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Layout by survey
Satellite and subwoofer locations planned around lawns, beds, seating and pool areas.
Service
Outdoor audio, even across the whole garden.
Landscape satellites, in-ground subwoofers and weather-rated speakers for patios and pools. Designed so the sound is even where people gather, without blasting the neighbors.
Overview
A pair of rock speakers on the patio rarely works outside. Sound drops off fast in open air, so a few loud speakers leave some spots too loud and others too quiet.
Landscape audio spreads many small satellite speakers through the beds with a buried subwoofer for low end. With direct burial cable and amplification sized for long runs, the whole space sounds even at a comfortable volume.
What is included
Outdoor and Landscape Audio, start to finish
Every project is scoped to the property. These are the pieces we usually cover.
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Landscape satellites
Small speakers set into planting beds, aimed at the listening area.
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In-ground subwoofers
Buried subwoofers for full, low bass without visible boxes.
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Long-run wiring
Direct burial cable and 70V distribution where runs are long.
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Patio and pool speakers
Weather-rated speakers for decks, covered patios and pool houses.
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One app
Outdoor zones controlled from the same app as the indoor rooms.
Platforms we work with
- Sonance
- Coastal Source
- Origin Acoustics
- Sonos
- Triad
Process
How a project runs
Clear scope, clean install, documented handover.
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Survey
A conversation and a site visit. How the property is used, what exists and what the schedule looks like.
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Design
A written proposal with equipment, locations and pricing, coordinated with your builder and trades.
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Install
Rough-in, mounting, programming and testing, done cleanly and documented.
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Handover and support
A walkthrough, documentation and ongoing support after the job is done.
FAQ
Common questions
What is landscape audio?
A system of small satellite speakers spread through garden beds with one or more in-ground subwoofers. Because the speakers are spread out, the sound is even across the space at lower volume.
How far can outdoor speaker wire run?
Long runs lose power on standard speaker systems. For long distances we use heavier direct burial cable or 70V distribution, which carries full output to the far end of large properties.
Will outdoor speakers survive winter and rain?
Speakers rated for outdoor use are built for sun, rain and freezing temperatures. Wiring connections are sealed with waterproof splices.
Can outdoor audio be added after landscaping is done?
Yes, though it is easiest while beds are open or before final planting. Wire can be trenched through finished landscaping with care.
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Tell us about the property.
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