As spring approaches, many homeowners are taking a second glance at their outdoor areas. What can they do to make the time spent outdoors more enticing? How can they raise the bar and take their pool parties and barbecues to the next level?

There is a way to transform your backyard into a powerhouse of entertainment. Combine the latest outdoor TVs with satellite speakers and in-ground subwoofers. The result? An outdoor home theater that delivers lifelike images and immersive surround sound. 

With today’s weatherproof TVs, we can even set it up so that friends and family can lounge in the pool while enjoying a movie under the stars. The only problem? You may have to get more floating lounge chairs.

Let’s look at some of the top contenders in outdoor TVs and the benefits they bring to your Paradise Valley, AZ, home.