The Design Perspective

Less than three weeks until Spring!

If you are anything like me, you are already enjoying the brief warmer temperatures, planting in the garden, or the thought of lounging on the deck. What could make your outdoor spaces even more enjoyable? How about listening to music through discreet garden speakers that blend in with their natural surroundings. Create an ambient mood for evening cocktail parties with rich music and some outdoor pathway lighting.

We can help your Spring outdoor projects with creative and beautiful integrated audio and lighting systems — but don’t leave them to the last minute! At Distinct AV, we are known for our thoughtful engineering and design process so call us early in the planning stages.

While you’re planning your landscaping projects, you should keep in mind which audio and lighting equipment you’d like to add to your front yard or back deck. It’s much more convenient to bury wires in conjunction with your landscaping projects and before everything is in full bloom.

Zoned volume controls can help balance the audio for multiple outdoor areas, such as your terrace, gazebo, and pool area. To get even better sound outside, add an outdoor subwoofer. They can discreetly resemble a rock or even be installed under decks for an invisible solution you and your guests will love. It’s a good investment to use heavier gage direct burial wire and don’t forget the lightning protection devices!

Once you can get to your music collection outside, you’ll want to control what you’re listening to. We have several wireless solutions for media management and even waterproof remotes. These can handle the elements while still providing that easy and intuitive control that DistinctAV is known for.

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