Water resistant loudspeakers are designed to deliver reliable, high quality audio in environments where moisture, humidity or changing weather conditions are a concern. Perfect for outdoor areas and challenging indoor spaces, these speakers provide clear sound performance while offering added protection against water ingress, dust and environmental wear.
Commonly used in beer gardens, patios, swimming pool areas, bathrooms, leisure centres, warehouses and outdoor retail spaces, water resistant speakers are built to cope with everyday exposure while maintaining consistent sound quality. Many models feature IP rated enclosures, corrosion resistant materials and durable finishes, helping to ensure long service life even in harsh conditions. IP rated speakers are resistant to water & dust. You’ll find an IP rating reference table in our Tech Hub for further information.
Available in both 100V line and low impedance formats, water resistant loudspeakers are easy to integrate into commercial sound systems, whether for background music, paging or public address applications. Flexible mounting options allow for wall, surface or outdoor installation, making them a versatile choice for fixed installations of all sizes.
By combining durability with professional audio performance, water resistant loudspeakers offer a dependable solution for venues that require dependable sound, whatever the environment. They are an essential component of any commercial audio system where reliability and clarity cannot be compromised.
Any loudspeaker which is built with to keep working where moisture, humidity, dust or wet weather would damage a normal ‘indoor only’ speaker. Typical sites are beer gardens, patios, pool halls, bathrooms, leisure centres, warehouses and outdoor retail spaces. Many models carry an IP rating; see the reference table in the Tech Hub explaining what each code means. Select your speakers according to the relevant IP rating for the ingress protection you need.
Not always. A bathroom or changing-room ceiling can use a compact IP55 / IP65 ceiling speaker. An open terrace or car park usually needs an IP65–IP66 cabinet, projector or horn (Bosch LB2-UC15, Bosch LBC3941/12, TOA SC-610/615/630, Penton CAD10/T) and UV-stable hardware. Covered walkways sit in between — check prevailing wind and driving rain.
Yes. Most of the range is 100V line, and several are dual-impedance giving you the option of either. 100V line lets you run long outdoor cables with minimum loss. Add up the taps, leave amplifier headroom, and keep joints and cable glands weatherproof — the speaker rating is wasted if the cable entry leaks.
Use the supplied bracket – look for stainless steel hardware or coated fixings for durability in exposed locations, near pools or in sea air. Aim slightly downwards so water sheds off the grille, and keep the cable entry at the bottom. Do not mount an indoor-only cabinet under an open soffit and call it “sheltered” if rain can blow in.
Horns are built for speech and paging and will sound thinner on music. IP-rated two-way cabinets and dual-cone ceilings are the better BGM choice for a patio or pool bar. If you need deep bass outdoors, pair the satellites with a weather-rated sub from the subwoofer range rather than overdriving a small IP65 box.
Yes. See the DNH Aqua30. It is completely submersible and is ideal for activities such as synchronised swimming and diving tuition. It works best when submerged in water at a depth between 0.5m and 2m.
No. Loudspeakers for use on boats and ships must comply with the MED standard for ‘Safety of Life at Sea’. Click here to visit our MED / Marine Loudspeaker category. Loudspeakers for beach bars, indoor pool / spa areas and seaside restaurant terraces need to resist corrosion by chlorine or salt laden air – use the shopping filter on the left to select ‘Salt / Chlorine Resistant’ from the ‘Type’ dropdown to find suitable models.
Yes. Tell us the location (bathroom, poolside, open beer garden), whether you need music or paging, and 100V or low-Z. We can match IP rating, form factor and amplifier load, and point you to the Tech Hub IP chart if you are unsure what rating you actually need.
