5 Slightly Unusual Ways to Enjoy Outdoor Audio

At GHT Group, we love outdoor living solutions. One of the best things about them is how they can make your outdoor space an extension of the rest of your home. But many people think outdoor entertainment, like audio, might just be used only for, well, entertaining, and may not want to make the investment if outdoor gatherings are an infrequent occurrence. We’re going to go outside the box a little here. Music and audio go quite well with a wide range of activities beyond throwing a party. Let’s explore some unusual things you can do with an outdoor audio system in your Birmingham home. Who knows, it might spark a whole new project to transform your outdoors!

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Outdoor Audio for Wellness

Music can create a mood, whether it's lively for a party or chill for relaxation. But other sounds can also change moods, enhancing your well-being. Recently, Hyundai introduced sounds of nature in their automobile infotainment systems. For many people, they offer a soothing way to relax and decrease stress. Think about what these types of sounds can do in your outdoor environment. If you want to read, nap, or meditate, you might want to listen to something other than music. The sounds of birds chirping, a waterfall, or a crackling fire at night can remake your mood. 

Want to go further? Imagine a meditative space with a small Japanese-like garden in your Alabama backyard. Or a koi pond. How about a deck in your garden that is purpose-built for yoga? Now, imagine how an outdoor sound system can enrich all of those spaces. You can choose music that's themed to your garden or space. If your garden captures a bit of traditional French style like Versailles, imagine a touch of classical music to go with it. We think you might be getting the idea. And it will all be available at the touch of a button, where you can control the sound from an app or a dedicated outdoor remote control or touchscreen. 

Educational and Cultural Enrichment

Many people listen to podcasts on earphones, but who says you must? Imagine relaxing outdoors on your favorite chaise and catching up on your favorite podcast piped over high-quality outdoor speakers. You can close your eyes, giving them a break from all the screens you look at throughout the day. Beyond podcasts, you can listen to a novel you’ve been meaning to read, made all the more relaxing as it’s read to you as an audiobook. Or, if you want to tend to your rose garden, you can listen while you trim. 

How about when you need to focus and understand something you're reading? Perhaps you're trying to evaluate your investment strategy for retirement. Studies show that classical music, especially pieces with a steady rhythm and without lyrics, can enhance mental performance and concentration. It's called the Mozart effect. For others, sounds of nature can help. If you really need to block out the world, white noise can have the same focusing effect. Regardless of preference, that environment can be created with strategically installed outdoor speakers. 

Outdoor Audio for Art

Is your backyard a showcase for outdoor art pieces or flowers? Imagine a guided tour through your audio system, taking a guest through the background of the art or the plants, just like in a museum. It might be useful for entertainment, and it could be educational for your kids’ scout troop. Are we stimulating your imagination yet? 

Sound + Water

Water features, be they pools, spas, waterfalls, or koi ponds, are wonderful additions to an outdoor environment. And sound is the perfect complement to these amenities. The right background music can create a zen-like atmosphere around your water features, transporting you to the feel of a faraway wellness retreat. And when you want to party or entertain, your speaker system can pull that duty, too. 

Practical and Safety Uses

How about if you have a larger property? Maybe you have an acre or more, and you have amenities on the property, like a tennis or pickleball court. Or you have an outdoor space set up for your painting hobby. You might want to get notifications of things happening at your house. For example, outdoor speakers can announce visitors at the front door. Or it might tell you that the garage door opened, indicating your spouse has arrived. At the extreme, you might want to know that an alarm—like smoke—has gone off inside so you can take action. You may have different ideas of how you could use this, but audio systems can be eminently practical as well as entertaining, outdoors or in. 

We hope these ideas have piqued your interest in outdoor sound for your Birmingham home. Bring us your ideas for the ideal outdoor oasis; our specialty is bringing your vision to life. To learn more, contact us today or click the chat box below to connect quickly with one of our staff members. We look forward to working with you!