Eight-ohm satellite speakers typically connect to a standard amplifier and suit smaller residential systems or dedicated zones. Seventy-volt satellite speakers use selectable power taps, which helps support longer wire runs, larger commercial installations, and systems with many speakers, while some models also include an 8-ohm bypass for added flexibility.

Satellite speakers for landscape audio can be mounted with ground stakes, surface mounts, tree mounts, conduit mounts, or brackets for placement beneath an eave or awning. Some systems also offer pivoting mounts, allowing installers to direct sound toward seating areas, walkways, or other zones.

Choose four-inch or six-inch satellite speakers for compact listening areas, and consider eight-inch or ten-inch models when the space calls for broader output or fewer speaker locations. Look for wide-dispersion designs, with some four- and six-inch models covering about 110 degrees and some eight-inch models reaching about 120 degrees, then position speakers to provide overlapping coverage without concentrating sound in one area.

Look for a sealed enclosure with a published ingress rating, such as IP67 or IPX6/IPX7, along with UV-resistant finishes and corrosion-resistant hardware for exposure to rain, dust, sunlight, and temperature changes. Also consider outdoor-rated wiring and mounting components, such as sealed connectors and stake, surface, or tree mounts, and match the speaker’s environmental rating to the installation site.