Outdoor music has never been more enjoyable or easy to add to your property. You can enjoy quality listening pleasure with family and friends, whether it’s on the deck or patio by installing landscape speakers to bring your favorite music outside. The units are designed and engineered to deliver seamless sound coverage around your outdoor living space as it disperses sound in a wide, 360-degree pattern. This is a one-time investment you’ll enjoy for years to come.
Choose speakers designed for permanent outdoor installation to withstand the elements year-round. They can be placed on almost any surface, including wood, concrete and the ground. To prevent vibration, choose a level surface and position the cord so it won’t become a tripping hazard. To locate the speakers in the ground, don’t bury them deeper than a half inch or in an area where water collects.
To install a pair of OSD Forza 8” Omni Speakers, for example, on a deck or patio or yard an installer will charge $500, which includes labor and material. To do it yourself you can buy the speakers and speaker cords for $296 and install them yourself, saving 41 percent. To do the job you’ll need some wood screws if you mount the speakers on a deck, a Phillips screwdriver and wire strippers. Before you begin, carefully read the instructions supplied by the manufacturer.
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Pro Cost — DIY Cost — Pro time — DIY Time — DIY Savings — Percent Saved
$500 — $296 — 3.0 — 4.0 — $204 — 41 percent
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