Inaugural 2026 Coastal Source® Road Tour Confirms the Next Evolution of Outdoor Living

Visits with more than 700 hundred dealers in 33 cities confirms the outdoor living industry is moving beyond individual products to complete outdoor living environments

Coastal Source, the industry-leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance outdoor audio, luxury outdoor landscape lighting and power solutions engineered to Defy the Elements™, today announced the successful completion of its inaugural 2026 Road Tour, a 41-stop nationwide educational initiative that brought the company's latest innovations directly to hundreds of dealer partners across the United States.

According to Coastal Source Vice President Pete Sepesi, one message emerged from the tour with remarkable consistency: the outdoor living industry is evolving beyond individual products toward complete outdoor living environments that seamlessly integrate outdoor audio, luxury outdoor landscape lighting, power distribution and intelligent design. Homeowners are no longer asking dealers to install isolated technologies, they are asking them to create sophisticated outdoor environments that extend the comfort, beauty and functionality of the home's interior.

“The greatest takeaway from this Road Tour wasn't simply enthusiasm for new products,” Sepesi said. “It was confirmation that our industry is changing. Dealers are increasingly designing complete outdoor living environments rather than specifying individual products. They want integrated solutions that help them create extraordinary homeowner experiences while simplifying every stage of the project, from specification and presentation through installation and long-term performance.”

Running from May through July, the Coastal Source Road Tour supported the strongest product expansion in Coastal Source's history through live demonstrations, networking and hands-on education. More importantly, it provided the company with an opportunity to hear directly from dealers about changing homeowner expectations and the growing demand for integrated solutions that simplify every stage of the project, from design and specification through installation and long-term ownership.

That evolution aligns directly with Coastal Source's expanding portfolio. Every innovation showcased during the tour reflects the company's belief that the future of outdoor living lies not in standalone products, but in complete outdoor living environments that are easier to design, easier to present, easier to install and built to perform for years in even the harshest environments.

Dealer feedback consistently highlighted enthusiasm for the new Coastal Source Design Studio that simplifies system design, specification and client presentations while helping dealers accelerate project turnaround. Dealers also praised the expanded lighting portfolio, including VIA™, developed in collaboration with Lutron® through its Native by Design™ program, alongside the continued evolution of the EVO™ platform.

“I'm looking forward to using the Design Studio because it makes my job much easier,” said Hector Lopez, Business Development & Product Management at Synergy Integrated Systems in Raleigh, N.C. “It makes creating specifications and budgets quicker, speeds up turnaround, and that's pretty valuable.”

Beyond Design Studio and new outdoor lighting, dealers praised the breadth of Coastal Source's expanding portfolio of outdoor audio and power solutions, including the PowerSource® power distribution platform, together with the new 1000 Series Bollards, Ovation™, Pathfinder, Cube and Contour loudspeakers, demonstrating how each contributes to a fully integrated outdoor living environment.

“I think all of it is upping the game,” said Aaron Vedder, President & Founder of Synergy Integrated Systems. “Coastal Source is constantly evolving the product line and giving us great stuff to go out there and sell.”

Ryan Gaynor, Shade & Lighting Lead at High-Tech Network, which hosted one of the Road Tour stops in Raleigh, said the hands-on format gave dealers a deeper understanding of how the new solutions work together to create better project outcomes. “The people who came were engaged and here for a reason,” he said. “It's a really great way for Coastal Source to show dealers what they can do on projects.”

Hosted in partnership with Coastal Source's nationwide network of manufacturer representative firms, the Road Tour connected with dealers across the country.

“As homeowners continue extending luxury living beyond the walls of the home, we believe the next chapter of outdoor living will be defined by seamlessly integrated environments where audio, luxury outdoor landscape lighting, power and intelligent design come together to create outdoor spaces that rival the comfort and sophistication of the home's interior,” Sepesi concluded.

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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 high-performance 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. To learn more, visit www.coastalsource.com.