From landscaped gardens and pool decks to lakeshore patios - Golden designs weather-smart outdoor entertainment with leading partners: Sonos, Control4, Sonance, James Loudspeaker, and Coastal Source.
Outdoor Expertise
We blend discreet landscape speakers, flexible patio systems, and marine-grade components so your yard sounds as good as your great room - with control from the same platforms you already trust indoors.
Satellite speakers, in-ground subs, and rock-style enclosures disappear into planting beds while filling the yard with even SPL. We tune for coverage paths, flower beds, and property lines - ideal with Sonance landscape systems and James Loudspeaker architectural outdoor models.
Wall-mounted, pendant, or portable solutions for dining areas and lounging. Stream with Sonos outdoor speakers, sync with indoor groups, and hand off hosting to one-tap scenes from Control4 when the sun sets.
Chlorine, splash, and Great Lakes humidity demand purpose-built gear. Coastal Source systems are engineered for harsh exterior environments - think powder-coated bollards, integrated lighting paths, and salt-spray resilience for docks and shoreline seating.
Unify exterior zones with Control4: "Backyard" scenes that dim path lights, lower shades, and queue the playlist; conditional logic for wind and occupancy; AV interlocked with security and gate contacts - without a stack of remotes on the grill cart.
Built for Minnesota Seasons
We specify UV-stable cones, sealed enclosures, proper conduit and drainage, and cold-weather amp locations so systems survive freeze–thaw cycles. Underground runs are protected, labeled, and documented - because outdoor audio should be reliable, not a spring startup surprise.
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One Ecosystem
Use Sonos where streaming and grouping matter most - then let Control4 orchestrate whole-property scenes, video distribution, and third-party sources across indoor and outdoor zones. James Loudspeaker and Sonance fill architectural and landscape roles where fidelity and dispersion come first.
Plan Your Outdoor StackBrands We Deploy Outside
From scalable streaming to distributed outdoor amplification - each brand plays a role in systems we commission and support across the Twin Cities and lake country.
Outdoor FAQ
Practical answers about landscape audio, outdoor Sonos, Control4 zones, and waterfront-grade gear in Minnesota.
Eaves speakers can work for a small deck, but they often create loud spots near the house and weak sound at the far yard. Landscape arrays - common with Sonance garden systems - use multiple satellites and buried subs for even coverage so neighbors hear less while you hear more where you sit.
Explore landscape optionsYes - fixed outdoor Sonos models and Era/Move options (where appropriate) show up in the Sonos app beside your indoor rooms. We help you pick IP-rated hardware for permanent installs and tune levels so indoor and outdoor groups feel balanced.
Patio & deck solutionsCoastal Source excels around pools, spray zones, and lakefronts where integrated lighting + audio infrastructure and marine-grade metals matter. We pair their lines when your project needs catalog depth for paths, steps, and long cable runs.
Pool & lakesideControl4 brings scheduled scenes, keypad and touchscreen control, unified remotes, and interlocks with lighting, shades, and security - not just a playlist. It is ideal when outdoor entertainment spans many zones, sources, and displays.
Outdoor controlBoth offer premium outdoor and architectural solutions. We match product families to mounting constraints, voicing preference, and landscape design. Often Sonance covers distributed satellite/sub combos while James handles targeted architectural zones or specialty enclosures.
View brandsWe work throughout Minnesota and the Twin Cities metro - including lakeshore communities such as Minnetonka, Wayzata, Edina, and western Wisconsin when projects warrant. Call to confirm scheduling for your site.
Contact GoldenTell us about your patio, pool, or shoreline. We will design an outdoor entertainment system with the right mix of Sonos, Control4, Sonance, James Loudspeaker, and Coastal Source - installed for Minnesota weather.
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Areas we Service
We proudly serve homeowners throughout the Minnesota, including Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Edina, Chanhassen, Blaine, Woodbury, Maple Grove, White Bear Lake, Plymouth, Twin Cities and Rogers and beyond
The premier smart home automation and entertainment company for residential and commercial spaces in Minnesota. Delivering immersive audio-visual systems, intelligent automation, and secure environments serving Minnesota and beyond.
