Can I buy an outdoor subwoofer?

Is there such a thing as a outdoor subwoofer?

There are indeed subwoofers you can use outdoors. The choices seem to be rather limited and as for sound quality, it will depend upon your expectations. Low frequency sounds like those from subwoofers require the speaker to move lots of air. When used outdoors this could require a lot of speaker area to create.

Some options

Underground option
When looking on Amazon there seem to be only a few choices. TIC GS50 8" Outdoor Weather-Resistant Omnidirectional In-Ground Subwoofer is one that actually gets put in the ground! It requires a separate amplifier and you'll still need two satellite speaker for left and right channels that will sit above ground unless you purchase its sister product, the TIC GS3 8" Outdoor Weather-Resistant Omnidirectional In-Ground Speaker. 

I'm not a fan of putting speakers in the ground but hey, if you want to hide the speakers and your willing to bury the wiring underground, have at it.

Customer review are mixed but those who liked it really thought it was great.

Above ground option
This speaker has its own hidden talent but in this case it hiding in plain sight. The Earthquake Sound Granite-10D Outdoor Subwoofer is designed to look like a rock. It also requires that you have an outboard amplifier to power it and the satellite speakers but you do not have to bury this one in the ground. It also has available matching satellite speakers for left and right channels.


Although this has a 4 star review on Amazon, there are only 3 reviews which is never enough to really tell how good a product is. But if you're into hiding your speakers, this might be a better choice if you don't like digging and burying cables.

Covered porch option
If you have a covered environment that is secure from the elements you could consider a regular everyday subwoofer. It would need to be totally free from any chance of getting wet. It would also be recommended that have a switch to turn off the power to the subwoofer when not in use. We do not recommend this option as most subwoofers are not designed to be operated outdoors.

Larger bass driver option- Best option

If you want more bass and are not trying to build an outdoor home theater, we'd recommend you get a pair of high quality outdoor speaker with a 6" or larger woofer to deliver more bass including the Polks you'll find here. There are lots of options on Amazon and elsewhere to choose from.

Whatever your needs, always take care in dealing with wiring and electrical components when planning your outdoor space. If you're unsure, hire a professional.

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