I worked for Magnolia for a bit and am familiar with the Sonance products. One of my neighbors spend big $$$ on another outdoor speaker system (without subs) and another bought a Sonance system from me with the subs. The Sonance system sounded clearly superior and more enjoyable, and my other neighbor was not happy given what he spent. The sub makes all the difference! A little-known secret is that a few times a year Sonance runs HUGE sales where you can get like 50% off retail, and most Magnolia stores will likely share with you when the next big sale will be. I’d absolutely do that because they’re a screaming value on sale, and they also offer a really good warranty if you ever have a problem. FWIW, and best of luck.
Outdoor Landscape series speakers
I am interested in installing landscape speakers (satellites and buried sub(s)) in my backyard, including zones for patios, a gazebo, pool, and hot tub. Has anyone purchased or demo'd a landscape series speaker set, and could share perspective on preferred equipment? There seem to be a few major players (Sonance, Martin Logan, Paradigm, TIC, OSD). I have a few questions:
1. Is it better to buy one large system or a few smaller systems (e.g., Pardigm GO4 package).
2. When is it preferred to have 6" vs. 4" satellites?
3. What control systems are preferred (Sonos amp, Control4, Elan, etc.)?