(ARA) Ever been to an outdoor concert where the sound quality was just perfect? Youd be amazed if you knew how much work went into getting ready for the show. Dozens of speakers have to be set up, hundreds of cables run, and what seems like an endless number of sound checks have to be done.
You dont have to go through all that trouble to get quality sound in your own back yard. All you have to do is invest in the right outdoor speakers. There are dozens of models on the market, today, so how do you know which brand to choose?
A good starting point is to find speakers that are weather proof. If you go to all the trouble of buying outdoor speakers, you dont want to have to bring them in any time it rains or snows. Look for a brand that can stand up to the elements, says Kevin Gabriel, director of marketing for Toronto based Audio Products International (API which has been in the business of manufacturing high quality speakers since 1973. Gabriel points out that weatherproof means more than just being housed in a case that can stand up to the elements. He advises shoppers to also look for models that are equipped with stainless steel mounting brackets, gold plated terminal-connectors, and rubber covered terminals that prevent moisture from getting near the speaker terminals.
Another important thing to look for is an equalization switch. It allows you to have more bass outside where you need it and less inside where you dont, says Gabriel.
A new line of outdoor speakers introduced by API has all the qualities Gabriel has mentioned. The Mirage Oasis speakers can handle temperatures ranging from 200 degrees Fahrenheit to 50 degrees below zero and still sound great.
They have the same sort of quality youll find in some of our higher end speakers, but at a fraction of the cost, says Gabriel. Mirage Oasis speakers retail for around $300 per pair. For more information about the Oasis, and other speakers by Mirage, log onto the companys Web site: www.miragespeakers.com.
Courtesy of ARA Content
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