Outdoor entertainment AV installation — covered patio with mounted TV and landscape audio
Outdoor Entertainment AV · South Sound & Seattle, WA

The party doesn't move inside. Landscape Audio · Outdoor TV · Smart Fans · Permanent Lighting · Control4

The backyard that runs itself. Music when you step outside. The display that turns on with the patio lights. The fan that comes on when the scene activates. One tap from an app or a Control4 remote — and the whole outdoor space responds.

Certified
Control4 Gold Dealer
Ajax Systems Certified
WA Lic. RIVASGL799DR
38 Hz
Cherry Bomb Galaxy
Low Frequency
IP65+
Weatherization
Rating
One Tap
Entire Outdoor
Scene Activates
Gold
Control4
Dealer Status
Landscape Audio · Showstopper

Most outdoor speakers hide.
This one doesn't.

The Cherry Bomb Galaxy is the first question every guest asks. It stands in your landscape and fills your entire outdoor space with full-range sound — no separate subwoofer, no phasing issues, no visible speaker wire running to a rock in the corner.

Rockustics Cherry Bomb Galaxy CBG5 installed in commercial landscape
Authorized Dealer · South Sound
Rockustics
Cherry Bomb Galaxy
Rockustics Cherry Bomb Galaxy CBG5 cutaway showing subterranean subwoofer design
3-Way · Built-In Subwoofer
38 Hz · Direct-Burial Bollard
70.7V / 100V / 8Ω
A speaker designed to be seen.
Sound designed to be felt.

Every other landscape speaker is engineered to disappear. Rockustics designed the Cherry Bomb Galaxy to stand up — a bollard that announces itself in your landscape and then delivers full-range, phase-coherent sound across your entire outdoor space. No rock in the corner. No satellite speaker buried near the subwoofer. One unit, one hole, subwoofer and full range all originating from the same point. Your guests will ask what it is before they ask to turn it up.

38 Hz
Low Freq
3-Way
System
1 Hole
Per Unit
Dual Chamber
Bandpass Sub
Authorized Dealer · South Sound, WA · Rivas Technology Group
AM-1 · AM-3 · Outdoor Series

When a client wants the absolute best outdoor speaker regardless of what it looks like. B&W outdoor speakers deliver reference-quality sound in an IP65-rated enclosure. Our recommendation when the brief is purely about what it sounds like.

AW Series · RSM Series

High efficiency, high output, high value. Klipsch is what we specify when the outdoor space is large, the amp power is limited, or the client wants serious volume without serious cost. The honest loud option.

Fazon Mikro · Outdoor Series

Scandinavian precision in an outdoor enclosure. DALI outdoor speakers are our choice when the architecture demands something that looks intentional on the wall — a speaker that reads as design object, not afterthought.

Applications

Every outdoor space.
One system.

01
Residential

Covered Patio & Deck

The most common outdoor AV install in the South Sound. Landscape speakers in the garden, a weatherized display under the overhang, a Modern Forms smart fan overhead, and permanent lighting along the roofline. The patio activates in one tap. The music, the display, the fan, the lights — everything responds together. You never think about any of it again.

02
Residential

Pool & Outdoor Kitchen

Sound that fills the pool deck without a speaker visible from the water. IP68-rated landscape audio, a TV that handles direct sun and Pacific Northwest rain, and scene control from the outdoor keypad or your phone. The same system that runs your kitchen runs your backyard.

03
Residential

Outdoor Home Theater

A projection screen drops from the ceiling of the covered patio. The lights dim. Sound fills the space. Your guests don't move inside for the game — the game comes to them. Engineered for Pacific Northwest use: weatherized screen, appropriate projector, and a control system that handles the whole experience.

04
Residential · Commercial

Permanent Holiday & Landscape Lighting

The annual install-and-teardown cycle ends. Permanent LED holiday lighting is hardwired, programmable for any color or pattern, and controlled from an app or your Control4 system. Every season, every holiday, every event — from your phone. No ladder, no clips, no bins to store. Integrated with your outdoor scene so the lights shift when the music starts.

05
Commercial

Bar & Restaurant Patio

The patio that runs itself. Scene control for staff — one tap for Happy Hour, one tap for Game Day, one tap for Close. Displays, speakers, and patio lighting all respond. Your staff runs the outdoor space from the bar without touching six different apps.

06
Residential

Smart Outdoor Fans

Modern Forms wet-rated smart fans integrate directly with Control4. When the patio scene activates, the fan comes on. When the temperature sensor reads above 72°, the fan adjusts speed. When the scene closes, the fan shuts off. You never touch a fan remote again.

Technology

Every element of the
outdoor system.

Outdoor AV is four distinct systems working together. We design all four — which is the only way to make the outdoor space feel like one thing instead of four separate products that don't talk to each other.

Landscape Audio
🎵

Sound That Fills the Space

You step outside and the music is just there. Not loud from one corner and quiet everywhere else — present throughout the entire outdoor space, balanced from the garden to the pool edge to the patio. Landscape audio done right is the single biggest quality-of-life upgrade in an outdoor space.

Partners: Rockustics · Bowers & Wilkins · DALI · Klipsch
Amplification: LEA Amplifiers · Integra
Outdoor Display
📺

A Display That Handles the Elements

A consumer TV outside lasts one Pacific Northwest winter. A weatherized display — properly rated, correctly mounted, oriented to manage condensation — lasts a decade. The game doesn't end when it starts raining. The display doesn't fail when morning dew forms. This is engineering, not just product selection.

Partners: SunBrite · Samsung The Terrace
Source: Control4 AV distribution
Permanent Lighting
💡

Light That Never Comes Down

Permanent holiday and landscape lighting is hardwired into the fascia of your home — no clips, no extension cords, no seasonal teardown. Every color, every pattern, every holiday programmable from an app or your Control4 system. When your outdoor scene activates, the lights shift. It becomes part of the experience, not an afterthought.

App-controlled · Control4 integrated · Every color programmable
Smart Fans & Control
🌀

Comfort That Responds to the Space

Modern Forms wet-rated smart fans integrate with Control4 so the fan is part of the outdoor scene — not a separate device with its own remote. Temperature-triggered, scene-controlled, silent DC motor. And the Control4 system that ties it all together — one interface for audio, display, lighting, and fan. One tap runs the whole outdoor space.

Partners: Modern Forms Smart Fans
Control: Control4 Gold Dealer · AVA Cinema Remote
Why Rivas Technology Group

Outdoor AV fails when the
engineering is an afterthought.

"Outdoor installs fail for one reason: someone treated weatherization as a checkbox instead of a discipline. IP ratings, conduit runs, condensation management, grounding — every one of those decisions matters in the Pacific Northwest. We've been doing this long enough to know what fails in year two." — Ivan Rivas · Owner & Sales Engineer, Rivas Technology Group

Every outdoor AV system we install is engineered for Washington State conditions — not Southern California. Proper IP ratings, covered or sealed enclosures, WA-licensed electrical (Lic. RIVASGL799DR), and a Control4 system that connects your outdoor space to the rest of your home.

🌧️

Pacific Northwest Rated

Every product we specify is IP-rated for continuous outdoor exposure. We don't install indoor products outside and call it weatherized.

Licensed Electrical

Outdoor power runs, low-voltage landscape wiring, permanent lighting — all WA-licensed (Lic. RIVASGL799DR). No unlicensed electrical work, ever.

🎛️

One System

Your outdoor space runs on the same Control4 system as your home. Not a separate app, not a separate remote — one interface for everything.

🔧

No Subcontractors

The same team that designed your outdoor system builds it. No handoffs, no miscommunication, no "that's not our part."

Our Process

From site walk to
first tap.

01
Phase One

Site Assessment

We walk the outdoor space with you. Coverage zones, power sources, exposure conditions, sight lines, buried conduit runs, and integration with the existing home system. Everything mapped before any recommendation is made.

02
Phase Two

Design & Proposal

Speaker placement, display position, fan locations, lighting layout, conduit routing, and Control4 scene design — all in a fixed-scope proposal. You know exactly what you're getting before anyone touches the yard.

03
Phase Three

Installation

Trenching, conduit, landscape speaker burial, display mount, fan install, lighting hardwire, and Control4 programming — all by our team. When we leave, the yard is clean and every cable is buried.

04
Phase Four

Commissioning

We program the outdoor scenes, calibrate the audio, set up the lighting schedules, and walk through it with you until it feels like yours. One tap runs the whole outdoor space — and you know exactly what it does.

Investment

Typical Project Scope
& Investment Range.

Landscape Audio Rockustics Cherry Bomb / Cherry Bomb Galaxy, Bowers & Wilkins, DALI, Klipsch — specified to coverage zone and aesthetic brief
Amplification LEA Amplifiers, Integra — specified to speaker count, impedance load, and signal source
Outdoor Display SunBrite IP-rated weatherized display, Samsung The Terrace outdoor TV — mount, enclosure, and orientation engineered per site
Outdoor Theater Weatherized projection screen, appropriate projector, and surround audio — engineered for covered patio or outdoor space
Smart Fans Modern Forms wet-rated outdoor fans — Control4 integrated, silent DC motor, temperature and scene triggered
Permanent Lighting Hardwired LED holiday and landscape lighting — app-controlled, Control4 integrated, every color programmable
Control Control4 Gold Dealer — full integration with indoor system, outdoor scene automation, AVA Cinema Remote
Electrical WA-licensed low-voltage and line-voltage outdoor runs, buried conduit, panel coordination (Lic. RIVASGL799DR)
Investment Ranges
Entry
Covered Patio Audio
$4,500 – $9,000
Landscape speaker pair or ceiling-mounted outdoor speakers, amplifier, in-wall or outdoor volume control, basic scene integration.
Mid-Range
Full Outdoor System
$12,000 – $35,000
Multi-zone landscape audio, weatherized display, smart fan, permanent lighting, and Control4 outdoor scene integration. The most common full outdoor scope.
Premium
Outdoor Home Theater
$35,000 – $65,000+
Full landscape audio, outdoor projection system, motorized screen, surround sound, permanent lighting, smart fans, and complete Control4 integration with the home system.

Ranges reflect the low-to-high spread across common configurations. Final pricing provided after on-site assessment. Tax not included.

Straight Answers

Frequently Asked.

How much does outdoor AV installation cost in the South Sound?

Outdoor AV installations range from $4,500 for a basic covered patio speaker system to $65,000+ for a fully integrated outdoor home theater. The largest variables are the number of audio zones, whether you're adding a weatherized display, and the scope of Control4 integration. We provide a detailed proposal after a free on-site assessment.

What is the Rockustics Cherry Bomb Galaxy?

The Cherry Bomb Galaxy is a full-range outdoor bollard speaker that integrates a three-way system — subwoofer, midrange, and tweeter — into a single enclosure. Unlike traditional landscape audio that hides speakers in the ground, the Cherry Bomb Galaxy is designed as a visible design element. It delivers phase-coherent, full-range sound from one installation point, down to 38Hz, with no separate subwoofer placement required.

Can a TV be installed outdoors in the Pacific Northwest?

Yes — with the right product and correct installation. We install SunBrite weatherized displays and Samsung The Terrace outdoor TV, both rated for direct sun and rain exposure. Pacific Northwest climate requires proper IP-rated enclosures, covered mounting locations, and correct orientation to manage condensation. We assess every site before recommending a display.

What outdoor speakers do you install?

We install Rockustics Cherry Bomb and Cherry Bomb Galaxy landscape speakers, Bowers and Wilkins outdoor speakers, Klipsch AW and RSM series, and DALI outdoor speakers. We match the speaker to your space, use case, and aesthetic — not to margin. Amplification is by LEA and Integra, specified to the impedance load and zone count.

How does outdoor AV integrate with Control4?

As a Control4 Gold Dealer, we integrate your outdoor AV with your home system. One tap activates your outdoor scene — music starts, the display powers on, the Modern Forms smart fan comes on, and the permanent lighting shifts. The outdoor space is part of the same system as the rest of your home — not a separate app.

Do you install permanent holiday lighting?

Yes. Permanent LED holiday lighting is hardwired into your fascia, app-controlled, and programmable for any color or pattern. It replaces the annual install-and-teardown cycle with a permanent architectural lighting system that integrates with Control4. Every season, every holiday, every event — from your phone. No ladder required.

What is a Modern Forms smart fan and do you install them?

Modern Forms smart fans are wet-rated outdoor ceiling fans with native Control4 integration, silent DC motors, and scheduling. They activate as part of your outdoor scene — when the patio activates, the fan comes on. When the temperature rises above your set point, the fan adjusts speed. We install and integrate Modern Forms fans across covered patio and outdoor kitchen applications throughout the South Sound.

Service Areas

Outdoor AV Installation
Across the South Sound

Based in Kent, WA — serving residential and commercial clients throughout King County, Pierce County, and the greater South Sound region.

Your outdoor space.
One tap.

Schedule a free on-site assessment. We'll walk your outdoor space, understand how you actually use it, and tell you what system will make it feel the way you're imagining — not just fill it with speakers.

Or call us directly: 425-954-6003
Rivas Technology Group — outdoor entertainment AV installation serving Kent, Tacoma, Puyallup, Gig Harbor, University Place, Bonney Lake, Federal Way, Auburn, Renton, and Covington across the South Sound and Greater Seattle region of Washington State. Control4 Gold Dealer. Ajax Systems Certified. WA Electrical Contractor License RIVASGL799DR. Outdoor AV services include landscape speaker installation, Rockustics Cherry Bomb Galaxy installation, outdoor speaker installation, SunBrite outdoor TV installation, Samsung The Terrace outdoor TV installation, outdoor home theater installation, permanent holiday lighting installation, permanent LED lighting installation, Modern Forms smart fan installation, Control4 outdoor scene automation, patio AV installation, pool area audio installation, outdoor kitchen AV, covered deck AV, LEA amplifier installation, and Bowers and Wilkins outdoor speaker installation across the South Sound region of Washington State.

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