Gramophone Invests in Coastal Source Demo Van to Demonstrate Elevated Outdoor Audio and Lighting Experiences for Customers

Gramophone has taken outdoor entertainment to the next level by investing in a Coastal Source demo van. The mobile showroom brings premium outdoor audio and lighting systems directly to customers’ homes, allowing them to experience the sound, design, and atmosphere firsthand instead of just hearing about it. This hands-on approach helps clients better understand how technology can transform their outdoor living spaces.

With outdoor entertainment becoming a fast-growing trend, Gramophone’s move shows its commitment to creating immersive lifestyle experiences. The demo van makes it easier for clients to collaborate on tailored system designs while highlighting the durability and quality of Coastal Source solutions. It’s all about turning outdoor areas into vibrant spaces for gatherings that last well into the night.

Gramophone, a leader in high-end AV and smart home solutions, has expanded its investment in outdoor living with the recent purchase of a Coastal Source demo van, reinforcing its commitment to a fast-growing category: high-performance premium outdoor audio and lighting.

The demo van is a complete mobile showroom designed to bring the full experience of Coastal Source’s rugged outdoor lighting and audio systems directly to homeowner properties, enabling Gramophone to offer a sensory-driven presentation that words alone can’t capture. As demand surges for immersive outdoor entertainment experiences that can Defy the Elements™, the ability to showcase the full potential of Coastal Source’s solutions is more important than ever.

“Once clients hear and see what’s possible in their own environment, the value becomes clear,” said Joe Finn, Marketing Manager at Gramophone. “Experiencing Coastal Source bass impact and stereo separation in person is worth 1,000 words and the demo van helps us to show how powerful and beautiful an outdoor audio and lighting solution can be.”

Inspiration for the investment came in part from the success of NuTech Group’s custom Coastal Pickup Truck, which consistently helped homeowners better understand their options. With the van, Gramophone can now more easily collaborate with clients on-site to design systems that suit their exact lifestyle and space. A well-executed lighting plan, for example, can transform outdoor gatherings.

“People work hard all week and love to entertain, but when there’s no outdoor lighting, the party moves inside and often ends early. With a lighting plan, you can keep enjoying the great outdoors for hours, and the demo van helps show that,” said Andrew Davis, CEO at Gramophone.

“Coastal Source is completely committed to our customers,” said Peter Sepesi, VP of Sales at Coastal Source. “We know that many homeowners don’t have the time to visit a showroom, so we bring the showroom to them with our fully equipped demo vans. People can now experience the design and performance of our solutions right in the outdoor spaces where they’ll be used. The program has been incredibly successful, and we’re excited to continue expanding the fleet in the years ahead.”

The Coastal Source demo van fleet has grown to include more than 15 vans and trailers strategically placed in key markets across the U.S., including New York, Florida, Texas, California, New England, Chicago, and more.