Rock Speakers and Planters
I think today wherever there's a human being, there's a pair of speakers. Perhaps you can't imagine your living without your home theater system. In the bedroom, you still want to listen to your favorite Cd's. The shortest car ride is unbearable without a decent stereo and a pair of speakers. Newly, this goes for boat rides, too.
The more recent wireless technology allows you to have speakers in the garden, in the garage or wherever you have things to do.But loudspeaker manufacturers don't settle for this, when it comes to outdoor use. They want speakers that black out and melt into the environment. They want 100% weatherproof. They want naturalistic design. And the answer to all their wishes has materialized itself into the planter and rock speakers.The biggest rocks in this field are Stereostone, Rockustics and SpeakerCraft.
When it comes to rocking and rolling stones they can make all your wishes come true. Just try them by sending over a piece of rock from your garden. They'll send back the design of a prototype speaker that looks exactly like your rock.
How to recognize a rock speaker
If you are in a friend's garden, music is all around but you don't know where it comes from, be sure that the speakers are hiding in the form of some rocks or flower pots. These speakers are especially designed for outdoor use, which means that they are 100% weatherproof. They are completely sealed, using insulating materials that are made to hold up in extreme weather conditions.In aspect, both Rockustics and Stereostone speakers got inspired from mother nature.They have that grainy look, irregular shape of natural rocks, heavy appearance heavy, but are entirely made of light, synthetic, materials. Most buying guides recommend looking for speakers that are made of good weatherproof materials like: coated aluminum, stainless steel, polypropylene.
Do rock speakers really rock?
They sure do! What we like most about these speakers is how you can use them to impress your kids. Flower pots that sing and rocks that tell stories, this is as close as technology can get to a fairy tale.If you have doubts about their performance level, don't. Of course, they can't compete by far with the audio quality of a high performing audio system or to the home theater experience. But they sound pretty well.Rock speakers and planters are meant to please the ear while they don't bug the eye. The major advantage is they come close to you, and you don't have to play them that loud. This way you won't keep the neighbors up at night just because you are giving a back yard party.The major drawback? Though they are designed mostly for outdoor use, they're all wired. But this inconvenient can be solved through a few placement tricks.
Placement tips
Unless you plan to use your rock speakers as wasp nests or rain gauges, you should use a few tricks when mounting them:- Choose a drier place to place them.
- Don't point the port upward.
- Place the speaker near the place you are to sit more often; In open air, there's less reflection and speakers may sound weaker.
- Measure the area you want the speakers to cover, preferable before you buy them. A pair usually covers 200 to 400 sq.
ft.
- Usually, 16- or 18-gauge wire is good; for runs over 80 feet, choose 14-gauge wire.
- No matter the brand, use direct-burial cable to connect the speakers, because it resists the underground moisture and oxidation.
Planter and rock speaker manufacturers
Planter and rock speakers definitely can bring a dose of exoticism in your backyard. Here are some brands worth your consideration:Rockustics
These are the guys that make your garden rock. Their garden series includes both rock and planter speakers. The Rocky III speaker looks like a stone on the back but like a Flintstones tool on the front. The sound quality and the bass response are good, even when compared with normal speakers.If you are willing to give away a larger sum, in order to enjoy a real bass experience, also buy one of the subwoofer models. Their base can be buried in the ground and a smaller part remains visible.All Rockustics products have a lifetime warranty (their lifetime, not yours). All the speakers are designed for outdoor use. As previously mentioned, Rockustics can create custom colored-speakers, available by special request.
Stereostone
A Stereostone unit is a complete speaker on its own. Stereostone also offers models of aboveground subwoofers.The Gibraltar Rock is probably the most impressive rock speaker from Stereostone, both in size and performance. With an 8-inch woofer, its bass is quite pleasing. It can be of use in your personal garden, but also in theme parks or other public spaces.
SpeakerCraft
It's probably even more difficult to tell which ones are rocks and which ones are speakers if you go for the Rox speakers from SpeakerCraft. The grille texture that hides the speaker is so fine that you almost don't notice the difference. To build the speaker enclosure, the company developed a special blend of weatherproof resins.No matter how astonishing this stone similarity is, you may want to look for a little diversity in the garden patio. Webster the Frog is waiting for you. It is not a real frog, but a speaker in disguise from Bahama Sounds, a SpeakerCraft division located in Riverside, California..
Speaker Conference for Speakers
Have you ever wondered where speakers go to improve their skill and learn about their business? They go to industry conferences just like any other business to listen to other speakers talk about their profession. Believe it or not, there is even a special association for speakers. The New England chapter of the National Speakers Association is one such group. They conduct monthly meeting as well as an annual conference for speakers. This year's Speakers Conference will be conducted in the Boston, MA area on April 8th & 9th.
Some of the seminar topics that are scheduled are not the normal ones you would expect to see at conferences. A sampling of some of the topics include, "Racing Around the Exploding Star" by Alan Weiss, PhD, CMC, CSP, "Big Planet, Small World - Connecting with People in the Internet Age" by Jerry Gitchel, "Beyond Tomorrow: The Future Is NOT What It Used to Be!" By Terry J. van der Werff, DPhil, CMC, and "It's Time to Invest in Yourself" with Tina Dupree, PhD,...
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Things to look for when buying car stereo speakers.
There are so may car stereo speakers on the market. How do you know what to choose? Let's take a look at some of the things you should look for when buying a car speaker.1. How is the speaker's power measured?Pay close attention to the amount of power the speaker can handle. This is particularly important when dealing with woofers, since they require more power to play loudly. Look out for models where the manufacturers exaggerate power.
Ensure that power is measures in RMS. Be very wary of terms like "music power" and "peak power". These terms mean nothing when it comes to measuring power.2. How sensitive is the speaker?The more sensitive a speaker is, the less power required to play it. If a speaker is insensitive it will require a lot more power to play at the same volume.
If you're using an amplifier you don't have much to worry about. But sensitivity becomes a bigger issue when you're using your head unit to power your speakers. Head units have less power so they require...
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Car Stereo Speakers
Car speakers are an integral part of the car radio system. Their function is to absorb the signals from the power amplifier and deliver them to you. There are three components that speakers in delivering sound ? tweeters, woofers, and midrange drivers.
The tweeter and the woofer manage low and high frequency sounds, respectively. As the name implies, the midrange drivers manage the midrange frequency.
You need to choose the amplifier and woofer based on your car speaker and what you want to install in terms of a car stereo system. Mostly, speakers are installed with other components in such a way that they produce the maximum sound.
But remember that others may be inconvenienced because of these "noise makers," as they are sometimes referred to.
You can opt for different kinds and brands for the front and rear end speakers so that they blend perfectly to produce superior quality sound.
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Speakers On Healthcare Offers New Industry-Leading Database of Healthcare Speakers
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Clients and prospects can now access over 1,200 speakers in 20 categories through Speakers On Healthcare at www.SpeakersOnHealthcare.com.
The new service and website has been formed by two of America's leading speakers bureaus to offer the most comprehensive database of health care speakers to organizations seeking the finest speakers and celebrities on healthcare issues and diseases. Speakers On Healthcare was formed by Portland-based Speakers Connection (SC) and Columbus-based Speakers-Network (S-N), two of America's highly regarded speakers bureaus. Jo Cavender, SC President, and Karen Kendig, S-N President said their joint venture was created to respond to requests from numerous organizations who wanted to work with a single speaker source that understood the needs of healthcare clients. The two bureaus together have been market leaders in...
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Things To Look For When Buying Car Stereo Speakers
There are so may car stereo speakers on the market. How do you know what to choose? Let's take a look at some of the things you should look for when buying a car speaker.1. How is the speaker's power measured?Pay close attention to the amount of power the speaker can handle. This is particularly important when dealing with woofers, since they require more power to play loudly. Look out for models where the manufacturers exaggerate power.
Ensure that power is measures in RMS. Be very wary of terms like "music power" and "peak power". These terms mean nothing when it comes to measuring power.2. How sensitive is the speaker?The more sensitive a speaker is, the less power required to play it. If a speaker is insensitive it will require a lot more power to play at the same volume.
If you're using an amplifier you don't have much to worry about. But sensitivity becomes a bigger issue when you're using your head unit to power your speakers. Head units have less power so they require...
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The Ten Habits of Highly Effective Speakers
Successful speakers do not do all the right things all the time. They often take risks and risk bombing. But all top speakers take daily action, to move towards their goals with many adjustments. Here are ten ways to be a highly effective speaker.1. Have a passion for your subject(s).
If you don't care about your topic, who will? Make a list of five topics you love. Choose two and be willing to develop a program you are willing to stay with for at least two years. 2. Be persistent in your quest to be a speaker of excellence. You must be perceived as an expert with expertise.
Demonstrate this through your life experiences, research and the way you customize your material for each audience. You are only as good as your last speech! 3. Have the patience to succeed. Is persistence your middle name? Don't expect to be a success over night. Get support, mentors, a coach to help you master your presentation(s).
One speaker said, This is a hard business to make an easy living....
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My Cruise Club.com announces the world?s first and only cruise rate reduction guarantee program.
This technological and service achievement is truly unprecedented as it has automated the process of checking the daily cruise rates on every ship, every cabin, every date for every client booked with My Cruise Club. Studies show that many consumers wait on the sidelines to book a cruise, in the hopes that the price may be reduced as the sailing date gets closer. The reality is that while some cruises may have rate reductions, many others sell out or rise in price. Never before has there been...
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SouthShore Soldiers Announces 2006 Schedule
(ContentDesk) January 17, 2006 -- Southshore Soldiers announces its 5th anniversary snowboarding and skiing camp schedule. Reviewed by Ski Magazine as the biggest adult-focused new-school camp in the United States, Southshore Soldiers offers three 6-day sessions in March at Heavenly Mountain Resort in Lake Tahoe, NV. Each session has a ratio of campers to instructors ranging between 7-1 to 2-1. Instruction using the latest techniques takes place on and off the mountain and the camp often...
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Things to Consider When Selecting a VoIP Phone Provider
Things to Consider When Selecting a VoIP Phone Provider The following are very important factors to consider when you are selecting a VoIP/Broadband phone provider. Educate yourself and be informed before you choose.Monthly costs: A VoIP provider can save you up to 75% or more on your telephone/long distance expenses. There are many VoIP providers out there so it will benefit you from shopping around. Unlimited flat rate calling packages can range from $19.95/month to as high as $54.95/month ...
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Why Do Some Consumers Say "No Thanks" to Third-Party Ink Jet Cartridges? New Lyra Report Answers with New Forecast, Demographics and Branding Data
Newton, MA (ContentDesk) December 2, 2005 -- Lyra Research's new report, Third-Party Ink Jet Cartridges: Challenges and Prospects in a Growth Market, provides unprecedented research and data on the highly competitive third-party ink jet cartridge market (www.lyra.com). This report focuses on the thousands of third-party ink jet cartridge vendors worldwide that are facing increasing challenges to their profitability. Continually refining their ink...
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