The 10 Best Outdoor Speakers

Looking to do some al fresco listening? Outdoor speakers, like their TV counterparts, are designed to withstand the elements, while still delivering excellent sound quality. Their audio output has a wider soundstage than indoor speakers, which means that listeners are able to hear variances in music and instruments more clearly.

Best Outdoor Speakers

1. Best Overall: Polk Audio Atrium Outdoor Speakers
2. Runner-Up: Klipsch AW-650 Outdoor Speakers
3. Best Budget: Yamaha NS-AW150 Outdoor Speakers
4. Most Reliable: Bose 251 Environmental Outdoor Speakers
5. Highest Quality: Sonos Outdoor Speakers
6. Most Portable: JBL Boombox 2 Waterproof Wireless Speaker
7. Best In-Ground Design: Bose Free Space 51 Outdoor In-Ground Speakers
8. The Smartest Pick: Sonos Move Smart Outdoor Speaker
9. Most Compact Design: JBL Control X Outdoor Speakers
10. Most Discreet: Klipsch AWR-650-SM Outdoor Rock Speaker

Just note that the majority of the picks in this list are outdoor speakers with wires. If you're looking for wireless speakers that can handle the outdoor elements, check out our guide to the best waterproof Bluetooth speakers.