Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SUNDAY, September 17, 1995 TAG: 9509180124
SECTION: HOMES PAGE: D-1 EDITION: METRO
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Whether you like to listen to Duke Ellington at your backyard barbeque or Van Halen at your pool party, you no longer have to crank up the volume and burn out your speakers to hear your favorite music outdoors.
AudioSource, a leading manufacturer and designer of Home Theater systems, has introduced the compact, weatherproof Project One Loudspeaker.
The speaker has a contemporary look that is a sophisticated alternative to the traditional box-shaped styler. It is equipped with its own built-in mounting bracket for easy, space-saving attachment to any wall or ceiling surface.
In addition, Project One's "pivot" system allows the speaker to be angled and aimed toward the listening area with spotlight precision for maximum sound enjoyment outdoors or in the home.
Available in white, black or computer platinum, the Project One loudspeakers are available at a retail price of $299 per pair.
For more information, call 415-348-8114 or write AudioSource, 1327 North Carolan Avenue, Burlingame, Calif. 94010.
Snoopy and his plane circling overhead
The famous World War I flying ace is at it again. Snoopy and his Sopwith Camel bi-plane are patrolling overhead in Snoopy's Action Fan, a 48-inch low profile ceiling fan from Hunter Fan Co.
The famous Peanuts character and his plane are a durable, light-weight applique that mounts between the fan and ceiling. It can be attached to smooth or textured ceilings.
It carries a 20-year warranty and sells for a suggested retail price of $199.
For more information, call 800-971-3267.
Get ticked off
If you 1ive in the country, take walks in the woods, like to go camping fishing or hunting. enjoy outdoor sporting activities spend hours tending your yard or if you own a pet you may want to consider the "Tick Pick," a new device that safely, effectively and cleanly removes ticks from humans and animals.
It retails for about $13.95.
For more information, call 800-688-2276.
A deadbolt with muscle
Schlage Lock Co.'s has come up with a new, super-strong deadbolt lock that is designed to hold firm even under the toughest circumstances.
The B660 is the only lock that survived a series of violent tests conducted recently by The National Locksmith magazine.
The new deadbolts were designed to provide state-of-the-art primary and auxiliary lock protection for commercial, institutional and industrial applications.
The lock is said to have survived attacks with claw hammers, screwdrivers, kicks, pipe wrenches, a 300-pound man and a forklift.
For more information, call 415-467-1100 ext. 5200 or write to Schlage Lock Co., 2401 Bayshore Blvd., San Francisco, Calif. 94134.
by CNB