Ideally, surround speakers should be either wall-mounted or stand-mounted to either side of the couch or primary listening area, from one to six feet higher than seated listeners' ears, and slightly forward or rearwards of the listening area if you wish. Axiom's Quadpolar surrounds are especially versatile and can yield excellent performance with stand or wall-mounting to the rear as well as at side locations. (see our dedicated stands for the QS Surround speakers in the Store).

of a few years ago, most consumer off-the-shelf systems feature either 5 identical speakers or 4 identical speakers with a center channel modified for better placement on top of the television. For a home theater system designed primarily for watching movies, the center channel may be of dubious quality and design though. In many older (circa 2000 or so) consumer music-only surround system, the front speakers may be matched direct radiators and the rear speakers may be dipoles (see 1.10). See similar questions...

This is a slightly touchy subject. My original intent in building this site was to celebrate the Dynaco company formed by David Hafler, and crewed by talented folks such as Ed Laurent, Wade Burns, Joe Sparacio, Jim Elliott, Sid Lidz, Bob Tucker, Bill Phillips, Harry Klaus, Erno Borbely, John Ferranti, Doug Hercus, Richard Pley, etc. etc. I wanted to provide detailed info on the equipment they designed, supported, and serviced, right through the end of the company in 1980. See similar questions...

Surround speaker placement, room acoustics, and personal preference are as important as the speakers' radiating characteristic. These factors vary greatly, so Dolby Laboratories cannot recommend a particular speaker for home theater use. Bipolar, dipolar, and tripolar surround speakers use speaker drivers aimed towards the front and back of the room to achieve a diffuse soundfield like that created by the multiple surround speakers used in movie theaters. See similar questions...

No. You must hook the Xbox optical output to some device capable of decoding the AC-3 digital audio. There are NO EXCEPTIONS. You need either an AC-3 capable receiver or an AC-3 capable PC sound card with optical input. See similar questions...

This is typically caused because the home theatre receiver is not in Dolby Pro-Logic or Dolby Digital Surround mode. Different brands of home theatre receivers have different methods to put the system in this mode. It is usually controlled from the remote and often called "listen mode" or "mode". Also occasionally you’ll encounter a movie with little or no surround information on the soundtrack. The older the movie the more likely this to be the case. See similar questions...

San Diego County offers many urban and rural areas to see mammals. The extensive system of canyons through the urban section of San Diego allows many mammals to live and move somewhat freely. Though to see many different mammals more frequently you should explore many of our public lands including: See similar questions...

Due to certain principles of acoustics, the corner of the room is almost always the ideal location to place a subwoofer. The next best location to place a subwoofer is along a wall. Home theater aficionados may like to place the subwoofer to the side or behind the seating, near the listener, as this will provide better upper-bass impact. For the best experience, avoid placing the subwoofer or your seating in the middle of the room, because there is a bass void there. See similar questions...

Place the machine on a level surface. There should be 6 feet of clearance behind the machine, 3 feet on each side and one foot in front for the power cord. Do not place the machine in any area that will block any vent or air openings. It should not be located in a garage, covered patio, near water or outdoors. Back to top See similar questions...

Diamonds can be purchased from many sources and many different dealers, but the key is to buy from a professional jeweler. Some people like the experience of dealing with a traditional family jewelry, while others want the convenience of shopping several jewelers located together in a mall or jewelry exchange. Today, shoppers can even buy a diamond from Internet websites. See similar questions...

Place smoke detectors in the corridors leading into bedrooms. Mount the detector in the middle of the ceiling or twelve inches down from the ceiling if mounted on a wall. If you live in a two-story home, place the detector at the top of the stairwell. Never place the detector close to a kitchen or bathroom. If possible, place a smoke detector on every level of the home. See similar questions...

It is true that proper speaker placement has a huge impact on sound quality. There are many different theories, but all rooms and tastes are different so it's impossible to specify a "correct" placement. We do suggest you experiment with a few different locations to see what works for you. As a general rule of thumb for the best soundstage balance, the speakers should be equi-distant from side walls and a different distance from rear walls. See similar questions...

That's the steering system of the Dolby Pro Logic decoder in your receiver extracting the rear channel information. Because the process is very phase dependant, the swishing sound (phase shift) can be evident during action scenes with a lot of panning. The latest Pro Logic II is less susceptible to this effect. See similar questions...

Moose can be seen in any parts of the island but, the areas that seem to have the most is around Feldtmann Lake, Washington Harbor and Chickenbone Lake. It also depends on what time of year you go. In the springtime, they seem to be more skittish and prone to run as soon as you are detected. While, in the the fall, they seem to be more used to people and, have other things on their mind (the "rut"). See similar questions...

Nowhere! Really, it would be a rare thing to see a wolf. They know you're coming long before you would see them and, either leave or blend into the scenery. I have never seen one but, imagine, I have walked right by one. Consider yourself lucky if you hear them. It is possible to see tracks and scat though. They seem to be on the western side of the island more than the east during the summer. Most likely due to the population being lower on that end. See similar questions...

There are numerous excellent places to snorkel however the single beach we recommend is the beach along Hotel ElDorado on the Maya Riviera. Due to its proximity to numerous resorts and Cabanas this is a quick place to get to and the beach is almost all coral. It takes 2 days to fully explore this beach. See similar questions...

Pedometers are designed to be worn at the waistline directly in line with the midpoint of the front of thigh and kneecap. This positioning will be accurate for the majority of users. However, our work has shown that it will not be the best placement for 20 to 30 percent of users. Therefore, the first step that should be taught to students is to find the placement where the pedometer measures most accurately. The following protocol will assure the pedometer is measuring accurately. See similar questions...

Often, finding the right professional for you or a partner is a trial and error process. As a rule of thumb, consider finding a professional who is “plugged” into a larger network. A professional who works in isolation from other colleagues can ultimately be a disadvantage for the patient. Today, sexual concerns are often seen as multi-faceted and require an expertise beyond that of a single individual. See similar questions...

Safari in Kiswahili, the language of East Africa, simply means a journey. Today it is synonymous in English with a wildlife viewing adventure in the African Bush. If your primary reason for traveling to Africa is to experience an abundance of African wildlife in unspoiled wilderness, then Tanzania should be your destination of choice. Tanzania protects over 25% of its land through national parks and reserves, more than any other country on the continent. See similar questions...

Under the Flight Information Display Boards in either the East Hall (Hotel Atrium) for gates 60-129, or the West Hall (Great Hall) for gates 1-59 In the baggage claim area for the airline being flown. See similar questions...