiver to set up an Atmos surround system or are these discrete speakers.
As far as driving subwoofers you need a purpose designed amp for low frequencies not a full range amp. Normally these are powered subwoofers or a special amp supplied with a LFE signal from the A/V receiver.
As far as driving subwoofers you need a purpose designed amp for low frequencies not a full range amp. Normally these are powered subwoofers or a special amp supplied with a LFE signal from the A/V receiver.
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- Harry on Jan 2, 2020
This is a question for someone familiar with the Sycamore system. The 450W amp is rated for 4-8 ohms so you have to be concerned with overdriving or under driving the amp with regard to the resistive load when you use more than 2 speakers. The amp only has connections for 2 speakers.
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- Gary H on Jan 3, 2020
I would purchase two Amp that can handle 4ohm drops and passthrough to the Yamaha receiver.
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- David E Brooks J on Jan 2, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 16, 2019
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Are these speakers branded?
A shopper
on Mar 4, 2021
BEST ANSWER: My speakers were not branded. I purchased those about a year ago.
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- Aaron H on Mar 4, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 12, 2020
BEST ANSWER: My speakers were not branded. I purchased those about a year ago.
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- Aaron H on Mar 4, 2021
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To connect a second sub and four additional speakers does a second 4 conductor wire need to be run or can the same wire used for the first sub and first 4 speakers also run the second setup?
Joseph G
on Feb 7, 2020
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.5-inch Satellite Garden Speaker (pair)
Monoprice Unity 450 Watt Bridgeable Power Amp
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.1 Speaker System with 8-inch Subwoofer and 2.5-inch Satellites (3 piece)
BEST ANSWER: If you're talking pre-amp output to two amps, you can use the same wire. If you're talking about the same amplifier running two 4.1 setups, that sounds like a bad idea (regardless of one or two sets of wires).
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- Ryan F on Feb 12, 2020
BEST ANSWER: If you're talking pre-amp output to two amps, you can use the same wire. If you're talking about the same amplifier running two 4.1 setups, that sounds like a bad idea (regardless of one or two sets of wires).
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- Ryan F on Feb 12, 2020
From what I’ve come to understand, you'll need a second amp and wire to power the secondary setup.
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- Todd S on Feb 7, 2020
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Can I use one of these, to setup 1 sub and 4 satellite speakers of your Sycamore line, 1 Sycamore outdoor sub and 4 Sycamore satelite speakers?.
New User U
on Jul 30, 2020
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.5-inch Satellite Garden Speaker (pair)
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.1 Speaker System with 8-inch Subwoofer and 2.5-inch Satellites (3 piece)
Monoprice SWA-400 400-watt Subwoofer Amplifier with DSP and Presets
I want to put 2 subs and 8 speakers around my 20x40 pool. I want to control it with Sonos. Would 1 sonos amp work for this or should I get this Monoprice sub and a sonos connect?
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- New User U on Mar 10, 2021
Daniel p, could you please send me a note at dkd114 at gmail? I am looking to setup 2 subs and 8 satellites and really would like to bounce a couple questions off you.
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- New User U on Mar 14, 2021
I want to put 2 subs and 8 speakers around my 20x40 pool. I want to control it with Sonos. Would 1 sonos amp work for this or should I get this Monoprice sub and a sonos connect?
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- New User U on Mar 10, 2021
Daniel p, could you please send me a note at dkd114 at gmail? I am looking to setup 2 subs and 8 satellites and really would like to bounce a couple questions off you.
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- New User U on Mar 14, 2021
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Does this require the sub to function? Or can you wire the speakers straight to an amp?
Christopher P
on Mar 4, 2019
BEST ANSWER: These satellite speakers can be wired full range straight to your amp.
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- Dave L Staff on Mar 4, 2019
BEST ANSWER: These satellite speakers can be wired full range straight to your amp.
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- Dave L Staff on Mar 4, 2019
The satellites can be wired directly to an amplifier. The specs show they are 16 ohm each, so you can double or triple up satellites in parallel on each channel. Refer to your amplifier specs to see how low a resistance the amp can drive. The satellites are just so-so at lower frequencies, so you may want to adjust your EQ.
If you have the 2.1 combo, then you should wire the satellites through the sub because the sub will peel off the low frequencies for itself, passing only the higher frequencies to the satellites so each produces the best possible sound. If your amp can do this for you with a separate sub output, then either wiring strategy is fine, but in the context of a simple stereo amplifier the recommended wiring pattern through the sub will produce the best sound.
If you have the 2.1 combo, then you should wire the satellites through the sub because the sub will peel off the low frequencies for itself, passing only the higher frequencies to the satellites so each produces the best possible sound. If your amp can do this for you with a separate sub output, then either wiring strategy is fine, but in the context of a simple stereo amplifier the recommended wiring pattern through the sub will produce the best sound.
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- Aaron S on Mar 4, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 13, 2018
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Can these be mounted to a solid surface? Do the stakes come off to allow for mounting?
A shopper
on May 19, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, stakes are removable and the speakers come with mounting screws.
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- Dave L Staff on May 20, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, stakes are removable and the speakers come with mounting screws.
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- Dave L Staff on May 20, 2019
Yes they can with two small screws (included). The base is also articulating for better placement. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I am......
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- James M on May 20, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 8, 2018
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Does this setup max out at 4 satellite speakers for every 1 subwoofer?
Jonathan S
on Jun 10, 2020
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.5-inch Satellite Garden Speaker (pair)
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.1 Speaker System with 8-inch Subwoofer and 2.5-inch Satellites (3 piece)
BEST ANSWER: Yes, max is 4 speakers per sub.
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- Matthew T on Jun 20, 2020
- Purchased on May 26, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, max is 4 speakers per sub.
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- Matthew T on Jun 20, 2020
- Purchased on May 26, 2019
I didn’t purchase the sub woofer... but the sound is fantastic with just 2 speakers mounted on my deck and very easy installation!! Awesome product !! I don’t normally give reviews... but theses r great!!
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- Tracey O on Jun 11, 2020
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I want to run 2 subs and 8 satellites around my pool on one amp. What amp should I get and how would I wire it? Thanks
New User U
on Mar 14, 2021
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.5-inch Satellite Garden Speaker (pair)
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.1 Speaker System with 8-inch Subwoofer and 2.5-inch Satellites (3 piece)
BEST ANSWER: It all depends on the type of amp you get for the Wiring configuration
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- KEITH G on Mar 14, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 27, 2020
My issue is I don’t know what amp to get. Ideas? I’d like one amp to run everything so I can connect a Sonos port to it.
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- New User U on Mar 14, 2021
BEST ANSWER: It all depends on the type of amp you get for the Wiring configuration
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- KEITH G on Mar 14, 2021
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My issue is I don’t know what amp to get. Ideas? I’d like one amp to run everything so I can connect a Sonos port to it.
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- New User U on Mar 14, 2021
I am running a Sonos Amp (125W power). Does the trick.
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- Steve D on Mar 15, 2021
- Purchased on Jan 26, 2021
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How are the Sycamore outdoor speakers connected to the amp?
A shopper
on Jul 20, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Any of our Origin Direct burial speaker cable will work. We did not include any so you can run your system where you want. Origin is available up to 1000'.
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- Dave L Staff on Aug 2, 2018
Monoprice Origin Series 14AWG 2-Conductor Burial Rated Speaker Wire, 250ft Gray
BEST ANSWER: Any of our Origin Direct burial speaker cable will work. We did not include any so you can run your system where you want. Origin is available up to 1000'.
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- Dave L Staff on Aug 2, 2018
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Are there any videos of this product installed, or any at all?
Jacob T
on Aug 16, 2018
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.5-inch Satellite Garden Speaker (pair)
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.1 Speaker System with 8-inch Subwoofer and 2.5-inch Satellites (3 piece)
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Can you expand the number of satilite speakers and how many could you rhetorically run. I’m looking to ha e like 10 throughout my landscape?
A shopper
on Mar 30, 2019
BEST ANSWER: These speakers are 16Ω. If you run full-range directly off an amp you can run 8 total if the amp is stable down to 4Ω. If you use with the Sycamore outdoor sub you can use 4 total. For a large space I would run 2 subs and 8 satellites.
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- Dave L Staff on Apr 2, 2019
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor Burial 8-inch Subwoofer with Dual Voice Coil (each)
BEST ANSWER: These speakers are 16Ω. If you run full-range directly off an amp you can run 8 total if the amp is stable down to 4Ω. If you use with the Sycamore outdoor sub you can use 4 total. For a large space I would run 2 subs and 8 satellites.
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- Dave L Staff on Apr 2, 2019
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor Burial 8-inch Subwoofer with Dual Voice Coil (each)
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I ordered 2 2.1 systems and 4 extra satellites. How should I wire them if I were to purchase two 450w amps? And what size wire is recommended? Also how would I add an external volume knob? And which knob would I need to control the overall system? It’s going around a pool with one sub and 4 satellites per side. Thanks.
Todd S
on Jul 31, 2019
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.5-inch Satellite Garden Speaker (pair)
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.1 Speaker System with 8-inch Subwoofer and 2.5-inch Satellites (3 piece)
Monoprice Unity 450 Watt Bridgeable Power Amp
BEST ANSWER: Nice rig! When's the BBQ?
Both amps can run stereo to the subs. You can splice the extra speakers off the sub or from the first set of sats. I would run minimum 14AWG cable. If the total run is more than 100' I would run 12AWG. The overall volume will require 2 volume controls, one for each amp.
Both amps can run stereo to the subs. You can splice the extra speakers off the sub or from the first set of sats. I would run minimum 14AWG cable. If the total run is more than 100' I would run 12AWG. The overall volume will require 2 volume controls, one for each amp.
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- Dave L Staff on Jul 31, 2019
Monoprice Access Series 14AWG CL2 Rated 2-Conductor Speaker Wire, 250ft, White
Monoprice Outdoor Speaker Volume Controller RMS 100W, White
Monoprice Access Series 12AWG CL2 Rated 2-Conductor Speaker Wire 500ft (Open Box)
BEST ANSWER: Nice rig! When's the BBQ?
Both amps can run stereo to the subs. You can splice the extra speakers off the sub or from the first set of sats. I would run minimum 14AWG cable. If the total run is more than 100' I would run 12AWG. The overall volume will require 2 volume controls, one for each amp.
Both amps can run stereo to the subs. You can splice the extra speakers off the sub or from the first set of sats. I would run minimum 14AWG cable. If the total run is more than 100' I would run 12AWG. The overall volume will require 2 volume controls, one for each amp.
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- Dave L Staff on Jul 31, 2019
Monoprice Access Series 14AWG CL2 Rated 2-Conductor Speaker Wire, 250ft, White
Monoprice Outdoor Speaker Volume Controller RMS 100W, White
Monoprice Access Series 12AWG CL2 Rated 2-Conductor Speaker Wire 500ft (Open Box)
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Will these hold up in winter snow? Or should I bring them inside? What about heavy rain? splashing from pool?
Todd S
on Aug 5, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I would try to avoid splashing water directly into the actual speaker. These are good down to about 0°.
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- Dave L Staff on Aug 5, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I would try to avoid splashing water directly into the actual speaker. These are good down to about 0°.
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- Dave L Staff on Aug 5, 2019
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The setup I want to have is the following: I'd like to have 4 satellite speakers using the same sub but I'd like to switch audio between 2 satellites while still using the 1 sub for the lows. Then, when the party is big enough, I'd like to be able to use all 4 satellites at once. In other words, can I play sound using 2 satellites at a time or all 4 satellites when needed but using the same sub? What amplifier would I need to do this? Better yet, what amplifier with wi-fi connectivity can I use to do this so it can be controlled from a smart phone?
Jonathan V
on Aug 26, 2019
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.5-inch Satellite Garden Speaker (pair)
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.1 Speaker System with 8-inch Subwoofer and 2.5-inch Satellites (3 piece)
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor Burial 8-inch Subwoofer with Dual Voice Coil (each)
BEST ANSWER: No, you will need multiple amplifiers and run two of the sats as a separate zone. You will also need to figure out how to run a low cut filter to them so you do not blow them up.
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- Dave L Staff on Aug 26, 2019
RX-V577 - Yamaha 7.2 Channel Network AV Receiver
Monoprice Unity 200-Watt Bridgeable Power Amp
BEST ANSWER: No, you will need multiple amplifiers and run two of the sats as a separate zone. You will also need to figure out how to run a low cut filter to them so you do not blow them up.
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- Dave L Staff on Aug 26, 2019
RX-V577 - Yamaha 7.2 Channel Network AV Receiver
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How would I wire 2 subs with 8 of the satellite garden speakers together in stereo? Does anyone have a wiring diagram?
Ryan S
on Sep 21, 2019
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.5-inch Satellite Garden Speaker (pair)
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.1 Speaker System with 8-inch Subwoofer and 2.5-inch Satellites (3 piece)
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor Burial 8-inch Subwoofer with Dual Voice Coil (each)
BEST ANSWER: I see one sub wired mono to the left out and one to the right out of our 450W Unity amp. See page 5 of the manual.
SUB - Tie the left and right positive input leads together and the negatives together and attach to the +/- of the amp left channel. Do the same =for the other sub to the right channel of the amp. Use sub woofer outs as normal.
SATELLITE - you can safely wire 4 sat. speakers to each sub, 2 on the left out, and 2 on the right out. It is probably easier to wire all 4 directly to the sub as the terminal on the satellites are quite small and may be difficult to get two sets of wires in there to make the parallel connection.
SUB - Tie the left and right positive input leads together and the negatives together and attach to the +/- of the amp left channel. Do the same =for the other sub to the right channel of the amp. Use sub woofer outs as normal.
SATELLITE - you can safely wire 4 sat. speakers to each sub, 2 on the left out, and 2 on the right out. It is probably easier to wire all 4 directly to the sub as the terminal on the satellites are quite small and may be difficult to get two sets of wires in there to make the parallel connection.
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- Dave L Staff on Sep 23, 2019
Monoprice Unity 450 Watt Bridgeable Power Amp
BEST ANSWER: I see one sub wired mono to the left out and one to the right out of our 450W Unity amp. See page 5 of the manual.
SUB - Tie the left and right positive input leads together and the negatives together and attach to the +/- of the amp left channel. Do the same =for the other sub to the right channel of the amp. Use sub woofer outs as normal.
SATELLITE - you can safely wire 4 sat. speakers to each sub, 2 on the left out, and 2 on the right out. It is probably easier to wire all 4 directly to the sub as the terminal on the satellites are quite small and may be difficult to get two sets of wires in there to make the parallel connection.
SUB - Tie the left and right positive input leads together and the negatives together and attach to the +/- of the amp left channel. Do the same =for the other sub to the right channel of the amp. Use sub woofer outs as normal.
SATELLITE - you can safely wire 4 sat. speakers to each sub, 2 on the left out, and 2 on the right out. It is probably easier to wire all 4 directly to the sub as the terminal on the satellites are quite small and may be difficult to get two sets of wires in there to make the parallel connection.
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- Dave L Staff on Sep 23, 2019
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I need an amp to push this 2.1 system and 3 pair of the #31037 speakers. The source will be a Sonos head. I will be running 12\4 wire. Which amp do I need?
Thomas T
on Nov 20, 2019
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.5-inch Satellite Garden Speaker (pair)
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.1 Speaker System with 8-inch Subwoofer and 2.5-inch Satellites (3 piece)
BEST ANSWER: Just use a Sonos Amp ...If you all read have the Sonos Connect and just need an amp any inexpensive 2 channel amp will do provided it puts out at least 100w/channel ...remember the enemy of speakers is too little power (clipping distortion) so use a nice amp / just dont blast it these speakers are not meant to play at loud volume levels
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- New User U on Nov 20, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 13, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Just use a Sonos Amp ...If you all read have the Sonos Connect and just need an amp any inexpensive 2 channel amp will do provided it puts out at least 100w/channel ...remember the enemy of speakers is too little power (clipping distortion) so use a nice amp / just dont blast it these speakers are not meant to play at loud volume levels
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- New User U on Nov 20, 2019
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how do you chain 4 sats with 1 subwoofer. the manual (unless I missed it) does not show this. am I combining in parallel the 2 left channels from the sub lead for example? or is it a serial connection, e.g. sub to left sat 1 and then connect left sat 2 to the left sat 1?
A shopper
on Sep 29, 2020
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.5-inch Satellite Garden Speaker (pair)
Yamaha R-N303 Network Stereo Receiver
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.1 Speaker System with 8-inch Subwoofer and 2.5-inch Satellites (3 piece)
BEST ANSWER: I went serial with a 3rd satellite. Seems to be ok
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- Jay on Sep 29, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 22, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I went serial with a 3rd satellite. Seems to be ok
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- Jay on Sep 29, 2020
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Planning my outdoor setup and have a few questions. I'm leaning towards connecting my Sonos Port to 2-Unity 450s to power two sets of Sycamore Outdoor 2.1 Speaker Systems with an additional four satellites (2 subs / 8 satellites total). I've seen mixed recommendations regarding bridging and I'm confused about Left / Right speaker placement in a larger outdoor area. Few Qs below:
If bridging, do I connect one RCA output from the Sonos Port to each amp? If so, do the sub/speakers connected to each amp only get one channel (left or right).
If using stereo, do I use a 'Y' splitter on each RCA port on the Sonos Port to connect both left and right channels to each amp?
Any recommendations for placing left and right speaker channels in a larger outdoor space surrounding a pool area?
Should each pair of left and right channels be close in proximity and directed at a certain sub-area of the overall space?
Possible to combine left and right channels to each amp so each speaker outputs both left and right eliminating placement challenges?
Am I overthinking this???
If bridging, do I connect one RCA output from the Sonos Port to each amp? If so, do the sub/speakers connected to each amp only get one channel (left or right).
If using stereo, do I use a 'Y' splitter on each RCA port on the Sonos Port to connect both left and right channels to each amp?
Any recommendations for placing left and right speaker channels in a larger outdoor space surrounding a pool area?
Should each pair of left and right channels be close in proximity and directed at a certain sub-area of the overall space?
Possible to combine left and right channels to each amp so each speaker outputs both left and right eliminating placement challenges?
Am I overthinking this???
New User U
on Jan 28, 2021
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.5-inch Satellite Garden Speaker (pair)
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.1 Speaker System with 8-inch Subwoofer and 2.5-inch Satellites (3 piece)
Monoprice Unity 450 Watt Bridgeable Power Amp
BEST ANSWER: I used a y splitter for the input. And ran one 4.1 setup to each amp. And speaker placement I spaced them out about 6 feet apart and alternated left and right channels. System sounds great. I just hope it survives the snow.
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- Todd S on Jan 28, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 7, 2020
Thanks Todd! To confirm, you were using the stereo configuration of each amp, correct?
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- New User U on Jan 28, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I used a y splitter for the input. And ran one 4.1 setup to each amp. And speaker placement I spaced them out about 6 feet apart and alternated left and right channels. System sounds great. I just hope it survives the snow.
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- Todd S on Jan 28, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 7, 2020
Thanks Todd! To confirm, you were using the stereo configuration of each amp, correct?
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- New User U on Jan 28, 2021
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What’s the housing material? Where I live, it’s hot and dry. Also, can rain tear up the cone?
A shopper
on Feb 4, 2020
I have a 4.1 sycamore system running to my 450 unity camps, I would like to run two more satellites to full in my space. Can I connect these two satellites to the 4.1 system or do I have to run a whole new run with a separate amp?
David P
on Feb 15, 2020
I am looking at installing outdoor speakers utilizing two Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.1 Speaker Systems with 8-inch Subwoofer and 2.5-inch Satellites (3 piece) along with two sets of monoprice sycamore satelillite speakers. these will be powered by two Monoprice Unity 450 Watt Bridgeable Power Amps Each amp with run each set of subwoofer and 4 speaker sets. Can I use one Bluetooth Streaming Music Receiver with NFC and Qualcomm aptX Support to supply the music through both amps and to the speakers or will an additional reciever be required as well?
Jason C
on Apr 3, 2020
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.5-inch Satellite Garden Speaker (pair)
Monoprice Unity 450 Watt Bridgeable Power Amp
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.1 Speaker System with 8-inch Subwoofer and 2.5-inch Satellites (3 piece)
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I want to power a sub and 4 satellite receivers and am looking at two different AVR units that would drive these speakers as a second zone. The first receiver is preferable for other reasons (Denon AVR-S950H) and outputs speaker level output on 4 speaker terminals at 90W + 90 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) / 125 W + 125 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.). Would this be enough power to the system? I was thinking that if it was enough power I could avoid buying a power amplifier and hook the sub directly up to these 4 speaker terminals.
If not I would get the other receiver (Denon DRA-800H) which powers two pre-outs at 100 W + 100 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.). and buy an amplifier to put between the AVR and the sub,,
If not I would get the other receiver (Denon DRA-800H) which powers two pre-outs at 100 W + 100 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.). and buy an amplifier to put between the AVR and the sub,,
Chris C
on May 5, 2020
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.5-inch Satellite Garden Speaker (pair)
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.1 Speaker System with 8-inch Subwoofer and 2.5-inch Satellites (3 piece)
Hello, i'm looking to run 6 total sycamore satellite speakers w/ a subwoofer. Given the matching subwoofer is out of stock till at least the end of July is there any recommendations (including non-Monoprice options since i dont see any others) to run w/ that setup? My idea was to power this with the new Sonos Amp which requires 8 ohm speaker setup. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Jason A
on Jun 4, 2020
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.5-inch Satellite Garden Speaker (pair)
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor Burial 8-inch Subwoofer with Dual Voice Coil (each)
I will run this system w an additional set of satellite speakers (4 total) around pool wall. Using 14awg 4 conductor burial wire. What amp and power rating do you recommend? Current receiver: Denon AVR-X3200. Thanks.
Thomas K
on Sep 13, 2020
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.5-inch Satellite Garden Speaker (pair)
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.1 Speaker System with 8-inch Subwoofer and 2.5-inch Satellites (3 piece)
Can I power this with low voltage landscape wire to a outdoor transfer?
A shopper
on Nov 18, 2020
Would these work with a Sonos amp?
Michael K
on Mar 30, 2021
Hi! I just purchased two of these with two extra pair of satellites (two subs and 8 satellites total). I have two of the new Sonos Amps, and a pair of the Sonos architectural speakers. What is the best way to wire this? I am assuming I would run one sub + 4 satellites with the Sonos architectural off one amp, and the other set of sub+4 satellites off the other (at least that's what I'm hoping is best). If so, how best do I wire each (series/parrallel/combo)? Thank you!
Brian D
on Apr 11, 2021
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.5-inch Satellite Garden Speaker (pair)
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.1 Speaker System with 8-inch Subwoofer and 2.5-inch Satellites (3 piece)
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Rated 5 out of 5
Exactly what i was looking for in sound for outside
i have to admit i was a little skeptical cause the price seemed to low for that type of system.
i been looking for an outdoor sound system and was trying many sound bars but none gave me the sound that i was looking for outdoors.
Sure it was loud but i was looking for good sound stereo sound. Once the bass arrived I knew it was going to do the trick.
I found a good spot for the bass. buried it and connected the satellite garden speakers and BAMM!!!! WOW the sound was AMAZING! Sounded like being at Diznee.
Best part is they look like flood lights and you cant tell they are the speakers. So it sounds like the music is coming from everywhere.
I hosted a small get together and the sound was perfect for ambient sound and then the dancing came and they went up.
Way up! WOW so loud and the bass pumping. I was so impressed and happy. ( not so much the neighbors)
I couldn't believe the sound for the price. Seriously the price is perfect. Keep them coming. I am thinking about expanding the system by getting more satellite garden speakers.
I am definitely recommending these to anyone looking for outdoor sound
i been looking for an outdoor sound system and was trying many sound bars but none gave me the sound that i was looking for outdoors.
Sure it was loud but i was looking for good sound stereo sound. Once the bass arrived I knew it was going to do the trick.
I found a good spot for the bass. buried it and connected the satellite garden speakers and BAMM!!!! WOW the sound was AMAZING! Sounded like being at Diznee.
Best part is they look like flood lights and you cant tell they are the speakers. So it sounds like the music is coming from everywhere.
I hosted a small get together and the sound was perfect for ambient sound and then the dancing came and they went up.
Way up! WOW so loud and the bass pumping. I was so impressed and happy. ( not so much the neighbors)
I couldn't believe the sound for the price. Seriously the price is perfect. Keep them coming. I am thinking about expanding the system by getting more satellite garden speakers.
I am definitely recommending these to anyone looking for outdoor sound
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Rated 5 out of 5
Worth far more than their price
Ive been An audio enthusiast, and even owned a custom car stereo shop, for many years. Im super critical of sound quality, but feel theres also a balance for that when it comes to cost. As Im designing a pool sound system that wont break the bank, I discovered these. For such a low price, I didnt have high hopes. Are they going to rival systems that are thousands of dollars? No. Im not looking for that level of sound in my pool. However, I was shocked at the level of clarity and volume they provide for their cost, or even 5 times their price. Im impressed.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Works Great
Product has clean crisp sound
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Rated 5 out of 5
Sycamore outdoor satellites... Great Value!!!
These speakers are a great value. You cant do better for the price. I was pleasantly surprised with their sound. Im using the the 4.1 setup and have no complaints.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great so far, sound good n easy install and set up
Just hooked them up today, sound is great! Very very easy to install and hook up. I did not purchase the bass part of this product line. We will see how they hold up during and after a Minnesota winter.....
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great speakers
These are some pretty stout speakers and sound great. Even the spike end is pretty strong. I was able to use a light weight hammer to drive them right down to ground level.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great
Perfect match with the 8" burial subwoofer
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Rated 5 out of 5
Monoprice Sycamore Outdoor 2.5-inch Satellite Garden Speaker (pair)
added these to with the underground sub and hooked it with sonos amp and they sound great
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