OUTDOOR SPEAKERS
SUFFOLK COUNTY & LONG ISLAND
631-519-9002
Bring music to the spaces where you relax and entertain. Extreme AVS plans outdoor audio systems across Long Island and the Hamptons, considering patios, pools, gardens, and the surrounding property. We help you compare speaker styles, amplification, subwoofers, and compatible controls, then plan coverage, cable routes, and installation details around your landscape. Explore the options below or speak with us about an integrated outdoor entertainment system.
Outdoor System Installation
Choose an outdoor speaker style that suits the listening area and the landscape. Options can include surface-mounted, landscape, bollard, architectural, and planter speakers, with suitable amplification and subwoofers. We consider placement, exposure, drainage, service access, and sound beyond the listening area, then test the agreed installation and explain the controls.
OUTDOOR AUDIO SYSTEMS
Traditional
Otherwise known as surface mount speakers, these are completely enclosed in a weather proof casing, rust proof grill and bracket as well as corrosion free wire connections. Because they are similar to indoor book shelf speakers you can expect the same great responsive and powerful sound you enjoy indoors. These speakers usually have a 3” to 8” mid driver and a tweeter. The larger 8” driver produces a wider range of frequencies catering more to the lower bass notes.
Landscape Speakers
Satellite Outdoor Landscape Speakers are attached to a pivoting “ground stake” so you can “plant” them in the ground and aim them in the proper direction. Planting these allow them to disappear into your landscape leaving you with nothing but an amazing “uniform sound field”. You will want to think about location and visibility of these type speakers, so your landscapers do not mow them over or continuously hit them with a weed wacker. We also recommend researching the material in which the stake is made because less expensive landscape speakers are known to snap off the stake easily, especially after a few seasons of use. These type systems are usually coupled with an outdoor subwoofer.
Rock Speakers
Outdoor Rock Speakers offer a wider range of frequencies because they can hold a larger driver. There is no shortage of rock speaker design or color including, sandstone, slate, granite and many others to fit your landscape aesthetic needs. When selecting the best rock speaker, you want to see how the speaker is positioned in the rock molding. Some are aiming straight out while others are slightly pitched up. If the rock speaker is near the listening area you will want the speaker slightly tilted up in the mold. For larger spaces the speakers aimed straight out will perform better. Rock speakers usually have a 4” to 8” driver and
a tweeter. There are a few that may even have three speakers which does not mean more power but a better performance of individual sound frequencies.
Bose Free Space speakers
Free Space Speakers by Bose offer 360-degree sound field, but the speaker faces down toward a molded sound dispersion base as pictured. These speakers are usually low to the ground, maximizing the overall sound field but still aesthetically pleasing. These are also a great solution for commercial spaces like shopping malls, theme parks, sports venues, hotels, casinos, resorts, restaurants, hospitality facilities, and entrance ways.
Bollard Speakers
Origin Bollard Outdoor Landscape Speakers have a sleek design that can be easily hidden within your Long Island home's landscape and also look great when positioned out in the open. Bollard speakers tend to have the best sound in this category because they sit higher off the ground and can house several larger drivers in optimal directions. These characteristics also make them a more expensive option but the experience is worth it!
The best outdoor Bollard speakers are the Origin Acoustics Bollard speakers that have a 360-degree sound field, excellent sound detail and designed to last for years to come.
Architectural Speakers
These are a newer option especially with the introduction of Architettura Sonora who offers both a visually appealing and amazing sound experience. The bollard can be considered architectural, but we wanted to expand on this collection because of its uniqueness and our belief this designer type speaker market will rapidly increase. If you are serious about sound and appreciate art, we can honestly say the best architectural outdoor speakers are designed by Architettura Sonora. They have solutions to fill any space with reference quality sound as their name implies, complete “sonorization”
Planter Speakers
Bench and planter speakers have always been popular because of their natural look and magnificent sound capabilities. Depending on the size and cost you can have an extremely impressive sound experience using planter speakers. Being able to place them directly in a listening area, while not being a visual eye soar is the major benefit, especially for our flower gardening friends. Both bench and planter speakers can be designed with a subwoofer that is positioned at the bottom facing down for some ground shaking bass.
The best outdoor planter speaker for us is the Ambisonic Systems planter speakers.
Line array speakers
Line-array systems may be considered for larger spaces with demanding coverage needs. Their performance depends on the selected equipment, mounting, aiming, and system design. We assess whether this approach suits your property and listening priorities before recommending it.
Outdoor Subwoofer
A suitable outdoor subwoofer can add low-frequency support to the system. Options may include visible, integrated, or partially buried designs. We plan placement, drainage, cabling, amplification, and level adjustment with the other speakers, aiming for balanced bass in the intended listening area.
OUTDOOR SPEAKERS LONG ISLAND
Serving Suffolk County Including:
Amagansett, Belle Terre, Bellport, Bridgehampton, Brightwaters,
Centerport, Cold Spring Harbor, Cutchogue, East Hampton, East Moriches
East Quogue, East Setauket, Eastport, Greenlawn, Hampton Bays, Huntington,
Laurel, Melville, Montauk, Nesconset, Northport, North Haven, North Sea
Northwest Harbor, Peconic, Port Jefferson, Quogue, Remsenburg, Sag Harbor,
Sagaponack, Saint James, Setauket, Shelter Island, Shelter Island Heights,
Smithtown, Southampton, Speonk, Stony Brook, Wainscott, Water Mill,
West Hampton Dunes, Westhampton, Westhampton Beach