Ask a Pro: <link rel='stylesheet' type='text/css' media='all' href='http://www.electronichouse.com/images/share_this.css' /> <style type='text/css' media='screen'>@import "http://www.electronichouse.com/images/share_this.css";</style> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/v2/cssreset"> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/v2/cssbase"> <link href="/v2/sprymenucss" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" /> <script src="/scripts/sprymenu.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <link href="/v2/sprytabscss" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" /> <script src="/scripts/sprytabs.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <SCRIPT LANGUAGE=JavaScript>  </SCRIPT> <SCRIPT LANGUAGE=JavaScript1.1>  </SCRIPT> <SCRIPT LANGUAGE=JavaScript>  </SCRIPT> <style type="text/css"> .DLbutton {} .DLbutton a {padding:6px 12px; color:#FFF; margin-left:0px; text-decoration:none; -moz-border-radius: 4px;-webkit-border-radius: 4px; margin-right:-2px; background-color:#69C; border:#06C 1px solid;} .DLbutton a:hover {background-color:#06C; border:#039 1px solid;} </style> </head> <body> <div class="breakjumbo"> <div style="width:100%; background-color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1px;margin-top:-6px;padding:0px;">  <SCRIPT LANGUAGE=JavaScript>  </SCRIPT>  </div> </div> <div id="pagebackground"> <div id="pageWrapper"> <div id="wrapper" align="left" style="height:96px;padding-top:4px; margin-top:0px;"> <div style="border: 1px solid #333; height:90px; width:728px; float:left; padding:0px; margin-left:6px;"> <SCRIPT LANGUAGE=JavaScript>  </SCRIPT>  </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #333; height:90px; width:252px; float:left; padding:0px; margin-left:6px; margin-right:-40px;"><a href="https://secure.palmcoastd.com/pcd/eSv?iMagId=04901&i4Ky=IPOV"><img src="/images/v2/top_sub_ad.jpg" width="252" height="90" border="0"></a></div> </div> <div id="wrapper" align="center" style="background-color:none; min-height:900px; margin-bottom:10px; "> <div id="doc3" class="yui-t7" style="padding:0px; margin:0px; padding-top:0px;"> <div id = "header" > <div style="height:104px; width:250px; float:left; border:0; "><a href="/"><img src="/images/v2/clear.gif" height="104" width="250" border="0"></a></div>  <div style="margin-left:200px; width:380px; font-size:9pt; line-height:14px; float:left; padding-top:1px;"> <div class="sidebarsectionleft"><a href="/topic/?utm_source=eh&utm_medium=rp" title="View more recent posts">Recent Posts</a><div class="pad1"></div></div><div class="pad0"></div> <div class="sidebarsectionleftmore"> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/automation_system_recreates_fiji_in_michigan_home/?utm_source=eh&utm_medium=rp" alt="Automation System Recreates Fiji In Michigan Home" title="Read Automation System Recreates Fiji In Michigan Home" class="headerTeaserText">Automation System Recreates Fiji In Michigan Home</a><div class="break" style="margin-bottom:3px;"></div> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/prima_cinema_licenses_cinedigm_content_for_35k_premium_home_theater/?utm_source=eh&utm_medium=rp" alt="Prima Cinema Licenses Cinedigm Content for $35K Premium Home Theater" title="Read Prima Cinema Licenses Cinedigm Content for $35K Premium Home Theater" class="headerTeaserText">Prima Cinema Licenses Cinedigm Content for $35K Premium Home…</a><div class="break" style="margin-bottom:3px;"></div> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/cea_home_tech_is_helping_the_housing_market/?utm_source=eh&utm_medium=rp" alt="CEA: Home Tech is Helping the Housing Market" title="Read CEA: Home Tech is Helping the Housing Market" class="headerTeaserText">CEA: Home Tech is Helping the Housing Market</a><div class="break" style="margin-bottom:3px;"></div> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/hot_deal_belkin_screencast_hdtv_adapter_for_intel_wireless_display_29.99/?utm_source=eh&utm_medium=rp" alt="Hot Deal: Belkin ScreenCast HDTV Adapter for Intel Wireless Display: $29.99" title="Read Hot Deal: Belkin ScreenCast HDTV Adapter for Intel Wireless Display: $29.99" class="headerTeaserText">Hot Deal: Belkin ScreenCast HDTV Adapter for Intel Wireless…</a><div class="break" style="margin-bottom:3px;"></div> </div> </div>   <div style="margin-left:18px; width:140px; font-size:9pt; line-height:12px; float:left; padding-top:1px;"> <div class="sidebarsectionleft"> <div class="pad1"></div></div><div class="pad1"></div> <div class="sidebarsectionleftmore"> <a href="/eh/newsletters" title="Newsletters" class="headerTeaserText"><img src="/images/v2/social_icons_em.gif" height="13" width="13" border="0" align="left" style="margin-right:5px;">Newsletters</a><div class="pad2"></div> <nobr><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Electronic-House/61989665588" title="Facebook" class="headerTeaserText"><img src="/images/v2/social_icons_fb.gif" height="13" width="13" border="0" align="left" style="margin-right:5px;">Facebook</a><span style="color:#ffcc00;"> or </span><a href="http://twitter.com/electronichouse" title="Twitter" class="headerTeaserText">Twitter</a></nobr><div class="pad2"></div> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/eh/rss/recentlyfiled" title="RSS" class="headerTeaserText"><img src="/images/v2/social_icons_rs.gif" height="13" width="13" border="0" align="left" style="margin-right:5px;">RSS Feed</a><div class="pad2"></div> <a href="http://www.electronichouseideas.com" title="EH Store" class="headerTeaserText"><img src="/images/v2/store_icon.gif" height="13" width="13" border="0" align="left" style="margin-right:5px;">EH Store</a><div class="pad2"></div> </div> </div>  <br clear="left" /> <div class="menuRed" style="margin-left:-4px;"> <div class="searchBox" style="margin-top:4px; width:242px;"> <form method="post" action="http://www.electronichouse.com/" > <div class='hiddenFields'> <input type="hidden" name="ACT" value="17" /> <input type="hidden" name="XID" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="RP" value="search/results" /> <input type="hidden" name="NRP" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="RES" value="15" /> <input type="hidden" name="status" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="weblog" value="editorial|askapro|cool_homes|how_to|info_and_answers|press_releases|product_news|product_guide" /> <input type="hidden" name="search_in" value="everywhere" /> <input type="hidden" name="where" value="all" /> <input type="hidden" name="site_id" value="1" /> </div> <div style="float:left;" id="searchBoxie"> <input style="color:#666; font-size:9pt; width:164px; height:21px; margin-top:2px; *margin-top:1px; background-color:#FFF; border:none;" type="text" name="keywords" id="keywords" class="search_box" size="16" maxlength="50"/> </div> <div> <input src="/images/v2/clear.gif" height="21" width="74" align="top" title="Search" alt="Search" name="submit" value="submit" onclick="internalSearch()" type="image" style="margin:2px 0 0 3px;" class="formButton" /> </div> </form> </div>  <div class="menuPAD2"></div> <ul id="MenuBar1" class="MenuBarHorizontal" style="margin-left:6px;margin-top:0px;"> <li><a class="MenuBarItemSubmenu" href="/coolhomes" id="textColor" style="font-size:17px;">Cool Homes</a><div class="pad2"></div> <ul> <div class="menuTOP216"></div> <div style="padding:3px 3px 0px 12px;"> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/coolhomes" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Latest Cool Homes</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a thref="#" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">By Room</a><ul><div class="submenuTOP216"></div><div style="padding:3px 3px 0px 12px;"> <li><a href="/topic/coolhomes/154,142">Basement</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhomes/154,142">Bathroom</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhomes/154,143">Bedroom</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhomes/154,228">Dining Room</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhomes/154,165">Family Room</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhomes/154,146">Garage</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhomes/154,199">Home Gym</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhomes/154,152">Home Office</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhomes/154,418">Home Theater</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhomes/154,148">Kitchen</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhomes/154,153">Laundry Room</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhomes/154,149">Living Room</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhomes/154,147">Media Room</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhomes/154,150">Outdoors</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhomes/154,151">Rec/Play Room</a></li> </div></ul></li> <li id="lightGray"><a thref="#" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">By Location</a><ul><div class="submenuTOP216"></div><div style="padding:3px 3px 0px 12px;"> <li><a href="/topic/coolhome/tag/City" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">City</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhome/tag/Mountain" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Mountain</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhome/tag/Seashore" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Seashore</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhome/tag/Lake" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Lake</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhome/tag/Desert" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Desert</a></li> </div></ul></li> <li id="lightGray"><a thref="#" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">By Architecture</a><ul><div class="submenuTOP216"></div><div style="padding:3px 3px 0px 12px;"> <li><a href="/topic/coolhome/tag/Colonial" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Colonial</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhome/tag/Condo" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Condo</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhome/tag/High-Rise" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">High-Rise</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhome/tag/Ranch" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Ranch</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhome/tag/Town_Home" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Town Home</a></li> </div></ul></li> <li id="lightGray"><a thref="#" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">By Style</a><ul><div class="submenuTOP216"></div><div style="padding:3px 3px 0px 12px;"> <li><a href="/topic/coolhome/tag/Art_Deco" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Art Deco</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhome/tag/Coastal" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Coastal</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhome/tag/Contemporary" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Contemporary</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhome/tag/Eclectic" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Eclectic</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhome/tag/High-Tech" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">High-Tech</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhome/tag/Old-World" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Old-World</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhome/tag/Rustic" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Rustic</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhome/tag/Traditional" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Traditional</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhome/tag/Transitional" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Transitional</a></li> </div></ul></li> <li id="lightGray"><a thref="#" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">By Theme</a><ul><div class="submenuTOP216"></div><div style="padding:3px 3px 0px 12px;"> <li><a href="/topic/coolhome/tag/Drive-In" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Drive-In</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhome/tag/Hollywood" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Hollywood</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhome/tag/Sci-Fi" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Sci-Fi</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhome/tag/Sports" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Sports</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhome/tag/Wild_West" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Wild West</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhome/tag/Themed_Theater" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">All Themes</a></li> </div></ul></li> <li id="lightGray"><a thref="#" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">By Cost</a><ul><div class="submenuTOP216"></div><div style="padding:3px 3px 0px 12px;"> <li><a href="/topic/coolhomes/154,421">Under $5k</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhomes/154,422">$5k to $10k</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhomes/154,423">$10k to $25k</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhomes/154,424">$25k to $50k</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhomes/154,425">$50k to $100k</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhomes/154,426">$100k to $250k</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhomes/154,427">Over $250k</a></li> </div></ul></li> <li id="lightGray"><a thref="#" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">By Size</a><ul><div class="submenuTOP216"></div><div style="padding:3px 3px 0px 12px;"> <li><a href="/topic/coolhomes/154,429">Under 3k sq ft</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhomes/154,430">3k to 5k sq ft</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhomes/154,431">5k to 10k sq ft</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhomes/154,432">10k to 20k sq ft</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/coolhomes/154,433">Over 20k sq ft</a></li> </div></ul></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/coolhomes#homeoftheday" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Home of the Day</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/coolhomes#hoty" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Home of the Year</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/coolhomes#diy" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">DIY Home Theater</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/coolhomes#submit" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Submit a Home</a></li> </div> </ul> </li> <li><a class="MenuBarItemSubmenu" href="/productnews" id="textColor" style="font-size:17px;">Products</a><div class="pad2"></div> <ul> <div class="menuTOP216"></div> <div style="padding:3px 3px 0px 12px;"> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/product" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Product Guide</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/product/poty" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">'12 Product of the Year</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/productnews" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Latest Product News</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="#" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Company Showcases</a> <ul> <div class="submenuTOP216"></div> <div style="padding:3px 3px 0px 12px;"> <li><a href="/specials/Aeria" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Aeria Sound</a></li> <li><a href="/specials/dnp" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">dnp denmark</a></li> <li><a href="/specials/DPI" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Digital Projection</a></li> <li><a href="/specials/Luxul" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Luxul</a></li> <li><a href="/specials/Onkyo" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Onkyo USA</a></li> <li><a href="/specials/Luxul" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Luxul</a></li> <li><a href="/specials/Paradigm" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Paradigm</a></li> <li><a href="/specials/Sanus" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Sanus Systems</a></li> <li><a href="/specials/Savant_Systems" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Savant Systems</a></li> <li><a href="/specials/Somfy_Systems" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Somfy Systems</a></li> </div> </ul> </li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/productnews#3d" title="3D" class="channelslink"> 3D</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/productnews#news_tvs" title="TVs & Displays" class="channelslink"> TVs & Displays</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/productnews#news_cables" title="Cables & Networking" class="channelslink"> Cables & Networking</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/productnews#news_lighting" title="Lighting/Home Control" class="channelslink"> Lighting/Home Control</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/productnews#news_blu-ray" title="Blu-ray" class="channelslink"> Blu-ray</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/productnews#gadgets" title="Gadgets" class="channelslink"> Gadgets</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/productnews#news_reviews" title="Product Reviews" class="channelslink"> Product Reviews</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/productnews#speakers" title="Speakers" class="channelslink"> Speakers</a></li> </div> </ul> </li> <li><a class="MenuBarItemSubmenu" href="/askapro" id="textColor" style="font-size:17px;">Ask a Pro</a><div class="pad2"></div> <ul> <div class="menuTOP216"></div> <div style="padding:3px 3px 0px 12px;"> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/askapro" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Latest Pro Answers</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/askapro#submit" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Submit a Question</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/askapro#forum" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Ask a Pro Forums</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/askapro#howto" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Latest in How To</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/topic/C435" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Latest Downloads</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/askapro#about" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">About Ask a Pro</a></li> </div> </ul> </li> <li><a class="MenuBarItemSubmenu" href="/blogs" id="textColor" style="font-size:17px;">Blogs</a><div class="pad2"></div> <ul> <div class="menuTOP216"></div> <div style="padding:3px 3px 0px 12px;"> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/blogs" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Latest Blog Posts</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/blogs#bloggers" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Featured Bloggers</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/blogs#opinions" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Editorial Opinions</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/blogs#forum" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">From the Forums</a></li> </div> </ul> </li> <li><a class="MenuBarItemSubmenu" href="/forums" id="textColor" style="font-size:17px;">Forums</a><div class="pad2"></div> <ul> <div class="menuTOP216"></div> <div style="padding:3px 3px 0px 12px;"> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/forums/viewforum/2/" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Ask a Pro Forum</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/forums/viewforum/4/" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Show off Your Home</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/forums/viewforum/5/" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">General Help</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/forums" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">General Topics</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/forums/member/login" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Log in</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/forums/member/register" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Register Today!</a></li> </div> </ul> </li> <li><a class="MenuBarItemSubmenu" href="/findinstallers" id="textColor" style="font-size:17px;">Find Installers</a><div class="pad2"></div> <ul> <div class="menuTOP216"></div> <div style="padding:3px 3px 0px 12px;"> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/findinstallers" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Find custom electronics installers who provide infrastructure wiring, lighting systems, security, home automation, a/v systems and more.</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/eh/installer_directory" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Get Listed!</a></li> </div> </ul> </li> <li><a class="MenuBarItemSubmenu" href="/subscriptions" id="textColor" style="font-size:17px; margin-right:-4px;">Subscribe</a><div class="pad2"></div> <ul> <div class="menuTOP216"></div> <div style="padding:3px 3px 0px 12px;"> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/eh/magazine" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Subscribe to Electronic House Magazine</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/eh/digital_issues" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Get Digital Issues</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/eh/newsletters" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Get Email Newsletters</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/subscriptions#follow" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Follow us with<br />Twitter & Facebook</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/eh/email_alerts" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Email Alerts</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="/eh/rss_feeds" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">RSS Feeds</a></li> <li id="lightGray"><a href="https://secure.palmcoastd.com/pcd/eServ?iServ=MDQ5MDE0NDcxNQ" style="font-size:11pt; line-height:12pt;">Subscription Services</a></li> </div> </ul> </li> </ul> <script type="text/javascript">  </script>  </div> <div class="break"><br clear="left"></div> <div id="channels"> <div style="float:right"> <nobr>Hot Topics: <a href="/channel/ces_2012" title="CES 2012" class="channelslink"> CES 2012</a> <a href="/channel/speakers" title="Speakers" class="channelslink"> Speakers</a> <a href="/channel/apple" title="Apple" class="channelslink"> Apple</a> <a href="/channel/3d" title="3D" class="channelslink"> 3D</a> </nobr></div> <div style="float:left; margin-left:-2px;"> <nobr>Channels: <a href="/channel/home_theater" title="Home Theater" class="channelslink">Home Theater</a> <a href="/channel/audio" title="Audio" class="channelslink">Audio</a> <a href="/channel/homecontrol" title="Home Control" class="channelslink">Home Control</a> <a href="/channel/lighting" title="Lighting" class="channelslink">Lighting</a> <a href="/channel/energymgmt" title="Energy Management" class="channelslink">Energy Mgmt</a> <a href="/channel/accessories" title="Accessories" class="channelslink">Accessories</a> <a href="/channel/gadgets" title="Gadgets" class="channelslink">Gadgets</a> </nobr></div> </div> </div> <div id="yui-main"> <div class="yui-b"> <div class="yui-gc"> <div class="yui-u first" style="xborder:#ccc 1px solid; width:100%; margin-bottom:0px;"> <div class="yui-u" style="xborder:#F00 1px solid; float:right; width:330px; margin:0px;paddiing-right:1px;">  </div>  <div id="contentLeft"> <div id="contentmodule" style="margin-right:-12px; "> <div class="containerleft" style="padding:0px -10px 0px 10px; margin-right:-10px;"> <div class="newareaPageutilities"> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/print/q_how_can_i_fix_the_rusted_covers_on_my_speakers/C23" style="areaPageutilities" title="Print this page">Print</a> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/email/q_how_can_i_fix_the_rusted_covers_on_my_speakers/C23" style="areaPageutilities" title="E-Mail this page">Email</a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/eh/rss/C223" style="areaPageutilities" title="Subscribe to the feed">RSS <img src="/images/v2/rss_icon2.gif" alt="RSS" border="0" width="16" height="16" align="baseline" style="margin-bottom:-2px;"></a> <span style="color:#999;">Share </span> <a href="http://del.icio.us/post?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.electronichouse.com%2Farticle%2Fq_how_can_i_fix_the_rusted_covers_on_my_speakers%2FC23&title=Q.%20How%20Can%20I%20Fix%20the%20Rusted%20Covers%20on%20My%20Speakers%3F" title="Bookmark on del.icio.us" style="areaPageutilities" ><img src="/themes/cp_global_images/lg_social_bookmarks/favicons/delicious.png" alt="del.icio.us" align="baseline" style="margin-bottom:-2px;" /></a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.electronichouse.com%2Farticle%2Fq_how_can_i_fix_the_rusted_covers_on_my_speakers%2FC23&t=Q.%20How%20Can%20I%20Fix%20the%20Rusted%20Covers%20on%20My%20Speakers%3F" title="Bookmark on Facebook" style="areaPageutilities" ><img src="/themes/cp_global_images/lg_social_bookmarks/favicons/facebook.png" alt="Facebook" align="baseline" style="margin-bottom:-2px;" /></a> <a href="http://twitter.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.electronichouse.com%2Farticle%2Fq_how_can_i_fix_the_rusted_covers_on_my_speakers%2FC23&text=Q.%20How%20Can%20I%20Fix%20the%20Rusted%20Covers%20on%20My%20Speakers%3F" title="Bookmark on Twitter" style="areaPageutilities" ><img src="/themes/cp_global_images/lg_social_bookmarks/favicons/twitter.png" alt="Twitter" align="baseline" style="margin-bottom:-2px;" /></a>  </div> <div style="color:#999; font-size:11pt; margin-top:12px;"> <div class="pad2"></div> </div> <div class="hed" style="width:628px;">Q. How Can I Fix the Rusted Covers on My Speakers?</div> <div class="dek" style="width:628px;">If you can't find replacement covers, painting is an option, says Simon Scotland of Beyond the Invisible.</div> <div class="pad12"></div> <div style="width:212px;float:right;margin:-8px 2px 6px 12px; padding-left:0px; padding-right:0px; xborder-left:1px solid #FFF;" class="paddingright"> </div> <div id="fb-root" style="margin:-4px -10px 8px 0px; padding:2px; height:24px; width:310px; border-top:1px dotted #CCC; border-bottom:1px dotted #CCC;"> <script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=184884124901443&xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/q_how_can_i_fix_the_rusted_covers_on_my_speakers" send="false" width="310" show_faces="false" font="Arial"></fb:like></div><div class="break"></div> <div id="storybody" style="margin-left:0px;margin-right:16px;"> <div class="bodybullets"> August 11, 2008 | by <a href="mailto:simon.scotland@beyondtheinvisible.com">Simon Scotland</a><div class="pad2"></div> <p><b>Q. I have outdoor Boston Acoustic speakers and the covers have rusted. Do you happen to know where I can buy replacement covers?</b> - <i>May</i><br /> A. It really depends on whether the speaker grills are actually removable. Although most internal speakers have removable grills, external ones often do not. If they are removable then your best bet is to email Boston Acoustic to see if they have grills available as spare parts. It is quite likely that they do. If you can’t buy them direct, your local dealer could probably help you. As a last resort, you could try to sand down the grills (with the speaker suspended upside down so the dust doesn’t get into the cone). You could then very carefully paint the grills with metal paint. Make sure to use a brush with very little paint on it. It will take many coats to cover the grill - but you don’t want to clog up the holes!</p></i> <div style="margin-bottom:4px;font-size:95%;"></div> <br clear="left" /> <div id="bioBox" > <div style="width:95px; float:left; "><img src="http://www.electronichouse.com/images/member_photos/photo_80.jpg" xheight="85" width="85" /><br /> </div> <div style="color:#666666;"> <a href="mailto:simon.scotland@beyondtheinvisible.com">Simon Scotland</a> - CEO, <a href="http://www.beyondtheinvisible.com" target="new">Beyond the Invisible Ltd</a> </div><div class="pad2"></div> <div style="color:#666666;">Simon spent eight years in the feature film production. Upon leaving the industry he formed Beyond the Invisible in London UK which specializes in high end whole house entertainment systems, home theaters and lighting control and currently has a staff on ten. He is a certified CEDIA designer and avid collector of Citroen automobiles. </div> <br clear="left" /> </div> </div> <a name="tags"></a>  <div class="pad2"></div> <div class="posted" style="color:#666;"> <br clear="left" /> <br clear="left" /><div style="border-top:1px solid #CCCCCC;margin-bottom:4px;margin-right:4px;"></div><div class="pad2"></div> <div style="color:#990000; font-size:12pt;">Article Topics<br /></div><div class="pad2"></div> <div xclass="tag" style="font-size:12pt; line-height:15pt; padding:0px 10px 6px 0px;"> <div class="pad2"></div> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/topic/C16/">Speakers</a> · <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/topic/C223/">Ask a Pro</a> · <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/topic/tag/Outdoor_Speaker" title="Outdoor Speaker" xstyle="color:#999999;">Outdoor Speaker</a> · <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/topic/all/"> View all topics</a><br clear="left" /> </div><div class="pad4"></div>    <div style="border-top:1px solid #CCCCCC;margin-bottom:4px;margin-right:4px;"></div><div class="pad2"></div> <div style="color:#990000; font-size:12pt;">What's Related<br /></div><div class="pad6"></div> <div xclass="tag" style="font-size:12pt; line-height:15pt; padding:0px 10px 6px 0px;"> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/proficient_adds_aw800tt_indoor_outdoor_speaker/">Proficient Adds AW800TT Indoor/Outdoor Speaker</a> <div class="line1"></div> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/pantel_launches_line_of_weatherproof_speakers/">Pantel Launches Line of Weatherproof Speakers</a> <div class="line1"></div> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/tech_enhances_tropical_homes_open_design/">Tech Enhances Tropical Home’s Open Design</a> <div class="line1"></div> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/from_crawlspace_to_home_theater1/">From Crawlspace to Home Theater</a> <div class="line1"></div> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/artcoustic_hits_target_with_versatile_diablo_speaker/">Artcoustic Hits Target with Versatile Diablo Speaker</a> <div class="line1"></div> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/knocking_down_the_inside_outside_barrier/">Knocking Down the Inside-Outside Barrier</a> <div class="line1"></div> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/speco_intros_all_weather_extreme_outdoor_speakers/">Speco Intros All Weather Extreme Outdoor Speakers</a> <div class="line1"></div> <strong>1</strong> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/q_how_can_i_fix_the_rusted_covers_on_my_speakers/C23/P7/">2</a> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/q_how_can_i_fix_the_rusted_covers_on_my_speakers/C23/P14/">3</a> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/q_how_can_i_fix_the_rusted_covers_on_my_speakers/C23/P7/">></a> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/q_how_can_i_fix_the_rusted_covers_on_my_speakers/C23/P49/">Last »</a> </div><div class="pad4"></div>   <div style="border-top:1px solid #CCCCCC;margin-bottom:4px;margin-right:4px;"></div><div class="pad2"></div> <div style="color:#990000; font-size:12pt;">Popular Tags<br /></div><div class="pad2"></div> <div xclass="tag" style="font-size:12pt; line-height:15pt; padding:0px 10px 6px 0px;"> <div class="pad2"></div> </nobr><a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/topic/tag/Home_Theater" title="Home Theater" style="font-size:18px;">Home Theater <span style="color:#999; font-size:80%;">74</span></a></nobr> </nobr><a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/topic/tag/Deals" title="Deals" style="font-size:14px;">Deals <span style="color:#999; font-size:80%;">57</span></a></nobr> </nobr><a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/topic/tag/Audio" title="Audio" style="font-size:20px;">Audio <span style="color:#999; font-size:80%;">53</span></a></nobr> </nobr><a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/topic/tag/Home_Control" title="Home Control" style="font-size:18px;">Home Control <span style="color:#999; font-size:80%;">50</span></a></nobr> </nobr><a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/topic/tag/Speakers" title="Speakers" style="font-size:18px;">Speakers <span style="color:#999; font-size:80%;">46</span></a></nobr> </nobr><a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/topic/tag/iPhone" title="iPhone" style="font-size:20px;">iPhone <span style="color:#999; font-size:80%;">29</span></a></nobr> </nobr><a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/topic/tag/3D" title="3D" style="font-size:18px;">3D <span style="color:#999; font-size:80%;">29</span></a></nobr> </nobr><a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/topic/tag/iPad" title="iPad" style="font-size:20px;">iPad <span style="color:#999; font-size:80%;">27</span></a></nobr> </nobr><a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/topic/tag/Blu-ray" title="Blu-ray" style="font-size:18px;">Blu-ray <span style="color:#999; font-size:80%;">25</span></a></nobr> </nobr><a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/topic/tag/Home_Automation" title="Home Automation" style="font-size:18px;">Home Automation <span style="color:#999; font-size:80%;">24</span></a></nobr> </nobr><a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/topic/tag/iPod" title="iPod" style="font-size:20px;">iPod <span style="color:#999; font-size:80%;">23</span></a></nobr> </nobr><a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/topic/tag/Review" title="Review" style="font-size:14px;">Review <span style="color:#999; font-size:80%;">20</span></a></nobr> </nobr><a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/topic/tag/Movies" title="Movies" style="font-size:14px;">Movies <span style="color:#999; font-size:80%;">16</span></a></nobr> </nobr><a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/topic/tag/Energy_Management" title="Energy Management" style="font-size:16px;">Energy Management <span style="color:#999; font-size:80%;">15</span></a></nobr> </nobr><a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/topic/tag/Security" title="Security" style="font-size:16px;">Security <span style="color:#999; font-size:80%;">14</span></a></nobr> </nobr><a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/topic/tag/Streaming_Media" title="Streaming Media" style="font-size:14px;">Streaming Media <span style="color:#999; font-size:80%;">14</span></a></nobr> </nobr><a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/topic/tag/Subwoofer" title="Subwoofer" style="font-size:18px;">Subwoofer <span style="color:#999; font-size:80%;">12</span></a></nobr> </nobr><a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/topic/tag/Receiver" title="Receiver" style="font-size:16px;">Receiver <span style="color:#999; font-size:80%;">12</span></a></nobr> </nobr><a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/topic/tag/Netflix" title="Netflix" style="font-size:14px;">Netflix <span style="color:#999; font-size:80%;">11</span></a></nobr> </nobr><a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/topic/tag/HDMI" title="HDMI" style="font-size:16px;">HDMI <span style="color:#999; font-size:80%;">9</span></a></nobr> </div><div class="pad4"></div>  <a name="comments"></a>  <script language="javascript"> var ie4 = false; if(document.all) { ie4 = true; } function getObject(id) { if (ie4) { return document.all[id]; } else { return document.getElementById(id); } } function toggle(link, divId) { var lText = link.innerHTML; var d = getObject(divId); if (lText == 'more') { link.innerHTML = 'less'; d.style.display = 'block'; } else { link.innerHTML = 'more'; d.style.display = 'none'; } } </script> <div style="border-top:1px solid #CCCCCC;margin-bottom:4px;margin-right:4px;"></div><div class="pad2"></div> <div style="color:#990000; font-size:12pt;">Social Bookmark <span style="color:#999999; font-size:10pt;"> <a title="show/hide" id="exp1192064330_link" href="javascript: void(0);" onclick="toggle(this, 'exp1192064330');" style="text-decoration: none; color: #999999; ">less</a> </span><br /></div><div class="pad6"></div> <div style="width:132px;float:left;"> <div id="share_this_digg" style="padding-left:20px;padding-bottom:6px;"> <a href="http://digg.com/submit?phase=2&url=http://www.electronichouse.com/article/q_how_can_i_fix_the_rusted_covers_on_my_speakers%2FC23&title=Q.+How+Can+I+Fix+the+Rusted+Covers+on+My+Speakers%3F&bodytext=If+you+can%27t+find+replacement+covers%2C+painting+is+an+option%2C+says+Simon+Scotland+of+Beyond+the+Invisible.">Digg</a></div> </div><div style="width:132px;float:left;"> <div id="share_this_delicious" style="padding-left:20px;padding-bottom:6px;"> <a href="http://del.icio.us/post?url=http://www.electronichouse.com/article/q_how_can_i_fix_the_rusted_covers_on_my_speakers%2FC23&title=Q.+How+Can+I+Fix+the+Rusted+Covers+on+My+Speakers%3F¬es=If+you+can%27t+find+replacement+covers%2C+painting+is+an+option%2C+says+Simon+Scotland+of+Beyond+the+Invisible.">del.ico.us</a></div> </div><div style="width:132px;float:left;"> <div id="share_this_technorati" style="padding-left:20px;padding-bottom:6px;"> <a href="http://www.technorati.com/faves?add=http://www.electronichouse.com/article/q_how_can_i_fix_the_rusted_covers_on_my_speakers%2FC23">Technorati</a></div> </div><div style="width:132px;float:left;"> <div id="share_this_google_bmarks" style="padding-left:20px;padding-bottom:6px;"> <a href=" http://www.google.com/bookmarks/mark?op=edit&bkmk=http://www.electronichouse.com/article/q_how_can_i_fix_the_rusted_covers_on_my_speakers%2FC23&title=Q.+How+Can+I+Fix+the+Rusted+Covers+on+My+Speakers%3F&annotation=If+you+can%27t+find+replacement+covers%2C+painting+is+an+option%2C+says+Simon+Scotland+of+Beyond+the+Invisible.">Google</a></div> </div><br clear="left" /> <div id="exp1192064330" style="padding: 0px;"> <div style="width:132px;float:left;"> <div id="share_this_yahoo_myweb" style="padding-left:20px;padding-bottom:6px;"> <a href="http://myweb2.search.yahoo.com/myresults/bookmarklet?u=http://www.electronichouse.com/article/q_how_can_i_fix_the_rusted_covers_on_my_speakers%2FC23&t=Q.+How+Can+I+Fix+the+Rusted+Covers+on+My+Speakers%3F">My Yahoo!</a></div> <div id="share_this_newsvine" style="padding-left:20px;padding-bottom:6px;"> <a href="http://www.newsvine.com/_wine/save?u=http://www.electronichouse.com/article/q_how_can_i_fix_the_rusted_covers_on_my_speakers%2FC23&h=Q.+How+Can+I+Fix+the+Rusted+Covers+on+My+Speakers%3F&s=If+you+can%27t+find+replacement+covers%2C+painting+is+an+option%2C+says+Simon+Scotland+of+Beyond+the+Invisible.">Newsvine</a></div> <div id="share_this_blinklist" style="padding-left:20px;padding-bottom:6px;"> <a href="http://blinklist.com/index.php?Action=Blink/addblink.php&Url=http://www.electronichouse.com/article/q_how_can_i_fix_the_rusted_covers_on_my_speakers%2FC23&Title=Q.+How+Can+I+Fix+the+Rusted+Covers+on+My+Speakers%3F">BlinkList</a></div> </div> <div style="width:132px;float:left;"> <div id="share_this_reddit" style="padding-left:20px;padding-bottom:6px;"> <a href="http://reddit.com/submit?url=http://www.electronichouse.com/article/q_how_can_i_fix_the_rusted_covers_on_my_speakers%2FC23&title=Q.+How+Can+I+Fix+the+Rusted+Covers+on+My+Speakers%3F">Reddit</a></div> <div id="share_this_blogmarks" style="padding-left:20px;padding-bottom:6px;"> <a href="http://blogmarks.net/my/new.php?mini=1&url=http://www.electronichouse.com/article/q_how_can_i_fix_the_rusted_covers_on_my_speakers%2FC23&title=Q.+How+Can+I+Fix+the+Rusted+Covers+on+My+Speakers%3F">Blogmarks</a></div> <div id="share_this_furl" style="padding-left:20px;padding-bottom:6px;"> <a href="http://furl.net/storeIt.jsp?u=http://www.electronichouse.com/article/q_how_can_i_fix_the_rusted_covers_on_my_speakers%2FC23&t=Q.+How+Can+I+Fix+the+Rusted+Covers+on+My+Speakers%3F">Furl</a></div> </div> <div style="width:132px;float:left;"> <div id="share_this_magnolia" style="padding-left:20px;padding-bottom:6px;"> <a href="http://ma.gnolia.com/bookmarklet/add?url=http://www.electronichouse.com/article/q_how_can_i_fix_the_rusted_covers_on_my_speakers%2FC23&title=Q.+How+Can+I+Fix+the+Rusted+Covers+on+My+Speakers%3F">ma.gnolia</a></div> <div id="share_this_windows_live" style="padding-left:20px;padding-bottom:6px;"> <a href="https://favorites.live.com/quickadd.aspx?marklet=1&mkt=en-us&url=http://www.electronichouse.com/article/q_how_can_i_fix_the_rusted_covers_on_my_speakers%2FC23&title=Q.+How+Can+I+Fix+the+Rusted+Covers+on+My+Speakers%3F&top=1" >WindowsLive</a></div> <div id="share_this_tailrank" style="padding-left:20px;padding-bottom:6px;"> <a href="http://tailrank.com/share/?link_href=http://www.electronichouse.com/article/q_how_can_i_fix_the_rusted_covers_on_my_speakers%2FC23&title=Q.+How+Can+I+Fix+the+Rusted+Covers+on+My+Speakers%3F">Tailrank</a></div> </div><div style="width:132px;float:left;"> <div id="share_this_mrwong" style="padding-left:20px;padding-bottom:6px;"> <a href="http://www.mister-wong.com/index.php?action=addurl&bm_url=http://www.electronichouse.com/article/q_how_can_i_fix_the_rusted_covers_on_my_speakers%2FC23&bm_description=Q.+How+Can+I+Fix+the+Rusted+Covers+on+My+Speakers%3F">Mister Wong</a></div> <div id="share_this_netscape" style="padding-left:20px;padding-bottom:6px;"> <a href=" http://www.netscape.com/submit/?U=http://www.electronichouse.com/article/q_how_can_i_fix_the_rusted_covers_on_my_speakers%2FC23&T=Q.+How+Can+I+Fix+the+Rusted+Covers+on+My+Speakers%3F">Netscape</a></div> <div id="share_this_stumbleupon" style="padding-left:20px;padding-bottom:6px;"> <a href="http://www.stumbleupon.com/submit?url=http://www.electronichouse.com/article/q_how_can_i_fix_the_rusted_covers_on_my_speakers%2FC23&title=Q.+How+Can+I+Fix+the+Rusted+Covers+on+My+Speakers%3F">Stumble Upon</a></div> </div> <br clear="left" /> </div> <noscript></noscript> <script language="javascript">toggle(getObject('exp1192064330_link'), 'exp1192064330');</script>  <br clear="left" /> </div> <div style="margin-left:0px;margin-right:10px;"> </div> Commenting is not available in this weblog entry.  </div> <br clear="left" /> </div> <div class="containerright"> <div class="containerrightinner"> <div id="sidebox" style="color:#333; line-height:11pt; padding:2px 2px 0px 2px; background-color:none; border:1px solid #d7deee; margin-top:0px;">  <SCRIPT LANGUAGE=JavaScript>  </SCRIPT>  </div> <div id="sidebox" style="color:#333; line-height:11pt; padding:4px 6px 6px 6px; background-color:none; border:1px solid #d7deee; margin-top:4px; text-align:center;"> <a href="/eh/newsletters">Get Electronic House Email Newsletters</a> </div> <div class="pad4"></div> <div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:0px; background:none; margin-top:-1px;"> <div id="TabbedPanels3" class="TabbedPanels" style="border:none; xbackground-color:#EFDD35; background-image:url(/images/v2/tabs_background.gif); background-repeat:repeat-x;"> <ul class="TabbedPanelsTabGroup" style="border:none; padding-left:4px; padding-top:2px; padding-bottom:0px; height:26px;"> <li class="TabbedPanelsTab" tabindex="0" style="margin-bottom:0px; padding-bottom:2px; height:20px;">News</li> <li class="TabbedPanelsTab" tabindex="0" style="margin-bottom:0px; padding-bottom:2px; height:20px;">Cool Homes</li> <li class="TabbedPanelsTab" tabindex="0" style="margin-bottom:0px; padding-bottom:2px; height:20px;">Blogs</li> <li class="TabbedPanelsTab" tabindex="0" style="margin-bottom:0px; padding-bottom:2px; height:20px;">Photo Galleries</li> </ul> <div class="TabbedPanelsContentGroup" style="background-color:#FFF; border:none; padding-left:6px; margin-top:0px; width:300px; padding-right:0px;"> <div class="TabbedPanelsContent" style="background-color:none; display: block;" >  <div style="font-weight:normal; font-size:10pt; line-height:12pt; padding-top:4px;"> <div style="float:left;"> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/automation_system_recreates_fiji_in_michigan_home/" style="color:#009;" title="Home theater, automated lights and a high-tech fish tank. " /> <img src="http://www.electronichouse.com/images/uploads/snokling_in_fiji_thumb120.jpg" border="0" alt="image" name="image" height='60' width='60' align="left" style="border:1px solid #DDD; margin-right:6px; margin-left:-4px; border:0px;" >Automation System Recreates Fiji In Michigan Home</a><div class="pad2"></div> <div style="color:#777; line-height:120%;"><p>Home theater, automated lights and a high-tech fish tank. </p></div><div class="break"><br clear="left" /></div> <div class="pad2"></div> <div class="line2"></div> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/prima_cinema_licenses_cinedigm_content_for_35k_premium_home_theater/" style="color:#009;" title="Cinedigm will supply indie films and other content, which is expected to cost users $500 per flick. " /> Prima Cinema Licenses Cinedigm Content for $35K Premium Home Theater</a><div class="pad2"></div> <div class="pad2"></div> <div class="line2"></div> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/cea_home_tech_is_helping_the_housing_market/" style="color:#009;" title="A new CEA study says that more builders are offering all types of technology. " /> CEA: Home Tech is Helping the Housing Market</a><div class="pad2"></div> <div class="pad2"></div> <div class="line2"></div> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/hot_deal_belkin_screencast_hdtv_adapter_for_intel_wireless_display_29.99/" style="color:#009;" title="1SaleADay is making wireless streaming easy (and cheap!), slashing $100 off Belkin’s TV add-on. " /> Hot Deal: Belkin ScreenCast HDTV Adapter for Intel Wireless Display: $29.99</a><div class="pad2"></div> <div class="pad2"></div> <div class="line2"></div> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/octane_120_beer_arcade_combines_2_of_our_favorite_things/" style="color:#009;" title="Dream Arcades combines a gaming PC and a beer tap for the ultimate Father’s Day gift. " /> Octane 120 Beer Arcade Combines 2 of Our Favorite Things</a><div class="pad2"></div> <div class="pad2"></div> <div class="line2"></div> </div> <br clear="left" /> </div> <a href="/topic">View more recent posts</a><div class="pad2"></div> </div> <div class="TabbedPanelsContent" style="background-color:none;" >  <div style="font-weight:normal; font-size:10pt; line-height:12pt; padding-top:4px;"> <div style="float:left;"> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/automation_system_recreates_fiji_in_michigan_home/" style="color:#009;" title="Home theater, automated lights and a high-tech fish tank. " /> <img src="http://www.electronichouse.com/images/uploads/snokling_in_fiji_thumb120.jpg" border="0" alt="image" name="image" height='60' width='60' align="left" style="border:1px solid #DDD; margin-right:6px; margin-left:-4px; border:0px;" >Automation System Recreates Fiji In Michigan Home</a><div class="pad2"></div> <div style="color:#777; line-height:120%;"><p>Home theater, automated lights and a high-tech fish tank. </p></div><div class="break"><br clear="left" /></div> <div class="pad2"></div> <div class="line2"></div> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/casual_space_sports_concealed_speakers_massive_plasma_and_bar/" style="color:#009;" title="85 inches of HD plasma goodness brings the big screen to this casual-style family space. " /> Casual Space Sports Concealed Speakers, Massive Plasma and Bar</a><div class="pad2"></div> <div class="pad2"></div> <div class="line2"></div> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/rustic_looks_for_high-tech_theater/" style="color:#009;" title="DPI, Sunfire and SnapAV deliver high performance at a reasonable price. " /> Rustic Looks for High-Tech Theater</a><div class="pad2"></div> <div class="pad2"></div> <div class="line2"></div> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/drop_down_screen_converts_tv_room_to_theater/" style="color:#009;" title="homeowners use the half wall in their great room as a room divider and as a place for video displays " /> Drop Down Screen Converts TV Room to Theater</a><div class="pad2"></div> <div class="pad2"></div> <div class="line2"></div> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/insane_sounds/" style="color:#009;" title="QSC Speakers and precision engineering take this theater to the next decibel level. " /> Insane Sounds! Theater Reaches 118 dB</a><div class="pad2"></div> <div class="pad2"></div> <div class="line2"></div> </div> <br clear="left" /> </div> <a href="/topic/top/C154">View more cool homes</a><div class="pad2"></div> </div> <div class="TabbedPanelsContent">  <div style="font-weight:normal; font-size:10pt; line-height:12pt; padding-top:4px;"> <div style="float:left;"> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/cea_home_tech_is_helping_the_housing_market/" style="color:#009;" title="A new CEA study says that more builders are offering all types of technology. " /> <img src="http://www.electronichouse.com/images/uploads/Home_thumb120.jpg" border="0" alt="image" name="image" height='60' width='60' align="left" style="border:1px solid #DDD; margin-right:6px; margin-left:-4px; border:0px;" >CEA: Home Tech is Helping the Housing Market</a><div class="pad2"></div> <div style="color:#777; line-height:120%;"><p>A new CEA study says that more builders are offering all types of technology. </p></div><div class="break"><br clear="left" /></div> <div class="pad2"></div> <div class="line2"></div> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/should_cable_boxes_be_put_to_sleep/" style="color:#009;" title="Sayonara, set-top box? Or will it just take an energy-saving nap? " /> Should Cable Boxes Be Put to Sleep?</a><div class="pad2"></div> <div class="pad2"></div> <div class="line2"></div> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/want_to_make_your_pool_smarter/" style="color:#009;" title="Maybe this year you can turn on that pool pump without worrying about the costs to run it." /> Want to Make Your Pool Smarter?</a><div class="pad2"></div> <div class="pad2"></div> <div class="line2"></div> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/what_home_energy_management_systems_are_most_effective/" style="color:#009;" title="What’s better: A standalone or networked HEMS? And when the bleep is this market going to take off? " /> What Home Energy Management Systems Are Most Effective?</a><div class="pad2"></div> <div class="pad2"></div> <div class="line2"></div> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/why_home_systems_integration_is_so_important/" style="color:#009;" title="True connected home efficiency starts with a systems approach to design. " /> Why Home Systems Integration Is So Important</a><div class="pad2"></div> <div class="pad2"></div> <div class="line2"></div> </div> <br clear="left" /> </div> <a href="/topic">View more recent blog posts</a><div class="pad2"></div> </div> <div class="TabbedPanelsContent">  <div style="font-weight:normal; font-size:10pt; line-height:12pt; padding-top:4px;"> <div style="float:left;"> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/a_history_of_tv_remote_controls/" style="color:#009;" title="It’s hard to imagine life without remote controls, but it’s been a long, strange path to the modern incarnation we know and love today. " /> <img src="http://www.electronichouse.com/images/uploads/zenith_space_command_thumb120.jpg" border="0" alt="image" name="image" height='60' width='60' align="left" style="border:1px solid #DDD; margin-right:6px; margin-left:-4px; border:0px;" >A History of TV Remote Controls</a><div class="pad2"></div> <div style="color:#777; line-height:120%;"><p>It’s hard to imagine life without remote controls, but it’s been a long, strange path to the modern incarnation we know and love today. </p></div><div class="break"><br clear="left" /></div> <div class="pad2"></div> <div class="line2"></div> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/blu-ray_picks_for_the_week_of_may_22_2012/" style="color:#009;" title="Sherlock returns, Lucas backs something not <i>Star Wars</i>, and Daniel Radcliffe has his first post-Harry Potter outing; get a peek at this week’s new and notable releases. " /> Blu-ray Picks for the Week of May 22, 2012</a><div class="pad2"></div> <div class="pad2"></div> <div class="line2"></div> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/blu-ray_picks_for_the_week_of_may_15_2012/" style="color:#009;" title="An angry Liam Neeson, another great AMC show and inside the mind of John Malkovich; get a peek at this week’s new and notable releases. " /> Blu-ray Picks for the Week of May 15, 2012</a><div class="pad2"></div> <div class="pad2"></div> <div class="line2"></div> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/blu-ray_picks_for_the_week_of_may_1_2012/" style="color:#009;" title="Fast-paced action, a few classics, and more Madonna; get a peek at this week’s new and notable releases. " /> Blu-ray Picks for the Week of May 1, 2012</a><div class="pad2"></div> <div class="pad2"></div> <div class="line2"></div> <a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/article/blu-ray_picks_for_the_week_of_april_24_2012/" style="color:#009;" title="Hot headliners and the 45th anniversary of a classic; get a peek at this week’s new and notable releases. " /> Blu-ray Picks for the Week of April 24, 2012</a><div class="pad2"></div> <div class="pad2"></div> <div class="line2"></div> </div> <br clear="left" /> </div> <a href="/topic/C201">View more photo galleries</a><div class="pad2"></div> </div> </div> </div> <script language="javascript"> var TabbedPanels3 = new Spry.Widget.TabbedPanels("TabbedPanels3"); </script> </div> <br clear="left"> <div class="lineright"></div> <div class="pad1"></div> <div id="sidebox" style="color:#333; padding:2px 2px 0px 2px; background-color:none; border:1px solid #d7deee; margin-top:4px;">  <SCRIPT LANGUAGE=JavaScript>  </SCRIPT>  </div> <div id="sidebox" style="color:#333; line-height:11pt; padding:4px 4px 4px 4px; background-color:#FFF; border:1px solid #d7deee; margin-top:4px;"> <div class="sidebarbar"> <a href="javascript:;" onMouseDown="if(document.getElementById('cs').style.display == 'none'){ document.getElementById('cs').style.display = 'block'; }else{ document.getElementById('cs').style.display = 'none'; }"> <div style="float:right;margin-right:2px;color:#aaa;">+</div> <b style="color:#000;">Home of the Year</b> </a> </div> <div id="cs" style="display:block;margin-left:0px; width:309px;">  <a href="/hoty"><img src="http://www.electronichouse.com/images/uploads/hoty12_rightmodule_graphic.jpg" width="296" height="100" border="0" style="margin-bottom:-3px;"></a> </div> </div> <div id="sidebox" style="color:#333; line-height:11pt; padding:4px 4px 4px 4px; background-color:#FFF; border:1px solid #d7deee; margin-top:4px;"> <div class="sidebarbar"> <a href="javascript:;" onMouseDown="if(document.getElementById('tt').style.display == 'none'){ document.getElementById('tt').style.display = 'block'; }else{ document.getElementById('tt').style.display = 'none'; }"> <div style="float:right;margin-right:2px;color:#aaa;">+</div> <b style="color:#000;">Themed Theaters</b> </a> </div> <div id="tt" style="display:block;margin-left:0px; width:309px;"> <ul> <li><a href="/article/man_being_forced_out_of_star_trek_apartment" title="Man Being Forced Out of Star Trek Apartment" class="channelslink">Man Being Forced Out of Star Trek Apartment</a></li> <li><a href="/article/arrrg_its_a_pirate_theater_for_me" title="Arrrg, It’s A Pirate Theater for Me" class="channelslink">Arrrg, It’s A Pirate Theater for Me</a></li> <li><a href="/article/hawaiian_home_with_a_galactic_theater" title="Hawaiian Home With a Galactic Theater" class="channelslink">Hawaiian Home With a Galactic Theater</a></li> <li><a href="/article/a_godfather-themed_theater_you_cant_refuse" title="A Godfather-Themed Theater You Can’t Refuse" class="channelslink">A Godfather-Themed Theater You Can’t Refuse</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/topic/tag/Themed_Theater/">More themed theaters</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div id="sidebox" style="color:#333; line-height:11pt; padding:4px 4px 4px 4px; background-color:#FFF; border:1px solid #d7deee; margin-top:4px;"> <div class="sidebarbar"> <a href="javascript:;" onMouseDown="if(document.getElementById('ft').style.display == 'none'){ document.getElementById('ft').style.display = 'block'; }else{ document.getElementById('ft').style.display = 'none'; }"> <div style="float:right;margin-right:2px;color:#aaa;">+</div> <b style="color:#000;">Featured Channels</b> </a> </div> <div id="ft" style="display:block;margin-left:0px; width:309px;"> <ul> <li><a href="/channel/home_theater" title="Home Theater" class="channelslink">Home Theater</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/audio" title="Audio" class="channelslink">Audio</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/homecontrol" title="Home Control" class="channelslink">Home Control</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/lighting" title="Lighting" class="channelslink">Lighting</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/energymgmt" title="Energy Management" class="channelslink">Energy Mgmt</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/accessories" title="Accessories" class="channelslink">Accessories</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/gadgets" title="Gadgets" class="channelslink">Gadgets</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/topic/all/#channels">More channels</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div id="sidebox" style="color:#333; line-height:11pt; padding:4px 4px 4px 4px; background-color:#FFF; border:1px solid #d7deee; margin-top:4px;"> <div class="sidebarbar"> <a href="javascript:;" onMouseDown="if(document.getElementById('ht').style.display == 'none'){ document.getElementById('ht').style.display = 'block'; }else{ document.getElementById('ht').style.display = 'none'; }"> <div style="float:right;margin-right:2px;color:#aaa;">+</div> <b style="color:#000;">Hot Topics</b> </a> </div> <div id="ht" style="display:block;margin-left:0px; width:309px;"> <ul> <li><a href="/channel/3d" title="3D" class="channelslink">3D</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/apple" title="Apple" class="channelslink">Apple</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/ces_2012" title="CES 2012" class="channelslink">CES 2012</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/football" title="Football" class="channelslink">Football</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/outdoorav" title="Outdoor AV" class="channelslink">Outdoor AV</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/streaming" title="Streaming Media" class="channelslink">Streaming Media</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/speakers" title="Speakers" class="channelslink">Speakers</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/topic/all/#hot">More hot topics</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div id="sidebox" style="color:#333; line-height:11pt; padding:4px 4px 4px 4px; background-color:#FFF; border:1px solid #d7deee; margin-top:4px;"> <div class="sidebarbar"> <a href="javascript:;" onMouseDown="if(document.getElementById('sc').style.display == 'none'){ document.getElementById('sc').style.display = 'block'; }else{ document.getElementById('sc').style.display = 'none'; }"> <div style="float:right;margin-right:2px;color:#aaa;">+</div> <b style="color:#000;">Special Coverage</b> </a> </div> <div id="sc" style="display:block;margin-left:0px; width:309px;"> <ul> <li><a href="/channel/Silver" title="EH Silver" class="channelslink">EH Silver</a></li> <li><a href="/specials/holidayguide11" title="Holiday Guide" class="channelslink">Holiday Gift Guide</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/ces_2012" title="CES 2012" class="channelslink">CES 2012</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/cedia" title="CEDIA" class="channelslink">CEDIA</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/special_ces" title="Consumer Electronics Show" class="channelslink">CES</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/special_hoty" title="Home of the Year 2012" class="channelslink">Home of the Year 2012</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/topic/all/#specials">More special coverage</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div id="sidebox" style="color:#333; line-height:11pt; padding:4px 4px 4px 4px; background-color:#FFF; border:1px solid #d7deee; margin-top:4px;"> <div class="sidebarbar"> <a href="javascript:;" onMouseDown="if(document.getElementById('ppp').style.display == 'none'){ document.getElementById('ppp').style.display = 'block'; }else{ document.getElementById('ppp').style.display = 'none'; }"> <div style="float:right;margin-right:2px;color:#aaa;">+</div> <b style="color:#000;">Partner Content Providers</b> </a> </div> <div id="ppp" style="display:block;margin-left:0px; width:309px;"> <ul> <li><a href="/partners/Audioholics" title="Audioholics" class="channelslink">Audioholics</a></li> <li><a href="/partners/Explore3DTV" title="Explore3DTV" class="channelslink">Explore3DTV</a></li> <li><a href="/partners/Home_Theater_Forum" title="Home Theater Forum" class="channelslink">Home Theater Forum</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div id="sidebox" style="color:#333; line-height:11pt; padding:4px 4px 4px 4px; background-color:#FFF; border:1px solid #d7deee; margin-top:4px;"> <div class="sidebarbar"> <a href="javascript:;" onMouseDown="if(document.getElementById('sss').style.display == 'none'){ document.getElementById('sss').style.display = 'block'; }else{ document.getElementById('sss').style.display = 'none'; }"> <div style="float:right;margin-right:2px;color:#aaa;">+</div> <b style="color:#000;">Company Showcases</b> </a> </div> <div id="sss" style="display:block;margin-left:0px; width:309px;"> <ul> <li><a href="/specials/Aeria" title="Aeria Sound" class="channelslink">Aeria Sound</a></li> <li><a href="/specials/dnp" title="dnp denmark" class="channelslink">dnp denmark</a></li> <li><a href="/specials/Luxul" title="Luxul" class="channelslink">Luxul</a></li> <li><a href="/specials/Onkyo" title="Onkyo USA" class="channelslink">Onkyo USA</a></li> <li><a href="/specials/Paradigm" title="Paradigm" class="channelslink">Paradigm</a></li> <li><a href="/specials/Pro_Control" title="Pro Control" class="channelslink">Pro Control</a></li> <li><a href="/specials/Sanus" title="Sanus Systems" class="channelslink">Sanus Systems</a></li> <li><a href="/specials/Savant_Systems" title="Savant Systems" class="channelslink">Savant Systems</a></li> <li><a href="/eh/partner_showcase_page">Advertise in the showcase</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="pad2"></div> </div> </div> <br clear="left" /> </div> </div> <br clear="both" /> </div> </div> </div> <br clear="all" /> <div class="yui-b" style="xborder:#0C3 1px solid; margin-bottom:10px; padding:10px 12px 10px 10px;"> <script src="http://www.google-analytics.com/urchin.js" type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript"> _uacct = "UA-31037-1"; _udn="electronichouse.com"; urchinTracker(); </script>  <script type="text/javascript" language="javascript"> var sc_project=2196652; var sc_invisible=1; var sc_partition=20; var sc_security="908b253b"; </script> <script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://www.statcounter.com/counter/counter.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://www.statcounter.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://c21.statcounter.com/counter.php?sc_project=2196652&java=0&security=908b253b&invisible=1" alt="site hit counter" border="0"></a> </noscript>  <div id="footerContainer"> <div class="footerContainer" > <div class="footerColumn"> <div class="footerHead">From our Sponsors</div> <ul> <div class="pad2"></div> <li><a href="http://oascentral.electronichouse.com/RealMedia/ads/click_lx.ads/electronichouse.com/112745096/Bottom1/Ehpub/Kaleidescape_EH_Text_2012/pixel2.gif/1" class="sponsoredlinkHed" alt="Kaleidescape" title="Kaleidescape" target="new" >The way you enjoy movies will change forever. Blu-ray & DVD movie server. - Kaleidescape</a></li> <div class="pad2"></div> <li><a href="http://oascentral.electronichouse.com/RealMedia/ads/click_lx.ads/electronichouse.com/112745096/Bottom1/Ehpub/Lutron_EH_Text_2012/pixel2.gif/1" class="sponsoredlinkHed" alt="Lutron" title="Lutron" target="new" >Create “Pleasance” in every room and save energy with light, shade and temperature control - Lutron®</a></li> <div class="pad2"></div> <li><a href="http://oascentral.electronichouse.com/RealMedia/ads/click_lx.ads/electronichouse.com/112745096/Bottom1/Ehpub/Gefen_EH_Text_2012/pixel2.gif/1" class="sponsoredlinkHed" alt="Gefen" title="Gefen" target="new" >Extend uncompressed HD video wirelessly to 30 feet. Simple. Sleek. Stylish. - Gefen</a></li> <div class="pad2"></div> <li><a href="http://www.electronichouse.com/findinstallers" class="sponsoredlinkHed" alt="Installer Directory" title="Installer Directory" target="new" >Find an Installer in Your Area</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pad6"></div> <div id="footerContainer"> <div class="footerContainer" > <div class="footerColumn120"> <div class="footerHead">News & Blogs</div> <ul> <li><a href="/topic">Latest News</a></li> <li><a href="/topic">All Recent Posts</a></li> <li><a href="/blogs">Blogs</a></li> <li><a href="/productnews">Products</a></li> <li><a href="/slideshow">Slideshows</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/all">Browse Topics</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="footerColumn120"> <div class="footerHead">Channels</div> <ul> <li><a href="/channel/home_theater" title="Home Theater">Home Theater</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/audio" title="Audio">Audio</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/homecontrol" title="Home Control">Home Control</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/lighting" title="Lighting">Lighting</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/energymgmt" title="Energy Management">Energy Mgmt</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/accessories" title="Accessories">Accessories</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/gadgets" title="Gadgets">Gadgets</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="footerColumn120"> <div class="footerHead">Hot Topics</div> <ul> <li><a href="/channel/3d" title="3D">3D</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/apple" title="Apple">Apple</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/ces_2012" title="CES 2012">CES 2012</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/football" title="Football">Football</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/outdoorav" title="Outdoor AV">Outdoor AV</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/streaming" title="Streaming Media">Streaming Media</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/speakers" title="Speakers">Speakers</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/all/#hot" title="View all hot topics">All hot topics</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="footerColumn120"> <div class="footerHead">Specials</div> <ul> <li><a href="/channel/Silver" title="EH Silver" class="channelslink">EH Silver</a></li> <li><a href="/specials/holidayguide11" title="Holiday Guide" class="channelslink">Holiday Gift Guide</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/ces_2012" title="CES 2012" class="channelslink">CES 2012</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/cedia" title="CEDIA" class="channelslink">CEDIA</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/special_ces" title="Consumer Electronics Show" class="channelslink">CES</a></li> <li><a href="/channel/special_hoty" title="Home of the Year 2012" class="channelslink">Home of the Year 2012</a></li> <li><a href="/coolhomes#hoty" title="View all specials">All Home of the Year Specials</a></li> <li><a href="/topic/all/#specials" title="View all specials">All specials</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="footerColumn120"> <div class="footerHead">Community</div> <ul> <li><a href="/forums">All Forums</a></li> <li><a href="/forums/viewforum/4">DIY Forum</a></li> <li><a href="/forums/viewforum/2">Ask A Pro</a></li> <li><a href="/eh/ask_a_pro_general_disclaimer">About Ask a Pro</a></li> <li><a href="/forums/viewforum/5">General Help</a></li> <li><a href="/forums/viewcategory/3">General Topics</a></li> <li><a href="/forums/member/login">Login</a> or <a href="/forums/member/register">Register</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="footerColumn120"> <div class="footerHead">Resources</div> <ul> <li><a href="/slideshow">Slideshows</a></li> <li><a href="/product">Product Guide</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.electronichouseideas.com" target="_blank">Electronic House Ideas Store</a></li> <li><a href="/findinstallers">Find Installers</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="footerColumn120"> <div class="footerHead">Services</div> <ul> <li><a href="/eh/magazine">Get Electronic House Magazine</a></li> <li><a href="/eh/digital_issues">Digital Issues</a></li> <li><a href="https://secure.palmcoastd.com/pcd/eServ?iServ=MDQ5MDE0NDcxNQ">Customer Service</a></li> <li><a href="/eh/newsletters">Email Newsletters</a></li> <li><a href="/eh/email_alerts">Email Alerts</a></li> <li><a href="/eh/rss_feeds">RSS Feeds</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="footerColumn120" > <div class="footerHead">EH Network</div> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.cepro.com" target="_blank">CE Pro</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.commercialintegrator.com" target="_blank">Commercial Integrator</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.explore3dtv.com" target="_blank">Explore 3D TV</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.channelproonline.com" target="_blank">ChannelPro</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.prosoundweb.com/" target="_blank">ProSoundWeb</a></li> <li><a href=""></a></li> </ul> </div> <br clear="all" /> </div> <br clear="left" /> <div id="footerContainer"> <div class="footerContainerYellow" > <ul> <li><a href="/eh/about_us">About Electronic House</a></li> <li><a href="/subscriptions">Subscribe</a></li> <li><a href="/eh/advertise">Advertising</a></li> <li><a href="/eh/contact_us">Contact Us</a></li> <li><a href="/eh/privacy_policy">Privacy Policy</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ehpub.com">EH Publishing</a></li> </ul><div class="break"><br clear="left" /></div> </div> </div> <div style="font-size:10px; color:#BBB;margin:4px 8px 4px 2px; "> Copyright © 2012 EH Publishing. All rights reserved.</div> </div>  </div> </div> <br clear="all" /> <div class="yui-b" style="xborder:#0C3 1px solid; margin-bottom:10px; padding:10px 12px 10px 10px;"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </body> </html>