Goldwood Sound, Inc.
Goldwood Sound, Inc. 2R8SG Slate Grey 8" Rock 2 Speaker Set
Pair of passive 8-inch rock speakers for outdoor audio, weatherproof against rain, snow, salt, ice and pool chemicals
- TypeIndoor/Outdoor Speakers
- Weather-resistant build handles rain snow salt and ice
- 8-inch poly mica woofers with butyl rubber surrounds deliver deep bass
- Ferrofluid-cooled soft dome tweeters produce clear high frequencies
- Upward-angled drivers direct sound toward listeners at 20 degrees
- Passive design works with 10 to 250 watt per channel amplifiers
What it is and who it is for
A pair of passive 2-way rock speakers finished in slate grey for permanent outdoor placement. They require a separate home audio receiver or amplifier delivering 10-250 watts per channel and CL3 rated raw speaker wire. The cabinets are multi-layer composite with silicone sealing and rust-resistant steel grilles. Suited for yards, decks, pool surrounds and commercial patio areas.
What the bundled accessories
The box contains two speakers and an instruction manual only. No wire, connectors or mounting hardware are supplied so the installer must provide CL3 rated 16 gauge wire for runs under 40 feet or 14 gauge wire for longer runs. Each speaker has a 6 inch lead that is spliced to the installer's wire. The manual guides the wiring and placement steps.
Practical limits of the standard
Passive wiring means the system cannot stream wirelessly, adjust volume locally or operate without an external amplifier. Frequency response spans 50Hz-20 kHz with 97dB sensitivity at 8 ohms. The 20 degree upward driver angle directs sound toward listeners but fixes the dispersion pattern. Weatherproof construction resists rain, snow, salt, ice and pool chemicals yet the speakers remain tethered by the length and gauge of the CL3 wire chosen.
Highlights
- Weather-resistant build handles rain snow salt and ice
- 8-inch poly mica woofers with butyl rubber surrounds deliver deep bass
- Ferrofluid-cooled soft dome tweeters produce clear high frequencies
- Upward-angled drivers direct sound toward listeners at 20 degrees
- Passive design works with 10 to 250 watt per channel amplifiers
Specifications
| Brand | Theater Solutions by Goldwood |
|---|---|
| Type | Indoor/Outdoor Speakers |
Questions about this item
Will the 8 inch Poly Mica woofers with Butyl Rubber surrounds need periodic replacement?
The sealed voice coils and Butyl Rubber surrounds are designed for long outdoor life; no scheduled woofer replacement is mentioned.
What limits output first during a long garden party — the 100 W continuous handling or the 97 dB sensitivity?
The speakers accept 10 to 250 watts per channel, so amplifier clipping will likely appear before the drivers reach their thermal limit.
Do the cabinets get hot or make noise after running all day in direct sun?
Passive cabinets with sealed voice coils and silicone-sealed composites generate no fan noise and negligible heat; only the amplifier warms up.
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