Paradigm Garden Oasis Essentials Outdoor Speaker System

Paradigm Garden Oasis Essentials Outdoor Speaker System

Performance outdoor sound is easy to achieve with Paradigm's Garden Oasis Essentials system, an all-in-one package with 8 speakers and ground stakes, 1 in-ground subwoofer and waterproof wire connectors for easy installation in outdoor spaces. Even coverage means you can enjoy music at comfortable levels without any hotspots or dead zones, all without disturbing the neighbours in the process.

Proven Paradigm Performance: Paradigm put the same care and dedication to quality sound into Garden Oasis Essentials as they do all their audio products. If you already enjoy Paradigm's legendary sound indoors, this system takes it outside.

Everything You Need in One Box: Paradigm's legendary sound is easy to achieve outdoors with Paradigm's Garden Oasis Essentials, an all-in-one package with 8 speakers and ground stakes, 1 in-ground subwoofer and 20 waterproof wire connectors for easy installation in outdoor spaces up to 3,000 square feet. All you need to add is speaker wire and amplification.

Performance Without Complexity: You won't need special amplifiers to power Garden Oasis Essentials. If you already have a second zone-enabled AV receiver, then you have the necessary electronics. Of course, you can step up to a dedicated power amp for even better performance.

Garden Oasis Essentials is easy to install with stakes and speaker housings that assemble without tools. All that's needed to finish the job is a shovel and a pair of wire strippers. Just add speaker cable.

The Neighbour-Friendly Music System: This landscape system uses multiple speakers with a subwoofer that are placed out in the yard facing in towards the listeners. This not only lets the speakers blend in with the landscaping more effectively, but it provides more even coverage and reduces noise complaints since the system is more easily heard especially at lower volumes.

Reduced Edge Diffraction (RED™) Technology: Garden Oasis Essentials includes patented technologies like Reduced Edge Diffraction (RED) which provides cleaner and more powerful midrange sound thanks to a unique tweeter housing. With irregular edges and an off-centre placement, you won't have any of the standing wave artifacts that reduce performance in traditional designs. This, combined with the wide-dispersion design of the satellites, means you get more even coverage and better clarity.

In-Ground Subwoofers: To fill in the bottom end, the in-ground subwoofer uses high-output, water resistant drivers inside a HDPE enclosure (the same material used for underground water systems) for worry free operation. This 8" (203 mm) subwoofer is designed to be discrete with only the "mushroom cap" hood visible. This hood not only evenly distributes the bass, but it keeps the driver protected from the elements and provides a constant flow of fresh air for worry free operation. Garden Oasis speakers carry an IP54 rating, and all Garden Oasis subwoofers carry an IP58 rating and have been successfully tested underwater and in environments from -29°C to +85°C.

Planning the System Layout: The Paradigm Garden Oasis Essentials Outdoor Music System is designed to deliver seamless, and evenly distributed sound coverage in an 'open air' environment. The illustration above shows how a daisy chain of satellite speakers and a subwoofer should be strategically placed to create even, balanced coverage around the outdoor environment. The satellite speakers should be spaced from 2.4 - 3 metres apart for optimal coverage. With a tighter spacing, more satellites will be required to fill out an area, but with the advantage of more consistent coverage and volume levels across the intended entertainment area.

To achieve the best balance between the satellites and subwoofer, the subwoofer should be placed as close to the centre of the satellites as possible. Keep in mind that this is simply a suggestion and that your unique environment may dictate otherwise. If more bass is desired, placing the subwoofer near a wall or other solid surface will greatly reinforce the low bass frequencies.

Partnered with the NRC: Paradigm is partnered with Canada's world-renowned NRC in ongoing research to reveal the true nature of sound and human hearing. Findings influence design and performance specs, resulting in a uniquely realistic listening experience, backed by sound science.

Our Review

The Paradigm Garden Oasis Essentials System is the perfect outdoor speaker system. It is compact and easy to hide, the 8 satellites cover a broad area so no one speaker has to be turned up too loud for a nice even spread of sound. It is specifically designed for the great outdoors so should handle anything the elements can throw at it. And, finally, it allows you to take Paradigm's world class sound quality outside. Perfect.

Main Features & Specifications

• Design: Outdoor Speaker System with 8 Satellites & 1 Subwoofer
• 8 x Satellite Speakers
  • 2-driver, 2-way outdoor satellite, acoustic suspension
  • Crossover: 100Hz High pass: 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 3kHz
  • High Frequency Driver: 3/4" (19mm) X-PAL™ dome, ferrofluid damped / cooled, Reduced, Edge Diffraction (RED™) Technology, low diffraction baffle/heat sink
  • Mid/Bass Driver: 4" (100mm) mineral-filled polypropylene cone with Nitrile-Butadiene Rubber (NBR) surround
  • Low Frequency Extension: 90 Hz
  • Frequency Response (0-15 degree window): ± 4 dB from 100 Hz - 20 kHz (design axis 45 degrees)
  • Sensitivity — Outdoor: 76 dB
  • Sensitivity — Anechoic: 72 dB
  • Suitable Amplifier Power Range: 15 – 400 W (system, per channel)
  • Satellite Maximum Input Power: 25 W
  • Impedance: Minimum 4 Ohms mono
  • Finish: Dark Satin Brown
  • Satellite Dimensions (HxWxD): 474 (including stake) 125 x 170mm
  • Satellite Weight: 1.4kg
  • Manufacturer's Warranty: 3 Years
• 1 x In-Ground Subwoofer
  • Inground subwoofer with single high excursion driver
  • Crossover: 200Hz Low pass
  • Bass Driver: 8" (203mm) woofer with dual 8 Ohm voice coils. Water resistant materials and design.
  • Low Frequency Extension: 45 Hz
  • Frequency Response (0-15 degree window): ± 4 dB from 47 Hz - 170 kHz
  • Sensitivity — Outdoor: 89 dB
  • Sensitivity — Anechoic: 85 dB
  • Suitable Amplifier Power Range: 15 – 400 W (system, per channel)
  • Subwoofer Maximum Input Power: 200 W
  • Impedance: Minimum 4 Ohms mono
  • Finish: Dark Satin Brown (canopy only)
  • Subwoofer Dimensions (HxWxD): 553 x 360 x 360mm
  • Subwoofer Weight: 8kg
  • Manufacturer's Warranty: 3 Years

Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE