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The outdoor sound systems to invest in this summer
It’s not just wishful thinking anymore, gentlemen, summer is in full swing and with it comes the prospect of barbecues, garden parties, and any other events you can come up with to fill the longer hours. Be a legendary host (and perhaps the bane of your neighbours) this summer with a sound system that will take any party to the next level.
We’re not talking tinny portable speakers here gentlemen. If you’re going to do it, you need to do it right; and by that we mean rich, dynamic sound that’s not going to float away in the summer breeze. Whether you want chilled out background music, or plan on upping the volume and tempo, this is an investment that requires some thought. Here are some of your options.
Wall Mounted: Bowers & Wilkins AM-1 (pair)
The sleek design of the AM-1 means that it is a viable option for both indoor and outdoor sound systems. Dubbed the most durable loudspeaker they’ve ever made, this two-way design is primed to deliver optimum sound dispersion when mounted high on the wall. The use of rear-mounted auxiliary bass radiator (ABR) instead of a conventional bass reflex port means that it has an exceptional bass response for a cabinet of its size, as well as a guaranteed seal against anything from dust, to moisture, to UV exposure. As much designed for styling your outdoor space as it is for filling it with high-quality sound, it can be installed in landscape or portrait mode, and is available in either black or white.
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