Create an Auditory Escape
With its ability to tell stories Convey emotions, and create shared Experiences, music is a true Universal language.
Bringing its transformative powers into your home can enrich the many facets of your lifestyle. Here’s how to create a music sanctuary to make the most of your desired soundscape and enjoy a music-filled escape right in your own abode.
MUSIC MATTERS
A music sanctuary delivers sound in a space that provides a perfect blend of auditory and design experiences. Indoors or out, perfect sounds wrap around pleasing décor and landscaping, creating a spot that’s removed from the world’s worries. It’s going to be different for every person. Speakers, environment, aesthetics, and music source all play a role in creating your auditory oasis.
Generally, the number of speakers is going to determine the overall sound experience. Outdoor sound systems tend to use multiple speakers to provide a consistent level of sound. This way the music envelopes you as you move around the yard without needing to blast the volume to hear it on the other side of the patio or pool deck. Indoor systems are equally variable. You may want a dedicated room that shuts out noise from the rest of the house and fully immerses you in an auditory experience, or a system that lets the music follow you around the home as you move from the kitchen to living room to bedroom.
SOUND STRATEGIES
Most people want their music heard, not seen. Landscape audio systems typically have tiny speakers that disappear into the garden’s foliage. Rock speakers are another option, but landscape speakers provide a higher quality of sound. For interiors, in-ceiling or invisible speakers are ideal. A more affordable alternative is audio transducers, which use the drywall or wood paneling to amplify the music. Speaker placement strategies should be based on where you spend time. If your priority is entertainment, you’ll need more expansive coverage. In contrast, a defined room (indoors or out) can become the designated space to listen and relax with a beverage in hand.
Taking full advantage of a high-end speaker’s capabilities requires a high-quality source of music. Many services offer a free option, but you pay in the form of a low-resolution stream. On the other end of the spectrum, some services provide lossless audio with uncompressed files. An audio and sound system specialist can help you navigate these choices so you can fill your home with a soundtrack to your life.