A high Ingress Protection (IP) rating is recommended to ensure good resistance to rain and dust—the IP67 standard is a reliable benchmark for outdoor use. In addition, it is also important to consider the materials used and to prioritize those made from materials that are resistant to UV rays, moisture, and corrosion, promoting increased durability and consistent performance, even in harsh weather conditions.

Unlike indoors, sound dissipates into the open air outdoors. It is therefore generally recommended to use a larger number of speakers that can play at moderate volumes rather than a pair of large speakers that must play louder to achieve the same coverage—especially in an environment that can itself become noisy, such as a swimming pool.

In addition to increasing potential annoyances for neighbors, limiting yourself to two sound sources also means that those close to the speakers hear them very loudly, and those further away hear them less clearly; a more unbalanced result. On the other hand, for a smaller area with less ambient noise, such as a patio, a pair of well-positioned speakers will certainly provide full coverage and balanced sound.

Some models, certified as “all-season,” can be left outdoors year-round. However, it’s still important to take certain precautions to prevent damage to your system or unnecessary wear and tear, such as protecting the speaker terminals.

Just like a stereo system designed for your living room, outdoor systems consist of passive speakers connected (via a wire) to an amplifier that supplies them with power and audio. Thus, your music will be controlled and played through this amplifier or these amplifiers.

For wireless control via your cell phone, Wi-Fi connectivity is generally preferred, though some amplifiers also support Bluetooth (with more limited functionality). You can also connect a CD player, TV, or any other wired source to your amplifier (depending on the model) to stream content through your outdoor system.

Yes, several models from well-known brands such as Focal, Bowers & Wilkins, Paradigm, and Yamaha are on display at Fillion Électronique, where you can test them out and compare them with the help of a member of our team.