All Articles Tagged Outdoor Av

Joe Whitaker | 06/05 12:09 PM, 0 Comments

I have installed, designed and listened to just about every residential outdoor audio system and right now Sonance’s SonArray SR1 System ($2,499 MSRP) is my new favorite ... on so many counts. The speakers are easy to look at, simple to install, and pleasing to the ears. In fact, SonArray may forever change the way I approach outdoor entertainment. Complete Package The Sonance kit will change the way most integrators think about “prepackaged” solutions. The package (itself well designed) contains everything needed for a good and proper outdoor audio installation:… View this story

Rachel Cericola | 05/14 06:24 AM, 0 Comments

Energy has introduced a wide variety of speakers over the years, but it never got into the outdoor arena. But they’re fixing that now with the new Energy Take Classic I/O 4 and Energy Take Classic I/0 5. These two options are Energy’s very first outdoor speakers. Designed to work both indoors and outdoors, these speakers have UV-treated cabinets, rust-resistant grilles, mounting brackets and five-way, gold-plated binding posts. Each one can also be painted to match just about any decor. The Take Classic I/O 4 has a 0.5-inch tweeter and… View this story

Julie Jacobson | 04/29 11:23 AM, 0 Comments

You’ve worked with architects, builders and interior designers to drum up business, but how about stone masons? Livewire, a home systems integrator in Richmond, Va., just finished a successful event at Charles Luck Stone Center, a local provider of stone for walls, fireplaces, terraces, pathways and more. You might remember Livewire from another recent partnership it developed with an unlikely partner – Mobility Supercenter, purveyor of stair lifts, wheelchair lifts, ramps and other products that help people get around. The event at Charles Luck (which also included the homebuilder Westview… View this story

Grant Clauser | 04/26 11:22 AM, 1 Comment

There are some home electronics projects that get planned out in detail weeks ahead of time, where all the equipment is ordered, the installers scheduled, and the final unveil happens in a flourish. There are also the ones that follow a different evolutionary path. The audio, video and control renovations of this 18th century log and stone farmhouse falls mostly into the latter category, much like the evolution of the house itself. The center of the house in the property now called Shaggy Bark (named after a type of tree… View this story

Robert Archer | 04/26 09:52 AM, 0 Comments

With the weather warming, it’s time to look at some of the leading outdoor A/V solutions. One of the top manufacturers in the outdoor video category is Seura. Seura’s Storm Outdoor TV is available in a choice of sizes and, more importantly to dealers, is designed, engineered and built in the shadow of Lambeau Field at the company’s Wisconsin facilities. It took two people to lift the 42-inch model we demoed out of its box for unpacking. Once uppacked, we noticed how sturdy the TV is and that it doesn’t… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 04/24 07:03 AM, 1 Comment

St. Louis-based distributor Skywalker has partnered with SonArray, the outdoor audio line from Sonance. “Skywalker is rapidly expanding into growth categories, such as outdoor entertainment,” says Randy Criebaum, president of Skywalker. “SonArray is our second big addition to this category in just as many weeks. SonArray is the perfect companion product to SunBriteTVs, which we announced last week.” “As our ‘manu-distribution’ model begins to take hold, dealers are discovering every day the value of a distributor such as Skywalker,” Criebaum continues. “The fact that we are restoring profit in lots… View this story

Julie Jacobson | 04/22 12:03 PM, 0 Comments

Well, well, I just posted the story about selling outdoor speakers at tailgate parties, and it looks like Acoustic Research beat me to it. I just stumbled across the company’s MVP portable wireless speakers with customizable Skinit covers, as seen in the tailgate ad (right) with the pretty people and perfect hotdog buns. Pretty slick, and slightly more portable than the beloved OutCast Jr. from Soundcast, thanks to the convenient handle and small size (but we doubt it sounds as good). The speaker features Bluetooth connectivity to stream and control… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 04/22 10:34 AM, 0 Comments

Outdoor kitchens, poolside living areas and patio entertaining spaces are growing in popularity, and high-performance outdoor A/V has followed suit. With new options for outdoor televisions, clients can catch every moment of the big game while tending the grill, watch their favorite flick while soaking up the sun, and catch up on the day’s headlines while playing in the pool. Seura dissects its own Storm technology and its components and features that allow it to withstand the elements outside. Bezel: Constructed of high-grade metal, the bezel is responsible for holding… View this story

Robert Archer | 04/19 09:08 AM, 0 Comments

With temperatures warming, homeowners are starting to think about home renovations and ways to enhance their daily activities. One option electronics professionals can present to clients is outdoor A/V systems. Simon Wehr, director of marketing for Dana Innovations, the parent company of Sonance, iPort and TruFig, says outdoor systems provide dealers an excellent opportunity to grow their businesses, while satisfying their clients’ wishes for fun home entertainment. As we head into the summer of 2013, Wehr estimates dealers selling outdoor A/V solutions could be in for a prosperous season. How… View this story

Steve Crowe | 04/17 09:12 AM, 0 Comments

Skywalker has signed a North American distribution agreement with all-weather outdoor TV manufacturer SunBriteTV. “SunBriteTV is our perfect business partner for this rapidly growing category of outdoor entertainment,” says Skywalker national sales manager Earl Naegele. “We are thrilled to be selected as a North American Distributor of SunBrite Television. Their quality, performance, and reliability are legendary. Their brand is analogous with luxury”. Skywalker says SunBriteTV product is now in stock at all of its branches. “This is the first of numerous upcoming tier-one vendor announcements forthcoming this spring from Skywalker,”… View this story