How Outdoor Speakers, Amps, and Automation Create the Perfect Sound
Who doesn’t like a great party? It’s even better when you and your guests can enjoy it on your pool deck, patio, or well-landscaped lawn. Even then, something could be missing – an important component that could take your backyard bash to new levels. We’ve got an idea that you know will sound good: a new sound system complete with hi-fi outdoor speakers. The parties you throw at your home in Centerville, OH, will never be the same again.
Whether you like hosting large parties or spending time with a few friends, you’ll have an incredible surround-sound experience for groups of any size. But to have a robust outdoor sound system, you need to know how to do it right. Read more to learn how to get the most out of your speakers and audio system.
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Outdoor Speakers
You may already have well-positioned lighting and a beautiful yard. Now add to that hi-fi outdoor speakers! However, they need to be built for outdoor environments. Indoor speakers simply won’t do. Standard speakers are specifically crafted for indoor environments, but outdoor speakers are designed to withstand the elements and cut through ambient sounds. Complete with subwoofers, tweeters, and more, your speaker system provides superior sound quality in your yard to create a surround-sound environment.
Proper Placement
The outdoor speaker setup isn’t something you can do on a whim. It requires precision, a good ear, and a designer’s eye. It’s not enough to place a few speakers on the wall of your patio. Instead, putting them in strategic locations throughout the listening area achieves the sound you want. Then you’ll be able to enjoy your favorite songs evenly wherever you go. In addition, if you have homes on either side of your house, the system can be designed to keep music within your property so that it doesn’t cross over into your neighbors’ yards and disturb them.
Outdoor Amp
If you have a whole-home audio system, then you should already have a receiver or amplifier inside your home. These devices provide the power your speakers need to deliver audio throughout the home. When you add outdoor audio into the mix, you’ll need a powerful amp outside as well. To get impressive volume outside, you need double the power that your indoor speakers need as your backyard has no walls to reflect and contain sound.
Home Automation
Once you have the speakers, a powerful amp, and proper speaker placement, it gets really fun. With smart home automation, you can control your speakers and music sources from the same intuitive interface. You can also combine controls with other systems. Just imagine getting ready for a big party or even a quiet evening with a loved one. With custom smart home scenes, you can tap “Relax” or “Date Night” using your smartphone or an on-wall keypad and watch as everything adjusts to your liking: your patio lights will turn on and a calming playlist will play over your outdoor speakers.
Want to learn more about designing and installing an outdoor speaker system at your home? Call Beacon Audio Video Systems at (937) 723-9587 or fill out our contact form. We’d love to work with you.