Enjoy a Private Home Theater Experience Al Fresco Style
Drive-in movie theaters have been an icon of American culture since the 1930s. While the rise of walk-in theater houses and sprawling suburbia eventually curbed the growth of the drive-in industry, the heart of comfortable, convenient, open-air movie viewing lives on today and can even be enjoyed in your backyard with the right outdoor entertainment technology.
In fact, your outdoor home theater can be personalized to you with several options for displays, speakers, and other technology that makes your entertainment system reliable and simple to use. Discover what you’ll need for your very own open-air home theater in Cincinnati, OH (sans the cars).
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The Display
Today’s 4K outdoor TVs may not be as big as a drive-in display, but they can still reach impressive sizes at over 80 inches! For a permanent entertainment setup exposed to the elements, you’ll need an outdoor TV that’s purpose-built to withstand the effects of extreme temperatures, water, and debris. Today’s outdoor TVs also feature impeccable brightness for clear, vivid picture in direct sunlight.
If your entertainment will be in a covered area of your backyard, you may consider a projector and screen setup. Ultra-short-throw projectors by brands like Epson can sit just inches from a large projector screen on a table and combat sunlight with outstanding brightness and contrast. Projector screens reach sizes in the triple digits for life-size picture and can retract into a discreet cassette when not in use.
The Speakers
Just like displays, you have options for outdoor speakers. You may pair your outdoor TV with a weatherized soundbar that offers powerful audio in a sleek and compact enclosure. Some outdoor soundbars today even feature three channels, Dolby Atmos support, and a built-in subwoofer!
Depending on your setup, you may need more speakers to achieve the sound levels you want. Consider wall-mounted speakers for a covered patio or even discreet landscape speakers for around the pool or deck. True surround sound that cuts through wind and other outside noise without disturbing the neighbors is possible with the right solution and some help from your local AV expert!
The Connection
Assuming most of your entertainment will come from streaming sources, you’ll need robust connectivity for your outdoor entertainment. Extended coverage to your outdoor spaces not only lets you enjoy movies on Netflix, Disney+, or Amazon Prime Video with pixel-perfect quality, but it also means you can take other online activities, like answering work emails, to the patio while you enjoy the weather.
A professional home network installer like Beacon Audio Video Systems can locate the best places to install wireless access points for strong and reliable connections throughout your backyard. You’ll enjoy extended coverage for all your entertainment and other wireless devices without worrying about potential interference, slow speeds, or dropped connections.
Start Your Project Today
For an impressive outdoor entertainment oasis that you can enjoy year-round, work with Beacon to sweat the details. We’ll install everything from the display and speaker system to content sources and ensure your home network is strong enough to handle it. No vision is too big!
Schedule a free consultation to learn more or start your project by reaching out to us here. You can also send us a message in the live chat box below to speak with a team member now!