While boondocking on a local lake we had quite a storm and found a drip in a kitchen cabinet. Back tracking we found the culprit. Here is the photos and repair story.Photo and repair story

I'm not a big fan of cutting holes in exterior walls to install speakers.1. Anytime there's a hole, there's a chance of a leak.2. That mounting space compromises the insulation.3. Most weatherproof speakers don't have the best sound.4. There are better ways to achieve exterior sound than mounting a speaker into the wall.I see from your pictures on your blog that the dust cap of the speaker has become unglued from the cone. You can just glue that cap back in place and, as long as the rest of the cone and surround material is intact, that should fix your leak. That is pretty rare and I would bet that it has something to do with the material of the dust cap.

With todays remote speaker setups all you really need to do is just bring one outside and it works where you set it.WALMART AMAZON etc has all kinds of different WIRELESS speakers...Roy Ken

The quality of Marine speakers is very subjective. For instance, these specific Marine speakers are way better than most peoples home stereo speakersBose

FrankShore wrote:The quality of Marine speakers is very subjective. For instance, these specific Marine speakers are way better than most peoples home stereo speakersBoseThat's a fairly broad statement. It's difficult to find a good reproduction of frequencies with a single driver. There are some out there but not a lot. An enclosure with more than one driver usually results in better reproduction. If I wanted good exterior speakers to be driven off the stock sound system, I'd install jack plates and connect a speaker enclosure when I wanted outside sound. The beauty about Bose and Amar Bose, in particular, is that they have one of the best marketing teams in audio. Add into the situation that until a few years ago, factory vehicle sound systems were junk. The speakers in my 2003 Ford were abysmal. Bose stepped into the auto market and made speakers that were a cut above. Today, there is no reason to pay the inflated prices that Bose or any other maker commands. If anyone is needing replacement external speakers, I'd recommend a look at Faital Pro. They make a 4 ohm driver that is guaranteed weatherproof and is a fraction of the Bose cost. It will also sound better.

We have never used out external entertainment center. This Christmas my son gave me a pair of nice WiFi speakers that work great off the I-phone and I-pad. Not only do I use these outside, but I can keep them close and not bother the neighbors. Much better idea.JMHO

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stitchinsue
Explorer
Aug 25, 2014
I love ours. I keep the music very low and respectful.
Bucky_Badger
Explorer
Aug 25, 2014
If I have to listen to peoples screaming kids, they are going to listen to my crappy music;)
kellertx5er
Explorer
Aug 25, 2014
I don't think I have ever come across a more polarizing topic than this. Even the Ford vs GM vs Dodge/Ram guys don't go at it like this!
srdeane
Explorer
Aug 25, 2014
For those without outdoor speakers and don't want to install them, you may want to try this easy solution. We load up the Ipad with music and bring our little Bluetooth speaker. Ipad/speaker sound can be adjusted to a very low level, so you're not disturbing anyone with your music.
Steve_B_
Explorer
Aug 24, 2014
A parrot wouldn't be a problem, as long as you haven't taught him some of the language I hear flying around at times. And, some of Vivaldi's Four Seasons might not be bad either. Lot's of noise on this site now, 'eh?
hotbyte
Explorer
Aug 24, 2014
paulsang wrote:
So, getting back to nature. My parrot screaming won't bother you then. Cool.

You seriously take a parrot camping? Cool!

But, noise from an invasive species is not condoned! Only "sounds" from native species are acceptable.
lots2seeinmyrv
Explorer
Aug 24, 2014
I really do not want external speakers but we have them, rarely use them. The less holes to caulk and leak the better. Could do without the 2 skylights, the solar battery charger that is worthless on ours, do not need the outside shower. Do not need the outside TV mount either and would like a floor plan without slide-outs like the airstream. Would not want an outside kitchen.

Would rather the manufacturers put that money into a solid built trailer that does not leak with good tires without all these extras. Put a good TV and DVD sound system inside with good speakers.

Although the outside speakers came in handy when a guy had his outside TV blasting 2 sites away. Cranked up my outside speakers...he got the message. Turned his TV off and I turned my speakers off. Guess he did not like my speakers any more than I liked his TV blasting. Most people have those outside entertainment centers on too loud.
dodge_guy
Explorer II
Aug 24, 2014
oops!
paulsang
Explorer
Aug 24, 2014
Steve B. wrote:
I camp to enjoy nature and the outdoors. That should not include noise, music or sports radio from nearby campers. There is no such thing as a "respectful level" when you are outdoors, it travels beyond your campsite. I do have a stereo system inside my trailer but no one ever knows that it is on. I walk around the outside of my site to be sure I cannot hear it and I'm not disturbing anyone. On more than one occasion I've hooked up and headed home due to people with outdoor music or TVs. Maybe I'm too old fashioned about getting back to nature and expecting others to be considerate of fellow campers.

So, getting back to nature. My parrot screaming won't bother you then. Cool.

For the record, we keep the RV closed up to contain the bird noise when he starts. If it is windows open weather, we close up as soon as he starts up.
down_home
Explorer II
Aug 24, 2014
Well I fess up. We had the outside TV and stereo speakers on when they had the Olympics in 12 I think. A whole bunch of Folks were gathered around to watch. I had forgotten about using them. They didn't leak any water though. I got a tube of silcon somewhere if they do. :)