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Outdoor cinema: how to set up an outdoor projector in your garden

Setting up an outdoor cinema in your own backyard is a lot easier than you think. Outdoor projectors start at reasonable prices and even the most affordable models offer huge picture potential. Built-in sound systems and makeshift projection surfaces can keep things within budget, but for proper AV quality, try dedicated speakers and an outdoor projector screen.

This is outdoor cinema, though. Light pollution may be beyond your control and even big speakers can sound small in the open air.

Picking a garden cinema set-up is about identifying the features you need, choosing the right equipment, being mindful of your budget and staying on the right side of your neighbours. So, whether you’re after just an outdoor projector or the whole kit and caboodle, here’s everything you need to know on how to set up an outdoor cinema.

Your projector

This should be your first consideration, as it’s where you will spend most of your budget. There’s no one right type of

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