Jan 29, 2026 10:34:00 AM
Enhancing backyard entertainment with audio starts with making the best choices when it comes to professional audio installation. But you might be on the fence about whether a professional outdoor audio system is right for you.
You may be wondering if you can just achieve the same results on your own with store-bought speakers.
In this article, we’ll dive into the outdoor audio system benefits of a professional installation. Then you can make the choice that is best for you.
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There are many ways that having high-quality outdoor audio can enhance your time outside.
You probably already know that the right music can really increase the entertainment factor. You might be someone who listens to music in their car, kitchen, or other places in their home.
But having music outdoors can be a little more complicated. You have to contend with other outdoor sounds plus it’s easier for sound to get “lost” without the confines of an interior space.
Of course, music is one of the best ways to enhance backyard entertainment. It can make your BBQ, picnic, pool party, or other outdoor gathering even more enjoyable and lively. The key is having the right outdoor audio system!
We also love outdoor audio for television.
In fact, I (Jesse Wisley, owner) have my own system connected to my outdoor television so that I can hear the college football game playing no matter where I am in my yard. There is nothing like an outdoor surround sound experience to truly transform your time outside!
The sound quality is the major differentiator between wired and wireless outdoor speakers. A wireless speaker is simply not going to be able to produce the high-quality sound or the powerful volume that you desire, particularly if you have a mid- to large-sized backyard. Wireless speakers work best in a small space.
But the best outdoor speakers for a backyard are hard-wired speakers that are fully integrated into the space.
You’ve probably experienced this yourself before. Most people have been at a party before where the sound quality was poor. A wireless speaker often has to be turned up really loud so that people can hear it from further away but that means people trying to talk right near the speaker are often drowned out.
And usually the louder a wireless speaker gets, the more the quality of the sound decreases. Not to mention the fact that wireless, bluetooth technology usually means the person with the playlist on their phone always needs to be close by!
But with a professionally hard-wired system, you end up with surround sound that doesn’t have to be “blasted” for everyone to hear it. You can have speakers installed throughout your outdoor living space so that sound can be heard from anywhere.
And the quality is so much higher that it’s a noticeable difference.
A professional outdoor audio system should also be weather-proof and designed for the outdoors. That is not always the case for store-bought speakers. Sometimes homeowners purchase speakers meant for the indoors and bring them outside. But not all speakers are designed to withstand outdoor elements.
And that doesn’t just mean rain-proof. Outdoor speakers also need to be able to withstand exposure to dirt, dust, and other debris!
As you are thinking about the best outdoor speakers for your backyard, you’re probably also wondering what it’s going to look like from an aesthetic perspective.
Every space is going to be different and determining what speakers are right for your yard will depend on what you’re looking to achieve and how much space you have to cover. But the goal is always to integrate the outdoor audio system into your outdoor space in an aesthetically pleasing way.
That means hiding speakers and subwoofers so that they are not an eyesore. This is another difference from buying a wireless speaker and just sticking it in the yard.
An outdoor audio professional will take aesthetics and also optimal placement into account when creating your outdoor audio design. Even sound distribution is an important consideration for the highest quality experience and also overall enjoyment of the system.
The proper installation of your outdoor audio system is important if you care about getting the best results.
The last thing that you want is to make an installation mistake that could detract from your enjoyment of the system.
Some of the common outdoor audio mistakes that are made include:
Often these mistakes end up happening when people attempt to tackle outdoor audio themselves.
Frequently, one of the mistakes we see again and again is when people bring indoor audio equipment outside. Audio equipment that is made for the indoors is not the same as outdoor audio equipment.
Indoor equipment is not well-suited to the conditions that it will be exposed to outdoors including rain, pollen, debris, changing temperatures, humidity, bugs, and more. This can lead to equipment damage or total failure.
In addition, indoor audio equipment is built for the acoustics of an enclosed space and is not going to work as well in a wide-open outdoor area. Outdoor audio systems require speakers with much greater power.
Outdoor speakers are specifically designed to be able to work outdoors without having to turn the volume up to “blasting” levels. It’s also designed to be able to overcome outdoor noise interference like wind, neighbors, traffic, and more.
It’s also critical that everything is wired properly. Installing outdoor audio wiring is similar to installing out outdoor lighting wiring and does take skill and expertise. You want to make sure that the system is hardwired properly so that it is safe and works optimally!
Tuning and calibration are also imperative.
Without proper system tuning you can have diminished sound quality in your outdoor audio system. But when the system is properly tuned and calibrated you can expect these benefits:
At the end of the day, all of this points toward professional installation for superior results. You can purchase the best outdoor speakers for a backyard but if you don’t install them properly, you won’t be able to enjoy them fully.
We understand that if you’re investing in outdoor audio for your home, you want to get the most that you can out of it.
The best way to achieve this is to invest in professional outdoor audio services. With a pro handling the design and installation, you’ll feel confident that you’ll soon be enhancing your backyard entertainment with audio!
When all is said and done, the last thing that you want is to be unhappy with your end result. At that point, going back and making changes isn’t so easy. You want everything to come together the way you imagined, the first time.
When you work with a professional who prioritizes the design and planning stage, you can avoid a lot of mistakes with outdoor audio systems. It’s important to find a pro who has done plenty of these types of projects and has extensive experience.
If you choose Mid South Outdoor Lighting & Audio for your project, we are ready to help you maximize the enjoyment and use of your outdoor areas with an audio design that is customized for you.
Whether you are entertaining friends or family, or just enjoying some relaxation time of your own, listening to music or to the game can enhance your time outside. You deserve to get the most out of that experience.
Ready for immersive outdoor sound? Request a consultation today.
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