Despite being small (8.5 x 6 x 6 inches, W x H x D), the LS400 speakers handle 100 watts per channel and feature a 4-inch reinforced polypropylene woofer and 3/4-inch polycarbonate tweeter. They're easy to hook up and can accommodate almost any kind of speaker wire connections. The speakers have gold-plated binding-post speaker terminals that ensure high-fidelity sound, and the terminals connect to banana-plug speaker cords or bare speaker wires, up to 14-gauge.

The LS400 speakers are also easy to put in place. They come complete with mounting brackets, nonslip adhesive pads, and all the basic hardware you need to get your speakers set up, outside and inside.

What's in the Box
2 speakers, color matched brackets, nonslip adhesive pads, installation materials, owner's manual.

Product Description
AUDIOSOURCE LS400 - From home theater to your backyard deck, these all-weather compact speakers deliver great sound and great value. The LS series speakers feature metal grills, weather resistant components, and color-matched brackets and hardware. Impedance - 8 ohms Dimensions - 5.9H x 8.5W x 5.5L Weight - 3 pounds each Package includes mounting hardware, user's manual Two years parts and labor warranty Color - White

The mounting brackets supplied with both speakers are nothing to brag about, but, the LS400 brackets are made of plastic while the LS200 are at least made of steel.

The spring clip wire terminals work well (the same on both). These same clips are used on some much more expensive speakers.

These speakers are a good buy but the LS200 speakers are a bargain.


Unbelievable value if you have reasonable expectations   August 22, 2003
 33 out of 33 found this review helpful

I was looking for a pair of speakers to mount on the eave above my deck. Based on the reviews and the unbelievable price ...with free shipping I gave these a shot. I was not looking to shake the earth, just to enjoy moderately loud music on my deck and in my backyard. I'll agree that the brackets are a bit on the flimsy side, but as soon as I hooked everything up I was flat out astounded at the rich sound quality .... Sound quality is comparable to our ... Cambridge Soundworks ensemble speakers in the living room. I am especially thrilled about the lack of directionality (imaging?) as I was worried that I would have to mess with the balance a lot to get good stereo sound depending on where I was standing relative to the speakers but it is not a problem at all. I'd buy them again in a second!


Water resistant?   July 3, 2002
 30 out of 30 found this review helpful

Good sounding speakers given their size. Was a little disappointed with the fact that they are considered outdoor speakers but are not waterproof. You're expected to mount them under eves. Unfortunately, I wanted them mounted on the outside of a shed. Built a plexiglass cap to mount above the speaker to reduce the amount of rain it will be exposed to.


Very, very cool!   September 13, 2003
 30 out of 34 found this review helpful

Great sound at a great price.

Don't try to push the bass too hard or it will distort. It make a fine patio set for full, background sound.

It WILL NOT rock the house, but it does carry a nice toon.


Great for the money   May 25, 2003
 27 out of 28 found this review helpful

These speakers are quite nice. The have good sound and I doubt that you could find any thing better even at twice the price. I would not ever compare these to a set of Bose outdoor speakers, but then they are a fraction of the cost. They have a nice full range at moderate levels, but if you start to push them too hard the bass begins to break up. Not unexpected for a 4" speaker.

I have them mounted under the eves out on my back patio and they offer a great sound for background music. They make our backyard more enjoyable and fit our bill perfectly. I would recommend these speakers if you are looking for a nice pair of outdoor speakers at a reasonable price and you do not want to recreate a high end system outside.

One item of note is that they recommend that you mount these in a location where they are not subject to direct exposure to the elements. I'm not sure what that implies here, but to acomodate their recomendation, I moved the location slightly to keep them out of a direct hit from the rain.