Explore the Possibilities of an Outdoor Sound System Installation

Spending time outdoors during Ottawa’s warmer months is a great way to promote health and fun in your home. Gather with friends, host a barbecue, sit around a fire pit, relax in the sunshine, or enjoy a movie under the stars. The right outdoor technology will add hours of fun to your typical entertainment routines.

But there’s one thing you must not overlook: the neighbours. Hopefully, you’re the best of friends, but if you’re not, outdoor entertainment could drive a wedge between you. Luckily, sound technicians at Lucent Controls know how to help you enjoy outdoor entertainment without disturbing the peace. Continue reading to learn how we can help with an outdoor sound system installation that you and your neighbours will enjoy.

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Choose a Directional Speaker Style

First things first—you must choose the right type of speaker for your planned uses. For a neighbour-friendly setup, we’d recommend directional speakers that help to control the sound. These speakers aim the sound where you want it to go, reducing noise spillover.

Create Multiple Audio Zones

Next, let’s talk about how you plan to use each area of your backyard. After we understand this, we can help you design separate “zones” of control. In each zone, you’ll be able to adjust audio content, volume, and more by the area instead of by each speaker. Here’s a good example: keep the volume lower near a seating area where you’d like to have easy conversation, but make the volume louder for more fun by a pool or barbecue. A zone setup gives you more control and will help minimize volume near property lines.

Consider Landscaping

Depending on the situation, we may recommend adding some natural elements like shrubs, trees, or fences to help block or absorb sound. Placing speakers near these features is a strategic way to control how far the sound travels beyond your backyard, and they may add some visual interest, too—a win-win.

Set Volume Limits with Smart Controls

If you’re concerned about the volume getting out of hand as the night wears on, consider a sound system that allows you to set maximum volume levels and control audio from a smartphone or tablet. Smart controls are also helpful in controlling audio zones, and when it reaches a certain hour, you may decide to limit the audio in zones closest to your property lines.

Work with the Experts

As outdoor sound systems installation experts, the team at Lucent Controls can help you plan, purchase, and install the right speakers for your outdoor entertainment needs. We can also recommend system controls to help you maintain control of the volume at all hours so your fun doesn’t disturb the neighbourhood. 

A well-designed outdoor entertainment space can add value to your Ottawa, ON, home. Achieve the best results by working with a local expert in outdoor sound system installation to make your backyard a place for healthy living and fun. Contact us today!