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There have been major breakthroughs in the advancement of audio technology and equipment over the past decade. From what was once only a wired world, audio and video can be streamed and otherwise transmitted wirelessly now with no real loss in quality of sound. If you are a true audiophile, you might like to split hairs over the frequency ranges and all of that, but we are talking about for the general listener.
We are talking about how wireless speakers can free you up from the restrictions that having only a wired unit allows. Just like with indoor entertainment, outdoor speakers range in size and price. They also have different qualities and ways of operating. Some require that you plug in a base unit and then the other speakers can operate via battery power. Then there is the infamous Airstream™ that is commonly used with iPods.
Get rid of this mess and go wireless instead.
In general, wireless outdoor speakers can provide you much more flexibility and portability than a traditional wired speaker could. Materials and manufacturing have made outdoor speakers much more durable and even have allowed them to be more marketable over the last several years. What was once only reserved for commercial applications can now be enjoyed by the average homeowner.
Advantages of Wireless Outdoor Speakers
The obvious advantage is the ability to be able to place your music wherever you like. While you can do this with wires in most cases, it just requires an extra amount of time and effort, not to mention cost. Speaker wire that is able to either be buried in the ground or in conduit has risen considerably in price as raw material costs have increased. Even if you hire someone to do the installation of your outdoor audio set-up, you are still looking at a financial investment, if not direct time and effort through your own personal installation.
Another advantage is that if at any time you would like to re-locate your speakers, it is as simple as a removing a few screws or just picking them up off the ground and moving them. It doesn’t get any easier than that. Since the ‘remote speakers’ from the base or unit itself need to still be powered, you will need to replace batteries. The frequency of this all depends upon how often you enjoy music through them. Also, you might consider the disadvantage of distance from the unit. While many specifications will say that you can get up to a 50-100’ range, you might notice a drop in function within a smaller range if you have any outdoor ‘obstacles’ in the path. These are all inconsequential disadvantages when comparing the standard wired styles to wireless outdoor speakers.
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