We've all probably seen the speakers disguised as rocks that are pumping out some songs on the radio with a bit of static but this latest trend in home theater is taking this to a new level. Some of the popular sound options for outdoor theater include the Soundcast Melody speakers which project crystal clear sound 360degrees around, are weatherproof and are connected via Bluetooth so they are able to be put anywhere and moved at your convenience.
Another option for audio is the Sonos Ray speakers which offer true surround sound quality and are small enough to be hidden around the yard in places such as potted plants. To complete the true surround sound experience you can even bury subwoofers in your gardens or yard to pump bass around while watching your favorite game or movie.
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| An outdoor subwoofer you can bury in your garden |
While it's great to hear the action it's even more important to see it. One of the premier options in outdoor television is the SunBright TV. These televisions come in a variety of sizes including some that are the same size as what you would find in most home theaters. They also resemble real televisions, not projectors or some hybrid machine that is bulked up to survive outdoors.
Many people would cringe at the thought of leaving their TV, with all its electronic parts, outside during weather such as a rain or snow. SunBright, however, is on pace to change that thinking. Their TVs produce an extremely clear picture and aren't distinguishable from other TVs you may have now when it comes to design and functionality.
However, SunBright truly shines once weather is introduced. The screens are waterproof and are even demonstrated with steams of water running over them. They are completely safe to leave outside permanently no matter the weather. This leads to many opportunities and placements once thought impossible. You can now have a big screen television mounted to your exterior wall, the side of your deck, or even built into your own outdoor kitchen/bar/entertainment area to create that perfect game day and party atmosphere no matter the weather.
However, if you're not completely comfortable with leaving your television completely exposed to the elements at all times but still would like to have a TV outdoors there is another option for you. Media Lift offers a product that takes your outdoor television that is already very durable and adds another level of protection to it.
Their retractable TV stands are made to hold your outdoor television (like one of the SunBright models). They are a sort of box/storage compartment that you connect your TV into. The stand make it so you can easily slide your TV out when you want to watch it and the stand holds it at a height easy to view at. The stands also come in a variety of colors and finishes so you can make sure it matches your outdoor entertainment space. You can get everything from a flat black colored stand to a stone patterned one to match your patio or outdoor kitchen.
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| A Media Lift TV storage solution in action |
All in all, the technology industry is moving in the direction of giving you extensive options to create your ultimate outdoor entertainment area. Whether it be a home theater with a big screen television and surround sound nestled in your back yard near the treeline or an outdoor kitchen and bar area complete with your gill, fully stocked fridge, TV to watch the game and a top of the line audio system for your favorite tracks, the technology is there for you to take your favorite entertainment room in the house and move it to the comfort of the great outdoors.
