Reddit reviews Dual Electronics LU43PB 3-Way High Performance Outdoor Indoor Speakers with Powerful Bass | Effortless Mounting Swivel Brackets | All Weather Resistance | Expansive Stereo Sound Coverage | Sold in Pairs

Sound waves have length based on their frequency, called wavelength. Higher pitched sounds have shorter wavelengths. Any sounds which reach a full wavelength within the distance from the driver to the edge of the baffle are reflected back to the listener and sound louder, and any which leave the baffle before hitting a full wavelength are not, and are quieter as a result. This is called "baffle step loss".

One way to minimize this effect is to spread it out - if the tweeter is the same distance from two sides (or even three sides, if it's close to the top), the baffle reinforces the same frequency range in every direction. If you offset the tweeter so it's a different distance from each edge, it reinforces a slightly different frequency range in each direction, giving it a smoother response across the frequency range. This sounds better on its own, and may also make it easier for the designer to incorporate a "baffle step compensation" into the crossover, toning down the reinforced frequencies.

Another reason it's done, in "MTM" or bigger speakers with multiple low-frequency woofers and a single tweeter, is to get the big drivers a bit closer together.

Now, tweeters aren't always offset on homemade speakers. There are plenty of designs with centered tweeters, and some sound very good. And sometimes they're offset on commercial speakers. It just happens that a few very common DIY designs, like the Overnight Sensations here, use offset tweeters. If I had to guess, I'd say that commercial speakers are either more concerned about symmetry for aesthetics, or are designed using more custom components that make the baffle step easy to deal with, while DIY speakers are more likely to worry about getting the best performance possible without tricks.

Speakers: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00081NX5U/
Amp(protect this from elements): http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00W9H9W42/
Wire (electrical tape ends after setup): http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006LW0WDQ/
Power Supply: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00XDNDPT4/
Power Cable (opt): http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005J5ZL0A/

$102

In the $20ish range, I have several of these. They're great for road trips, immensely improving the motel experience. I've also sacrificed a power cord so I can hook it up to a car battery, as it's 12 volt, so handy for car camping, too. Of course, you'll need speakers, but they aren't terribly expensive, either, and you can often find used ones at thrift stores. I keep a suitcase ready for travel with these and some rope lights, it's awesome.

You can have these for 25 Euros, but shipping and handling will kill you: https://www.subito.it/audio-video/casse-altoparlanti-aiwa-sx-l700-taranto-219928657.htm

These are not audiophile speakers, to say the least. They come with a component sound system, and are essentially boombox speakers.
Nobody on this continent seems to be offering a pair of these for sale, but maybe I just didn't look hard enough. If I understand your needs correctly, these might be useful to you: https://www.amazon.com/Dual-Electronics-LU43PB-Performance-Bookshelf/dp/B00081NX5U/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1510356676&sr=8-8&keywords=home+stereo+speakers

This one looks like it would be fun to test. I could see some folks flanking their computer monitors with them. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00081NX5U/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468453490&sr=1-1&refinements=p_4%3ANamsung&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65

So i sort of went the “cheap” route for my outdoor system. Got something like this:

Lepy Amplifiers Audio Component Amplifier, Black (LP-2020A Class-D) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FZKA28Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HufwCbN9SN0FR

Then this:

4 Zone Stereo Speaker Selector Switch With Impedance Protection by AVX Audio https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004TBF90C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.vfwCbEFM605G

Then got 4 cheap outdoor speakers.

Then i mounted an echo dot on the wall in my covered patio, and put a thermostat cover over it.

It delivers decent sound, and all Alexa-enabled functionality is there. I wanna say all of it only cost like $250.

TayMac ZTC100 Low Profile Thermostat Cover, Small https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008LY8900/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3yfwCb8Y4CC0D

Dual Electronics LU43PB 4 inch 3-Way High Performance Indoor, Outdoor & Bookshelf Studio Monitor Speakers with Swivel Brackets & 100 Watts Peak Power https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00081NX5U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xzfwCbAWJDGDQ

Again - very cheap, but we don’t spend enough time outside to need to spend $1,000+ on a system. This one works just fine. I remove the amp and echo dot in the winter.

EDIT: Alternatively you could get 2-3 small amps, then hook up echo inputs to them. I think they’re still $20 each on Amazon.

a possible config would be hdmi source --> hdmi in, L/R stereo out --> RCA stereo in, 3.5mm out --> 3.5mm line level input, sound out

another with powerful speakers would be hdmi source --> hdmi in, L/R stereo out --> RCA in, 100W powered speaker wire out --> 100W, 50W rms unpowered speakers

Thanks for the reply!

Do you think these would be better?

Is this the cable you're referring to? And I would have to get a male-male 3.5mm headphone cable right?

Pretty much any basic bookshelf speaker would be an upgrade from what's in there.

Going for bang for the buck here for you but... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00081NX5U/ good for el cheapo according to the many many reviews. Of course you'd need an amp. I already had a set of PC speakers the amp died in so I installed one of these under my desk. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DN77GJO/ takes a 5a 12v power, not included but they are pretty common or 10 bucks on amazon. I even put a 12 inch sub with it I had lying around, granted that bumps the cost, btu it's nice having the option. it is a very powerful cheap system. loud as F*** lol. It isn't the best sound out of the box, it's nice and all but generic bass treble controls. I found it really shines when you use the equalizer APO program for windows. It's the best my PC has ever sounded. even with expensive logitech setups.

Alternatively for a bit more there's this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D93Z6ML/ which is a little bit above budget but a hell of a refurb for what it costs.

If you dont need something quite as beefy those 17.99 speakers another user linked are probably fine.

Another in between option. with sub. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W3XPFWJ/ good luck to you.

I honestly have no idea. They don't sound amazing I'm pretty sure they are old car speakers. I'll see if I can find the model #. Edit: They are Dual model LU43PB http://www.amazon.com/Dual-LU43PB-Indoor-Outdoor-Speakers/dp/B00081NX5U

I mean...depends on the bookshelf speakers, doesn't it? If this guy has an Echo plugged into a $500 receiver and a pair of LS50s, that's a respectable setup. If he has it plugged into these...