Patio & Poolside Sound Design
Most people believe that a home is the best place for entertaining, but your backyard, pool area, and patio set-up often get overlooked. Setting up lights and audio systems around these outdoor areas requires attention to detail and an understanding of how sound and light spread in an outdoor space. Forever Glow Lighting has a team of designers who can help make your outdoor entertainment space truly unique. Speakers, sound bars, and electrical elements go into creating a cohesive patio and poolside sound design that will last you for years to come.
Whether you want to host family gatherings, bring friends and neighbors over for a pool party, or just create fun memories with your immediate family, working with a designer can help you create a cohesive entertainment experience.
Creating An Immersive Experience
Strategically placing speakers, sound bars, and amplifiers is the best way to create an immersive experience. Outdoor audio systems need multiple speakers and other elements in order to operate effectively and provide sound to anyone who may be in the area. A professional team is the best choice if you are starting from scratch when setting up a patio and poolside sound system.
Our designers can scope out your yard and landscaping to determine how many speakers will be needed in order to create an immersive experience. We will keep large trees and other architectural elements in mind when creating your audio system. Aiming the speakers in the proper direction can also help guests or those living in the home have the clearest sound possible. Forever Glow Lighting doesn’t want to just create background noise, but rather supply audio that fills the space and blends seamlessly with your landscaping.
Why Speaker Placement Matters
Outdoor spaces are different than indoors, especially because there are no walls to contain the sound. Audio will dissipate more quickly outdoors because there are no solid surfaces to keep it in one area. Placing speakers strategically is the best way to increase volume and sound quality, rather than turning the volume up on one speaker. Putting speakers every 20 feet around the patio or pool area will result in a more even sound. You will experience non-disruptive coverage when speakers are placed strategically and all set at a median volume.
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Different Elements Of An Outdoor Sound System
Speakers are just a small part of the entire patio and poolside sound design. Multiple elements, weatherproof coatings, and electrical connections are needed for a quality system. Before we install the system, designing the layout and choosing what elements you truly need will help make the project unique to your home. Here are some common elements that work together to create an outdoor sound system.
Weatherproof Speakers
The most important element of the system is the speakers; however, typical speakers aren’t going to cut it when it comes to outdoor elements. The interior and exterior components will need to withstand different weather conditions such as rain, snow, wind, dust, and extreme temperatures. Not only do the speakers need to be weatherproof, but they also need to blend seamlessly with the landscape or architecture of your home. Outdoor speakers can often be disguised as rocks or hidden behind bushes to help keep your yard or patio looking cohesive.
Amplifier
If you want the speakers to deliver clear sound, you will need an amplifier. Multi-channel amps will help you create separate zones for a handful of speakers that can be used at different times. Amplifiers help you to have more control over the sound in certain areas, making some areas more immersive than others.
Outdoor-Rated Wiring
For electrical elements that are placed outside, specialized options or coated wires will be needed to keep the system running smoothly. Outdoor-rated wiring is designed to handle moisture and rapid temperature changes without deteriorating. These wires are also helpful in avoiding fires or sparks that can lead to landscape damage. Some wiring systems will be buried underground, while others will be laid along the perimeter of your yard or patio structure.
Subwoofer
A subwoofer is an optional element of an outdoor sound system, but it can help significantly enhance the sound. A subwoofer enhances the bass of music, movies, or other audio, helping it to fill the space without becoming muffled or blown out.
Mounting Hardware
If you choose to have speakers placed on the sides of your home or other structures, they will need weather-resistant hardware in order to remain in place. Brackets, stakes, or stands will need to be resistant to moisture, debris, and sun exposure. Hardware needs to be strong enough to continue holding the heavy speakers or amplifiers so they also don’t experience damage from falls.
The Experts At Forever Glow Lighting
Forever Glow Lighting has experience working with a variety of homes, completing different lighting and audio projects. Our team is dedicated to the details of your project, ensuring that it fits your needs and blends into the space seamlessly. No matter what vibe you are going for, our designers can help lay out your lights or speakers to ensure the best experience possible. Forever Glow Lighting can help enhance your North Carolina home with better quality lighting and sound systems that will last for many years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I integrate my existing indoor smart home system or phone with the new outdoor audio setup?
Yes. While the hardware itself is specialized for the outdoors, our systems are designed to be user-friendly and compatible with modern technology. We can integrate your outdoor speakers and amplifiers with your existing Wi-Fi network, allowing you to control volume, change playlists, or switch between audio zones directly from your smartphone, tablet, or smart home hub.
How does the installation process handle my existing landscaping or flower beds?
Our team prioritizes a “low-impact” installation. When running outdoor-rated wiring or burying subwoofers, we use specialized tools to minimize disruption to your lawn and garden. We work carefully around existing root systems and architectural features, ensuring that once the hidden speakers and wires are in place, your landscaping looks exactly as it did before—only now it sounds much better.