Assistance please concerning a 12 volt system

[cerebus]

I am exploring the option of placing a marine 12 volt stereo / CD player with outdoor speakers outside to provide music to my new patio. Can someone help me in deciphering the following question.

I have a 200 watt transformer that is powering LED lights and using 24 watts of power. This leaves roughly 175 watts of power left. If I hook a 12 volt marine radio to this power source, will I have enough power to support the radio and speakers?

I am looking at a stereo that comes with (2) 100 watt speakers and a stereo. Is this enough power? Do I have enough power to support more speakers or bigger speakers?

Thanks in advance of your assistance.

Bill

 

[NigelM]

An AC transformer will be outputting AC power regardless of capacity and your marine system will run off DC power so it doesn't sound as if your plan will work. I think you could use a DC power supply unit which is probably a Radio Shack or eBay item.

Have you considered just installing some Bluetooth or wireless speakers. You can get outdoor weather-resistant ones relatively cheaply or there are some very good wi-fi ones which are portable enough just to carry outside when you need them.