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It's a humbling experience to read some of my past columns celebrating New Year's. Once you write something down, it's there forever. Like a social media post, it can haunt you. I've set such lofty goals for myself over the years.
But now it's that time of year when I look around the garden and think about the good things I accomplished and some that didn't get done. A garden reflects our lives — always room for growth, as well as reflection.
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We live in a rain forest.
It's easy to realize this the past few weeks, as gentle and not-so-gentle raindrops fell on the thick redwood duff beneath the trees. Mushrooms of every color and type now poke through leaves still bright with the shades of fall.
Last year was pretty dry until March, which is not so great for fungi, but this year should be spectacular. These conditions make it all the better to continue learning about our local mushrooms.
It's one of my favorite goals for the new year. The fungus fair in Santa Cruz is Jan. 11 through Jan. 13 at Louden Nelson Community Center (scfungusfair.org), and I want to be better informed before my volunteer shift as a basketeer arrives.
Grow edibles
Each year I pledge to plant more things to eat.
Edibles in the garden feed both the body and the soul. They are more than just vegetables and fruit trees. When you grow something, you are being a good steward of the land as you enrich the topsoil using sustainable organic techniques. You can connect with neighbors by trading your extra pumpkins for their persimmons. Knowledge of how and what to grow can be exchanged, seeds swapped.
Growing edibles is more than time spent doing healthy physical work — it's connecting us to the Earth and to each other.
Foreign inspiration
This year I was able to visit gardens in far away places such as Poland to learn about Eastern European landscaping styles and traditions. Some were very different than what we are used to here in Western gardens.
Gardeners, though, are the same everywhere — eager to show off and share.
I also had the opportunity to visit Abkhazi Garden and the famous Butchart Garden in Victoria, British Columbia, during the summer. Nothing can prepare you for the wonder that can be created out of nothing. I came back overflowing with inspiration for my landscape designs.
Next, I plan to visit Chihuly Gardens in Seattle and a green wall installation in Tacoma, Wash.
There's no better way to recharge your creative batteries than to see an inspiring garden. Even a walk around your neighborhood can give you ideas for your own garden.
I can't tell you how many times I've seen a huge boulder and wished I could magically transport it to my own yard.
Be it resolved
New Year's resolutions for gardeners should be mere suggestions. Don't get hung up on achieving everything you would like. Your wish list will serve you well during the cold, wet days of winter, even if you don't get them implemented.
Planning a landscape that conserves water will benefit the environment and your budget. And ordering seeds for the spring garden is great therapy for winter blues and future meals. But there's always next year or next month or the summer after next.
Dreaming is more than an idle pursuit. It's good for you and improves the quality of your life over the long haul. So don't worry if you don't get to everything you hoped to accomplish. It's all in the baby steps.
We gardeners are eternal optimists. Why else would be plant a tree or a seed or a garden?
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GRANITE QUARRY — Hannah Pressley was asked how she thinks she'll do next year on the Queens University tennis team.
"If you put in the hard work and effort, you'll get up there (in the lineup)," she said.
No one knows that better than the bubbly Pressley, who started her career in rather unorthodox fashion.
The day before Erwin tennis tryouts in her seventh grade year, she approached mother Wendy.
"My mom liked tennis and we watched matches on TV," Pressley recalled. "I told her I wanted to play some kind of sport and she said, 'Hey, might as well go out and try.' "
Hannah had never picked up a tennis racket — and it showed.
Wendy laughed. "I told her, 'You're not ready."
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"I couldn't get the ball across the net to save my life," Pressley chuckled about her first Erwin practice. "But when I came home screaming about making the team, my mom said, 'Anything you put your mind to, you can do it.' "
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She has been making noise ever since.
In only a year, Pressley earned the No. 1 singles spot at Erwin. Once at East, she hooked up with coach Laurie Wyrick and found her to have the same attitude as Sunberry.
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The only setback she suffered wasn't on the tennis court. She sustained a severe concussion her sophomore year playing soccer — "a silly moment in my life," she says — but it made her work even harder in tennis. She played No. 4 her last three years at East and set her sights on a college career.
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Pressley said she met with coach Brett Karpman, who has developed a strong program which has been ranked.
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How To Clean a Greasy Gas Stovetop with Just Soap and Water
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I've used a lot of elbow grease trying to get the inside of my oven clean, but cleaning daily splatters and spills on the stovetop? Super easy. (Yes, really!) And I get slick, shiny results without special stainless steel sprays. In fact, I have a bottle of Stainless Steel Magic spray that I never use; I find rubbing with a clean kitchen towel to be a far superior (and simpler) method. This is my basic routine:
How To Clean a Greasy Stovetop With Just Soap and Water
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1. If you can remove the grates and knobs, do.
2. Soak the knobs in soapy water while you wipe down the stovetop.
3. Squirt a very small drop of dishwashing liquid onto a sponge or cloth. Wet, then squeeze out most of the water. You need some soap to cut the grease, but you don't want swimming pools of water dripping into crevices.
4. Wipe and scrub away the grease splatters and spilled sauces, rewetting and re-soaping your sponge if necessary. Don't worry about soapy residue. This step is for loosening all the dirt.
5. Rinse your sponge so that the water runs clear (no cloudy, greasy water, which can stick around).
6. With long strokes, wipe away the soap. Rinse the sponge as often as necessary, so you're left with a clean surface.
7. Use a clean, dry kitchen towel to buff away the water streaks. If you have stainless steel, wipe in the direction of the grain.
8. Buff, buff, buff the shiny surfaces until they are streak-free, getting all water out of the corners.
9. Use a soapy scrub brush to clean the grates in the sink. (We don't do this every time we cook, maybe once every couple of weeks.) Rinse and let dry completely.
10. Scrub the grease off of the knobs that have been soaking. Rinse and let dry completely.
11. Wipe down the oven handle; grease lands there, too!
12. Replace the knobs and grates on the stovetop when dry, and you're done!
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You can also remove the gas burner covers, but we find that they're hard to clean (the intense heat must really solidify those stains) and not worth the trouble. Plus, we fear getting water where it doesn't belong near those clicking gas starters.
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If you do it daily it is much easier because stuff doesnt "bake" on. Every night I cook the last thing I do after the dishes is to windex the whole stovetop and wipe down with a paper towel. 20 seconds, Done. If it isnt greasy (just splashed pasta water or bread crumbs) I just use water and a clean tea towel. On the rare occasions I have something that needs a little elbow grease I use a damp Magic Eraser sponge.
Our electric stove was already old when we moved in 8 years ago, and the knobs / raised area behind the burners was covered in a greasy layer of cooking residue that has proved impossible to remove. I've actually scrubbed off some of the black paint while trying to get it clean but it's just as greasy as ever :(
I use window cleaner on my stainless steel stove. It really works wonders. The kind that is used an car washes.
This is exactly how I do it every other week or so. No fumes. Clean as a whistle! I would imagine if you had a non-gas stove life would be easier...but for those of us with gas stoves, cleaning the cook top is a little tedious given that you must remove the grates and the whole ceramic top is dipped down. Just to clarify...
I use foaming bubbles bathroom cleaner, let it sit between 1 and 5 minutes and then wipe away gently. I never have to scrub!
My tip is a little counter-intuitive, but works and is non-toxic. I find that the oily patches on my stove are easily cleaned up with a little olive oil and some elbow grease. Buff with a clean cloth when done.
I confess to cleaning my stove top about once month (and I cook every day). Bicarbonate of soda removes grease and burnt-on spills without the need to scrub, and baby oil leaves stainless steel sparkling.
I will give baking soda and olive oil a try! (err, not together!)
I just wait til it annoys me, and then spray it with the green cleaner I get. Gets the job done, and there's no funky fumes to mess with.
I'm with igot2babe -- I wipe down my stove every night, although I just use dish washing soap.
Regular spot cleaning saves me a world of trouble and time.
wiping down with a vinegar solution works great for me and leaves no residue or fumes.. once every couple weeks i do a deep clean removing all knobs etc and scrub down with barkeeper's friend. impt thing is to keep doing it every time you use the stove so everything stays easy to clean.
If you have a black and stainless steel stove top like me, I highly recommend using a microfiber cloth instead of a regular dishtowel for the "buffing." It really gives you a streak-free finish.
I actually clean off my stovetop every time after I cook, so I never need to do any heavy-duty cleaning. It's funny, I have friends who come over and make surprised comments about how clean my stove is. Like, well yeah, shouldn't it be?
I put my grates through the dishwasher every three weeks or so--it gets them squeaky clean and makes the sponge scrubdowns in between easier to deal with, but otherwise, I pretty much use the same method--soap and very hot water.
If, like me, you clean infrequently, use a mixture of bicarbonate of soda and vinegar (it should be the consistency of thick wallpaper paste). 'Paint' this mixture onto the offending surface, then wipe clean - even thick layers of grease will come off without the need to scrub.
I use a paste made of Dawn and baking soda to scrub out the tough spots. I usually take off all of the pieces of the stove that I can--the knobs, the grates, the burner covers, the plates below the grates--and let them soak for a bit in boiling water. The grates, burner covers, and knobs all go in the dishwasher, while the heavily soiled plates go on a slightly damp dishtowel. I rub them down with the Dawn/baking soda paste, adding some salt if necessary, and scrub them with a Tuffy. After scrubbing, they get another soak in boiling water. Meanwhile, I scrub down the rest of the stove with hot water and Dawn, using my paste as necessary. Works like a charm and doesn't take too long.
Also, my only argument is that tackling my fridge/freezer is definitely more than 20 minutes, but I usually have to clean it out once every 2 weeks or so when we do a big shop for a dinner party or something.
If you clean the stove top daily right after cooking when it's still warm it takes only a minute, without any elbow grease. At the same time wipe the front and you're done. Works with gas and electric stoves, I've had both. With the gas stove I vacuum the burner box every few days and wipe it out.
To clean the inside of the oven without ANY work or any harmful oven cleaners check this site: http://www.websiterepairguy.com/articles/household_tips/clean_oven.html
I have done this with an absolutely disgusting stove that had probably never been cleaned. After a few days it looked like new. It's the best tip I've ever gotten from the internet!
I really like bon ami ! 5 ingredients cleaning powder, including sodium bicarb and calcium carbonate =) it's like...89 cents at target for a nice can!
I use vinegar. I have a spray bottle of diluted (50/50) vinegar for washing veggies. When I start the dishes, I spray down the cooktop with vinegar and let it sit until the dishes are done. Then wipe the cooktop with a slightly soapy (Dawn) sponge. Honestly, if you give the vinegar a few minutes to soak into the splatters, everything just wipes off. I don't do it every day, but at least 2-3 times a week.
My problem is the crumbs that fall into the recessed burner areas and are so hard to swipe out without just moving them around. Makes me wish I had a tiny stove top dust buster...
Does anyone have advice for cleaning (maple) kitchen cabinets splattered with grease? Like over a long period of time. I often wipe down my cabinets but the other day I noticed that in certain light I can see tiny "droplets" of grease spatter on the cabinet faces. It doesn't seem to come off with soapy sponge.
After I do the dishes and before draining the sink, I wipe the stovetop and counters with the soapy dishcloth. They are grease free after that until next round
Baking soda is the way to go! I remove the grates and generously sprinkle baking soda all over my stovetop. Then I spray with a homemade general cleaner made with water and a some Dr. Bronner's soap. Let it sit for a minute then scrub with a sponge and wipe out the baking soda with damp paper towels. The baking soda gets rid of the most stubborn caked on stains.
I like using a wet SOS pad then just wiping it off with a wet cloth.
to ohwoah. there are tiny dust busters! look at computer store for keyboard blowers or suckers. or, i found a keyboard cleaning attachment to my shop vac brand vacuum that has tiny brushes and crevice tools.
I once read that crews that clean apartments- to get them ready for new tenants- rely on razor-blade scrapers to get the stubborn gunk off.
Might have been an old AT article. Give it a shot.
Careful with razorblades and scrapers. My husband and I had an older gas stove with pilot lights that used to burn every bit of food and liquid into a hard black mass the moment it hit. My mother-in-law kindly "helped" me by going at it with a razor blade, which scratched and chipped the enamel and made it even harder to clean. I like Barkeeper's Friend.
Those hardened greasy drops and residue sometimes respond to another oil ("like dissolves like") or ammonia (which breaks down fats).
I've found that a microfiber cloth can generally remove dried-on grease from the stovetop (and other smooth surfaces) with just hot water. I only add dish detergent if it's really stubborn.
How have I never thought to use a dry towel to buff out the streaks!? I have a black stovetop in my current apartment and it drives me nuts because even with a super clean, barely damp sponge I still get huge streaks. I will be trying this tonight.
My NYC rental apartment's gas stove must be 1970s or 1980s, but hey it's at least full size. Regular cleaning definitely helps; the heat from the pilots really does solidify stains. But I've never found dish soap to work well except for light stains; I use baking soda, vinegar, etc. or comet (rarely, since baking soda works well)
My mother had a brand new LED stove, and after figuring out how the buttons worked, I marveled at how easy it was to keep clean.
Clean the stove daily. It always makes me cringe when I'm in people's homes & I see so much cooked on grease on the stove. And splattered on the wall. Then the dust/food crumbs settle on the grease....ugh! (Same goes for cleaning out the microwave! What's a half a minute to wipe out all that splattered tomato soup, etc.?!) Every night, after the last of the day's cooking is done, I start by "dry" wiping off the stove & the walls around with a stiff DRY cloth. This gets the bulk of the splattered grease/oil off (we fry plantains, yucca, beans, & tortillas every day). Then I sprinkle salt (more gritty than baking soda but just as gentle) all over the stove top & with a rough DRY towel rub it all around, using a bit of grandma's favorite cleanser "Elbow Grease". LOL! Then I spray the rubbed in salt with vinegar & wipe down, then wipe again with plain hot water. Then buff dry with another course rough cloth/towel. For anything stuck on I use a bakery scraper after soaking with vinegar. I pull the knobs off every time & wash them off at the sink with hot water & soap. Even if they don't look dirty the knobs still get covered with oils from your hands. If they aren't washed off every day the gunk builds up & one day you're looking at the knobs & saying "Yuck! They're nasty!" & you find yourself prying them off & scrubbing them with a toothbrush & marveling at the amount of gunk built up behind the knobs! I never use any cleaning products on my stove or in the oven other than salt, vinegar, & hot water. I wipe the oven out every night as well, even if I didn't use it. Just a few seconds with a hot towel keeps me in the habit of keeping it clean. However, I do a LOT of baking so my oven gets almost as much use as the stove top! I keep an old baking tray at the bottom of the oven to catch spills. I wash it off & replace it with a "new" one when it gets really nasty (I pick up old battered, but clean, cheap baking trays at yard sales, thrift stores, etc & save them to put on the bottom of the oven). I never would use any cleaning product in my oven that I wouldn't put on my food. In other words, vinegar, salt, baking soda, & hot water are much tastier than harsh nasty chemical sprays! Oh, another thing with the stove top- it's important to lift the top up & wipe out any crumbs & spills that have worked their way down from the burners. And that space down between the edge of the stove & the walls! it's amazing to me how many people choose to "kill bad odors" in their homes with deadly chemicals like Glade sprays, or those chemical "plug ins", & those nasty gel "room fresheners"... Shudder.... All one has to do is daily clean the spots that accumulate food spills in the kitchen. When my kitchen is "closed" for the night I give everything a wipe down with a vinegar soaked cloth in one hand & follow with a dry cloth in the other. Cleaning my stove & oven every evening takes all of 5 minutes. Much less time than spending an entire Saturday afternoon scrubbing the heck out of it!


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A proposal to move the California Dry Bean Festival out of the downtown and into Dr. Powers Park is meeting with major opposition. The city's plans to begin construction of its streetscape project this summer prompted the idea to move, but the city and downtown merchants are opposed.
West High's girls basketball team ended league play with a convincing 44-24 win over crosstown rival Tracy. Cameo Hicks topped Wolf Pack scoring with 13.
Annexation of the 530-acre Gateway Business Park on Tracy's west side has been approved by the San Joaquin County Local Agency Formation Commission.
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If my new hobby takes off I feel I should upgrade and so I was possibly thinking of the 17-85mm Nikkor but this is "FX" and wold it be siutable for my D90?
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He was only feet from the site of a car crash that killed his son, 17-year-old Michael, on Jan. 27, 2007, when the car in which he was a passenger slammed into the traffic light pole at the main entrance of the high school.
Michael was a junior at the school.
The crash also left Ucci's daughter, Marie, paralyzed for several months. The driver, Bret Clifton, who was Michael's best friend, lost both of his legs.
On Tuesday, the site became the new home to a cross that remembers Michael and recognizes the teen driving awareness group that Ucci started in the wake of the tragedy — Get Real Behind the Wheel.
The moment caused him to recall the night after the crash when hundreds of people gathered at the site.
"The sounds, the people, the candles being lit, I mean it's just imbedded in my memory and as hard as I like to black it out, it just plays again for me," Ucci said. "But things like this have really helped me through a lot of my grief and knowing that something really positive has happened."
Ucci said it's important to use the cross as a focal point for teaching a new generation of teenage drivers about his son's story.
"It's a very simple cross, but in itself it's very elegant and in itself it tells a story," he said. "We hope that when the young drivers pass by, they see this and it helps them realize the enormous responsibility that driving means."
Ucci believes parents should spend time with their children and learn about who they are driving and riding with each day.
"I'm just hoping that parents come by and they recognize the awful tragedy that took place that night," he said. "I also hope that they commit themselves as parents to becoming more involved in their son's or daughter's driving experience."
Ucci was joined Tuesday by Lisa Encarnacion, whose son was killed in a car crash on Thanksgiving in 2002, and Lilia Vazquez, who got involved with Get Real Behind the Wheel because she has four teenagers.
Encarnacion praised Ucci's efforts to start the teen driving awareness program following the crash. It meets once a month, typically on the third Sunday, at Altamont Raceway, where teen drivers can practice on the track for no cost.
"If you can make a difference with just one family not getting that phone call," she said, "then it's worth all the hard work that happens every month on a Sunday."
Ucci is grateful for all the support he has received since the crash six years ago.
"It was unbelievable and beyond description the support spirituality," he said. "I never forget what everyone did for my family."
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text: JL Audio XD200/2 2-channel car amplifier 75 watts RMS x 2 Zoom Front Photos Videos My vehicle's homepage We don't check this item for fit or compatibility. Item #: 136XD2002 Review Summary 3 people say DISCONTINUED This item is no longer available to purchase. Contact us for other options Call Email Original price $319.99 Shop all All Car Amplifiers Shop all All Car Amplifiers We recommend this similar item, or shop all All Car Amplifiers JL Audio XD200/2v2 200W x 2 Car Amplifier 200 watts RMS x 1 bridged at 4 ohmspreamp and speaker-level inputsvariable high- and low-pass filters (50-500 Hz, 12 dB/octave) $329.99 Compare discontinued and similar item x By buying this product you'll earn up to 320 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you'll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You'll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you'll get credit for the points either way). Sign up for a Crutchfield account Overview Details Customer Reviews Articles & Videos Accessories Our take on the JL Audio XD200/2 by Buck Pomerantz My system has plenty of power. Who needs an amp? You might think you don't need an amp because you have a 400-watt system in your car, or because your new stereo puts out 50 watts a channel. But those are peak wattage ratings, which may boil down to 15 or 20 watts per channel, using the more realistic RMS rating. An amp sends your speakers the power they need to deliver your music with clarity and impact, whether you're using factory speakers or high-performance components. And low-frequency reproduction requires lots of power, so an amp is an absolute must if you're adding a sub to your system. Each JL Audio XD amp packs a wallop far beyond what you'd expect from something so small. This super-compact amp plays your music with true fidelity and impressive impact, without straining your car's electrical system. A cast alloy heatsink and an advanced cooling system keep these amps at optimal temperature, eliminating thermal shut-downs so your music keeps going strong without interruption. The JL Audio XD200/2 2-channel amp can deliver 75 watts RMS per channel to a pair of speakers. You can also bridge this amp to 1-channel mode to power a sub with 200 watts. High- and low-pass filters give you intimate control over the character of your sound. This amp is a great choice for powering a sound system on your motorcycle or ATV because its compact size allows for more mounting options, and its unregulated power supply draws very little energy from your electrical system. "Differential-balanced" inputs keep the signals clear of outside noise, and allow you to connect this amp to just about any in-dash stereo, even a factory radio with no preamp outputs. An optional wired remote lets you tweak the level from your front seat. See more info on this item Highlights:2-channel car amplifer75 watts RMS x 2 at 4 ohms (100 watts RMS x 2 at 2 ohms)200 watts RMS x 1 bridged at 4 ohms (4-ohm stable bridged)variable low- and high-pass filters (50-500 Hz, 12 dB/octave)optional wired remote for level controlClass D amplifier design with NextD switching amp technologydifferential-balanced inputs eliminate noise coming from your vehicle's electrical systemAdvanced Rollback Protection System prevents thermal shut-downspeaker- and preamp-level inputs (speaker-level input requires an optional adapter)preamp outputs8-gauge power and ground leads and a 20-amp fuse recommended wiring and hardware not included with amplifierno onboard fuses when installing multiple amps in a system, an additional 20-amp in-line fuse between the distribution block and the amplifier is recommended6-7/8"W x 2"H x 7-3/8"Dwarranty: 2 yearsOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Performance RMS Power Output (Watts x Channels) 75 x 2 Peak Power Output (Watts x Channels) N/A Power at 2 Ohms (Watts x Channels) 100 x 2 Bridged Power (Watts x Channels) 200 x 1 Minimum Impedance Bridged 4 Minimum Impedance Unbridged 2 Best Frequency Response 12-22k Hz THD at Rated RMS Power 1% Signal to Noise Ratio 104 dB Input Voltage 14.4v Features Amplifier Class D Low-Pass Crossover Frequency 50-500 Hz Low-Pass Slope (dB/octave) 12 dB/oct High-Pass Crossover Frequency 50-500 Hz High-Pass Slope (dB/octave) 12 dB/oct Bass Boost No Bass Boost Frequency N/A Fan Cooled No Fuse Rating 20 Speaker Level Inputs RCA (adapter req) Preamp Outputs 1 pair Width (inches) 6-7/8 Height (inches) 2 Depth (inches) 7-3/8 Parts Warranty 2 Years Labor Warranty 2 Years Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual 2-Channel class-D amplifier Hex-key JL Audio emblem Owner's Manual Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Controls Connections Features 2-Channel Full-Range Amplifier: The JL Audio XD200/2 is a two-channel, full-range audio amplifier utilizing NexD ultra-high speed switching technology to deliver outstanding fidelity and efficiency. The XD200/2 can be operated with a wide variety of source units and system configurations. Amplifier Rating: The JL Audio XD200/2 Class D two-channel amplifier is rated at 75 Watts RMS x 2-channels in 4-ohm at 20 to 20,000Hz with a signal-to-noise-ratio of 104 dB and a total harmonic distortion of 1% while receiving 14.4 Volts. NexD Class D Technology: NexD is a state-of-the-art switching amplifier design that combines exceptional audio quality with excellent efficiency and less complexity. This results in an affordable compact amplification with exceptional audio quality and unsurpassed total efficiency. Advanced Rollback Protection: The XD-Series amplifiers employ advanced thermal and low-impedance protection to virtually eliminate annoying amplifier shut-down events. Should any XD-Series amplifier ever overheat, its intelligent, unregulated power supply reacts by limiting available peak voltage until the amplifier returns to a safe temperature range. Likewise, if an impedance lower than optimal for the amplifier is present at the outputs, the XD amplifier will roll back peak voltage to protect itself without shutting down. Differential-Balanced Inputs: The JL Audio amplifier features differential-balanced input architecture to effectively control noise and ensure compatibility with a wide variety of source units, including many OEM systems. Without resorting to line output converters, you can directly connect most OEM source units to the JL Audio amplifier without creating any noise or compatibility issues. Unlike conventional single-ended inputs, the differential-balanced design does not connect one side of the audio signal to chassis ground. This eliminates any voltage sensitivity between one input terminal and ground and greatly reduces the incidence of alternator whine in a typical car audio installation. Note: You will need a speaker wire to RCA adaptor (136XDCLR2S, sold separately) to connect this amplifier to your headunit via speaker-level. Protection Circuitry With Status Indicator Lights: There is a single multi-color LED on the top panel of the amplifier to indicate the amplifier's operating status. Flashing Green: When the LED is flashing green, the amplifier is powering up and audio output is muted. Constant Green: This LED lights green to indicate that the amplifier is turned on and operating normally. Constant Red: This Red LED lights to indicate that the amplifier has exceeded its safe operating temperature, putting the amplifier into a self-protection mode, which reduces the power output of the amplifier. The red light will shut off and the amplifier will return to normal, full-power operating mode if the heat sink temperature drops back to a safe level. Constant Amber (Yellow): The Amber (Yellow) LED light indicates that an over-current condition has occurred and is accompanied by a muting of the amplifier's output. Over-current condition can be caused by a speaker impedance lower than the optimum load impedance range for the amplifier or a short-circuit in the speaker wiring. LED Off: The only condition that will shut down an undamaged XD200/2 completely is if battery voltage or remote turn-on voltage drops below 10-volts. The amplifier will turn back on when voltage climbs back above 11-volts. Cooling System: The outer shell of the JL Audio amplifier is designed to remove heat from the amplifier circuitry. For optimum cooling performance, this outer shell should be exposed to as large a volume of air as possible. Enclosing the amplifier in a small, poorly ventilated chamber can lead to excessive heat build-up and degraded performance. Controls Control Panel Cover: The XD200/2 features a Control Panel Security Cover which protects and hides the amplifier's controls. When installed, the cover ensures that the amplifier's settings are not accidentally changed while creating a clean aesthetic look for the amplifier and your installation. The control panel security cover is pre-installed at the factory and must be temporarily removed for access the amplifier's controls. The security cover is secured by two 2.5mm hex-head screws. Simplified Gain Setting: The XD Series amplifier makes setting the gain level of the amp via the input sensitivity control very simple. All you need is Digital AC Voltmeter (142TK12V, sold separately) and a Test CD Disc (503CD104, sold separately) with a sine-wave test-tone recorded at 0 dB reference level in the frequency range to be amplified for that set of channels (50 Hz for subwoofer channels, 1 kHz for a midrange application). Flexible Input Section And Active Crossover Network: The JL Audio XD amplifier provides a flexible input section and a comprehensive crossover network to fine tune your system effectively and accurately. The variable filter design employed in the JL Audio XD amplifier crossover sections allow you to seamlessly switch slopes, easily change filter frequencies and address what frequencies the preamp inputs will pass. The XD200/2 offers the following crossover adjustments along the unit's top panel, behind a removal cover plate. Filter Mode: The amplifier allows you to select either a Low Pass, High Pass or Full-Range operation. Variable Frequency: You can set the amplifier's Low Pass or High Pass crossover from 50 to 500 Hz. Connections Power/Ground/Turn-On Terminals: The amplifier features set-screw terminals for the power, ground, and remote turn-on connections. Power and Ground: The JL Audio amplifier's set-screw Power and Ground connections are designed to accept 8 to 4 AWG power wire. A 2.5mm hex-wrench is supplied for making connections. Remote Turn-On: The JL Audio XD amplifier's set-screw turn-on lead will accept 18 to 8 AWG wire. The same 2.5mm hex-wrench is supplied for making connection. Note: The Amplifier is not equipped with a fuse. An external 20-amp AFS, AGU, or MAXI fuse (not included) must be installed on the power wire. If a wiring kit is used which includes a fuse with a value other than 20-amps, the original should be replaced with a 20-amp fuse Speaker Output Terminals: The XD200/2 amplifier's four set-screw speaker terminals will accept 16 to 8 AWG speaker wire. A 2.5mm hex-wrench is supplied for making connections. Preamp Inputs: The amplifier features one pair of differential-balanced RCA jack inputs. The amplifier features an Input Sensitivity gain control. These controls are designed to match the input sensitivity of the XD200/2 to the specific signal source that is feeding it. The amplifier's input level can be set between 100mV-4V. Preamp Outputs: The XD200/2 incorporates a pass-through preamp output section, so that additional amplifiers can easily be connected to the same signal(s) feeding the XD200/2. These preamp output signals are buffered to prevent noise and are always preamp level, regardless of the level of signals feeding the XD200/2's inputs. Remote Level Control: The amplifier features a standard telephone connector for adding an optional wired remote level control. With the addition of the optional wired Remote Level Control (136HDRLC, sold separately), you can control the volume of the XD200/2 form the front of your vehicle. This is useful for subwoofer level control or even as a master volume control for your system. If desired, multiple XD amplifiers can be controlled from a single HD-RLC controller using a simple phone line splitter and multiple phone cables (all sold separately). Note: All inputs and outputs are located on one side of the amplifier to make installation of the amplifier simple and neat. Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $500 rewards card JL Audio XD200/2 Reviews Average Customer Review: 3 people say: Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. 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We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) 5 out of 5 Awesome as usual Written By Peter, Seattle, WA on Sunday, January 05, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) JL Audio has never disappointed me. Just reliable, well-thought through, well-made stuff. This little amp is no exception. I ordered it along with the JL Audio CL-RLC, which I'm using as an active volume pot. I opted to not install a CD player since seriously who listens to CD's anymore? I just plug my smartphone into the CL-RLC via a panel-mounted 3.5MM jack, turn on the tunes, and control the volume with the volume knob from the CL-RLC. It runs through this little 2 channel amp, which is great for my Jeep since I only use a front stage anyway. Highly recommended! Pros: Teeny tiny! Fits in the smallest spaces. Easy instructions for setting the gains with a voltmeter. I love it. Cons: None yet, but I don't anticipate any. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Good things come in small packages Written By MoE, Orlando, FL on Friday, July 20, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This JL amp is pretty amazing. If 75w x 2 is sufficient for your components, this is the amp to go with, especially if you are interfacing with an OEM system that uses balanced differential inputs. Pros: Very small Differential balanced inputs Clean power JL build quality RCA passthrough Cons: A little pricier than other amps - but you get what you pay for Aluminum finishing panel must be removed via allen wrench to access gain/xover adjustments 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 No Brainer Written By Todd, Vegas on Wednesday, February 09, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This amp sounds great. It powers my rear speakers and is a very noticeable improvement over the aftermarket head unit amp. My amp for the front speakers is a McIntosh, and this little JL is practically it's equal in quality. The build quality is superb. I would recommend any XD amp to power your system; just phenomenal sound. This is my first JL experience and if I had to start over, I would feel comfortable having all JL gear (the amp is powering new 6" JL coaxial's that sound beautiful). I had to exchange a bigger JL amp that didn't fit under my seat for this one and Crutchfield's customer service was perfect. Thanks. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No Add accessories for the JL Audio XD200/2 Add Accessories Add a Warranty You'll need an amp wiring kit to install your new amplifier, as wiring is not included. See all categories & accessories You'll need an amp wiring kit to install your new amplifier, as wiring is not included. 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text: Polk Audio FXi A6 Dipole/bipole surround speakers (White) Zoom Front Photos Videos Item #: 107FXIA6W Review Summary 20 people say DISCONTINUED This item is no longer available to purchase. Contact us for other options Call Email Original price $499.99 Shop all Surround (Rear) Speakers Shop all Surround (Rear) Speakers We recommend this similar item, or shop all Surround (Rear) Speakers Polk Audio FXi A6 Surround Speakers bass-reflex (ported) designdipole/bipole switchDynamic Balance® drivers $499.99 Compare discontinued and similar item Available options: Black-$499.99 White-$499.99 x By buying this product you'll earn up to 500 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you'll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You'll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you'll get credit for the points either way). Sign up for a Crutchfield account Overview Details Customer Reviews Articles & Videos Accessories Our take on the Polk Audio FXi A6 by Loren Barstow The Polk FXi A6 surround speakers combine top-notch home theater performance with flexible placement options. These cleverly designed rear-channel speakers feature two tweeters aimed 45° from each other, for an ideal mix of direct and indirect sound. Dipole/bipole operation for flexible placement A dipole/bipole switch lets you position the FXi A6s on the rear or side walls of your home theater room you'll get great results either way. If you place them behind your listening postion, set them to bipole mode for distinct, directional sound. Or set them to dipole mode for side placement, and they'll create a more diffuse soundfield for convincing wraparound effects. A high-tech approach to accurate sound Polk carefully designed the drivers using laser testing to help identify and eliminate resonance points. The acoustically inert MDF cabinets fight internal vibrations that can compromise performance. It all adds up to enveloping surround sound that fully immerses you in the movie action. Got wire? Most speakers don't include any. Learn about choosing and installing speaker wire at the Crutchfield Learning Center. Shop our selection of speaker wire. See more info on this item Highlights:bass-reflex (ported) designfrequency response 55-26,000 Hz (-3dB)handles 20-150 wattstwo 1" silk/polymer tweeters6-1/2" Dynamic Balance® polymer composite woofer8-ohm impedancesensitivity 88 dBdipole/bipole switch5-way binding post terminalsvoice-matched to Polk's RTi tower and bookshelf speakers and CSi center channel speakers13-5/16"W x 14-3/4"H x 8-15/16"Dwarranty: 5 yearsOur 60-day money-back guaranteePriced per pair Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Enclosure Bass Reflex Bipole or Dipole Switchable Tweeter Dome Midrange size (inches) --- Woofer size (inches) 6-1/2 Connector Type 5-way post Power Range 20-150 Sensitivity 88 dB Impedance (Ohms) 8 Frequency Response 55-26k Hz Height (inches) 14 3/4 Width (inches) 13 5/16 Depth (inches) 8 15/16 Weight (pounds) --- Mounting Bracket Included Keyhole Parts Warranty 5 Years Labor Warranty 5 Years Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual 1 White left surround speaker 1 White right surround speaker 2 Self-tapping screws 8 Self-adhesive rubber feet Owner's Manual (English/French/Spanish) Template Online registration sheet Polk Audio product brochure Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Driver Technology Enclosure Design Connections Mounting Options Driver Technology Dynamic Balance: Dynamic Balance is a proprietary Polk Audio technology using laser imaging to determine what combination of speaker materials create the least amount of resonance. Eliminating resonance in speakers results in a wide, smooth response and low distortion. Polymer Composite Woofers: Each speaker features a 6.5" polymer composite woofer for smooth wide-range response with low distortion. For high performance durability, each woofer uses a butyl rubber surround. Silk/Polymer Tweeters: Each speaker has dual 1" silk/polymer dome tweeters that provide clear, detailed highs and spacious surround effects. Each tweeter uses a heat sink on the Neodymium magnet for superior heat dissipation, power handling and reliability. Frequency Response: The overall frequency response is 45Hz-27kHz and the -3dB frequency response is 55-26kHz. Enclosure Design Enclosure: Each enclosure has a triangular shape with the speaker faces angled at 45 degrees. One face has a tweeter and a woofer, while the other face has a tweeter and port tube opening. A switch for selecting Dipole or Bipole operation is located on the rear of the speaker above the speaker's 5-way binding post speaker terminals. One of the speakers is specifically designed for the "left" channel and the other for the "right" channel. Acoustically Inert Cabinets: Each speaker cabinet features all-MDF construction with internal bracings that virtually eliminate sound-muddying resonance. The speakers are finished in either a black or white laminate finish. Anti-Diffraction Grilles: The floating anti-diffraction grilles minimize grille diffraction for spacious, 3-dimensional imaging. Port: On the side with only a tweeter, there is a single port tube opening for increased and extended bass response. Connections 5-Way Binding Posts: The gold-plated 5-way binding posts will accept bare wire, pin connectors, spade connectors, banana plugs, and dual banana plugs. Mounting Options Dipole/Bipole Switch: There is a switch that allows each speaker to be used as a Dipole (out of phase) or Bipole (in phase) speaker. If you're mounting the speakers on the side walls in line with your listening position, the dipole mode will create a diffuse, ambient soundfield. If you're placing them behind your position, the bipole mode fires the drivers in phase to flood your room with surround sound. When used with a Dolby Digital system, the surround speaker setting should be set to small. Wall Mounting: The bracket on the back of each speaker has two keyhole slots, allowing the speaker to be mounted on the wall using the supplied 2-1/2" wood screws. Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $500 rewards card Polk Audio FXi A6 Reviews Average Customer Review: 20 people say: Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. Display name (e.g., JohnD) Your review will be signed using the display name and location * Your location (e.g., Charlottesville, VA) * Your rating Click on a star to rate the overall product on a scale of 1-5 1500 characters left * Your review Attach a YouTube Review Crutchfield Video Review Guidelines Only submit videos that you made or are authorized to use. 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Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) 5 out of 5 Great suroud speaker Written By Kastle, Utah on Saturday, May 17, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These speakers are a great addition to my home theatre setup Pros: Great sound Cons: none Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Polk Speakers Written By Murali, Aurora, IL on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Amazing service by very knowledgeable Technical team. I was able to place the order over phone and get a good discount on their open box items. They back their warranty and are an authorized dealer for POLK Audio Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Fantastic Written By sgurley, St. Louis on Sunday, March 02, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very impressed with these speaksers, the packaging, the sound... wish they were a bit smaller but oh well. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great Polk Speakers Written By Andre, Las Vegas, NV on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The speaker are excellent. the look of the speakers are good. The sound Quality is outstanding. I have been a big fan of Polk speakers for many years. Pros: Great sound, they are flexible for rear surround speakers and they look great. the price is not to bad.. Cons: None 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great Surround Speakers Written By ChrisD, Laredo, TX on Wednesday, February 05, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great sounding surround speakers. Purchased these 7 months ago for our new house we were building and finally have them hooked up and they sound great Pros: Great overall surround speakers. Cons: Maybe the size if you don't have the proper size room for them. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1 out of 5 Truly INSPECT your speakers!!! Written By Mariano, SATX, San Antonio on Monday, December 23, 2013 Let me make it clear! The 1 star is not for the speakers, its for Crutchfield's warehouse manager who sent me used speakers instead of a new pair. However, their customer service gets a 5 star as well as the spkrs. Truly inspect your spkrs. After several clues while unpacking my spkrs I saw a rusted screw holding the wall mount plate on the back of one of the spkrs. I was very upset I received a used pair of high priced spkrs but after talking to customer service, he rectified the matter very quickly and apologized for the error. In my opinion it wasn't his fault & should not have had to apologize for the person that sent them to me in the first place. Now for the spkrs. As most people have stated previously...they are quite large and they do a great job of enveloping the listener. Always wait for the sales like I did. I was using Polk bookshelf spks and I thought they sounded better than the Bose cubes which I had used for years. Then last year I went to an Xmas party and these Polk A6 were hanging from the ceiling and they sounded clean and again "enveloping." Hence the research bagan began between the bookshelf & the A6. Therefore after a year of reading and going back four more times to listen to the A6 and patiently waiting for a sale I bought a pair here at Crutchfield. They are so enveloping that my wife noticed that I hadn't turned up the volume on my receiver like I was doing previously. Best of luck! Pros: Movies are more fun to watch! Even my wife likes them! Cons: Make sure you get a new pair if that's what you ordered! 1 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Polk Audio FXi A6 Written By Troy, Longview, TX on Thursday, September 12, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have these as surrounds only 5.1 setup. My fronts are the RTi A3's, and my center is the CSi A6. Sub is the DSW Pro 550wi. All together, this system sound incredible. These surround pull the system together so that you're truly immersed into the movie. Should of bought these a long time ago Pros: Sounds awesome Voice matches the Polk RTi and CSi speakers perfectly Aesthetically pleasing Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great speakers Written By Christina C., Kissimmee, Fl. on Sunday, August 25, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great speakers. I bought these on sale. Fantastic price. My advise to everyone is to continuously look at items you are interested in. You never know from one day to another...On top of that.. When these speakers went on sale they discounted the rti9's I had bought a couple of weeks earlier. One very quick phone call and the difference was credited to my card. Doesn't get any better then this. Than you Crutchfield. Pros: Crutchfield is a great company to deal with ..My seventh set of Polk speakers. Love their sound. Cons: None what so ever Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great surrounds Written By DJSM, WI on Monday, July 08, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is my first time with Polk speakers and happy with the results. These are part of a whole system upgrade replacing Klipsch speakers which already sounded great. For small surround speakers they handle music good and fill in movie sound very well. I am only running rear surrounds and the sound field foils the room. Watched a variety of movies and hear background dialog that was never clear before. These do a great job all around. Pros: Everything Cons: Musical limitations due to size Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Surround Speakers Written By Rick L, St Petersburg,Fl on Friday, June 07, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Wall placement was a snap. The sound quality is truely exceptional. I would reccomend to anyone looking for a good surround speaker. Pros: Qualitity, ease of use, Graet value Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Polk surround speakers Written By Naresh, Aurora il on Sunday, April 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent surround speakers. I had Bose 101 before and these are significantly better for movie watching as well as listening to music in surround modes. Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Amazing rear speakers Written By garyg1, Mullica Hill, NJ on Monday, March 11, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I finally matched my Polk Audio 5.1 system with these rear speakers and they are great. Although they are a little big and I had to mount them on the walls, but it is well worth it. Pros: Great for movies, especially blue ray Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers and The Pacific. That's the closest to combat I ever want to get and these speakers get as close to the sound that I think any system can get at this time. Cons: Little big. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Polk Audio FXi A6 Written By C, Durham, NC on Thursday, September 08, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent speakers! I purchaced these these bad boys last year to replace an older but also good sounding rear speakers. Has performed well beyond all expectation. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great sound+Great price= Great Buy! Written By Damon, Schertz, TX on Saturday, November 06, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have been building my theater one component at a time. I researched surround speakers for several weeks before settling on these. They arrived at my home in perfect condition and were super easy to hang. They sound fantastic in my dedicated home theater. They are big.... but I kind of like that. It really ads to the "theater" feel that I am hoping to achieve. They are a great sound at a great price. You won't be disappointed with these speakers... at least I wasn't! 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Best surrounds for the money! Written By Brian, Boardman, OH on Tuesday, October 05, 2010 I have had these speakers for 1 year. I listen primarily to BD and DVD movies and HD cable broadcast on the speakers. I enjoy them so much that I am going to purchase another pair and keep them boxed for future integration into my system when 7.1 surround technology begins to become prevailent on BD movie soundtracks. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Smaller Written By Michael, Indiana on Friday, June 04, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I wish they were smaller, but they are incredible surround speakers. DTS music concerts sound like you are there 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Very Satisfied Written By Anonymous, Houston, TX on Friday, November 13, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have these speakers mounted as surrounds to the left and right of me. They have a very enveloping sound and make it hard to pin point where the sound is coming from. Great product and very nice looking. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Polk Audio Speakers Rock! Written By William, Lunenburg, MA on Monday, May 18, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Bought these speakers and I think these are the best sounding speakers for surround sound home theatre for the side walls on the market. Well worth the money. 2 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Consider this non-traditional use Written By IGO, Las Vegas on Sunday, December 14, 2008 These would be a 5+ if I were using them in a traditional surround application. As it were, those in the same bind consider this application... I love home theatre but my focus is on music. I listen to SACD (Super Audio CDs) in a bi-amped 5.1 system configuration. Often times a 5.1 channel SACD audio mix can be quite wonderful, so, incomes the FXi A6. I had a very musical set of Polk RT7 bookshelf speakers serving as my surrounds for years, a wonderful sounding set of speakers but they took too much real-estate and were too directional for home theatre. I replaced them with the FXi A6 surrounds only I compromised a traditional installation by mounting these only just barely over my head and with the low frequency drivers facing into my listening position. Even with the speaker's large drivers facing me, these speakers are much less directional than the bookshelf speakers were. Great for home theatre. Not as great for music. Being a full frequency/twin driver and a largish surround, they are as musical (inclined to playback audiophile grade SACD surround) as you could ever expect of a wall mounted surround speaker to be. I am more and more pleased by the minute with the FXi 6A's performance in this application though they could never replace, musically, a pair of quality built full range speakers set on stands and out from the wall. Then again, no floor standing bookshelf speaker could touch these bad boys in a home theatre surround arrangement. 8 out of 9 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Amazing Sound Written By Larry, Cincinnati, Ohio on Monday, April 28, 2008 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I am replacing an 18-year-old 5.1 system and decided to seriously upgrade the surround speakers! Wow, what a nice sounding product that is beautiful to look at. When my friends walk in and see these speakers, they stop in their tracks. They really do give my room the feel of a proper theater. I have a dedicated 2,850 cubic foot theater room and added a complete 7.0 system from Polk (I already had a new 12" 350WRMS Sub). A tower speaker was ruled out due to the WAF (Wife Appreciation Factor) and the built in 15' wide entertainment center. I paired these speakers with the CSiA6 center speaker, RtiA3 front speakers and RTiA1 back surround speakers. The sound field produced is amazing for clarity and balance and with a proper AVR & HD player; the Wife & I are never going to the Cinema again! Whether you are watching a concert HD Disc or Hollywood movie, the sound is so accurate and believable to what you are watching. These speakers produce an experience with sound that I have never heard before. The Sub takes care of the LFE and that allows the rest of system to work the mids and highs to perfection. The sound is warm, inviting and immerses the listener. I can now listen to HD movies at higher SPL without any discomfort (at certain frequencies) that bothered me with the old system. This system will easily support me for another 18 years (Sorry Crutchfield!) 54 out of 58 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No Add accessories for the Polk Audio FXi A6 Add Accessories You'll need speaker wire to connect your surround speakers to your amp or receiver. No wire is included with this speaker. See all categories & accessories You'll need speaker wire to connect your surround speakers to your amp or receiver. No wire is included with this speaker. Speaker Wire with Connectors Cut your speaker wire to the exact length you need. Speaker Wire without Connectors Have your speakers installed by qualified professionals. 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Art Deco Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring
Classic Art Deco diamond engagement ring focuses on a hexagonally shaped mount set with a sparkling estimated .50 carat old European cut diamond (I-J color; SI1-2 color) centered within a border of 14k white gold accented with yellow gold. The outer perimeter is embellished with a traditional wheat sheaf pattern. A pierced and open under gallery of 14k yellow gold features incised foliate designs. Broad shoulders are detailed with vertical bands and lovely design work.
Date: Circa 1925.
Measurements: 5/16 of an inch (0.9 cm) in length north to south on the hand and rises 1/4 of an inch (0.8 cm) in height off the finger. Weight of 3.4 grams (2.1 dwt).
Ring Size: US 6-3/4 (UK N; Euro or Int. Circum. 53.8 mm; Int. Dia. 17.1 mm; Japan over 13) and easily can be sized to fit most. Ring sizing information.
Hallmarks: 14k.
Condition: Excellent; light wear to the high points of the design.
Origin: American.
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News about Tornadoes, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Highlights From the Archives
South Assesses the Toll After a Deadly Barrage of Tornadoes
Gov. Robert Bentley of Alabama said that at least 194 people had died in his state, bringing the number of people killed to at least 280 across six states.April 29, 2011 usNews
Science Desk
Finding the What, When, Where and Why of the Supertwister
At dusk on April 28, this town 30 miles south of Washington became No. 94 on the list of unlucky places struck since 1880 by F-5 tornados, the rare class of supertwisters that produces almost unimaginable destruction. Four people died, more than 100 were injured, and a raw gash was cut across 24 miles of forests, lawns, roads and farmland.May 7, 2002 scienceNews
Deadly Tornado Hits Campground in Virginia Two Times
A severe storm left two people dead, injured 36 others and sent massive trees flying at a Chesapeake Bay campground filled with vacationing families.
July 25, 2014, Friday
MORE ON TORNADOES AND: Virginia , Ortega, Lolabeth , Jersey City (NJ) , Deaths (Fatalities) , Camps and Camping , Balatbat, Lord , Tornadoes , Cape Charles (Va) , Chesapeake Bay
Twin Tornadoes Leave Behind a Devastated Nebraska Town
While double tornadoes are not rare, the two that touched down around Pilger, Neb., were unusual in that both were large, meteorologists said.
June 18, 2014, Wednesday
MORE ON TORNADOES AND: Tornadoes , Pilger (Neb) , Nebraska
Deadly Tornadoes Sweep Across Northeast Nebraska
The town of Pilger sustained serious damage, with the county sheriff estimating that 50 to 75 percent of it was heavily damaged or destroyed.
June 17, 2014, Tuesday
MORE ON TORNADOES AND: Tornadoes , Pilger (Neb) , Nebraska
After Tornado, Obama Visit Puts Politics on Pause in Arkansas
President Obama's visit drew support even from Senator Mark Pryor, who is running for re-election and has tried to distance himself from the new health care law, which is unpopular in his state.
May 8, 2014, Thursday
MORE ON TORNADOES AND: Elections, Senate , Arkansas , Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010) , Cotton, Tom , Obama, Barack , Democratic Party , Vilonia (Ark) , Tornadoes , Pryor, Mark
Rescuers Turn to Boat as Storm Rocks Florida
A storm driven by heavy rainfall and high winds has also hit hard in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Tennessee.
May 1, 2014, Thursday
MORE ON TORNADOES AND: Tornadoes , Weather , Southern States (US) , Deaths (Fatalities) , Floods , Midwestern States (US) , Rescues , Boats and Boating , Florida
Where Tornadoes Are a Known Danger, the One That Hits Home Still Stuns
A series of tornadoes have ravaged large areas of the South this week, killing at least 35 people and leaving residents stunned and weary.
April 30, 2014, Wednesday
MORE ON TORNADOES AND: Mississippi , Southern States (US) , Alabama , Tennessee , Midwestern States (US) , Tornadoes , Deaths (Fatalities) , Arkansas
Even When Expecting Tornadoes, People Don't Plan Well
Polling shows that many residents of areas prone to deadly storms don't have an emergency plan or an emergency supply kit for their families.
April 30, 2014, Wednesday
MORE ON TORNADOES AND: Tornadoes , Polls and Public Opinion
More Severe Weather After Deadly Tornado Outbreak
More tornadoes were expected in the same parts of the South that were hit hard by a powerful storm system on Monday.
April 29, 2014, Tuesday
MORE ON TORNADOES AND: Alabama , Mississippi , Arkansas , National Weather Service , Weather , Tornadoes
Dome it! Schools Can Affordably Survive Tornadoes
A domed alternative to conventional school building designs could save lives, money and energy in America's tornado zones.
April 29, 2014, Tuesday
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Storms Carve Deadly Path Through South and Midwest
For Vilonia, Ark., the tornado that touched down on Sunday was a nightmare revisited: Nearly three years ago to the day, another twister swept through the city.
April 29, 2014, Tuesday
MORE ON TORNADOES AND: Vilonia (Ark) , Midwestern States (US) , Tornadoes , Arkansas , Southern States (US)
Twin Tornadoes Touch Down in Nebraska
Video captures rare twin tornadoes in Pilger, Neb., on Monday. At least two people died in the storm, and 16 were critically injured.
Times Minute | Brutal Weather Hits U.S.
Scenes from a storm system that has killed at least 38 and spanned from Florida to Connecticut.
A String of Violent Storms Across the South and Midwest
Severe weather across the country affected states from Michigan to Florida.
Arkansas Governor on Storm
Gov. Mike Beebe of Arkansas and David Hogue, a spokesman for Faulkner County, discussed the search-and-rescue operation after a series of deadly tornadoes in the state.
Obama Gives Condolences to Storm Victims
President Obama offered his condolences to the families of victims after a series of tornadoes caused deaths and widespread destruction in the Midwest and the South on Sunday.
Creating a 3-D Model of the Arkansas Tornadoes
During severe weather, NOAA's doppler radar stations send out multiple radar beams that slice through the atmosphere at varying angles, creating three-dimensional picture of storms.
Deadly Tornadoes Rip Through Midwest
Scenes from the aftermath of the tornadoes that caused widespread destruction across the Midwest.
Oklahama City Tornadoes
Drivers filmed the storms that tore through central Oklahoma on Friday.
Protecting What's Left After the Tornado
One year ago, Jenevieve Ricketts moved into a newly built home in Moore, Okla. Today, she is left to pick up the pieces.
'Oklahomans Don't Stop Fighting'
Several Moore, Okla., residents, whose lives were somehow connected by Monday's tornado and its aftermath, shared their experiences of enduring the storm.
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