If you have a patio, garden, pool or porch and you want to have good speakers to enjoy music outdoors: this is your post. Finding a device that sounds loud enough, good enough, or that can send music via Bluetooth are common problems among those who want to take sound outside. For this reason, from Concerto we want to share with you all our tricks and knowledge so that you can choose the best option for you.
You can read the entire article to know the pros and cons of each type of outdoor speaker, and if you want to know what we definitely recommend, go to the last point.
The portable Bluetooth speaker is usually the first option that comes to mind when we think about taking the sound outside the walls of our house. These devices have a battery battery and are usually of a manageable size, which allows us to place them anywhere. In addition, thanks to its connectivity, we can send music from our smartphone without problem.
However, this type of device does not have the necessary power to cover large outdoor spaces and by depending on from a battery, they can leave us stranded in the middle of a party. Being a great option to take the sound of camping, to the beach or excursions, they are not our recommendation to enjoy music in your garden or yard.
They are a rare bird, as weatherproof or portable speakers are rarely equipped with WiFi connection. There are some honorable examples, but they are not usually intended to be used in the sun or next to a jacuzzi, for example. So, if we take this option, we will have to be careful not to subject the device to conditions that could damage it.
Keep reading, because what we consider to be the best garden speakers have WiFi connectivity and resistance to the elements.
Given the weather conditions to which an outdoor speaker is subjected, the Custom installation becomes the best option for speakers that will remain permanently in the patio or garden. It is the solution that allows you to keep delicate elements safe from adverse conditions and get as much power as necessary to throw a party in your garden and that the music can be heard loud and with great quality.
In a custom installation, the electronics and more delicate parts can be safely indoors. They will not be attacked by the weather, dust or humidity, and you can add as many elements as you want. A streamer can provide a WiFi and Bluetooth connection to your outdoor speakers, a multi-zone amplifier will allow you to group speakers in different spaces to activate one or the other depending on the moment, etc.
What remains permanently installed outdoors are the passive boxes. All the power they need, as well as the sound information they must reproduce, will reach them through cables installed in the wall or under the floor. In this way, they can resist the elements for years without affecting the quality of their reproduction, making them the best option for outdoor speakers.
The built-in speakers present us with several options for outdoors. Those with a certain resistance to the elements, and the invisible ones that are completely covered by the finish of the wall where they are embedded. Both can be a good option for a porch, or a small patio. However, they have a great drawback: their use is limited to the existence of a ceiling or wall where they can be embedded. Therefore, they are not the best option for a garden or open spaces.
Another similar option is speakers attached to the wall. These, instead of being located inside the wall, are installed by screwing onto it. With the speaker box exposed, they need to be more weather resistant. And they also need a wall or ceiling to be able to settle.
If you are serious about installing an outdoor sound system, be it a terrace, garden, patio or pool, the definitive option is outdoor floor-standing speakers. By having many advantages over other options:
If you want to delve into the world of custom outdoor speakers, you can take a look at the range Garvan Lotto. Designed to bring Italian design to the sound of the most chic gardens, it has an infinite number of finishes and spectacular sound quality.
For his part, Martin Logan proposes a series of incognito speakers, disguising himself as a rock to fit more discreetly into gardens and natural environments.
And if you want to test the floor speakers before launching into a complete installation, you can opt for a Bluetooth floor speaker. Although you will need to have an electrical outlet nearby, it can show you what these types of speakers are capable of.
All these options are what make custom floorstanding speakers the best option for outdoor sound systems. Durability, power, good sound and a solution so comfortable that, once installed, you can forget about all the technical ins and outs and just enjoy your favorite music outdoors. Send your music via WiFi, Bluetooth, Airplay... Even listen to your record player, which is spinning quietly and safely in the living room, while you take a bath in the jacuzzi! With this type of facility, everything is possible.
At Concerto Audio we are also installers and we can take care of advising you on the garden sound equipment that you should assemble, as well as carrying out the custom installation. If you have questions or want to request a quote, contact us .
