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HGTV Designer of the Year, Luxury Pools + Outdoor Living Magazine, Residential Tech Today, CE Pro BEST, CEDIA Best of Show, and Technology Designer Performance Awards strengthen Coastal Source’s industry leadership

Coastal Source, the industry-leading manufacturer of high-performance outdoor audio and lighting solutions designed to Defy the Elements™, has thus far earned eight awards in 2025 for outstanding design and lifestyle outdoor living projects, as well as new product introductions across both lighting and audio categories.

“We’re extremely proud and grateful to the industries we serve for the incredible recognition we’ve received this year,” said Franco D’Ascanio, President of Coastal Source. “Each award is a reflection of our team’s relentless dedication to innovation, design, and performance. From breathtaking residential installations to breakthrough product launches, these honors reinforce our mission to deliver exceptional outdoor experiences.”

 In terms of award-winning homes featuring Coastal Source outdoor audio and lighting, the Gulf Front Estate in the Florida Keys won both the HGTV Designer of the Year Award in the Outdoor Oasis Category and the Luxury Pools and Outdoor Living Magazine Pinnacle Award. Seamlessly blending resort-style amenities with the tranquility of a tropical paradise, the home features a lazy river, swim-up bar, spa, multiple pools, putting green, fire pit, and top-of-the-line Coastal Source audio and lighting.

Additionally, the Lighthouse Pointe and Harbor Palms estates, both located in Marathon, FL also won the Luxury Pools and Outdoor Living Magazine Oasis Award and the Pinnacle Award, respectively.

The new Ovation™ in-ceiling outdoor speaker that debuted at CEDIA 2025 won both the Residential Tech Today Magazine CEDIA Innovation Award and CE Pro Magazine BEST Award at the show. Ovation establishes a new category for Coastal Source and brings the company’s legendary outdoor sound overhead with a sleek, discreet design tough enough for the most demanding environments.

Finally, EVO™, the next evolution in outdoor lighting, engineered to provide lighting designers with infinite flexibility to create the perfect outdoor lighting scenes, won the Technology Designer Performance Home Awards, and the new Bollard 1000 Series speakers, delivering dramatic upgrades in power handling, tonal precision, and environmental resilience, won the CEDIA Best of Show Awards.

“2025 has been a milestone year for Coastal Source, with industry partners and design professionals embracing our latest lighting and audio solutions,” added D’Ascanio. “We’re dedicated to giving homeowners and designers more flexibility, power, and creativity than ever before and we’re excited to carry that momentum into 2026 with even more innovations on the horizon.”

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. 

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. 

Strengthening its presence throughout the upper Midwest, Coastal Source, the industry-leading manufacturer of high-performance outdoor audio and lighting solutions that Defy the Elements™, today announced the appointment of AWA Reps to serve as its full line sales representative in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana, Kentucky, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

“Austin Wendt, Andy Spolar, and their entire sales and support teams share the same commitment to excellence and innovation that motivates us every day,” said Coastal Source Dealer Relations Manager Adam Torgun. “Together, Coastal Source and AWA are a powerful, partner-focused team that will greatly expand our ability to serve dealers and integrators with best-in-class outdoor audio, lighting, and power solutions.”

Commenting on their appointment, AWA Founder and Principal Austin Wendt noted that “AWA Reps brings a deep understanding of the AV and outdoor living market to the representation of the Coastal Source audio and lighting product lines. Even more importantly, like Coastal Source, we believe that personal interaction and relationship building are the most effective way to achieve success. Our shared focus on trust, transparency, and long-term partnerships is going to help ensure that our dealers and integrators have the knowledge, tools, and confidence to win in today’s world of rapid technological change.”

Founded in 2009, and headquartered in Elmhurst, Illinois, AWA Reps has evolved from its beginning expertise in the security channel to now serving as the premier manufacturer’s rep firm in the entire Midwest, offering a broad range of integrated residential and commercial AV, security, lighting solutions and design services, as well as product recommendations, product training, site surveys, live product demonstrations, and complete system designs.

“We’re excited to partner with AWA Reps to expand Coastal Source’s presence throughout the Upper Midwest,” said Pete Sepesi, VP of Sales at Coastal Source. “Their deep market knowledge, dedication to dealer support, and commitment to long-term relationships align perfectly with our mission to provide best-in-class outdoor audio and lighting solutions.”

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. 

Coastal Source, the industry-leading manufacturer of high-performance outdoor audio and lighting solutions that Defy the Elements™, has announced an expanded collection of accessories designed for the hardscape Razor outdoor speakers.

At less than 4″ deep and available in three sizes and eight models, Razor is the industry’s first line of outdoor wall and hardscape speakers built with true HiFi performance in mind. Designed to deliver superior sound in a slim, elegant form factor, Razor modular speakers bring the signature Coastal Source audio experience to patios and outdoor spaces, providing striking sound quality while seamlessly blending into the environment.

Now, two new mounting solutions significantly enhance the installation flexibility of Razor speakers. The new Razor Shelf Mounting Bracket is ideal for wall or corner applications where a ceiling or soffit isn’t available, allowing horizontal installation at a 45° downward angle. It is compatible with both 200 Series and 300 Series Razor speakers. For freestanding setups, the new 300 Series Razor Hardscape Bracket enables 300 Series speakers to be installed without relying on a wall or other structure. Dual brackets can be combined for dipole (two-direction) coverage or sub/satellite system configurations, making it easy to adapt Razor to virtually any outdoor layout.

“Our customers and their end users continuously look to us for fresh, innovative ways to install and configure our solutions across all types of outdoor environments,” said Jason Sanders, VP of Product Management at Coastal Source. “Razor has become one of our most popular product lines, and we’re thrilled to expand Razor’s installation options and capabilities – delivering on our promise to blend seamlessly into outdoor spaces while delivering uncompromising sound performance.”

Along with the new brackets, the Razor Planter brings four standing Razors together to form a sleek rectangular prism that serves as both a high-performance audio system and a stylish outdoor accent. Designed to hold a plant in the center, the Razor Planter seamlessly integrates into its surroundings, blending sound and landscape in perfect harmony. Dealers can also use blank Razor enclosures when they prefer passive sides without active speakers, offering added flexibility in system design. This thoughtful approach allows homeowners and designers to complement the natural environment while maintaining the clean, modern aesthetic that defines the Razor line, ensuring that powerful, balanced audio enhances the space without disrupting its visual flow.

“Every outdoor space is unique, and our goal with the new Razor accessories is to give homeowners and designers the flexibility to create an immersive audio experience without compromising the environment’s aesthetics,” added Sanders. “Whether mounted on a wall, placed freestanding, or integrated into a planter, Razor continues to deliver the exceptional sound our customers expect while elegantly complementing the natural surroundings.”

Available in both white and black finishes, Razor speakers are designed with high-quality aluminum enclosures with an aluminum grille, and are built to be part of a complete patented Coastal Source Plug+Play™ system or can be easily integrated into existing systems.

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. 

Coastal Source, the industry leading manufacturer and designer of rugged, high-performance outdoor audio and lighting, and Lutron, developer and designer of seamless and efficient smart lighting and home automation, have announced an industry-first collaboration as part of Lutron’s new Native by Design program.

This partnership brings Lutron Intelligent Lighting, including Ketra and Rania, into Coastal Source’s durable outdoor architectural and landscape fixtures, delivering a level of control, precision, and beauty that wasn’t possible in outdoor settings until now.

“For more than sixty years, Lutron has set the standard for intelligent indoor lighting control, while Coastal Source has reimagined what’s possible outdoors with solutions built to endure the harshest environments,” said Franco D’Ascanio, Founder and CEO of Coastal Source. “Together, we’re looking forward to creating a new benchmark for the built environment with seamlessly integrated indoor-to-outdoor lighting systems that are reliable, intuitive, and inspiring.”

Through this partnership, homeowners, designers, and integrators gain advanced capabilities including granular scene control, an expansive CCT range, and breakthrough color mixing that delivers the industry’s most natural light. Additionally, with Ketra’s high-definition palette and seamless indoor-outdoor synchronization, lighting can now be rendered with unmatched accuracy and harmony across every space.

“In Coastal Source, Lutron has found a partner that cares as much about outdoor performance and quality as we have always cared for indoor performance and quality,” added Lutron CEO Ed Blair. “I’ve spent a lot of time with Franco and his team in the Florida Keys, and I know that our joint products will perform in the most demanding outdoor environments. Coastal Source is the perfect partner to bring Lutron technology to the outdoor living environment.”

At the heart of this collaboration is VIA™, a new line of Coastal Source fixtures that seamlessly integrates Lutron’s Ketra and Rania Intelligent Lighting technology, available for pre-order early 2026. Engineered from the ground up, VIA unites Coastal Source’s signature durability and timeless craftsmanship with Lutron’s most advanced lighting modules to deliver unmatched performance, quality, and a truly one-of-a-kind outdoor experience.

The Lutron Native by Design program is a curated network of best-in-class brands that integrates natively with Lutron’s Intelligent Lighting, window treatment drives, and control solutions, creating flawless experiences for homeowners and new value for integrators. Designed with integrators in mind, the program ensures guaranteed reliability, faster commissioning, and the peace of mind that comes with solutions engineered from the start to work flawlessly together.

About Lutron Electronics

Lutron Electronics is a leading innovator in lighting control, automated shading, and intelligent lighting. With a rich history of pioneering technology, Lutron is committed to enhancing the comfort and efficiency of residential and commercial spaces worldwide. Its dedication to intelligent lighting solutions has made it a trusted name in the industry, providing seamless control and integration options for a variety of applications.

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. 

Coastal Source, the industry leader in high-performance outdoor audio and lighting engineered to Defy the Elements™, today announced the launch of the Ovation™ In-Ceiling Speaker at CEDIA 2025. Ovation establishes a new category for Coastal Source – bringing the company’s legendary outdoor sound overhead with a sleek, discreet design tough enough for the most demanding environments.

“For years, dealers, integrators and homeowners have asked for a true in-ceiling solution that delivers the uncompromising Coastal Source performance they know and trust from our landscape and on-wall solutions,” said Franco D’Ascanio, CEO of Coastal Source. “Ovation answers that call, filling covered patios, lanais, cabanas, and breezeways with immersive, full-range audio while staying visually discreet and relentlessly durable.”

Unlike conventional in-ceiling speakers that sacrifice fidelity for ease of installation, Ovation was engineered for clarity, depth, and presence – bringing true audiophile-grade sound to outdoor ceilings. Its patented elliptical design allows a driver nearly twice the size of a standard 6-inch speaker to fit through a grille that’s 15% smaller. The result: bigger, fuller sound with a smaller visual footprint that blends seamlessly into architectural settings.

With a circular ribbon tweeter delivering silky highs and an oversized driver producing powerful bass, Ovation creates the illusion of a hidden subwoofer while reducing the number of speakers required. The outcome is a wide, natural soundstage that transforms outdoor ceilings into premium listening environments.

True to Coastal Source’s reputation, Ovation is built from the ground up for durability. Its extruded aluminum grille resists rust where steel fails, while UV-stable plastics and weatherproof fabrics protect against salt spray, sun, snow, and heavy rain. This rugged construction ensures year-round reliability where ordinary ceiling speakers simply cannot survive.

Ovation is ideal for premium outdoor living environments thanks to its flush-mount, compact design with 360° clamping system that preserves clean architectural lines, ensuring the speaker remains visually discreet while delivering impactful, immersive sound. Installation is made smarter and more serviceable thanks to a new construction and retrofit-friendly design that allows the speaker to be removed post-installation for servicing or upgrades – an essential feature rarely found in this category, ensuring long-term value for dealers and homeowners alike. 

“With Ovation, we’ve extended our outdoor audio ecosystem beyond landscape and on-wall speakers, giving dealers and integrators a complete portfolio that pairs seamlessly with our amplifiers,” concluded D’Ascanio. “Ovation reinforces Coastal Source’s reputation not only as the premier outdoor speaker brand – but as the company redefining what’s possible in outdoor living.”

Discover the Ovation In-Ceiling Speaker during CEDIA 2025, September 3–6, at the Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO. Visit Coastal Source at Booth #1918 and Destination Outdoors, located across from the convention center, for live demonstrations of this groundbreaking product. 

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. 

The great outdoors will once again take center stage at CEDIA 2025 as Coastal Source, Lutron, Draper at Home, and Access Networks join forces to sponsor Destination Outdoors – a fully outdoor exhibit area directly across from the Colorado Convention Center where show attendees can experience the latest outdoor technology in its intended setting.

Coastal Source is the industry leading manufacturer and designer of rugged, high-performance outdoor audio and lighting that’s designed to Defy the Elements™. Lutron develops smart lighting and home automation, known for seamlessly blending technology, design, and energy efficiency to enhance comfort and control. Draper At Home is an industry leading shade and screen manufacturer dedicated to bringing new levels of choice, quality, and deliverability to residential shading markets. Access Networks offers premier enterprise-grade networking products and services to providers dedicated to keeping clients connected in any size modern environment.

“High performance outdoor audio for every type of outdoor living environment, a full range of lighting solutions, networking, and a complete selection of shades and screens will all be on display,” said Coastal Source Founder and CEO Franco D’Ascanio. “Together with our partners Access Networks, Draper at Home, and Lutron, we will send the message that the outdoor living environment is just as important as the indoor living environment.”

Spanning an impressive 24,000 square feet, Destination Outdoors will showcase the full potential of modern outdoor living. Along with outdoor living offerings, a pergola area, and canopy tents, the space will feature live product demos like the Central Park Listening Zones and the Lighting Tent, where attendees can experience Coastal Source’s three lighting tiers — Essential, Enhanced, and Premier.

In addition to new product launches, including an all-new product category that reimagines what’s possible in outdoor sound design, Coastal Source will highlight the modular 1000 Series Bollards, now enhanced with improved power handling, greater clarity, and more accurate tonal balance, while preserving its signature deep bass. Also on display, Razor, the industry’s first outdoor wall and hardscape speaker line engineered for true HiFi performance, delivers rich, detailed sound in a sleek, low-profile design that seamlessly blends into any outdoor environment.

On the lighting side, attendees can experience EVO, Coastal Source’s most advanced lighting line yet – a stunning evolution in outdoor illumination featuring architecturally refined fixtures, custom LED modules, and flexible accessories for elevated outdoor illumination. Coastal Source will also unveil a powerful new lighting partnership, bringing industry-leading control and performance together in a game-changing solution for the outdoors.

At Destination Outdoors, Lutron will showcase its industry-leading solutions giving attendees the opportunity to experience how seamlessly its products enhance outdoor living spaces. Including smart lighting solutions that transform patios, gardens, and pool areas, Lutron demonstrates how outdoor environments can be as inviting, functional, and connected as the indoors.

Draper At Home will be introducing three new products to increase the performance and convenience of outdoor shades. The FlexShade ZIP 127 and ZIP XL with Solar Panel means no power no problem when installing outdoor shades, and the newly available Bond Weather Station will keep the shades in the right place at the right time.

“Destination Outdoors is the perfect opportunity to introduce these powerful new tools to dealers,” said Clint Childress, Residential Market Director, Draper at Home. “We hope they will come see and feel for themselves the improved experience that comes with Draper At Home outdoor shades.”

Access Networks will showcase innovative new technology at Destination Outdoors this year including their latest Wi-Fi 7 access point lineup and the enhanced ARCC Cloud-Based Controller platform that provides more control and flexibility to manage projects and licenses, as well as a new collaboration with Fortinet firewalls.

“This will be our second year as a Destination Outdoors sponsor and we are excited to be participating again,” noted Jon Peckman, Director of Sales at Access Networks. “Not only is being outside the convention center a great opportunity for attendees to enjoy learning about products in a new environment, but it also allows our team to showcase some of the incredible innovations we have launched over the past year in a distinctive brand experience partners can enjoy in the open air.”

All CEDIA attendees are encouraged to visit Destination Outdoors right outside the Colorado Convention Center and stop by the Happy Hour on Thursday, September 4th, from 4 – 7pm to connect with the team and preview the future of outdoor systems. 

About Coastal Source

Coastal Source outdoor audio and lighting products use innovative design to solve real-world problems and endure intense environmental testing to yield the industry’s most reliable high-performance outdoor audio and lighting system available today. With more than 60 years of hands-on industry experience, Coastal Source pioneers solutions that help families share fun, memorable moments in their own great outdoors.

About Lutron Electronics

Lutron Electronics is a leading innovator in lighting control, automated shading, and intelligent lighting. With a rich history of pioneering technology, Lutron is committed to enhancing the comfort and efficiency of residential and commercial spaces worldwide. Its dedication to intelligent lighting solutions has made it a trusted name in the industry, providing seamless control and integration options for a variety of applications.

About Draper At Home

Draper® At Home is the residential brand of Draper, Inc., a leading commercial and residential shade and screen manufacturer located in Spiceland, Indiana. We make thousands of custom shades daily and are bringing new levels of choice, quality, and deliverability to residential shading markets. We also manufacture a full line of projection screens, AV lifts, and AV mounts and structures.

About Access Networks

Access Networks, an ADI | Snap One brand, is a trusted provider of enterprise-grade networking solutions for the residential and commercial technology integration markets. Access Networks’ mission is to deliver premier networking solutions that lead to exceptional client experiences while maintaining the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and innovation. This commitment to excellence is leveraged by Access Networks’ superior IT support. From initial design to final configuration, Access Networks’ team of networking specialists is on-hand to help integrators deploy projects with confidence. A clear, well-defined focus on managed services and support, combined with an ever-evolving portfolio of best-in-class networking solutions, positions Access Networks as a leader in the networking industry—enhancing home and business environments through reliable, stable, and secure digital connections to what matters most.

Coastal Source, the industry leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance outdoor audio and lighting designed to Defy the Elements™, has introduced a reimagined design services program intended to simplify sales processes, accelerate turnaround times, and help partners close with confidence, backed by the Coastal Source in-house team of expert lighting and outdoor audio designers.

The new program features a streamlined two-tier structure to better support projects of any size and at any stage of the process. With the new program, partners can expect faster turnaround time to maintain momentum, complimentary conceptual lighting and schematic audio diagrams, new tools to guide early budget conversations, as well as premium design with complete technical plans and professional visuals. Design fees will be credited back once the project closes.

 “As a design-driven company, we’re thrilled to continue sharing our expertise by offering this service to our partners to help them grow their business confidently,” added Jon Bowman, Coastal Source Vice President of Design and Specification. “We already have licensed architects, landscape architects, lighting designers, and sound engineers that we work with every day. We’re drawing upon the thousands of hours of practical experience of our authorized installers and licensed professional design partners, to help bring more projects to life.”

Interested dealers can get started by completing the Coastal Source Design Services new opportunity form which asks for details of the property being transformed, including planting schedule, power locations, imagery, etc. Timing on each project varies based on the specifics of the requested design and a project coordinator will help determine the turnaround time for each design. Additionally, Coastal Source is now working with local representatives in the market to help coordinate each project and streamline the process. 

“Before we do anything, we take the time to view and understand a client’s needs and how they utilize their property,” Bowman explained. “As designers, our intention is always to accent the native charms of a landscape, while understanding the client’s unique desires and preferences for the specific space we’re working in.”

Once the initial form is completed, the Coastal Source design team will take the next steps, including setting up the appropriate calls and meetings to keep the project on track. 

About Coastal Source

Coastal Source outdoor audio and lighting products are built with integrity, using innovative design to solve real-world problems and endure intense environmental testing to yield the industry’s most reliable high-performance outdoor audio and lighting system available today. With more than 60 years of hands- on industry experience, Coastal Source pioneers technology and sustainability solutions that help families share fun and memorable moments in their own great outdoors. To learn more, visit www.coastalsource.com.

Coastal Source, a U.S.-based leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance outdoor audio systems, today announced a significant milestone in its longstanding collaboration with Powersoft S.p.A. (“Powersoft”), a global leader in professional audio amplification, signal processing, and transducer technology listed on Euronext Growth Milan.

This strategic OEM agreement marks the next phase of a multi-year partnership focused on developing a purpose-built amplifier platform tailored specifically for Coastal Source. Leveraging Powersoft’s advanced technologies, the new amplifier lineup is engineered to deliver exceptional performance in the harshest outdoor environments — combining superior power management, durable construction, and seamless AES67 network integration. The collaboration underscores both companies’ commitment to innovation, reliability, and premium performance tailored to application-specific needs.

Building on years of successful cooperation, Powersoft and Coastal Source have cultivated a relationship defined by technical synergy and complementary design expertise. Powersoft’s state-of-the-art engineering, paired with Coastal Source’s deep understanding of outdoor audio challenges, has consistently produced high-performing, rugged solutions ideal for residential and commercial installations exposed to harsh weather.

“Powersoft and Coastal Source share the same passion for amazing sound, reliability, and efficiency — customized for each unique application,” said Franco D’Ascanio, Founder and CEO of Coastal Source. “Achieving high performance in harsh outdoor environments is no small feat, which is why our partnership is so special and rewarding. As we continue to innovate across diverse markets, we remain committed to delivering best-in-class solutions through thoughtful engineering and collaboration.”

At the heart of the new lineup are eight custom amplifier models. These amplifiers are known for their efficiency, durability, and advanced power management — qualities that align seamlessly with Coastal Source’s rigorous standards for outdoor installations, where moisture, salt air, and temperature extremes are constant challenges.

“We are excited to take our collaboration with Coastal Source to the next level and this partnership represents the evolution of a shared technological vision,” stated Luca Lastrucci, CEO of Powersoft. “We have always valued Coastal Source’s innovative approach to outdoor audio. By combining our respective expertise, we are not just developing a product, but a solution specifically engineered to deliver outstanding performance where it is most critical.”

The new amplifier family began shipping in May as a key addition to Coastal Source’s premium product portfolio, further reinforcing the shared mission of both companies to set a new standard for outdoor audio excellence.

About Coastal Source

Coastal Source designs and manufactures high-performance outdoor audio and lighting systems engineered to withstand the harshest environments. Backed by over 60 years of hands-on experience, the company combines innovative design with rigorous environmental testing to deliver unmatched reliability and performance. Coastal Source continues to pioneer technology and sustainable solutions that help families create lasting memories in their own great outdoors. 

About Powersoft

Powersoft S.p.A. was established in 1995 by brothers Luca and Claudio Lastrucci and Antonio Peruch. The Group, which is headquartered in Scandicci/Florence, Italy, is a global technology leader in audio amplification systems, signal processing and transducer systems for the pro-Audio sector. The Group primarily focuses on providing lightweight power amplifiers known for their high efficiency and exceptional audio quality for domestic and global customers. Distribution in the North American (U.S.) market is handled by Powersoft Advanced Technologies Corp., currently a wholly-owned subsidiary, while marketing in other regions (South-America, Asia, Europe and Rest of the World) is managed by a network of multi-brand distributors and through management relationships. The Group currently employs over 180 skilled professionals and boasts extensive worldwide sales. Research and development activities are conducted in-house within the Group, while production is facilitated through a combination of internal production lines and carefully-chosen suppliers operating both in Italy and abroad. 

Coastal Source, the industry leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance outdoor audio and lighting, today announced that it will deliver its new EVO™ outdoor lighting solutions in innovative new packaging.

According to Aja Ferretti, Coastal Source Technical Specialist, the change is not so much about what’s included in the packaging but rather what’s not included: plastic. Instead of traditional plastic inserts, baggies, and bubble wrap, EVO arrives in recycled cardboard cartons that contain only cardboard, paper, and cotton muslin bags. Even the familiar twist-ties are missing. The shift in packaging was driven by dealer and installer feedback, specifically regarding the significant waste generated by each job.

“Our technical sales team took note of the dealer feedback we received regarding the excessive amount of packaging that came with each order. It was a real pain point for them. The abundance of non-biodegradable material ended up in dumpsters, creating unnecessary costs and adding time to waste disposal processes. Moreover, the jobsites themselves were messy, which diminished the professional image that dealers work hard to maintain,” said Ferretti.

“The launch of our EVO product line presented the perfect opportunity to transition to plastic-free packaging. What makes EVO different is that it arrives in recycled packaging, with the fixtures and components protected by cardboard inserts and tubes. Items like lenses and filters, which used to come in little plastic bags, now arrive in paper boxes and envelopes. Additionally, plastic bubble wrap has been replaced with cotton muslin bags, and there are no twist ties.”

“We’ve also eliminated the need for adhesive stickers, which are often made of plastic, by printing product identifiers directly on the box using water-based inks. Even the manual is no longer a separate printed sheet – it’s now a QR code, which can be found directly on the box or within the packing slip of the order,” added Ferretti.

All packaging materials are designed for street recycling or backyard composting. For locations where recycling is not available, the packaging is fully biodegradable, even without heat or chemical treatment.

Made of solid brass, EVO is engineered to DEFY THE ELEMENTS™ in challenging environments and comes with a lifetime warranty. EVO’s fully integrated LED modules with Coastal Source’s Plug+Play™ technology offer unmatched resistance to water, dust, and the elements. All wiring connections are IP67 rated and are backed by a 5-year warranty. They require no specialty tools to install or modify.

“At Coastal Source South, we’re on the shore every day. Marine conservation and environmental stewardship are part of our DNA – that’s something that sets us apart,” emphasized Ferretti. “By eliminating plastic and simplifying cleanup, we’re reducing time and labor for everyone. And, we plan to extend our no-plastic packaging to other product lines in the near future. EVO serves as a prime example of how doing the right thing can also be the smart thing.”

About Coastal Source

Coastal Source outdoor audio and lighting products are built with integrity, using innovative design to solve real-world problems and endure intense environmental testing to yield the industry’s most reliable high-performance outdoor audio and lighting system available today. With more than 60 years of hands-on industry experience, Coastal Source pioneers technology and sustainability solutions that help families share fun and memorable moments in their own great outdoors.