Introduction:
Outdoor speakers are usually small so they can fit neatly under the eaves or somewhere on a patio and are generally not designed for high fidelity or serious music listening. But what if you want a more accurate, engaging listening experience, something closer to the stereo speakers in your home system? Consider the Noble Fidelity L-82 C outdoor speakers.
The Noble Fidelity L-82 Cs are larger than most outdoor speakers, about the size of a medium-sized bookshelf speaker but they will still fit under the eaves or on the patio and the enclosures and drivers are designed to withstand the rigors of inclement weather.
Overview of the Noble Fidelity L-82 C:
The L-82 C is a two-way speaker system with an 8" Kevlar-fiber woofer with butyl surround and a 1" pivoting tweeter in a sealed, weather-resistant enclosure. Their wedge-shaped enclosures make them easy to install under the eaves and they can be installed with or without the supplied steel bracket. If you prefer to set them on a shelf or table, the bracket can be removed and the bracket connections covered with separate end caps (supplied).
Performance Features:
Two performance features are worth noting. First, the tweeter can be pivoted approximately 15-degrees to aim it into the listening area. In addition, the L-82 C has a switch on the back of the speaker marked 'Indoor' or 'Outdoor'. The switch provides a 3dB bass cut when the 'Indoor' position is selected. The ' Outdoor' position provides a fuller frequency response with more bass, a desirable trait for outdoor listening. The fact that the switch provides a 3dB cut rather than a boost is significant. Increasing the bass for outdoor use could potentially increase distortion, a small but important distinction.
Sound Quality:
How well do the Noble Fidelity L-82 C speakers perform in real-world listening? Read my full review of the Noble Fidelity L-82 C outdoor speakers, coming soon.