Ready to take your backyard gatherings and relaxation to the next level? Take full advantage of Agoura Hills, CA's beautiful weather and vistas with an outdoor audio system. Add a lively soundtrack to your next lounge session by the pool, or add a classic playlist while you grill. With better outdoor entertainment, you expand your living space and increase your overall property value.  

However, installing outdoor audio systems also comes with challenges. From finding the right equipment to connecting it with your home audio, it takes a professional to set up your outdoor speaker system for success. Check out how we deliver alfresco fun to clients that exceeds their expectations. 

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1. Choose Your Audio Equipment 

One of the most common mistakes is choosing speakers and equipment not designed for outdoor use. Without the ability to withstand the elements like rain, heat, and humidity, they'll have a shorter lifespan and deliver poor performance. It's vital to always use weatherproof and water-resistant speakers specifically made for outdoor installations.

At Just One Touch™, we partner with industry-leading audio manufacturers like Coastal Source to offer outdoor speaker options suitable for any landscape or application. By choosing high-quality, durable equipment, you enjoy reliable and exceptional audio performance without worrying about your equipment's health. 

2. Design Your Speaker Layout

Once you've chosen the speakers you want to use, it's important to find the proper placement for them to deliver even sound distribution and high-quality audio. Improper placement, such as clustering all speakers in one area, will result in poor audio performance. Instead, position your speakers around the perimeter facing inwards—that way, your exterior walls will bolster the sound, and you'll avoid sound leaking into neighboring properties. Before installation, we'll carefully assess your outdoor space and how you plan to use it, and we will create an effective layout that covers every corner of your outdoor area with clear and balanced sound.

3. Run Speaker Wires 

Running speaker wires for outdoor speaker systems is extremely difficult. Exposed and disorganized wiring can be an eyesore and a safety hazard. We provide professional wire management and bury cables underground to guarantee performance and your family's safety. We use specialized wires from Coastal Source that are rated for in-ground and outdoor use. These come with special connectors to reduce the risk of moisture seeping into your speakers or cables. 

4. Set Up Your Audio Sources 

Connecting your outdoor speaker system to your whole-home audio setup lets you stream albums, podcasts, audiobooks, and more in your backyard. Access popular services like Spotify and Apple Music, your personal music library, or records. Managing your outdoor audio is a breeze with options like smartphone apps, tablet controls, or dedicated remotes. Easily pull up what you want, choose where to play it, and change the volume from the same place. 

5. Test and Calibrate Your System 

After all the hard work of setting up, it's time for the cherry on top: testing and fine-tuning your outdoor audio system. We take care of everything and test some tracks while walking around your outdoor space to ensure the sound is evenly distributed. We then adjust the speaker angles and volume levels until we get the perfect balance. We also check the system's integration with your home audio setup to ensure you can easily access all your go-to media.

Transform your outdoor audio experience today! Call us or fill out our contact form to schedule a consultation.