Outdoor Patio Audio and TV setup

There are simpler ways to do it than I did. Probably less expensive as well. But I don't regret anything because it's a quality setup.

Anyways, find yourself a network capable A/V receiver. Personally I like Yamaha because it's good equipment, and their app is awesome with FULL functionality. Be sure the receiver you choose has Spotify, Pandora, etc. built in to it for your music, unless you don't mind using Bluetooth/airplay, etc. You can decide whether you need the receiver to be wired, or wireless to get it on your network.

Next, add whatever components you like and wire it all up.

I have an old powered Sony subwoofer in my attic placed over the boxing of the house. It sounds great from there and is protected from the elements. The two outdoor surround speakers come from Lowes and I am very pleased with them. I also have two larger outdoor speakers mounted up on the house that I found on black Friday a few years ago.

I have no TV outside but if and when I decide to add one, everything else is all there waiting.

I agree with the above message. My receiver is in an outdoor closet accessible from the patio. But you can get cheaper receivers than Yamaha and protect it as best you can and it'll likely last a few years. Basically treat it as you would the TV. But they give off heat even when they're not on. Birds will want to build nests on it and shite in it. This might be personal experience! Fortunately that one was an old Pioneer that i wasn't using much anyway.

If you choose to do what the above poster suggests with the two zone receiver, be sure the second zone is capable of powering more than two channels or speakers, unless that's all you want out there. A lot of them are limited to two channels on the second zone if memory serves me. I have a Yamaha both indoors and outdoors. They're both capable of dual zone and tbh i have no idea how many channels are supported for the second zone if i chose to use it. I'm also not sure how using a dual zone receiver would satisfy your TV needs outside the house... so be sure to look into this.

If you don't want to run speaker wires, i can tell you that Yamaha MusicCast is some quality stuff, but it ain't cheap. I had to replace my indoor receiver a few months ago and i found the one i wanted that came bundled with a music cast speaker. It's badass. I keep it in the spare room and use it when i run on the treadmill.