Enjoy Outdoor Sound in Every Season
We’re Elevating Your Tri-State Outdoor Living Experience with Better Audio
The outdoor season in the Tri-state area is a cherished but finite window, so why not make the most of your backyard hangouts while the weather’s good?
Many homeowners find that their outdoor audio fails to live up to the standard set by their perfectly curated interiors. Standard speakers are short-lived in the face of the Northeast’s demanding weather, often leading to distorted sound and frequent replacements. At ELITE Control & Design, we believe your backyard audio should be as permanent and high-performing as your home’s foundation.
Discover how we’ve set a new standard for landscape audio installations that will stand the test of time and weather.
The Northeast Challenge: Engineering for Durability
In our region, technology faces a unique set of villains. The salt air and high humidity are constant threats, often making standard components corrode within two or three seasons. The freeze-thaw cycle of the Philadelphia corridor is another bad guy, making temperatures swing from humid 90°F summers to sub-zero winters.
These large fluctuations cause cheap plastic housings to crack. To solve this, prioritize sound systems built from solid brass, marine-grade composites, and extruded aluminum. Brands like Ambisonic Systems and Coastal Source use materials that handle the expansion and contraction caused by our climate without losing their airtight seals. Your investment lasts for decades instead of just a few seasons.
Immersive Landscape Audio is the Good Neighbor Strategy
One of the biggest hurdles in dense suburban areas is the "Good Neighbor" problem. A traditional pair of large speakers mounted to the back of the house often results in sound that is too loud for the neighbors, yet still thin and "echoey" at the far end of the pool.
The solution is a professionally designed landscape audio system. Instead of two high-output sources, we strategically install a speaker ecosystem that includes small "satellite" speakers and buried subwoofers throughout your garden and hardscape. By facing the speakers toward your home and playing audio at a lower volume across more speakers, we create a blanket of sound that fully immerses you and your guests in exciting music or TV audio, while keeping it contained within your property lines.
Seamless Integration with Your Hardscaped Areas
Extending entertainment to the outdoors is a significant investment, often featuring high-end masonry, outdoor kitchens, and fire pits. You shouldn't have to ruin the aesthetic of a luxury patio scene with bulky black boxes.
High-end landscape and patio speakers are designed to be discreet. From ultra-thin speakers that surface-mount to stone chimneys to subwoofers that double as granite-topped side tables or planters, the technology is hidden in plain sight, allowing your entertainment system to support your stunning design rather than distracting from it.
Speakers Can Boost Your Property’s Resale Value
In the tech-forward Philly and Delaware corridor, smart home technology is increasingly viewed as a standard luxury. A home that is pre-wired with a permanent, high-fidelity outdoor system is a major selling point.
By integrating audio into the home's blueprint, buyers aren’t just getting speakers to play during a future pool party. They’re getting a fully functional entertainment oasis—the patio and backyard are guest-ready from day one!
Get Ready for Summer
Whether you are hosting an early summer gala on a sprawling Bucks County estate, enjoying the sea breeze at a coastal retreat in Avalon, or spending a quiet evening at a classic stone manor on the Main Line, the audio can redefine the experience.
As you prepare your outdoor spaces for the warmer months ahead, don't settle for DIY or portable sound quality. For backyard concerts and designer-grade finishes, ELITE Control & Design is here to provide the plan and execute it.