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Definitive Technology AW6500 Outdoor Speaker - 6.5-inch Woofer, 200 Watts, Built for Extreme Weather, Single, Black

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Brand Definitive Technology
Model Name AW 6500
Speaker Type Outdoor
Connectivity Technology Wired
Special Feature Waterproof

About this item

  • FEATURES THE SAME HIGH-QUALITY COMPONENTS USED IN DEFINITIVE'S INDOOR SPEAKERS. Get fuller sound and deeper bass with this high efficiency speaker.Waterproof : Yes
  • LOOKS GREAT, SOUNDS EVEN BETTER – The AW Series is equipped with DT’s Balanced Double Surround System (BDSS) drivers. This speaker has a 6.5" Mid/Woofer, a 1" Tweeter & a 5" x 10" oval pressure-driven low bass radiator for more accurate sound reproduction
  • ROCK YOUR PATIO, BACKYARD, OR POOL - No more average sounding music. You'll hear clear, high-definition sound across your open spaces. With powerful bass, low distortion and broad dispersion, don't be afraid to pump up the volume
  • ALL-WEATHER PROTECTION – The fully sealed PolyStone exterior makes this speaker tough & durable so it can withstand the harshest weather conditions. It is moisture resistant and wear resistant, making it an excellent choice for outdoor use
  • VERSATILE MOUNTING & PLACEMENT – The Galvanized steel mounting brackets (included) give you 360-degree rotational flexibility for horizontal or vertical mounting. With endless mounting & placement options, you can set up this speaker just about anywhere
  • A CLASS APART – 25 years of constant innovation, relentless engineering, latest audio technology, and iconic intelligent designs have made Definitive one of the most trusted names in audio speakers and premium home entertainment systems

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Customer Ratings
Sound quality
4.2
4.7
4.1
4.6
4.5
Easy to install
4.6
4.7
4.6
Weatherproof
4.2
4.7
4.7
Bass quality
3.9
4.7
3.5
Value for money
2.9
4.1
4.8
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speaker size
6.5 inches
6.5 inches
8 inches
15 inches
5.25 inches
8 inches
power source
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
connectivity tech
Wired
Optical
Bluetooth
Auxiliary
speaker type
Outdoor
Component
Outdoor
Outdoor
Outdoor Architectural Speakers
In Ceiling
mounting type
Wall Mount
Deck,Outside Mount
Inside Mount,Outside Mount
Wall Mount
In-Ceiling; In-Wall
Ceiling Mount
weight
9.2 pounds
8 kilograms
8.33 pounds
4.3 pounds

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Definitive Technology AW6500 Outdoor Speaker

  • Bringing great audio quality outside has always been tricky. The Definitive Technology AW 6500 puts worry about sound quality and speaker resilience to rest with fully sealed speakers that perform wonderfully rain or shine.
  • Racetrack-shaped planar pressure-coupled low bass radiators deliver rich, warm audio. Their total bass radiating area is greater than much bigger woofers and brings greater bass presence to every measure.
  • Active drivers, in conjunction with the low bass radiator, double the bass output but still maintain a weather-tight seal. This allows for the ultimate in placement flexibility, reliability and performance.
  • Integrated galvanized steel mounting brackets and unique enclosure shape allow a full 360 degrees of rotation. Now you can put your speakers just about anywhere while directing the audio to reach everywhere.
  • The AW 6500 comes in black or paintable white. Both make a statement with any outdoor décor.

Features

  • Fully sealed design provides indoor speaker sound for the great outdoors
  • Active driver pressure-coupled to racetrack Planar Low Bass Radiator for rich low end
  • Rugged PolyStone enclosures ensure a great performance even in the elements
  • Galvanized steel mounting brackets give 360-degree placement flexibility

What's in the box

  • One black all-weather outdoor loudspeaker
  • Mounting bracket (installed)
  • Owner's Manual
  • Online Product Registration card
  • Product guides and documents

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    Product Description

    The Definitive Technology AW 6500 puts worry about sound quality and speaker resilience to rest with fully sealed speakers that perform wonderfully rain or shine. Its BDSS driver coupled to the racetrack-shaped, pressure-driven low bass radiator, and pure aluminum dome tweeter provide an accurate reproduction of vocals and instruments and rich, deep lows while limiting distortion. The speaker’s air and water-tight design and non-resonant, rugged PolyStone enclosures allow it to be fully exposed to the elements and still reliably deliver indoor speaker sound quality for years of outdoor listening enjoyment. Integrated galvanized steel mounting brackets and unique enclosure shape ensure a full 360 degrees of rotation. The speakers can be placed just about anywhere while directing the audio to reach everywhere.

    Customer reviews

    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
    759 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the sound quality, value, and ease of installation of the speakers. For example, they mention that it rocks, has incredible sound at the high and low ends, and the bass is beautiful. They say it's a great speaker for the price. Customers are also satisfied with clarity, and detail. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, performance, and weather resistance.

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    304 customers mention269 positive35 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They say that they have incredible sound at the high and low ends, the bass is beautiful, and they rock. Customers also mention that the speakers are efficient and do not require lots of power to bring volume up.

    "...Only buy these from Amazon. They sound great, and are well made, but unfortunately only water resistant, not 100% water tight...." Read more

    "...This has the effect of projecting clear, well defined bass across the patio as if you were indoors in a music room...." Read more

    "...the little extra and get the AW6500 they are more efficient and play bass lower so you will get a better / broader sound at low volume and they will..." Read more

    "...fully sealed, year round, weather proof capability and touted sound quality. When new, the speakers sounded good but were lacking in bass...." Read more

    54 customers mention49 positive5 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the speakers. They say it's well worth the money, has a fuller sound, and better low-end.

    "...for music and it's hard for me to imagine anything in this price range sounding better!" Read more

    "...For the money, these speakers are the best value. Just make sure that you have an amp that can drive them...." Read more

    "...full sound so if you are looking for awesome outdoor speakers at a great price these should be on your short list...." Read more

    "...This is a good thing IMO as it speaks to the quality and helps justify the higher price...." Read more

    27 customers mention27 positive0 negative

    Customers find the installation process of the speakers to be easy. They mention that the speakers come with an easy-to-use mounting bracket, and the directions are very easy to follow. Customers also say that the setup is perfect and that it's simple to paint them according to the instructions provided.

    "...The directions are very easy to follow, but if you don't follow the recommendations in locating the speakers properly for the space you are putting..." Read more

    "...It was simple to paint them according to the instructions provided and mounting them with the included brackets was also a snap, the biggest..." Read more

    "Had just barely enough clearance in between patio beaming. Install was very straightforward. The sound quality on these are mindblowing...." Read more

    "...Pros - Simple, nice packaging and well built!..." Read more

    24 customers mention24 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the speakers. They mention that they have awesome treble and bass, with clarity even at higher volume. They appreciate the clear high ends, with a good base bump. The highs are clear as they could be, and the lows are crisp and defined. The sound is nicely balanced and clear for many types of music.

    "...Take the time to read the manual. It is a short and easy read. It is absolutely crucial that you take the time to experiment with placement...." Read more

    "...So if you want to have good, clear, loud music for the party and then enjoy mood music by the outdoor fire or hot tub this is the ticket...." Read more

    "...There's really no competition. The highs were clear as could be. The lows were crisp and defined, not muddy at all...." Read more

    "...Clearer, deeper, and frankly more accurate. They don't fatigue at all even after listening to them all afternoon...." Read more

    21 customers mention21 positive0 negative

    Customers are impressed with the detail of the speakers. They say the bass is tight and the mids and highs are nice. Customers also appreciate the depth, warmth, tone, and stereo separation of the product. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and sound of these speakers.

    "...In all genres these speakers are revealing details I had never heard before, even on my main system...." Read more

    "...Clearer, deeper, and frankly more accurate. They don't fatigue at all even after listening to them all afternoon...." Read more

    "...The sound quality these speakers emit are truly incredible. Lush, creamy, dreamy... and they sound equally good at low or high volume...." Read more

    "...All I can say is wow! The sound is incredible, is very rich and fills the 400 sq foot area with power to spare...." Read more

    72 customers mention50 positive22 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the speakers. Some mention that they are really well built, and produce high quality sound. They also say that there has been no change in quality after rain storms. However, other customers have reported significant quality issues and cheaply made grills.

    "...Only buy these from Amazon. They sound great, and are well made, but unfortunately only water resistant, not 100% water tight...." Read more

    "...are someone who wants to be outdoors but still have a high quality concert hall experience and savor the details of whatever music you listen to,..." Read more

    "...A 50% failure rate (I only bought two, though) and tacky (no pun intended), torn paper leftovers of the sticker on the grill don't make me real..." Read more

    "...Rain, and hot Texas sun. They are holding up great and sound as good as or better than when they were new (due to break-in)...." Read more

    38 customers mention14 positive24 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the speakers. Some mention that they still perform wonderfully, have no issues so far, and do a very nice job, while others say that one of the speaker stopped playing, the woofers died after less than 2 years, and are already going bad.

    "...UPDATE: April 2021After almost 8 years one of the speakers has failed. Woofer and midrange don't work, only the tweeter...." Read more

    "...Happy to report they still perform wonderfully." Read more

    "...Unfortunately, after a few years the speakers both stopped working...." Read more

    "...Second, I ordered two of the speakers and one of them popped and quit playing after a few minutes of use (maybe 5 minutes)...." Read more

    29 customers mention17 positive12 negative

    Customers are mixed about the weather resistance of the speakers. Some mention that they are fully sealed, year round, and weather proof. However, other customers say that they lasted before failing and not being waterproof. Some customers also mention that water was seeping out of the cabinet.

    "...with the performance of these speakers given their price and weather resistance...." Read more

    "...If they're exposed to rain, the interiors will fill up with water and it takes a while for it to evaporate as there aren't drain holes or you have..." Read more

    "...They did very well outdoors as well but I preferred them under a porch roof rather than in an open backyard setting...." Read more

    "...This is a very good waterproof outdoor speaker. But I could only give it 4 out of five stars. I am still breaking in the speakers...." Read more

    Great speaker for the money
    5 Stars
    Great speaker for the money
    I've owned these for 4 years and they continue to sound great. I have two other Definitive speakers in my surround sound system and these sound as good as or better than them. The bass is so good that neighbors ask me where the sub woofer is.A couple things to note:It takes about 30 hours of break-in listening for the sound to really shine.The speakers (and the bass) sound best with 100 watts rms or more per channel and high-quality source material. You can really hear the difference in hi res sound files (24/96 or 24/192). For the best sound don't use Apple airplay as it's limited to 16 bit and 44.1k playback (it down samples higher res sound files).Suggest connecting with the largest gauge speaker wire you can afford, especially for runs over 20 feet. The difference between 14 and 10 gauge is audible in the bass. Check out Belden 5T00UP 10 gauge. I wouldn't recommend using anything less than 14 gauge wire even for short runs.Listening more than 45 degrees off-axis the speakers sound a little boxy due to high frequency directionality and attenuation. This is the only real flaw I've found. This means there is smallish "sweet spot" between the speakers with the best sound, especially if you sit close to the speakers. Moving further away, angling the speakers inward, or moving the speakers closer together will fix this.To increase the bass response mount the speaker where the bass can reflect off a solid surface. Under the eaves is good but I have mine sitting on a piece of stone in a raised garden about 3' off the ground. See photo. If you have them connected to your surround sound system set the speaker size to large.The speakers are weather resistant but not waterproof. Mount them in a place that's shielded from direct rain and snow. I have mine on the ground and place covers over them when it rains. If they're exposed to rain, the interiors will fill up with water and it takes a while for it to evaporate as there aren't drain holes or you have to turn them upside down and shake out the water. The speakers weren't damaged when this happened.These are great speakers, especially for the money. You'll love 'em.UPDATE: April 2021After almost 8 years one of the speakers has failed. Woofer and midrange don't work, only the tweeter. Opened it up and there is a some corrosion inside from water intrusion. The crossover board still looks good though, which I suspect is the problem. Going to contact DT to see if they sell a crossover board. Will update with results.Also...there are a lot of 1* reviews from people who bought this speaker from a 3-party seller. I suspect that what's being sold is a counterfeit speaker. Only buy these from Amazon. They sound great, and are well made, but unfortunately only water resistant, not 100% water tight. Keep them protected from direct contact with rain and snow.
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    Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2015
    I've owned these for 4 years and they continue to sound great. I have two other Definitive speakers in my surround sound system and these sound as good as or better than them. The bass is so good that neighbors ask me where the sub woofer is.

    A couple things to note:

    It takes about 30 hours of break-in listening for the sound to really shine.

    The speakers (and the bass) sound best with 100 watts rms or more per channel and high-quality source material. You can really hear the difference in hi res sound files (24/96 or 24/192). For the best sound don't use Apple airplay as it's limited to 16 bit and 44.1k playback (it down samples higher res sound files).

    Suggest connecting with the largest gauge speaker wire you can afford, especially for runs over 20 feet. The difference between 14 and 10 gauge is audible in the bass. Check out Belden 5T00UP 10 gauge. I wouldn't recommend using anything less than 14 gauge wire even for short runs.

    Listening more than 45 degrees off-axis the speakers sound a little boxy due to high frequency directionality and attenuation. This is the only real flaw I've found. This means there is smallish "sweet spot" between the speakers with the best sound, especially if you sit close to the speakers. Moving further away, angling the speakers inward, or moving the speakers closer together will fix this.

    To increase the bass response mount the speaker where the bass can reflect off a solid surface. Under the eaves is good but I have mine sitting on a piece of stone in a raised garden about 3' off the ground. See photo. If you have them connected to your surround sound system set the speaker size to large.

    The speakers are weather resistant but not waterproof. Mount them in a place that's shielded from direct rain and snow. I have mine on the ground and place covers over them when it rains. If they're exposed to rain, the interiors will fill up with water and it takes a while for it to evaporate as there aren't drain holes or you have to turn them upside down and shake out the water. The speakers weren't damaged when this happened.

    These are great speakers, especially for the money. You'll love 'em.

    UPDATE: April 2021
    After almost 8 years one of the speakers has failed. Woofer and midrange don't work, only the tweeter. Opened it up and there is a some corrosion inside from water intrusion. The crossover board still looks good though, which I suspect is the problem. Going to contact DT to see if they sell a crossover board. Will update with results.

    Also...there are a lot of 1* reviews from people who bought this speaker from a 3-party seller. I suspect that what's being sold is a counterfeit speaker. Only buy these from Amazon. They sound great, and are well made, but unfortunately only water resistant, not 100% water tight. Keep them protected from direct contact with rain and snow.
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    Ernesto Martinez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Las mejores bocinas x ese precio
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 16, 2024
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    Mike Dillman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great speakers
    Reviewed in Canada on August 25, 2023
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    Ótima opção para Audio externo. Excelente custo benefício.
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    Reviewed in Brazil on May 3, 2023
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    Junior
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing speakers - earth shaking bass if on a wall
    Reviewed in Canada on July 13, 2022
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    Junior
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing speakers - earth shaking bass if on a wall
    Reviewed in Canada on July 13, 2022
    I have a pair of Klipsch AW 650 outdoor speakers which are amazing.
    Added a second zone in my backyard with the Definite Audio AW6500 outdoor and they have amazing Bass and balanced sound as well.
    I am running them on a legacy stereo Harmin Kardon 120 Watt per channel AMP and using AirPlay 2 device by Belkin.

    Placement is key to maximize Bass and Wall / Corners are best.

    I have these in a metal Gazebo and the sound is very good.

    Highly Recommend these speakers. You don’t need a subwoofer with either ones.
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    Luis P Jaramillo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Suena muy bien, buena bocina pero no tiene servicio de garantía o soporte en México
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 23, 2021
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