Are you looking to add more entertainment to your outside spaces? It’s a great way to extend your living to the outdoors. Imagine music in spring and summer that flows seamlessly from inside to outside as you move through your house, or watching a Cardinals game on TV as you grill a summer meal in your outdoor kitchen. Outdoor entertainment makes the most of your time and investment in outdoor amenities. 

However, you don’t want to use equipment meant for indoor use outside – like a TV. Further, outdoor audio is different than indoor audio. You want a professional outdoor AV company that understands what’s needed for an outdoor entertainment system that will last you many years in your St. Louis, MO home. Keep reading below to learn everything you need to know. 

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Outdoor Audio

One of the key differences between outdoor and indoor audio is the lack of walls and ceilings to reflect sound. It may seem trivial, but inside a room, reflected audio plays a big role in how you hear sound and music. With none of those outdoors, speakers must be powerful enough to deliver clear, punchy sound. Part of that requires choosing the right speakers and matching them well with adequate amplification. Your outdoor audio needs to cut through other ambient and not blare into neighboring properties. 

Professional AV installation companies like Elite Technology Solutions are well-versed in the differences and nuances of outdoor audio. We know what amplifiers will work well with specific speakers, what cabling system to install that is robust enough for the number of speakers, and what speakers to use in which areas. Further, We know how to position them, so the sound stays on your property. Finally, while outdoor-rated speakers will stand up to the elements, we also know which ones do better in wet areas, extreme cold, and other aspects which can affect performance and longevity. 

Outdoor TV

While many people will install regular TVs under covered patios, we don’t ever recommend an indoor TV outside. St. Louis winters are cold, and summers are hot. Standard TVs are not built for outdoor use and can even be dangerous if they overheat or get wet. Outdoor TVs have housings that can withstand high levels of humidity, rain, heat, and even insects. Aside from weather resistance, they are brighter and have special screen treatments to avoid glare in changing light conditions. As an outdoor AV specialist, we can recommend the right TV for your use, whether it’s in the full sun poolside or on a shaded covered patio. 

Elite Technology Solutions has decades of experience with indoor and outdoor audio-video solutions. We can show you how to make the most of your outdoor spaces with audio and video entertainment systems. To learn more, call us today at (636) 939-4474 or reach out on our contact page. We look forward to working with you!