Bose251 Environmental Speakers, Premium Outdoor Speakers - Black

I finally found time to install these speakers for our back deck. Instructions were clear and installation is comparatively easy, thanks to Bose’s bracket system. It took a little over one hour to remove the old speakers and install the newThe sound quality is excellent. These speakers replaced Realistic speakers from Radio Shack (remember them?) that were installed in 1984. The sound quality is almost identical. I was surprised and would look into other speakers as a cheaper alternative. My speakers are installed under a part of the deck that is covered, which provides protection. The Bose speakers seem more durable than the old ones. I expect these speakers to last decades.FYI, these speakers are wired to amplifier. I had a wiring system in place and was looking for wired speakers. Also, they must be installed at least seven feet apart.Overall, these speakers are expensive, high quality, and an excellent choice for outdoor music.

Using for monitors for musicians in church. Awesome sound quality. Bose never disappoints!

I bought these to replace some outdoor speakers that only lasted me one summer. These speakers are absolutely amazing. I have never been a Bose guy because the price has always been too steep for me to justify. I was looking for a product that would have some longevity because it takes a bit of work to route wire for outdoor speakers and make it look nice. I am not sure that I will buy any other brand again after hearing the depth and tone of these speakers. I have 7 acres and whether I’m on my pool deck relaxing or out in the field working, these speakers are clear and very impressive! I would recommend these to anyone that desires the quality of sound outside that you expect inside a home theater. 10/10!

Perfect sound!

I'm not one to write reviews, so I hope this helps you make your decision.My new Bose 251 speakers are mounted outside, under the cover of my patio. I have them spaced roughly 20' apart, and they're mounted at about 8' high. First, let me say I love them. I'm happier than I thought I'd be. I've been reading reviews on several different speakers, hearing how disappointed people are with lack of bass or a flat sound or whatever they needed to complain about. No complaints here. None at all. The mounting was very easy. 4 screws on each bracket, and the speakers just slide down in place. The speaker angle is adjustable by loosening the 2 knobs on the sides of the speaker. Super easy. The speaker wires can either be connected with banana plugs or just bare wire tightened to the connector nuts. I went with bare wire. Again, super easy. I went in the house to turn on the receiver, and was a little unsure what I would here when I walked outside to my patio. Well, I could hear them inside very clearly. The bass was more powerful than I had expected, and the highs were clean and crisp. The sound outside filled the entire patio area, and carried out clearly across my backyard. WOW!!! I am very pleased.I mounted these less than an hour ago, and here I am writing a review. That's how much I like these Bose 251 speakers.Yes, I strongly recommend them. Enjoy!

It’s a great speaker. Installed a set on our patio. Mounted them horizontally without issue. Very clear, excellent mids and highs, great volume and sound. The bass is a little week for my liking so I will probably add an outdoor sub. If you like Bass these will score low on your expectations.The only other con is they are pretty large but most outdoor speakers are. The shape may not be ideal as there is an arch in them and they don’t lay flat. If you plan to point them inward they work great, if needing them to be flat it will be a prob.

These are large and heavy, but well-suited to outdoor installation. I paired them with a bose amp which is designed for use with them and they do sound great with plenty of power for outdoor use. Somewhat pricey, like most bose stuff.

After many reviews and watching tons of video reviews on the Bose 251 Wall Mount Outdoor Environmental Speakers, I finally decided to pull the trigger and purchase them for my wife's Christmas present (back in 2020). It's January 2023 and I am writing this review because I wanted to give them a couple of season's use before I offered my two cents. I wound up getting them in White and actually had my electrician install them and run the speaker wire. Let me give you my honest assessment. The sound today is as crystal clear as it was when the were installed. We put them on our deck to provide music to our in ground pool area and it exceeded expectations. The music reaches our entire backyard, driveway and side yard area. The sound is like I am at a concert, but even better. These were the exactly what I hoped for and even better. We have had no issues, and the white still looks brand new. I would highly recommend these if you are on the fence. We hooked the speakers to the Bose SoundTouch SA-5 Amplifier, which allows us to use our smart phones to play music - so simple. I often don't rave about a product, but this one deserves it.