How to Find the Best Outdoor Audio System for Your Home

Pick Outdoor Speakers That Withstand the Weather and Suit Your Needs

Outdoor audio can truly enhance your backyard, but choosing a speaker that will withstand the elements and meet your needs can be tricky. While looking around for a new outdoor audio system, there are a few things your new system must have as well as added features you may want. Keep reading to learn more about outdoor speakers and how to choose the best system for your Barrington, IL, home. 

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Outdoor Speaker Must-Haves

The type of outdoor speaker you choose will largely depend on your yard and personal preference. However, there are some things all outdoor speakers should have, regardless of brand or style. 

First, all outdoor speakers should be weatherproof and waterproof. Only install speakers designed for outdoor use in your yard. Indoor speakers are not designed to withstand the weather like outdoor speakers are. You need speakers with a durable casing that will keep out rain, block out wind, and withstand extreme temperatures.

You also want to ensure they’re powerful enough to pierce through ambient sound. While many people opt for portable wireless speakers, these don’t have the same quality as hardwired solutions. Whichever you go with they should be easy to manage through a waterproof remote or app. 

Things to Consider

Now that we know what all outdoor speakers should have, there are various types to choose from based on your preferences. 

Size of Your Space

First, consider the size of the space you want your speakers to cover. Are you looking to provide sound to only a patio space or an expansive yard? 

If you’re only looking to provide audio to your patio, you may want to consider outdoor speakers that mount directly on your wall. Additionally, you can choose a Coastal Source speaker that sits on your patio and acts like a tower speaker, delivering booming audio to your space.

If you need to cover a larger lawn area, you may want satellite speakers that are smaller or installed in-ground for discreet, distributed audio.

Bold or Discreet

Coastal Source has two main types of speakers: the Ellipse Bollard and the Modulus Bullet. Before choosing your system, consider how discreet you want your speakers. If you want them truly hidden in the landscape, the smaller Modulus Bullet may be a great solution for you. If you want your speakers to be a little bolder and more visible, the Ellipse Bollard comes in many different sizes. It can be installed in-ground for a more discrete option, or above-ground for a traditional tower speaker look.

Now that you know what to look for in your new outdoor audio system, it’s time to choose the best product for you. Coastal Source makes a variety of speakers and has a solution for every yard. Contact Avidia to learn more about Coastal Source and to get started incorporating performance-quality audio into your backyard.