Take a Look at How Audio, Video, and Lighting Transform Outdoor Hangouts

A well-designed backyard can rival the atmosphere of an upscale resort or a private retreat. Imagine hosting summer dinners surrounded by warm lighting and crystal-clear sound, or enjoying peaceful evenings under the stars with music that feels like a live performance.

High-performance outdoor AV and lighting systems now match the quality and sophistication of the best indoor setups. They’re engineered to handle the elements year-round and can blend into landscapes and architectural features without disrupting your desired aesthetic. What results is a premium entertainment experience that feels like an extension of your indoor living spaces while also feeling au naturel.

Below are answers to the most common questions we receive about creating better backyard spaces. Take a look, then give us a call to begin your next project!

Your Entertainment Space Deserves Better Audio

Bad audio ruins good content, but great audio can make everything better.

Movies feel bigger, music hits harder, and dialogue cuts straight to the viewer's heart. Homeowners who care about their entertainment know this difference, but creating home theater-quality sound without the theater prices is key. 

High-performance soundbars and dedicated subs are more than your grandfather's stereo speakers. The latest from Sonos uses smart processing to create dimensional audio that fills rooms like never before in a soundbar package. Add a properly engineered subwoofer, and you get the whole package: crisp dialogue up top and room-shaking bass down below.

Discover the Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub 4 below.

Discover the Pinnacle of Outdoor Lighting Design & Durability

Landscape lighting has evolved from a means of seeing in the dark and safeguarding family and friends to stunning illumination that creates a masterpiece with light. When you open your shades, you no longer see darkness reflected back. Instead, you see a canvas of brilliant illumination, creating an entirely different space and feel once the sun sets. 

One of the companies leading this outdoor experience is Coastal Source. Designed to endure while providing breathtaking beauty, their light fixtures blend seamlessly with your aesthetic, showcasing your architecture, water features, trees, and gardens in their best light. Here, we’ll explore their latest creation —a fixture that can be used in a hundred different ways for ultimate customization.

Helping Designers and Builders Optimize Home Lighting

Lighting design goes beyond the typical lighting layouts that define many homes. Basic layouts are strictly regulatory and meet code requirements, but they are far inferior to what the latest high-performance lighting fixtures and strategic placement can accomplish. Designers and builders are creating masterpieces with light, and Ratio AV is here to help make it a seamless process!

Here, we’ll explore some of the basic considerations that lighting designers focus on when creating a welcoming atmosphere that’s comfortable, convenient, and beautiful.