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At Echo Workshop we are big believers that technology can be beautifully integrated into any space, while keeping all the style and feel that you worked so hard to achieve.   The same holds true for our outdoor spaces.  In Houston we spend a lot of time in our outdoor living areas and pools and, of course, we want to listen to our favorite tunes while entertaining and relaxing.  If you are looking for amazing sound quality while still maintaining the beauty of your outdoor living area, we have a couple of great options.

The Sonance Landscape Series offers incredible sound quality while blending into surrounding foliage and landscaping.  Imagine underground subwoofers and small hidden satellite speakers throughout your space.  They even offer rock speakers that completely blend into the landscaping.  And since the Sonance Landscape Series is scalable, you can experience immersive sound and even coverage no matter the size of your outdoor area.

If speakers on your patio or in your outdoor kitchen is more what you are looking for, the Revel XC Series is a perfect solution.  Designed for indoor and outdoor use, these speakers are made to withstand hot, cold, damp, humid, or wet weather.  These speakers are so well designed that they are even rated for use on docks and beachfront property (we see you Galveston)! 

If you’re like us, you are dreaming about spring and more time outside.  Call Echo Workshop for a free consultation to find out how we can bring your outdoor space to life with great sound.

MAXIMIZE YOUR LISTENING EXPERIENCE

As a form of communication, music can play a big role in social bonding. Rhythm inclines us to move to the beat, which drives groups to sing, dance, or clap together. Plus, listening to music together can help a group grow closer; it gives them more to talk about and creates shared emotional experiences they can reminisce on together. 

On National Drummer Day, you aren't going to get the best listening experience by sticking in your headphones and listening on your own. Sure, you might be able to hear the underlying beat of your favorite tunes, but you'll miss out on all the benefits of listening to music as a group! Have some friends over, turn on the speakers, and enjoy a great night of bonding over the rhythm. Sharing your listening experience will enhance your celebration, along with improving your relationships. 

GREAT SPEAKERS, GREAT SOUND

It goes without saying that having high-quality speakers will make your music sound better. But what makes a great set of speakers?

Great speakers will emphasize the beat without letting it overpower the rest of the instruments. When your speakers are high-quality, you'll be able to feel every sound wave passing through your body—meaning a speaker upgrade will make your National Drummer Day unforgettable.

Looking for more specific speaker recommendations? To elevate the beat in your favorite songs, try Revel Speakers. They have great dynamic range and low distortion, which will balance out your music while highlighting the drums. 

LISTENING ROOMS

The right setting can make a profound difference in the quality of music you listen to. Consider the difference in sound between a symphony played in a skillfully designed opera house and one played in a high school gymnasium, for instance. Even if the music and performers were the same, the contrast in quality would be obvious. Or maybe consider how much better your singing voice becomes in the acoustically friendly environment of your shower compared to how it normally sounds.

Many factors go into engineering a high-caliber listening room: room geometry, acoustic treatments, and soundproofing, to name a few. An end result is a place that will provide you with the best possible interaction between the sound waves of your music and your ears. An opera house in your home. Transforming a room into a listening room is an investment that is worth every penny when you can close your eyes and listen to something beautiful and forget where you are.

Proper room design, however vital, is just one aspect of the journey. The medium you play your music on is integral to orchestrating a sublime auditory experience.

VINYL

Vinyl records bring a level of audio fidelity every bit equal to that of digital media. Some connoisseurs even prefer the warm sound and characteristic crackles which precede the music. Yet, the real power of vinyl comes from its effects on the mind.

Vinyl records hearken back to a time when the music somebody owned was a part of who they were. Instead of having immediate access to essentially every song ever made via streaming, people had only a precious few albums available to them. They would listen over and over, carefully placing the needle each time, becoming intimately familiar with every skip and jump in the track. Maybe this was something you yourself did in times past.

RECORD PLAYERS FOR A GREAT VALENTINE'S DAY NIGHT

We are all used to the tradition of giving flowers on Valentine's Day. However, going against this tradition might turn out to be a great thing, especially if you consider going for turntables. A turntable would be a perfect option for a memorable Valentine's Day Night. It will not only blend function and beauty, but also it will set up the mood for the entire night, giving you and loved one a moment to cherish!

WHY REGA TURNTABLES CREATE THE BEST VINYL EXPERIENCE

Listening to vinyl is so nostalgic, and if you are a lover of vinyl, then listening to it on the Rega should be your bucket list this Valentine's Day. Rega makes the vinyl sound more nuanced harmonically, better focused, and emotionally compelling. There is no better way to capture your attention much longer and with an airier and much bigger picture than listening to vinyl on the Rega.

Rega turntables communicate the emotional content and message of the music more clearly. The available versions of the Rega turntables add a touch of authentic analogue warmth to their sound. The perfect combination of skill and accuracy knitted together help expertly display diverse music strands. In addition, you will notice a unique close of authority and scale with a Rega turntable. Often, these turntables deliver large-scale dynamic shifts enthusiastically and simultaneously handle subtler variety shifts with outstanding finesse.

Listening to vinyl is so nostalgic. Having a turntable for a Valentine's Day night could create the most romantic moment for you both to enjoy. For instance, the Rega Planar 1 is the perfect record player that would pass as the best and thoughtful gift to your music lover. Besides having a glossy and sleek finish, Planar 1 has an outstanding design that would match any traditional or modern home.

LUXURY LISTENING

Imagine the dad in your life coming home after a long day at work. Whether he's been downtown at the office, in a back corner of the shop, or even just down the hall in his at-home studio, chances are high he's spent the majority of his day listening to sounds that, while necessary for his work, were nonetheless underwhelming. Horns honking during the commute; co-workers droning on in meetings; phone calls projecting through tinny earpieces.

None of these sounds struck joy in his heart. 

Once dad's home and settled in for the evening, however, he can enjoy some luxury listening on his high-end Revel speakers.

• Home screenings of classic movies
• Favorite studio albums
• Video chatting
• Podcast binging
• Top-notch gaming

After we gift our fathers some high-end audio equipment, all their listening experiences from that point forward will be amplified through top-quality speakers. 

SOME MANLY OPTIONS

Whether dad hangs out in the living room with everyone else or likes to retreat to his own space to enjoy his downtime, the high-end audio options available from your Houston Revel dealer, Echo Workshop, are sure to fit right in.

YOUR DINING AREA CAN HAVE HIDDEN SPEAKERS

Instead of mounting speakers at the corners of the room, install invisible speakers on walls and ceilings. This is the best way to keep the speakers out of sight, yet lighten up the room with some enjoyable background music. You can choose to install hidden speakers in your dining space to upgrade your dining experience in any setting.

Interior designers can show you various ways to disguise the speakers and blend them with the walls in a way that does not compromise the sound quality. They can come up with multiple designs as well, so that you can choose one that you can be comfortable living with. Professional installers can then help to put up the speakers in a manner that maximizes their output and sound quality. This also includes using appropriate installation materials to ensure that the speakers remain fixed to the wall to lessen the chances of accidents or damage when they fall.  

Sonance Invisible Speakers allow you to appreciate the available space in your Houston home as they decongest the dining room, creating a fresh environment. When installing hidden speakers, it is advisable to deal with specialized personnel who have impeccable service delivery and can work to fulfill your custom requirements. 

YOUR DINING AREA CAN HAVE AN ENTERTAINMENT FUNCTION

You can make your dining room more functional by incorporating things like entertainment. You can achieve this by acquiring and installing the best speakers which have the best sound quality. You will enjoy the relaxing feeling that Sonance Invisible Speakers offer as you listen to magical music in your dining space with family and friends. This includes having some of your favorite tunes play in the background when you are hosting some friends to set up the mood or just avoiding a dull and gloomy mood during routine family mealtimes. 

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PERFORMANCE SPEAKERS

Whenever you read about high-end audio, most of the focus is on the speakers. That’s because performance speakers are delicately crafted, intricately designed masterpieces of acoustical reproduction. While Sonos speakers may deliver what you want for background music or a workout soundtrack, they don’t compare to high-end audio components.

Manufacturers like Revel and Triad use rare materials and unique cabinet construction to create perfect audio playback. By crafting drivers from rare metals like beryllium and continually experimenting with everything from metal to paper to ensure cone rigidity, high-end speaker manufacturers keep edging closer to the perfect construction.

Though speaker concepts haven’t changed much over the decades, new materials and new science help manufacturers improve performance and develop more realistic sound imaging capabilities.

LOSSLESS AUDIO

Once, there were vinyl records. Though their size made them inconvenient for travel, they boasted some of the best sound quality possible. That's because they played a continuous wave format. Music was reproduced precisely the way it was recorded, as a movement of vibrations through the air.