As we deal with the chilly winter weather, it's natural to start daydreaming about spring and heading back outdoors. We can't wait to have a barbecue with friends on the patio or enjoy a swim with the kids. Once the heat returns, why not get the party blaring outdoors with a reliable outdoor audio system? You can play your favorite music as you prepare some burgers or connect your audio to an outdoor television to enjoy some sun as you watch the game on Sunday. Read on to learn the best ways to get a high-quality, reliable outdoor audio system in your Austin, Texas home.

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Purchase the Right Equipment to Fit Your Family's Needs

For good sound, you need good speakers. For good sound outdoors, you need good, sturdy speakers built to handle the elements. We recommend going with Coastal Source, which offers a variety of product options to meet any need. Spread sound throughout your patio and backyard with bullet or bollard speakers designed to blend perfectly with their surroundings.

You can even incorporate all your speakers in a wireless Turtle audio system. The Turtle subwoofer serves as the brains of the operation and can have as many as sixteen speakers connected to it. Your smartphone or tablet will recognize the Turtle system as a network. Once you connect, you can stream content from iTunes, Spotify or Pandora.

By now you’ve likely heard of the latest standard in television technology: 4K Ultra HD. Its higher resolution offers crisper, more life-like images than traditional high-definition. We also understand if you might be wary of new technology when it comes to watching your favorite movies and shows. The last big television trend to come out, 3-D televisions, failed to take on in most households. So why is this new technology different? Read below to see the many ways it can enhance the whole home audio video system in your Houston, Texas home.

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Enjoy the Best Video Resolution Around

First of all, how does the new technology work? 4K UHD has four times the pixels of high-definition video at 8.2 million pixels. The added pixels result in sharper lines, smoother curves and more distinct colors for increased realism and sharpness. You can also sit closer to the screen without distorting the image, adding a new level of flexibility to your television viewing. Many UHD televisions also offer High Dynamic Range (HDR) for a wider range of colors, shadows and highlights.

Find a Screen to Fit Any Space in Your Home

By now you’ve likely heard of the latest standard in television technology: 4K Ultra HD. Its higher resolution offers crisper, more life-like images than traditional high-definition. We also understand if you might be wary of new technology when it comes to watching your favorite movies and shows. The last big television trend to come out, 3-D televisions, failed to take on in most households. So why is this new technology different? Read below to see the many ways it can enhance the whole home audio video system in your Houston, Texas home.

See More: 5 Steps to Creating the Dedicated Home Theater of Your Dreams

Enjoy the Best Video Resolution Around

First of all, how does the new technology work? 4K UHD has four times the pixels of high-definition video at 8.2 million pixels. The added pixels result in sharper lines, smoother curves and more distinct colors for increased realism and sharpness. You can also sit closer to the screen without distorting the image, adding a new level of flexibility to your television viewing. Many UHD televisions also offer High Dynamic Range (HDR) for a wider range of colors, shadows and highlights.

Find a Screen to Fit Any Space in Your Home

There was once a time when your home networking consisted of your phone, fax and home computer. Now it also includes your laptop, smartphone, tablet, cable box, music, cameras and more. We’re living in the connected era, making a robust network the backbone of any home. Wondering if your current system is up to the challenge? Relative Home Systems shows you how you can get quick, reliable service for all the devices in your Houston, Texas home.

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Increase the Performance of Your Smartphone and Tablet

What’s the connected device you use most in your home? You’re probably using it right now to read this blog. We use smartphones for everything in our lives and there’s no reason we should be suffering through slow data or interrupted service in our own homes. Enhance the performance of your smart phone or tablet with cellular booster systems. These systems capture outside signals from nearby towers and enhance the signal for indoor use.

If you would rather rely on your home’s wi-fi network, you can add Pakedge Wireless access points that relay your router signal to ensure you get blanket coverage throughout your space. Pakedge’s SectorMaxx technology works three times faster than conventional wireless technology to make sure your connection stays consistent whether you’re checking emails or streaming music.