I'll be honest when I say there are probably better speakers out there for the price I paid. I never bought these intending to create a sound system. I just saw one at a theme park and wondered how they would sound in a home environment.
Let me elaborate on this quote.
You're supposed to create a soundstage by spacing the speakers apart equidistant from your listening position. Positioning them together like that destroys stereo imaging. You're also not supposed to place them that high, but at ear level.
If anyone is interested in what I used, here are a few links.
JBL Control 28
http://www.avgiant.com/JBL-Control-28-8-Two-Way-Vented-System
JBL Control 29
http://www.avgiant.com/JBL-Control-C29AV-1-Premium-Indoor-Outdoor-Monitor-Speaker
JBL Control SB210
http://www.avgiant.com/JBL-Control-SB-210-Compact-Low-Profile-High-Power-Subwoofer
If you know anything about speakers, you'll notice how these are limited in terms of frequency bandwidth. That's all sacrificed for durability. So if you're ever looking for some nice outdoor speakers, take a look at these. It just so happens I use these at home.
Here are the amplifiers.
Crown XTI 1000
http://www.avgiant.com/Crown-XTI-1000-Professional-Stereo-PA-Power-Amplifier
Harman/Kardon HK 3490 Stereo Receiver
http://www.amazon.com/Harman-Kardon-HK-3490-Receiver/dp/B00198F89A
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