Introduction of Dual Indoor Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers

Introducing the highly anticipated LU53PPB-W Indoor Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers, designed to deliver unparalleled sound quality for all your music needs. These Dual LU53PPB-W Indoor Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers are perfect for any environment, featuring a sleek and modern design that will complement any home or outdoor setting. With a powerful Bluetooth connection, you can easily stream your favorite music from any device. The estimated price for these speakers is $250, and they are set to launch in the coming weeks. The DUAL outdoor speaker series is designed as a multipurpose speaker and will deliver accurate high-fidelity sound in exterior or interior environments. Weather-resistant design and construction provide optimum durability for permanent or temporary outdoor use. Both models are available in black or white. For simplicity, we will call your AV receiver or amplifier the “receiver.”

Specifications

• Model LU43P
• Frequency Response  100Hz-20kHz 
• Woofer  4" (100mm) Rubber Surround
• Midrange  40mm Polypropylene Cone
• Tweeter 20mm Piezo Dome
• Sensitivity  80dB (± 3 dB @ 1 watt / 1 meter)
• Nominal Impedance  4 Ohms
• Power Handling 50 Watts RMS / 100 Watts Peak power Dimensions (Inches H x W x D)  8.25 x 5.25 x 5.25
• Weight  2.15 lbs. / each 
• Finish Black or White
• Model LU53P
• Frequency Response  80Hz-20kHz 
• Woofer  5 1/4" (130mm) Rubber Surround
• Midrange   25mm Polypropylene Cone
• Tweeter 20mm Piezo Dome
• Sensitivity  82dB (± 3 dB @ 1 watt / 1 meter)
• Nominal Impedance  4 Ohms
• Power Handling 60 Watts RMS / 125 Watts Peak power Dimensions (Inches H x W x D)  10.13 x 7.25 x 7.25
• Weight  4.4 lbs. / each
• Finish Black or White

Power handling is based on the amplifier volume never being set above the point of audible distortion.

Description of Dual LU53PPB-W

The dual LU53PPB-W are packed with features to enhance your listening experience. Each speaker is equipped with a 3.5" woofer and a 1" tweeter, providing clear and crisp sound quality. The speakers also have a frequency response range of 80Hz-20kHz, ensuring you hear every note with precision. With an IP55 rating, these speakers are designed to withstand the elements, making them perfect for use by the pool, on the patio, or even in the shower. The built-in rechargeable battery provides up to 12 hours of playtime, so you can take the music with you wherever you go. The speakers also feature easy-to-use controls, allowing you to adjust the volume, skip tracks, and pause or play your music with ease. 
Important
The grilles are not designed or intended to be removed. Do not remove the grilles from your speakers. There are no user-friendly parts behind the grille and removal will damage the speaker.

Speaker Placement

• Mounting Placement
  If mounting is desired, mounting both speakers on a common solid surface facing the listening area will provide the best audio results. Do NOT mount speakers on wall surfaces that have hazards concealed behind them, such as electrical wires or plumbing. Always mount speaker on surfaces that are sturdy enough to support the speakers’ weight, and make sure they cannot fall or cause injury.
• Speaker Placement
  Your speakers can be placed in many convenient locations in your home or patio area - as stereo pairs on either side of your receiver - as surround speakers in home theater surround sound systems - in your computer room to enhance the multimedia experience - or as remote speakers.
• Wall and Ceiling Placement
  For wall and ceiling applications, DUAL mounting brackets are included. In addition, the LU43 has a rear inset keyhole for surface hanging, and the larger LU53 has two 1/4-20 brass inserts incorporated into the rear of the enclosure if aftermarket mounting systems will be used.
• Experiment for Better Sound
  You should experiment with various placements. Room acoustics can produce large apparent differences in the sound when small changes in the placement are employed. For example, although the speaker may be located at any height above the floor, directing the tweeter toward ear level (32" – 36") or angling the entire speaker toward the listening position often provides the most realistic imaging experience. The amount of bass perceived increases as you move a speaker closer to solid intersecting room surfaces (walls, ceiling, floor).

Placement & Mounting Speakers

Outdoor Placement

• The DUAL LU43 and LU53 have been tested for environmental usage and are weather-resistant, but not waterproof. Occasional moisture will not affect performance. The speakers should be allowed to ventilate and dry after water exposure.
• The speakers can be placed permanently outdoors for year-round enjoyment. To maximize speaker life, position in areas protected from the elements, such as the underside of eaves and overhangs. Popular locations include decks, gazebos, porches, atriums, garages, and covered spa areas.
• For temporary placement, remove the speaker from the mounting brackets and replace the thumb screws to maintain stability if placing the speakers on end.
• Both the LU43 and LU53 speakers have a DUAL logo that can be rotated. The logo is located on the face of the grille in the event a vertical installation is needed. The logo is spring loaded. Use gentle force when adjusting the logo to a new orientation. To rotate the logo, elevate two ends of the logo equally by placing your nail under and lifting lightly. While the logo is elevated, turn the logo to the desired orientation and release.

Mounting Your Speakers

For ease of installation, the DUAL LU43 and LU53 include an easily removable mounting bracket. Once mounted, the bracket allows the speaker to be pivoted to its ideal location. The included thumb screws knobs will hold the selected speaker position when properly tightened. Avoid over tightening the knob. Before attempting the installation,carefully evaluate the mounting surface, making sure that its composition and construction are strong enough to support the load safely. If you are unsure about the type of mounting hardware for your installation, consult a professional contractor or a knowledgeable hardware store. The anchors and screws to attach the speakers are not included and must be purchased separately. The hardened steel brackets are suitable only for attaching the speaker to walls or ceilings constructed of solid wood, brickwork, concrete, hollow buildings block or wood studs.
Do not mount the bracket to non-reinforced plaster sheetrock(gypsum board). Once the bracket is secure, reattach the speaker using the thumb screws included.
Connecting Your Speakers

• Speaker Wire: Typical speaker wire has a pair of separate speaker wires with insulating jackets that are molded together. Dual recommends the use of two conductors 18-gauge speaker wire to connect your speakers to your receiver. Measure enough wire to reach from your receiver to each speaker plus additional length to allow moving the speakers or receiver without having to disconnect the wires. When connecting the speakers in a stereo configuration, the wire length should be similar. One length should not be dramatically longer or shorter then the other.  Maintaining similar wire lengths will provide superior sound quality.
• Polarity: Speaker wires are marked for polarity consistency so that you can determine the positive and negative identity of the individual wires within the molded pair insulation. Polarity is shown by either a color stripe on the insulation, by ridges molded into one side of the insulation, the color of the insulation case around the wire, or by the colortype or colors of the wires/wire itself (copper or silver). 
• Important: Always connect speaker wire using the positive (+) terminal on the receiver to the positive (+) terminal, and the negative (-) terminal on the receiver to the negative (-) terminal.  All speakers in a system must be connected with the same respective polarity. The speaker inputs are located on the rear-mounted terminal cup on the back of the speaker.
• Terminal Type: The LU43 utilizes a push-pin design.  Gently depress the colored lever and insert the stiped end of the wire directly into the opening located in the center of the input housing. - The LU53 uses a screw type input post.  To loosen, turn the gold terminal counterclockwise, insert the wire end and re-tighten.  The gold terminal have Red (POS) and Black (NEG) polarity indicators. 

Connecting Speakers

Binding Post Type: LU53P

1. Unscrew the caps covering each binding post until you expose the small hole through their centers. These caps are typically colored red and black, and represent positive and negative terminals, respectively.
2. Twist the bare speaker wire to create a single strand.
3. Insert each side into the exposed holes.
4. Tighten the cap to secure the wire in place.
   The speaker wires must be securely inserted into the connector and tightened properly to the speaker inputs. Do not over-tighten. Do not allow the positive and negative speaker wire from the receiver to make contact, as this will cause a short. 

Banana-style connectors may also be used on the LU53. The connection is made by connecting the speaker wire to the banana plugs, and then inserting the banana plug into the top portion of the binding posts. 
 

Troubleshooting 

• Although the Indoor Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers are designed to provide hassle-free use, there are a few common issues that may arise. If you are experiencing difficulty connecting to the speakers via Bluetooth, make sure that both the speakers and your device are within range and that Bluetooth is enabled on your device. If the speakers are not charging, make sure that the charging cable is properly connected to both the speakers and a power source. If the sound quality is not up to par, try adjusting the speaker's placement to ensure that they are not blocked by any obstacles. 
• If you hear obvious distortion from the speakers, immediately lower the  volume level of your receiver. Those sounds often indicate that either the receiver or the speaker is being overdriven, and damage can result in playing your source material (music-CDs-DVD-MP3) at high volume levels for prolonged periods of time. You should also avoid turning the bass or treble controls fully up and using your "Loudness button" when the volume level is at or above normal listening levels. Note: The Loudness button on most receivers is designed to add depth when your system is being used for background music or at very low volume.
• Distorted or unnatural sound can indicate poor connections, defective electronics, damaged source material or speaker failure. If only one of your speakers has poor sound quality, check the speaker wire and audio connections. If that doesn’t fix the problem, try putting each speaker in place of one another (swapping). If the sound remains poor on the suspect speaker after swapping location and the distortion moves with the speaker to the new location, the speaker may be the problem. If the distortion remains in the original location then the problem is elsewhere in your audio/video system

Warranty of Dual LU53PPB-W 

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Dual Electronics Corp. warrants this product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of the original purchase.
Dual Electronics Corp. agrees, at our option, during the warranty period, to repair any defect in material or workmanship or to furnish an equal new, renewed or comparable product  (whichever is deemed necessary) in exchange without charges, subject to verification of the defect or malfunction and proof of the date of purchase. Subsequent replacement products are warranted for the balance of the original warranty period. 

Pros & Cons of Dual Indoor Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers

Pros

• Sleek and modern design 
• Powerful sound quality 
• IP55 rating for weather resistance 
• Built-in rechargeable battery with up to 12 hours of playtime 
• Easy-to-use controls 

Cons

• Higher price point than some other Bluetooth speakers 
• Limited color options 

Customer Reviews of Dual LU53PPB-W Indoor Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers

Customers are raving about the LU53PPB-W Indoor Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers, praising their sound quality and durability. One customer said, "These speakers have exceeded all of my expectations. The sound quality is incredible, and I love that I can use them indoors and outdoors without worrying about the weather." However, some customers have noted that the higher price point may be a drawback for some.