Four Things to Consider for an Outdoor Speaker System

Outdoor audio presents different challenges than indoor audio. With ambient noise and no walls and ceilings to reflect sound, designing the right solution for your outdoor spaces is a different endeavor. One thing isn’t different – what you like to listen to and how you listen to it. This aspect plays a big role in your outdoor choices, just like inside your Rosemary Beach, FL, home. 

So what do you need to consider when choosing an outdoor speaker system? Please keep reading to find out!

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Music Taste

Heavy metal or Norah Jones? Or both? While many speaker options are available, some do better for some content than others. Volume level also plays a role; do you want to feel your music or have it in the background? Ambient noise from neighboring properties, roads, or your pool pump may also be a challenge, so you need enough oomph to cut through these. 

What Areas to Cover

Where do you want your audio? On the patio, by the pool, or all across your entire outdoor space? That will definitely make a difference in the types and numbers of speakers you will need for your system. 

What Types of Speakers 

This question is highly related to the two areas discussed above, but aesthetics and durability also play a role. In landscaped areas, stake-mounted satellite speakers and partially buried subwoofers blend well and are excellent for spreading sound over a wide area. Want robust, thumping sound for parties? Bollard speakers are like tower speakers for the outdoors, with built-in subwoofers and powerful sound dispersion. Want speakers that hide in plain sight? Rock speakers look and sound great around pools and in landscaped areas. On the patio, you could have recessed in-ceiling or wall-mounted surface speakers for varying performance levels in that specific area. 

Music Sources

Ideally – although not required – your outdoor audio should be an extension of your indoor system. If the outdoor system is part of your whole-home audio setup, the music flows easily throughout your property. It also helps if all your audio sources are available outdoors and inside, whether it’s streaming services, TV audio, CDs, or a personal digital music library. For control, you can use a home automation touchscreen, an outdoor-rated remote control, or an app on your smartphone or tablet, depending on your system and preferences. We highly recommend integrating outdoor audio with whole-home audio and smart home control systems. For example, with a Control4 solution, the system can include whole-house audio management as well as control for lights, fountains, and other outdoor features. 

Are you looking to add an outdoor speaker system to your Rosemary Beach home? Contact us here or click the chat box below to quickly connect with one of our experts. We look forward to working with you!