Enjoy High-End Audio Outdoors—Without Disturbing the Neighbors

As more people begin hosting parties and get-togethers again, now is the perfect time to spruce up your backyard spaces with outdoor entertainment. 

But when it comes to outdoor audio and video, there’s always one factor to consider: the neighbors. No one likes being forced to listen to next door’s music and booming bass notes. Noise pollution is a very real thing, and even if your Altadena, CA backyard is spacious and private, sound can carry far distances. 

But the weather is beautiful here in sunny Southern California, and it’s only natural to want to enjoy your favorite playlists and movies by the plants and poolside. At Personal Technology, we install residential outdoor sound systems and weatherproof TVs that not only look and sound high-quality but won’t cause the neighbors to file a noise complaint either. Read on to find out how.

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More Is Less 

If you want to avoid bothering the neighbors, the key is to use more speakers. Huh? That may sound counterintuitive—but hear us out! 

Usually, outdoor audio sounds too loud because you’re blasting a single speaker to cover the entire lawn. A single portable speaker simply can’t cover enough ground outside. So, you’ll crank the speaker up to full volume, just to hear it from far distances. 

But what if you could evenly spread music across the lawn at a quieter level? Consider Disneyland. Everywhere you walk across the park, you can hear music playing from outdoor speakers. But the music isn’t overpowering, and you can’t hear Frontierland’s tunes while you’re waiting in line in Fantasyland. 

The same can be applied to your yard! A system of outdoor audio speakers, whether that includes rock speakers, satellite models, or powerful bollard speakers, will fill the air evenly. An integrator can connect a network of speakers that will all play in sync. So now, wherever you are outdoors, you’ll be within earshot without the music sounding too quiet or too loud. 

Durable & High-Performance Equipment 

To build an outdoor AV system, you need equipment that’s built to last through even the worst weather conditions. At Personal Technology, we use only airtight, weather-resistant speakers in our outdoor installations. Outdoor TVs like Samsung’s The Terrace can stay mounted outside all year long and is so bright, you can see the screen clearly without glare, even on a sunny day.

Outdoor speakers not only need to be durable, but they must also produce powerful sound. The outdoors is a tricky environment for audio. There are no walls for soundwaves to bounce off of, and frequencies can get lost. You need speakers with large enough drivers and quality materials to play music clearly. 

Control in One Tap of a Button 

Ideally, you want your outdoor sound system to be an everyday part of your life. But if it’s too confusing to turn on and configure, you might find yourself only using it once in a while. 

That’s why we recommend integrating your entire media setup into one system. Wire your speakers to a central controller, which will wirelessly connect to your smartphone. Then, in only a few swipes on your phone screen, you can select speakers, turn on the TV, raise the volume, and enjoy.

If you’re interested in an outdoor sound system or television in the Altadena or Los Angeles area, Personal Technology is your destination. Contact us here to get started today!