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Coastal Source Bollard Speakers Deliver Sleek Sound for Your Outdoor Spaces

Entertaining in your garden, patio, or by the pool is one of life's greatest pleasures. Music can set the perfect tone for any occasion, but too often, sound systems fall short. Achieving even, immersive sound without detracting from the beauty of your alfresco spaces is no easy feat. That's where Coastal Source Bollard Speakers shine because they deliver high-fidelity audio wrapped in a sleek, architectural design that's built to endure the elements and seamlessly integrate into your existing AV system.

At Avidia, we specialize in providing sophisticated audio solutions that elevate your leisure time. Coastal Source's Bollards offer the perfect blend of form and function, taking every gathering, from intimate dinners to lively parties, to new levels of rich, balanced sound. Keep reading to learn more!

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Meet Josh: The Smarter, Safer Way to Talk to Your Home

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Avidia is Now a Proud Josh.ai Dealer

Voice control should feel as natural as flipping a light switch, but more intuitive and elegant, and far more powerful. Purpose-built for luxury homes and discerning lifestyles, Josh.ai redefines what it means to live with connected technology. It's a powerful system that listens carefully, acts intelligently, and respects your privacy every step of the way.

At Avidia, we're proud to bring Josh.ai into the fold as an official dealer. It's a system that aligns with our commitment to personalized, high-performance automation, and it's designed for homeowners who expect more from their technology.

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Experience Seamless Outdoor Sound with James Loudspeaker

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These Planter Speakers Blend Effortlessly Across Your Backyard

For homeowners looking to integrate high-performance audio into outdoor spaces without disrupting aesthetics, James Loudspeaker's planter speakers offer the perfect solution. These innovative speakers combine superior sound quality with a discreet, elegant design, seamlessly blending into patios, gardens, and poolside areas.

Whether placed along walkways, in outdoor lounges, or around landscaped areas, they deliver immersive, high-fidelity sound while maintaining a clean, natural look. Ready to learn more about bringing these invisible speakers to your Glencoe or Northfield home's backyard? Keep reading.

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The Ultimate Surround Sound Setup Guide

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Expert Surround Sound Setup Tips for an Immersive Audio Experience

In an impressive home theater setup, a giant display is only part of the equation. If you want a movie-watching environment that rivals the cineplex, you’ll also need an enveloping, high-quality surround sound system to round out the experience.

We could talk about speaker selection and layout options in great length, but we’ll stick to the basics for those just getting started on a home theater system installation in their Highland Park, IL, home. Read this guide to learn about common surround sound system configurations and get our top tips for ideal speaker placement.

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Automated Shades and Drapery - Why you need it!

Automated Shades and Drapery - Why you need it!

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Smart Control of Exterior Lights

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Join us at CEDIA Expo 2014

Join us at CEDIA Expo 2014

CEDIA Expo 2014

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Can I Hide My Outdoor Speakers?

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The Avidia Team Explores a New World of Backyard Possibilities with Sonance

Imagine enjoying your favorite music in your beautifully landscaped backyard without seeing a single speaker. Sonance is a premium audio brand that makes this possible thanks to its innovative outdoor speaker options that can hide in plain sight. 

For homeowners in Northbrook and along the North Shore looking to revamp or overhaul their open-air entertainment areas, it’s time to consider a premium audio solution. Ready for a speaker option that seamlessly blends into your surroundings, preserving aesthetic appeal while delivering exceptional audio performance? Keep reading to learn how Avidia can make it a reality.

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Control4 Home Automation Systems are Transforming Homes Around the World

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Learn What Control4 Can Do for Your Home and Lifestyle

Have you heard about home automation and how it’s transforming our living spaces? According to Time, 63 million American homes will be considered “smart homes” in 2022. So, what’s all the excitement about, and why would 86% of millennials pay more for a connected home?

Some suggest it’s the ease of living that it brings, managing their home from one automated system. Others say it makes them feel safer, allowing them to look in on their family members or receive notifications when someone arrives at their door.

Whatever the reason, home automation is making headlines worldwide as industry leaders take technology to the next level almost daily. At Avidia, we partner with those leading brands to offer our clients the best automated solutions on the market.

Let’s see what a Control4 home automation system can do for your Chicago, IL home.

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