What does fall sound like for you? Is it the sound of leaves crunching beneath your feet? Or the wind rustling through bare branches? Is it a distant rumble of thunder or the scurrying of squirrels and the subtle thud of acorns hitting the ground?
Whatever auditory associations fall has, there’s one more to add to your list: the background sound of outdoor audio adding a new sensory dimension to your experience.
Fall is the perfect season to embrace the pleasure of an outdoor audio system. With weather in transition, and holidays to celebrate, there are countless opportunities to enhance your autumn experience through sound.
Here are a few creative ways to use audio to make the season truly your own and enjoy it with a fresh sense of delight.
Enhance Ambient Nature Sounds
Just because there’s no rain in the forecast doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy its subtle and soothing sounds. Any overcast or misty day can become pleasantly serene with a rain shower playing in the background. Just choose your favorite soundtrack of nature sounds for the next best thing to the real thing!
Unlike typical indoor speakers, outdoor speakers are designed to distribute sound smoothly and evenly throughout your space. Speakers placed within gardens, in planters, on walls, and under eaves will create a surround-sound experience that can mimic the natural sounds played through them.
Next time you’re craving a little extra leaf rustling or a bubbling stream, help Mother Nature along with a few ambient effects.
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Find Your Harmony
What’s cozier on an autumn day than a hot cup of coffee, a comfy sweater and the mellow sound of an acoustic guitar? The warm tones of folk or indie music pair perfectly with fall, and can create tones that blend gracefully with the gentle harmonies of nature.
Or choose the velvety notes of a piano solo to create a tranquil space as a backdrop for daydreaming. From soulful afternoons enjoying your favorite vocalist, to reflective evenings set to smooth jazz, or some modern electronic beats to lift your spirits, you can change the music in an instant to suit your mood.
With speakers distributed strategically throughout your space, you can go from patio to garden stroll without missing a single beat. Experience a consistent volume level without jarring transitions and relish the beauty of your favorite notes resonating from within your surroundings.
Be Spoke
Fall just begs for a good story, from gripping mysteries, to spooky tales like The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. If you’re more into the macabre, a little Edgar Allan Poe might suit your style. So why not enjoy them while you spend time surrounded by the natural beauty of fall?
With so many audio books available, from novels to poetry and everything in between, you can catch up on your reading and create a one-of-a-kind outdoor experience that will capitalize on the mood of the season.
You can even get the kids in on the action. Set their favorite stories as background entertainment while they head outside for some much needed fresh air and sunshine. And don’t worry if you find the neighbors peeking over the fence at a particularly riveting scene – we’ve got plenty of ideas for privacy options, too!
Bring The Old School Fun With Campfire Songs and Sing-Alongs
Sitting around a fire pit with a cozy blanket and a few s’mores is quintessential fall. But if you really want a memorable evening, it’s time to break out the campfire songs.
Whether you’re feeling nostalgic and reminiscing with classics like “Puff the Magic Dragon,” celebrating with patriotic songs such as “This Land Is Your Land,” or feeling cheeky and having fun with “The Campfire Song Song” from SpongeBob SquarePants, get the whole family involved for an unforgettable experience.
Build playlists to use as the backdrop for the kind of experience you want to create, and rely on your audio system to do the rest. The sound will be clear and pleasant, and you can enjoy it without the distortion or overwhelming volume that often accompanies portable speakers.
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Celebrate Fall Holidays
Cue up the ghostly moans! Halloween is on the way and what better way to greet your neighborhood trick-or-treaters than with some spooky sounds? From eerie soundtracks to haunting sound effects, you can delight visitors and family alike.
Remember, an audio system won’t just blast out sound from a window or deck speaker when someone steps on your porch. With even distribution throughout your yard, creepy tones can follow you and your guests around like an ominous mist.
But that’s not all — Thanksgiving offers another opportunity to use audio to make the day more memorable. Curate a playlist of comforting, family-friendly music that can greet dinner guests as they arrive, or work as background for outdoor moments.
Outdoor speakers are designed to withstand weather, sound great, and be unobtrusive or even hidden within other landscape elements.
With so many opportunities to integrate audio into your autumn experience, isn’t it time you explored the possibilities? Book a consultation and let’s make the music happen!
