Coastal Source Marks 12th Year at MANTS

Coastal Source, the industry leading manufacturer and marketer of rugged, high-performance outdoor audio and lighting engineered to Defy the Elements™, is returning to the 2026 Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) for its 12th consecutive year, showcasing breakthrough solutions that elevate outdoor living environments for landscape professionals, designers, and homeowners. Coastal Source will exhibit its latest innovations at Booth #2608 at the Baltimore Convention Center from January 7–9, 2026.

Coastal Source will demo EVO, a beautifully refined outdoor lighting fixture that seals the LED chip, drive electronics, cabling/connections, and optics, into a compact, thermally efficient, and watertight brass field serviceable package. The new lighting line propels the outdoor lighting industry forward in design, performance, and rugged reliability.

EVO provides landscape professionals with infinite flexibility to create the perfect outdoor lighting scene for the homeowner and can be mounted in softscapes, hardscapes, along paths, hanging, and in-trees. Compared to a 6W MR16 fixture, EVO is 50% smaller, has higher output, wider beam angle, two dispersion patterns, two color temperatures, less glare, and improved optics. 

“The fully integrated, custom-designed EVO fixtures are incredibly powerful, compact, and versatile; they can either blend seamlessly into a landscape or stand out as a striking outdoor design feature,” said Franco D’Ascanio, Founder and CEO of Coastal Source. “With two patents already awarded, EVO opens the door to a new era of creative outdoor lighting, offering homeowners everywhere an elevated experience of their outdoor spaces.”

Additionally, at MANTS this year, Coastal Source will introduce integration with Lutron CASETA, a smart home device that enables dealers to easily connect Coastal Source transformers, offering a simple, reliable pathway to bring intelligent lighting control to outdoor environments. 

In terms of audio, Ovation™, Coastal Source’s first in-ceiling outdoor speaker and a significant expansion of the company’s audio ecosystem, will make its MANTS debut. Designed for covered patios, lanais, cabanas, and breezeways, Ovation delivers audiophile-grade sound in a sleek, discreet form factor built specifically for harsh outdoor conditions.

“With Ovation, our outdoor audio ecosystem now reaches beyond landscape and on-wall formats, giving dealers and integrators a complete, unified offering that works flawlessly with our amplifiers,” added D’Ascanio. “Ovation strengthens Coastal Source’s standing as the leader in outdoor audio – and as the brand redefining what’s possible outside.”

Ovation features a patented elliptical driver design that delivers larger, fuller sound from a smaller grille, paired with a circular ribbon tweeter for smooth, detailed high frequencies. Its extruded aluminum grille and weatherproof construction resist salt, UV, and moisture, while a 360° clamping system ensures clean architectural integration. The speaker also offers a removable, service-friendly design, an uncommon advantage in outdoor ceiling installations. The result is a wide, natural soundstage that transforms outdoor ceilings into premium listening environments.

Alongside EVO and Ovation, Coastal Source will highlight its complete portfolio of outdoor lighting and audio solutions engineered for reliability, aesthetics, and long-term value. With more than a decade of MANTS participation, the company continues to strengthen its support for the landscape and horticulture industries, offering solutions that help professionals differentiate their services and deliver exceptional results for clients.

About Coastal Source

Coastal Source is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance outdoor audio, lighting, and power systems engineered to solve real-world challenges with uncompromising reliability. Every solution undergoes rigorous environmental testing to ensure lasting performance in any climate. From immersive audio to landscape and architectural lighting to Plug+Play™ power distribution, Coastal Source empowers families, designers, and professionals to create extraordinary outdoor experiences. With a relentless commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and durability, Coastal Source is redefining what’s possible in outdoor living.