Klipsch AWR-650-SM Outdoor Rock Speaker (Each) at Vinyl Sound Toronto Canada

The AWR-650-SM is a two-way outdoor rock speaker from Klipsch (Indianapolis, Indiana, USA), available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. Part of Klipsch's All Weather Series, the AWR-650-SM has been in production since 2007 and remains one of the most recognized landscape rock speakers on the market, combining more than six decades of Klipsch acoustic engineering with a UV-resistant fiberglass composite enclosure sculpted to blend naturally into garden and landscape environments. It uses a 6.5-inch dual voice coil polymer woofer and dual 0.75-inch polymer dome tweeters with neodymium magnets, delivering 94 dB sensitivity and a frequency range of 66 Hz to 20 kHz (+/- 3 dB) with low-frequency extension to 43 Hz. The dual voice coil and dual tweeter design enables both true stereo operation from a single unit and mono wiring for multi-speaker coverage of larger outdoor areas. Available in Granite finish.

True Two-Way Stereo Design in a Single Rock Enclosure

The defining technical feature of the AWR-650-SM is its dual voice coil, dual tweeter configuration, which allows it to function as a genuine two-channel stereo speaker from a single landscaping element. The 6.5-inch polymer cone woofer has two independent voice coils wound on a single former, one receiving the left channel signal and the other receiving the right. Each voice coil drives its corresponding 0.75-inch polymer dome tweeter — one for the left channel and one for the right — so the AWR-650-SM reproduces stereo audio with actual spatial separation between the left and right high-frequency content, rather than a summed mono signal. For garden beds, poolsides, and landscape installations where only one speaker can be practically placed in a zone, this design provides meaningful stereo imaging from a single discreetly positioned rock enclosure. When multiple AWR-650-SM units are required to cover a larger outdoor area, both voice coils can be wired together for mono output, allowing smooth and even coverage across the listening space from multiple distributed positions.

6.5-Inch Dual Voice Coil Polymer Woofer

The AWR-650-SM's low-frequency driver is a 6.5-inch polymer cone woofer using a dual voice coil on a ceramic motor with a plastic basket. The bass-reflex enclosure is tuned via a 45-degree side-firing port that takes advantage of the rock cabinet's irregular shape to vent bass energy laterally rather than directly forward, which helps distribute low-frequency output across a wider area in the listening space. The combination of the 6.5-inch cone, the bass-reflex venting, and the large internal volume of the rock cabinet extends usable bass response to 66 Hz at +/- 3 dB and 43 Hz at the low-frequency extension limit — substantially deeper than most competing rock speakers of similar external size, and sufficient for music reproduction without a dedicated outdoor subwoofer in most residential garden audio applications.

Dual 0.75-Inch Polymer Dome Tweeters with Neodymium Magnets

Each AWR-650-SM houses two 0.75-inch polymer dome tweeters, each driven by a lightweight neodymium magnet motor mounted within a shared plastic housing. Neodymium magnets provide a stronger magnetic field in a smaller and lighter package than ferrite magnets, which allows the tweeter assembly to maintain high sensitivity without adding unnecessary mass to the driver. The polymer dome diaphragm handles high-frequency content from the 2,500 Hz crossover point upward through 20 kHz. Polymer domes are chosen for outdoor speaker applications for their combination of smooth frequency response, resistance to humidity-induced damping changes, and long-term durability in the variable temperature and moisture conditions of exterior garden installations. The crossover between the woofer and tweeters at 2,500 Hz is executed separately for each stereo channel, keeping the left and right signals discrete through the entire signal path.

UV-Resistant Fiberglass Composite Rock Enclosure

The AWR-650-SM's enclosure is constructed from fiberglass composite, molded and painted to replicate the texture, color variation, and irregular organic shape of a natural rock formation. The fiberglass material is inherently weather-resistant and UV-stable, resisting the sun bleaching, moisture absorption, freeze-thaw cracking, and impact damage that would affect polymer or resin enclosures over the multi-year outdoor installation life that landscape rock speakers are expected to deliver. The Granite finish uses dark grey and charcoal tones that blend into dark mulch, slate pathways, and cool-toned garden beds. The irregular rock form factor provides the large internal cabinet volume necessary for deep bass extension from the 6.5-inch woofer without the enclosure appearing as an obvious audio component in the landscape. The AWR-650-SM is rated for all-season outdoor installation, including the rain, snow, and freeze-thaw cycling of Canadian garden environments.

Key Features

• 6.5-Inch Dual Voice Coil Polymer Woofer: Independent left and right channel voice coils on a single ceramic motor woofer enable true stereo playback from one speaker, with the option to sum both coils for mono output when multiple units are deployed across a larger outdoor zone.
• Dual 0.75-Inch Neodymium Polymer Dome Tweeters: One tweeter per stereo channel, each driven by a neodymium magnet motor, maintains left-right channel separation in the high-frequency range where stereo imaging is most audible, producing genuine stereo sound from a single rock placement.
• 94 dB Sensitivity: High efficiency allows the AWR-650-SM to produce strong outdoor audio levels from standard residential stereo amplifiers and multi-zone audio systems, without requiring a high-powered dedicated outdoor amplifier.
• 66 Hz to 20 kHz (+/- 3 dB) / 43 Hz Low-Frequency Extension: Deeper bass response than most competing rock speakers, achieved through the combination of the 6.5-inch dual voice coil woofer and the large bass-reflex cabinet volume made possible by the rock form factor.
• Bass-Reflex via 45-Degree Side-Firing Port: The angled side-firing port takes advantage of the rock's irregular shape to vent bass energy laterally, distributing low-frequency output more evenly across the listening area than a forward-facing port would allow.
• UV-Resistant Fiberglass Composite Enclosure: Fiberglass construction provides long-term weather resistance, UV stability, and impact durability for permanent outdoor installation across all Canadian seasonal conditions.
• Stereo and Mono Wiring Compatibility: Wire the two voice coils separately for stereo from a single unit, or wire them together for mono output when multiple AWR-650-SM units are needed to cover a larger garden or outdoor entertainment area.
• 50W Continuous / 200W Peak Power Handling: Compatible with residential stereo amplifiers and AV receivers at the recommended 100 to 200-watt amplifier power rating.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Klipsch AWR-650-SM?

The Klipsch AWR-650-SM is a two-way outdoor landscape rock speaker from Klipsch's All Weather Series, featuring a 6.5-inch dual voice coil polymer woofer and dual 0.75-inch neodymium polymer dome tweeters in a UV-resistant fiberglass composite enclosure molded to resemble a natural rock. It delivers 94 dB sensitivity, a frequency response of 66 Hz to 20 kHz (+/- 3 dB), and handles 50W continuous with a 200W peak, with the dual voice coil and dual tweeter design enabling true stereo playback or mono distributed audio from a single landscape element.

How does the Klipsch AWR-650-SM compare to the Polk Audio Atrium Rock or OSD Audio BGS or similar outdoor rock speakers?

The Klipsch AWR-650-SM stands apart from competing landscape rock speakers such as the Polk Audio Atrium Rock and OSD Audio BGS series primarily through its dual voice coil, dual tweeter stereo design and its 94 dB sensitivity. Most competing rock speakers at this size use a single voice coil woofer and a single tweeter, delivering mono audio from a single unit. The AWR-650-SM's dual voice coil and dual tweeter layout maintains genuine left-right stereo channel separation from a single rock, with each tweeter independently handling one stereo channel's high-frequency content. The 94 dB sensitivity of the AWR-650-SM also exceeds most competing rock speakers in its class, which typically measure in the 87 to 91 dB range, allowing the AWR-650-SM to produce more output from the same amplifier power.

Can one Klipsch AWR-650-SM deliver true stereo sound?

Yes, a single AWR-650-SM is capable of genuine two-channel stereo playback. The dual voice coil woofer receives left and right channel signals on separate independent coils, and each corresponding 0.75-inch tweeter handles the high-frequency content of its own channel. Left and right high-frequency signals remain electrically separated throughout the signal path, providing audible stereo imaging in the treble range from a single speaker positioned in the garden. Bass frequencies below the 2,500 Hz crossover point are reproduced by both voice coils sharing the same woofer cone, which blends the low-frequency content of both channels — as bass frequencies are largely non-directional in outdoor listening environments, this blending does not significantly affect the perceived stereo image.

How do I wire the Klipsch AWR-650-SM for stereo versus mono?

For stereo operation from a single AWR-650-SM, the left channel amplifier output connects to one pair of speaker terminals on the back of the unit, and the right channel connects to the other pair. Each pair drives its corresponding voice coil and tweeter independently. For mono operation in a multi-speaker distributed system, both terminal pairs are connected in parallel to a single amplifier channel, summing both voice coils and both tweeters into one combined mono output. The mono configuration is used when multiple AWR-650-SM units are placed at intervals across a large garden, patio, or entertainment area and each unit needs to reproduce the full mixed audio signal for even coverage rather than one channel of a stereo pair.

What is the difference between the Granite and Sandstone finishes?

The AWR-650-SM is available in Granite and Sandstone finishes, both using the same fiberglass composite construction and identical internal acoustic components. The Granite finish uses dark grey and charcoal tones that blend into dark mulch, slate garden borders, and cool-toned hardscaping. The Sandstone finish uses warm beige and tan tones suited to sandy, ochre, or warm-colored landscape environments, stone patios, and light-colored gravel or mulch ground covers. Choosing the finish that most closely matches the surrounding ground cover maximizes the AWR-650-SM's ability to disappear into the landscape as an undistinguished garden element.

Can the Klipsch AWR-650-SM handle Canadian outdoor winter conditions?

Yes, the AWR-650-SM is designed for permanent year-round outdoor installation. The fiberglass composite enclosure resists freeze-thaw cycling, UV-driven color fading, moisture absorption, and the impact stresses that affect polymer or resin enclosures over multi-year outdoor installation. It has been in continuous production since 2007 and proven in outdoor installations across a wide range of climate zones. For Canadian installations specifically, some homeowners choose to bring ground-level outdoor speakers indoors during extended periods of severe winter cold as an optional precaution, though the AWR-650-SM is rated for permanent outdoor placement.

Where can I buy the Klipsch AWR-650-SM in Toronto or Canada?

The Klipsch AWR-650-SM is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorised Klipsch dealer in Toronto, Canada. Vinyl Sound carries the full Klipsch All Weather outdoor speaker range and can assist with landscape audio system design, amplifier selection, stereo versus mono wiring guidance, and placement recommendations for residential garden and outdoor entertainment audio projects across the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding regions of Ontario.

Is the Klipsch AWR-650-SM sold individually or as a pair?

The AWR-650-SM is sold individually as a single speaker unit. Because one AWR-650-SM can reproduce stereo audio on its own, a single unit is often sufficient for a compact garden zone or seating area. For larger outdoor entertainment areas where wider coverage is needed, two or more units can be deployed in mono mode at distributed positions across the listening space and wired to a single amplifier channel or multi-zone audio system.