- Pyle Home PDWR64BTW 6.5" Indoor/Outdoor 800-Watt Bluetooth Speaker System (White)

Purchased this product for a permanent installation on the face of a brick wall. Feature that I was surprised to find and like - I ran permanent wiring from inside the house through an equalizer to the powered speakers. Worked great and the equalizer gave me the ability to customize the sound I was looking for. What surprised me was that although the speakers are hardwired and may have a signal coming in on the input, you can connect with Bluetooth on your mobile device and it overrides the hardwire connection. This can be great but if you don't forget to disconnect your wireless Bluetooth in the Settings and use the "Forget this Device", every time you come into range, your Bluetooth device will connect and take over in place of the signal coming in from the hardwire connection. Provides flexibility but just need to remember that aspect. For this permanent installation and being that it is about 10ft in the air, I also added a switched outlet beside the powered speaker. I used a 2 gang box and recessed flush with the outer brick wall. One side was the switched outlet and the other side was my RCA audio connectors. Worked out great. Many other reviews had indicated problems with the powered speaker being damager due to water getting into the connection ports. My solution - I connected all of my planned wires and masked off around the recessed connection area. I set the volume to about 90% which would help prevent overdriving and clipping the audio signal. I then used a finger cot (can use the tip of a latex glove finger) to slide over the volume control knob to seal it. I then applied many coats of white PlastiDip to provide a good seal. Took a little time because of the 30 min cure time between coats. This sealed everything nicely. Then I used a little expandable foam to fill the rest of the recessed area. This serves 2 purposes. It keeps water from ponding in the recessed area given the speakers will be facing downward and it provides stability to the connection points to keep from breaking the seal. I chose coating with PlastiDip first because it technically is removable by peeling and if I ever needed to get back to a connection, the expandable foam could be removed easier. Using the latex over the volume knob allows the ability to get back to the know later if I need to and kept the PlastiDip from migrating under the knob which would prevent it from being able to be turned. I used the expandable foam that is for the small cracks so that it would not expand as much. Right after filling the cavity, I used a damp paper towel to smooth the surface and wipe away excess so that the finished foam seal was just barely above surface. Worked out great! I let it sit for a day before powering it up just to make sure there were no solvents that had not dried from the PlastiDip or Foam that could have gotten under the connector board. The speaker wire going to the passive speaker was way too short like everyone else had stated. Knowing this in advance, I had already planned to extend it another 10 feet. For the secondary (passive) speaker, I put the rubber cover over the connections and then used foil HVAC duct tape to seal the cover area. For my circumstances, I am outputting my audio from my TV (mostly for music channels) but my TV out is a constant volume level. I am using a headphone amplifier to work as my volume control which is connected between my Equalizer and powered speaker. Out from TV to equalizer to headphone amp to powered speakers. Volume outside is way more than I had originally expected, in fact it was actually too loud thus I had to use the headphone amp in order to reduce the input. The EQ had a gain control but would not go low enough. Overall, Great sound response. If just using the Bluetooth connection to a mobile device, the volume is a lot lower and at full gain on your mobile device, you will most likely hear some clipping of the audio signal (distortion). I used a secondary app on my phone to provide the custom equalizer and gain control. Works fine. (I used the Behringer AMP800 and the Behringer MINIFBQ 800) Overall, I was worried initially when I read through the various reviews but when I stepped back and analyzed what was being said, the bulk of the issues were regarding the seal of the connection area and potentially lower than expected volume when using a mobile device. There were no real complaints regarding sound quality that I had not already considered. Even without the EQ in the loop, the sound quality was fine for an outdoor speaker. At the end of the day, I have to give it 5 stars for surpassing my expectations. Now for longevity - we shall see.

Upon unboxing, I was immediately impressed with the quality of the enclosures - smooth rounded edges, and parts fit well together, no rattling of components. The power cord is noticeably short, and I wish it were about 18 inches longer. The slave to master speaker wire is a small gauge wire and limited in length. For my application (speakers spaced about 6 feet apart), it was long enough, but others might need to find a replacement wire. I first set them on a table top and connected to my wired sound source for testing. I must say, this initial test was not a pleasant listening experience... boomy bass, indistinct cymbals, and a midrange that was fatiguing to listen too. I would caution others to NOT be too concerned with the sound with speakers in this arrangement (see photo with cat). These speakers are not designed for bookshelf or table placement. You will be SURPRISED how much BETTER they sound when properly mounted from a wall or ceiling using the brackets that came with them! They are not nearly so boomy and the midrange not nearly so fatiguing when mounted. The volume control knob is inconvenient to access. Personally, I would prefer mounting on the side or front, rather than the rear location behind the removable access cover. It also has a limited amount of adjustment (the arc range of the knob is considerably less than 360 degrees) and is a small knob. There are no tone adjustments. As I already stated, they sound MUCH better when properly mounted, but I am still not quite satisfied with the equalization. At the suggestion of another reviewer, I have ordered a line-level 9-band equalizer so that I can adjust the tone to my liking, but I have not received and installed it yet. Regarding the power output specification - I can only image that the 400 W RMS rating is the power capability of the speakers themselves. It is not anywhere near the power capability of the built-in amplifier for audio content. I placed an AC wattmeter inline with the power cord for the speakers, then delivered a loud, demanding music (the AC/DC song "Thunderstruck") feed via the wired inputs to the speakers from my cellphone. A better test would be a pink noise generator with a measurable RMS level for the input. If another reviewer has access to such equipment, I would welcome seeing such a review. In my setup, the RMS power consumed by the Pyle PDWR64BTW system was 34 Watts. Recognizing the laws of thermodynamics, the amplifier will naturally dissipate some amount of power as heat, as will the speakers. So the available audio power can only be somewhat less than the 34 watts consumed in my test. I would caution readers that they should not expect anywhere near 400 watts of audio from this system, based on my test results. For my installation inside a porch, these 34 watts are quite sufficient. For an outdoor installation, I might be underwhelmed. PROS: solid craftsmanship, nice fit and finish, easy to install, nice sound CONS: limited volume control, no tone control, low power output for the "400 watt" rating

I rate these zero stars, if you're using them in a hardwire, non-Bluetooth application, as I am, but 5 stars for appearance and sound quality. I purchased these to attach to an old non-smart TV, with a very weak sound amplifier, in my home gym (watch the news when cycling, cable music when weightlifting). Originally, I bought less expensive speakers of the same brand, without a separate volume control, thinking I could adjust it with the TV volume control, but it doesn't work that way, only having one volume...full blast! So, I went to these, strictly for the volume control feature, as I really didn't need anything this large or sophisticated. The sound is much more robust, full, and precise, than the first set, though, powerful, too, really quite excellent. They work well for my application, mounted pretty easily, and have plenty of volume (control knob is fine, if somewhat inaccessible), inside anyway, can't speak to outside, or any of the other features, such as waterproofness, etc. The included standard size RCA cable the instructions said to thread thru the hole in the bracket didn't fit, too large. Further, even if they had, and you put them thru, they'd be between the bracket and the wall, requiring the bracket to be loose and unstable, as opposed to flush against the wall. I just plugged them in, stapled the cables to the wall, and bundled the excess behind, between the speaker and the bracket, as I had to use longer cables, due to the greater space between I required, than those included. As the speakers are high on the wall, I have to use a stepstool every time I need to modify the volume, and then can do it only by touch, since it's on the back. I suggest the volume control be detented (have click stops), so you're able to return to the same settings, for various, different times. It would also be nice to have the option of a volume control, with a wire, so it could be mounted lower on the wall, separately, and within easy reach. These minor aspects of the design need modification by the manufacturer, in my opinion. 3/6/25 UPDATE: Downgraded to 3 stars, as when using it hardwired, with RCA cables, Blutooth remains active, randomly stops playing for a few minutes, apparently scanning for a signal, then starts playing again. Pyle customer service offered no solution to this problem. This is a design flaw, as using it with RCA cables should overide & disable the Blutooth, or they should include a separate switch to do so. Just yesterday, they stopped playing about every 5 minutes, searching for a non-existent Bluetooth signal, making them virtually worthless to me. 6/18/25 UPDATE: I've discovered a solution to the intermittent, random Blutooth scanning issue I noted above, in case any of you experience the same problem. Turn the speakers all the way off after every use, then turn the speakers on BEFORE you turn-on the source, in my case a TV. Apparently, the sequence of engagement, speakers before source, make all the difference in the world. I've not had any Blutooth interruption since I've been doing this, for about a month now, and I'm so pleased I upgraded them to 4 stars. I would give them 5 stars, if they had been engineered properly to prevent this issue from occurring in the first place, as they're really awesome, in every other regard.

When I hooked these up they were everything I was looking for. Sound was outstanding! Super easy to connect to phone and i was ecstatic that i made a good decision. I installed a smart outlet as there is a power knob on the backside under the removable wire cover and you can't really get to it after installed if elevated or against a wall. No problem. I installed last week and we used it off an on for 2 days. We had a couple rain storms during the week. Yesterday I went to use them and my phone paired sevices said cannot connect to pyle speakers. I started looking into it and the primary speaker wasn't powering up. I checked the cord and there was power, but the power light on speaker wasn't illuminating. I started my return woth amazon. Took the speakers down and as I started to repackage them to return I heard a sloshing sound. Turns out the "marine grade, waterproof speakers " aren't. The secondary speaker appears fine but the primary has enough water in it that it does not function. After checking negative reviews I see I am far from the 1st to experience this so back to trying to find a good waterproof bluetooth patio speaker set. If your mounting location is covered you will probably be fine with these, but not mounting in the open. I bought these so so would only have to bring inside for winter. Abject FAIL

I ordered this to be installed in my patio. The installation was easy and it comes with all necessary hardware to install them. Plan to have a near by electrical outlet to power the main speaker, also the installation kit has a cable to connect the passive second speaker to the main speaker. this cable is approximately 4-5 feet, and you might need additional cable if you plan to install the speakers further apart. The Bluetooth connectivity is easy and it paired with my iPhone, tablet, MAC computer and my windows laptop. The sound is crisp and very clear with good amount of bass. The only detail that I found is that three is a rubber cover in the back that goes over the wires to water prove them.. I think the manufacturer can do a better job to improve it. Never the less it works and covers the wires to shield them from the element water and environment . I think for the price range these speakers are a great value for the sound that you get out of them.

Great speakers for the money. They are a little light on the low end range but you're not going to get good low ends without a receiver and a sub. For Bluetooth, the sound is fantastic. The Bluetooth range starts sputtering out at 27 feet radius and was gone at 45 feet. They are fairly light and easy to mount. I had an electrician put a GFCI outlet under my soffit and mounted the main speaker next too it. I bundled up the extra power cord and stuffed it inside the outlet bubble cover. The slave speaker is 20' away. I had to splice the speaker wire as many other reviews talk about. That was $5 at Radio Shack for butt connectors. Had I thought ahead it could have been a $1 Amazon add-on item. So my only complaint would be to have it come with a longer speaker wire. Also the rear panel covers don't stay on very well and you can't use it at all on the main speaker if you plug in the speaker wire cable. But those are very small complaints. The Bluetooth range, sound, and ease of install get this product 5 stars. Update: the screen comes off too easy but a little gorilla super glue fixes it easy. If 4.5 stars was an option is go with that

Installed these speakers underneath the eve of the roof to protect them from the weather. Even though they're waterproof, I found it to be a good idea to protect them from the elements so they'll last a long time. One of the speakers does need to be connected to power, the second is powered by connecting to the main speaker with the supplied speaker wire. The supplied wire is a bit short, so I had to extend the wire using wire connectors and extra speaker wire. I also daisy chained two additional Insigia speakers I already had to fill the backyard with music--have 4 speakers connected total. Set the volume on the main speaker to max, and you're able to control the volume from your phone. Easy Bluetooth set up, lets you listen to your personal music, pandora, Spotify, etc. the sound quality is great; crisp, clear sound and enough bass for speakers at this price point. These speakers are listed as 800 watts online, the box I received actually says they're 1000 watts. Definitely recommend for backyard music installation. Read other reviews before purchasing, I'm wondering if some of the negative reviews were reviewing the lower wattage speakers, because these sound great and have plenty of volume and bass.

The Sound is good for outdoors and general clarity is good also. The lack of bass would be my main complaint. General quality is good. However the brackets dont look too solid.