I just set up some patio speakers. They are "weatherproof", but I was wondering if anyone does anything specifically to prevent water from getting into the wire connections to the speakers. I set up a pair a few years back, and they still work great, but the wire is completely rusted and needs to be changed. I was thinking of maybe coating them with something that can waterproof them without damaging the speaker. I would like to get some feedback to see how others are handling this. Thanks.

non conductive greese works. or liquid electric tape, or rtv clear....

I also recommend tinning the ends of the cables before install.

I agree with tweeterguy. It's a pain in the a$$ but, worth it. We don't have to worry as much as technically, Denver is a high plains desert.

Yep, grease or silicone , and up in the rainy-assed Northwest, I pop off the grilles and spray a light coating of silicone boot spray on both sides of the grilles so they wont rust as fast, and on the front of the speakers (a light coat), to help repel moisture, and keep it from getting soaked up into the woofer cone especially.

dielectric grease and heat shrink tubing