Outdoor Audio/Video
Outdoor Speaker & TV Installation in Portland & Hillsboro
Sound and picture for the patio, the deck, the outdoor kitchen and the pool. We plan outdoor speakers so the music is even across the whole yard, hide a subwoofer in the ground, hang a TV where the game needs to be, and tie it all into the system inside.
★★★★★5.0 from 19 Google reviews20 years installing in the Portland metroOregon CCB# 201122
What we do
Outdoor sound systems and TVs, built for the whole backyard
A backyard that's ready for people is part patio, part outdoor kitchen, maybe a pool or a fire pit, and the soundtrack that ties it together. Getting the sound right outside is different from getting it right in a living room, because there are no walls to help.
We design outdoor speaker systems for coverage, not just volume: speakers placed so the music is even from the patio to the edge of the lawn, a buried subwoofer for the low end, and weather-rated gear wired so it lasts through Oregon winters. Add a TV for the patio or outdoor kitchen and it's ready for game day too.
Outdoor zones usually join a whole-home audio system, so the yard can play along with the house or do its own thing. Start with a free quote, or meet us first.
A coverage plan for the yard
Speaker placement so it isn't loud by the house and silent by the lawn.
Landscape speakers
Small satellite speakers tucked into garden beds around the yard.
In-ground subwoofer
Bass that comes up out of the lawn, with no box to look at.
Patio and deck speakers
Weather-rated speakers mounted under eaves and covers.
Outdoor TVs
Mounted on the patio, in the outdoor kitchen or under a cover, with the cables run clean.
The yard as its own zone
Part of your multi-room audio, at its own volume.
Control by the back door
A wall keypad, a remote or your phone.
Wi-Fi that reaches outside
Streaming outdoors needs a signal. See network installation, and put the patio lights on Lutron while you're at it.
Three ways to build it
Covered patio, deck and lawn, or an outdoor TV
Most backyards start with one of these. Plenty end up with all three.
Speakers under a covered patio
Under a roof, surface-mount speakers can hang right from the structure. At 808 Grinds in Beaverton, the back patio got weather-ready speakers on their own zone, so outdoor diners hear the same music as inside.
- Speakers
- Weather-ready surface-mount
- Amp
- Episode 4-zone 70V, patio on its own zone
- Control
- Sonos, iPad on a wall station
“Speakers on my patio and deck.”Part of Dino R's whole-house Sonos install
Patio and deck speakers on Sonos
If the house already runs on Sonos, outdoor speakers can join it. Dino's system covers the living room, the bedroom, the patio and the deck, all from the same app.
- Outdoor
- Patio and deck speakers
- Indoor
- Soundbars, in-ceiling living room
- Control
- The Sonos app
“The installation was clean, professional, and everything sounds and works exactly as it should.” Dino R, Google review
Game day on the patio. Movie night by the pool.Outdoor TV installation
A TV for the patio or outdoor kitchen
An outdoor TV has to deal with glare, rain and temperature swings. We help you pick a screen and a mount that suit the spot, run power and cables cleanly, and tie the sound into the outdoor speakers.
- Where
- Covered patios, outdoor kitchens, pool areas
- Sound
- Through your outdoor speakers or a soundbar
- Mounting
- Fixed, tilting or swing-arm
Why placement matters
How an outdoor speaker system covers the yard
Two speakers on the house
The usual setup: a pair of speakers under the eaves. Loud on the patio, barely there by the lawn, so everyone near the house talks over the music.
Smaller landscape speakers spread around the yard each play quieter, so the sound is even from the patio to the far corner, and less of it carries next door.
With no walls outside, bass fades fast. A subwoofer buried in a garden bed fills in the low end without a box in sight.
The patio and the lawn can run at different volumes, so the people eating can talk while the music carries out by the pool.
Drag the guest anywhere in the yard.
Our process
How outdoor speaker installation works with R&D
Walk the yard
We look at where people sit, where the beds and paths are, and how close the neighbors are.
Coverage plan
Speaker spots, a place for the sub, the TV location, and options at a few price points.
Run the wire
Direct-burial speaker cable through the beds and out from the house, planned around your landscaping.
Install and tune
Speakers placed and aimed, levels set zone by zone, and the TV mounted and connected.
Follow-up
A few weeks later we check in, and adjust anything once you've had people over.
Featured project
Landscape audio from the patio to the edge of the lawn
For this Savant home near Portland we installed a full landscape audio system: eight satellite speakers placed around the yard and an in-ground subwoofer driven by 1,300 watts. The backyard gets even sound with no speakers on display, and summer parties have music all the way out. It runs on the same system as the 7.2 theater and the eight indoor zones.
- Speakers
- 8 landscape satellites
- Bass
- In-ground subwoofer, 1,300 W
- Control
- Savant touch panels, remote and app
- Also
- 8 indoor zones, a 7.2 theater, a DJ booth
Gear
Outdoor audio and video brands we install
We pick weather-rated gear that fits your yard and budget, whatever the brand. See every brand we carry.
Outdoor speakers & amps
Outdoor & landscape
Speakers
Speakers
Subwoofers
Subwoofers
TVs
TVs
Whole-home control
Patio lighting
Networking
Outdoor Wi-FiReviews
What clients say about working with R&D
I had a great experience working with Dan. He installed my entire Sonos audio system, including soundbars in the living room and bedroom, in-ceiling speakers in the living room, and speakers on my patio and deck. He also supplied and installed my new Samsung TV. The installation was clean, professional, and everything sounds and works exactly as it should.Dino R, Google review
Dan and Nate did an outstanding job setting up our home av system. Thoughtful cost effective solutions that look and sound great. Can't see a wire or box anywhere. Follow up and communication were excellent. Very highly recommended!S George, Google review
Dan Donovan and his crew were awesome. On time, great communication and competitive pricing. They took the extra time to do an amazing job for me. They get my highest recommendation!Todd Beck, Google review
Had a great experience very timely and reasonably priced. I would definitely recommend.Wayde Elliott, Google review
Will outdoor speakers hold up to Oregon rain?
Yes, when they're built for it. We install weather-rated outdoor speakers, mount patio speakers under eaves and covers where we can, and run the wiring so water stays out of the connections.
What's the difference between landscape speakers and patio speakers?
Patio speakers mount on the house or under a cover, which is great for a deck or covered patio. Landscape speakers are small satellites placed in garden beds around the yard, so the sound is even across the whole space instead of loud near the house.
Do I need a subwoofer outside?
Usually, if you want the music to sound full. Outdoors there are no walls to reinforce the bass, so a buried in-ground subwoofer fills in the low end without a box in sight. One of our systems uses a 1,300-watt in-ground sub.
Can you install a TV outside?
Yes. We install TVs on patios, in outdoor kitchens and in covered areas, using screens and mounts that suit the spot, with the power and cables run cleanly.
Will my neighbors hear it?
Less than with a couple of loud speakers on the house. Spreading several smaller speakers around the yard lets each one play quieter, closer to where people sit.
Can the backyard be its own zone?
Yes. Outdoor speakers join your whole-home audio system, so the patio can play along with the kitchen or play something else at its own volume.
How much does outdoor audio cost?
It depends on the size of the yard, how many speakers, whether you want a subwoofer or a TV, and how far the wiring has to run. We work with every budget, and quotes are free.
What areas do you serve?
We're based in Hillsboro and install outdoor audio and video in Hillsboro, Beaverton, Portland and across the Portland metro.
Other services
More ways we can help around the house
Custom Home Theater
Dedicated theaters, media rooms and Dolby Atmos.
View service 02Multi-Room Audio
Different music in every room, each at its own volume.
View service 03Universal Remote
One remote that runs the whole system.
View service 05Home Wiring
Structured wiring, all run back to one panel.
View service 06Control Keypads
Wall keypads and touchscreens for every room.
View service 07Network & Wi-Fi
Fast, reliable coverage with no dead zones.
View service 08Lutron Automated Lighting
Scenes, schedules, and lights that follow the sun.
View service 09Lutron Automated Shades
Quiet 25 dB motors that open and close with the sun.
View service 10Surveillance Cameras
Wired cameras on every side of the house, day and night.
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Get a free outdoor audio quote
Tell us about the yard and how you use it. We'll come walk it with you and give you a straight answer on what it takes.
Outdoor speaker and TV installation in Hillsboro, Beaverton, Portland and the greater Portland metro.