Coastal Source, a manufacturer of high-performance outdoor audio and lighting products, has announced the launch of the Ovation In-Ceiling Speaker at CEDIA Expo 2025.
Coastal Source states that with the introduction of the Ovation architectural loudspeaker, it is establishing a new category for itself and bringing its outdoor sound overhead with a sleek, discreet design tough enough for the most demanding environments.
“For years, dealers, integrators and homeowners have asked for a true in-ceiling solution that delivers the uncompromising Coastal Source performance they know and trust from our landscape and on-wall solutions,” comments Franco D’Ascanio, CEO of Coastal Source.
“Ovation answers that call, filling covered patios, lanais, cabanas, and breezeways with immersive, full-range audio while staying visually discreet and relentlessly durable.”
Ovation In-Ceiling Speakers Deliver Audiophile Sound to Architectural Applications
According to the company, unlike conventional in-ceiling speakers that sacrifice fidelity for ease of installation, Ovation was engineered for clarity, depth, and presence to bring audiophile-grade sound to outdoor ceilings.
Coastal Source asserts the speaker’s patented elliptical design allows a driver nearly twice the size of a standard 6-inch speaker to fit through a grille that’s 15% smaller. The result, Coastal Source suggests, is a bigger, fuller sound with a smaller visual footprint that blends seamlessly into architectural settings.
Internally, the Ovation in-ceiling speaker utilizes a circular ribbon tweeter the company says is capable of delivering silky highs, and an oversized driver that produces powerful bass.
Coastal Source emphasizes the Ovation in-ceiling loudspeaker is built from the ground up for durability. The speaker features an extruded aluminum grille that resists rust, as well as UV-stable plastics and weatherproof fabrics that protect against salt spray, sun, snow, and heavy rain.
The company notes the Ovation in-ceiling loudspeaker can be used by dealers for premium outdoor living environment installations through its flush-mount, compact design that includes a 360-degree clamping system that preserves clean architectural lines to help the speaker remain discreet.
Installation is made smarter and more serviceable via a new construction and retrofit-friendly design that allows the speaker to be removed post-installation for servicing or upgrades, a feature Coastal Source says is rarely found in this category.
“With Ovation, we’ve extended our outdoor audio ecosystem beyond landscape and on-wall speakers, giving dealers and integrators a complete portfolio that pairs seamlessly with our amplifiers,” adds D’Ascanio. “Ovation reinforces Coastal Source’s reputation not only as the premier outdoor speaker brand – but as the company redefining what’s possible in outdoor living.”
