The Outdoor Speaker Showdown

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We’re Transforming Entertainment with Professional Landscape Audio Systems

Imagine the sun setting over your perfectly landscaped backyard as friends gather around the fire pit. With a simple tap on your phone, music fills the air. It’s not blasting from any visible source, but emerging naturally, seemingly emanating from the air. It’s not blasting from a single source but emerging naturally from the space around you—immersive, balanced, and unobtrusive.

Conversations flow easily as balanced audio envelops everyone in crystal-clear sound that never overwhelms. Your playlist transitions seamlessly from cocktail hour to dinner, with rich, consistent sound reaching every corner of your outdoor oasis without disturbing a single neighbor. 

From background playlists during dinner to upbeat tunes at a pool party, your outdoor space transforms into a haven for sound. And it all starts with a high-performance outdoor audio system.

Does this sound too good to be true? It’s possible with thoughtfully designed and expertly installed systems by ProTech Audio & Video! Learn more below.

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Crafting the Right Speaker Mix 

A sample speaker system design featuring Origin Acoustics’ Acoustic Landscape Speakers.

A distributed audio design incorporates amplifiers and media sources that are housed indoors or in protected enclosures, sending power and audio to speakers via buried cabling. This design supports multi-zone control and ensures consistent, high-quality performance across the entire outdoor space.

One of the best ways to create a truly full-spectrum outdoor listening experience is to blend different speaker types and features. Some speakers may hide, while others are boldly featured or double as planters. For example:

• Satellite Speakers: Compact and versatile, these are placed throughout the landscape—among plantings, along walking paths, or near seating areas—to deliver directional, even sound coverage. Often bullet-style, they can be aimed precisely to cover specific zones without disturbing neighbors.

• Buried Subwoofers: Installed partially underground, these provide rich, resonant bass that anchors the sound system. Ideal for flowerbeds or discreet corners, they blend seamlessly into the environment while enhancing low-bass performance.

• Planter or Decorative Speakers: These serve dual roles as functional outdoor décor and high-fidelity audio sources. Positioned around patios or entryways, they complement landscape and architectural styles without drawing attention to the tech.

• On-Wall or Under-Eave Speakers: Mounted to exterior walls or ceilings, these are ideal for covered patios, porches, or near outdoor kitchens. They project sound outward, complementing ground-level systems.

Each of these speaker types is built with durable, sealed enclosures and moisture-resistant materials. All system components are engineered to endure extreme heat, cold, moisture, UV exposure, and debris year-round.

Where Landscape Options Work Best

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for outdoor sound. Depending on the space, aesthetic goals, and how the area is used, different speaker types offer their own unique advantages. Let’s break them down:

Landscape Speakers (Bullet Style)

These are the backbone of most high-end outdoor audio systems. For example, Origin Acoustics offers landscape models designed to be installed strategically throughout a yard, garden, or patio.

• Strategic Sound Coverage: Rather than blasting sound from a central location, these speakers are placed around your property—near seating areas, walkways, or poolside—to aim sound where you want it and minimize volume where you don’t. This creates an even, immersive sound without bothering your neighbors.

• Discreet Design: With models disguised as rocks or tucked into planting beds, these speakers blend seamlessly into the environment.

• Weather-Ready Performance: Designed for year-round use, they easily withstand heat, rain, and cold.

  
  

On-Wall and Ceiling-Mounted Speakers

When entertainment areas are close to the house, on-wall or under-eave ceiling-mounted speakers can deliver excellent sound coverage from architectural vantage points.

• Ideal for patios, verandas, and covered decks

• Directs sound toward listening areas

• Offers stronger sound projection near building walls or outdoor kitchens

Planter and Decorative Speakers

The James Loudspeaker OMNI All Terrain Speaker/Planter is designed to house decorative plants and flowers.

Products from brands like Ambisonic and James Loudspeaker go one step further by combining performance and artistry. Planter speakers, for example, double as beautiful flower pots while offering powerful sound reproduction.

• Perfect for courtyards and patios where aesthetics matter

• Can be paired with landscape systems to fill in audio zones near gathering spaces

• Disguise your tech in plain sight without sacrificing quality

Enjoy the ProTech Approach to Outdoor Audio

Our approach begins with understanding how you use your outdoor spaces and what kind of audio experience you desire. We then design a customized speaker system that complements your listening preferences, budget, property layout, and your style.

Our expert technicians carefully position each component for optimal sound coverage while keeping your landscape design the star of the show. From waterfront properties along the Jersey Shore to historic Main Line estates, we've added countless invisible audio solutions that delight the ear and the eye!

Ready to enhance your next barbecue or pool hangout? Contact ProTech here to schedule a personalized consultation and discover the potential of your backyard!