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Niles OS5.3 Outdoor speakers (Black)

Item # 190OS53B

Your enjoyment of music doesn't have to stop the moment you step outside your home.

Your enjoyment of music doesn't have to stop the moment you step outside your home.

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Item # 190OS53B

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About the Niles OS5.3

Fresh tunes in the fresh air

Your enjoyment of music doesn't have to stop the moment you step outside your home. That's why Niles put their custom audio expertise into all-weather speakers like the OS5.3. It boasts a 5” mica-filled polypropylene woofer with a rigid design to reduce bass break-up. Its patent-pending integrated baffle assembly increases the cone area for better low-frequency punch from a compact enclosure. The 1” fluid-cooled UltraSilk® dome tweeter delivers clear, detailed highs across a wide listening area.

Fresh tunes in the fresh air

Your enjoyment of music doesn't have to stop the moment you step outside your home. That's why Niles put their custom audio expertise into all-weather speakers like the OS5.3. It boasts a 5” mica-filled polypropylene woofer with a rigid design to reduce bass break-up. Its patent-pending integrated baffle assembly increases the cone area for better low-frequency punch from a compact enclosure. The 1” fluid-cooled UltraSilk® dome tweeter delivers clear, detailed highs across a wide listening area.

These speakers can stand out in the open or be tucked discreetly in corners or under eaves with their integrated mounting brackets. A tough weather-proof design means they'll deliver great performance for years and years. Plus they're covered by Niles' limited lifetime warranty.

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Product highlights:

  • all-weather enclosure
  • 5" mica-filled polypropylene woofer
  • 1" UltraSilk® fluid-cooled dome tweeter
  • frequency response 100-21,000 Hz (±3dB)
  • sensitivity 90 dB
  • 8-ohm impedance
  • handles up to 100 watts
  • includes mounting hardware
  • 6-1/4"W x 10"H x 6-1/2"D
  • warranty: limited lifetime
  • MFR # FG00987

What's in the box:

  • 2 Black indoor/outdoor speakers (with metal mounting bracket and two screw knobs installed)
  • 2 Black shelf stands
  • 2 Clear plastic paint masks
  • Installation Guide
  • Limited Warranty card

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Features & specs

Type Not given
Built-in Amplification ---
Bluetooth No
Enclosure Acoustic Suspension
Tweeter Type Dome
Tweeter Size (inches) 1.0
Midrange Size (inches) N/A
Woofer Size (inches) 5.0
Woofer Composition Polypropylene
Woofer Surround Butyl rubber
Power Range (watts) 5-100
Sensitivity 90 dB
Impedance (ohms) 8
Frequency Response 100-21k Hz
Connector Type 5-way post
Height (inches) 10
Width (inches) 6-1/4
Depth (inches) 6-1/2
Weight (pounds) 4.8
Wall-mountable ---
Bracket Included Yes
Parts Warranty Limited Lifetime
Labor Warranty Limited Lifetime

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Features

Overview: The Niles Audio OS5.3 indoor/outdoor speakers are designed for outdoor installations, or for use indoors. They come with an integrated mounting bracket for outdoor installations, and a shelf stand for placement on a bookshelf. These high performance speakers are housed in weatherproof enclosures that can handle extreme hot, cold, and moist environments.

Note: The Niles Audio OS5.3 is packaged as a pair.

Drivers: Each OS5.3 features a 5" Mica-filled Polypropylene cone woofer and a 1" Ultrasilk dome tweeter. The integrated woofer/baffle design increases the cone area, which enhances the low frequency response. The butyl rubber woofer surround helps damp resonance and provides exceptional durability. The fluid-cooled tweeter has an ultra-wide dispersion pattern to give you clear, detailed high frequencies.

Paintable: The OS5.3 speakers and removable grilles can be painted to match your décor. Each speaker includes a clear plastic paint mask let you cover the drivers while the paint is applied to the enclosure.

Weatherproof: Niles Audio OS speakers are designed to exceed the military's strict specifications for preventing corrosion (MIL-STD-883D).

Speaker Terminals: The OS5.3 is equipped with a pair of inverted 5-way binding post terminals, which repel moisture. The terminals can accept up to 12-gauge bare speaker wire, pin connectors, spade lugs, and dual and single banana plugs. For wire runs of less than 80 feet, 16- to 18-gauge wire is recommended. You should use 14-gauge wire for runs of 80-200 feet, and 12-gauge wire for runs over 200 feet.

Installation: The speakers can be mounted vertically or horizontally with the integrated bracket, which attaches to the speaker on the top and bottom with easy-to-remove screw knobs. The bracket has a variety of holes for permanent installation by screws or nails. There are also two keyhole slots for easy removal, if desired. The bracket also has a hole for passing through the speaker wire. There is a 1/4"-20 threaded insert on the back for use with 3rd party wall mount brackets.

Shelf Stand: For shelf placement, the OS5.3 comes with a 3-point shelf stand. After removing the bracket, the stand can be secured to the speaker by the bottom screw knob. The shelf stand adds approximately 5/8" to the overall height of the speaker.

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I'm looking at adding these speakers to my patio, but I need a receiver to push them. Any suggestions? Also I was thinking about having a two zone A/B receiver so I could add the niles rock speakers out In the yard. I don't need anything fancy
krepps  Oct 05, 2014
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I forwarded your question to an Advisor and they responded with the following: I would highly recommend the Onkyo TX8050: http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?I=580TX8050 This receiver has plenty of power for the OS53 speakers as well as the Niles rock speakers. If you would like to discuss further you can contact an Advisor directly by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat.
kristina  Oct 06, 2014 (Staff)
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How do these compare to Bose 151?? Anyone have experience with both?
craig  Jul 01, 2014
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Thanks for your question. For information on comparing two or more models I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to help determine the differences and help you make the best choice for your system and your budget.
kristina  Jul 01, 2014 (Staff)

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