3 Priorities for Planning Your Outdoor Entertainment

As winter finally comes to a close, homeowners in Northern New Jerseyare likely to start bringing their celebrations outside. 1 Sound Choice can transform your backyard into this summer’s party central, bringing your favorite music, TV, and movies outdoors with you!

Designing an outdoor audio experience is a bit complicated than merely hooking up a television and some speakers on your patio; in this blog, we offer several priorities for planning your outdoor Audio Visual entertainment. When you’re ready to control your entire outdoor experience (lighting, music, the sprinklers and the pool) directly from a handheld remote, you can just give us a call!

• Waterproof or Weatherproof – There is a difference. At the very beginning of your project it is important to keep in mind the placement of your electronics.  Are your speakers going to be exposed directly to the elements, or will you be housing everything in a roofed cabana or enclosed patio? Weather-resistant outdoor speakers have been available for years, while special weatherized flat screen TVs can be exposed to the elements and feature a special coating to minimize the glare from outdoor viewing.
• Viewing Pleasure – Your monitor needs to be protected from everyday elements such as dirt, moisture and insects. One option is a motorized drop-down screen. Tucked into a soffit, it will be protected from the elements and can even be programmed to rise automatically if conditions get too breezy. Whether your entertainment is covered or not, you’ll still want to minimize glare by placing your display in a shaded area. If your choice is LCD vs. plasma, you’ll find that LCD is less susceptible to glare.
• Heard not Seen – Outdoor networking options include basic stereo systems to full outdoor theaters. Smaller, more inconspicuous speakers may be utilized when you complement your outdoor speakers with in-ground subwoofers. Landscape speakers that resemble rocks, planters and other background objects blend well into landscapes. Speakers should be positioned towards your house for the enjoyment of not your guests, but neighbors too.  Think in terms of coverage, not volume. A number of smaller units throughout will elevate the quality of the output. Remember, you want even sound coverage from a system that will be easily heard but hard to find.

Whether your seeking seamless control of your entire outdoor experience via handheld remote or automated touchscreens cleverly concealed from the elements, the professionals at 1 Sound Choice have years of experience designing and installing outdoor theater systems! You’ll find even more outdoor entertainment solutions by clicking on our dedicated Outdoor Entertainment page here.

For the ultimate in backyard entertaining, or solutions for projects as simple as Landscape Lighting, call 1 Sound Choice or contact us by email today. We have all the information you need on how you can get the outdoor audio video system of your dreams.