To install suround

Surround sound can make a listening experience more 3-dimensional in a sense that a person watching from the proper spot would be immersed from all directions with the sounds of the film. It is no longer simply in a home theater system that the surround sound speaker-system is being applied. Many computer users, especially gamers have opted to install the system to their computers as well. Installing it is not so different from installing the system to a home theater.

Materials Needed: - Computer - sound card and its driver software - surround sound speaker setup Step 1 Purchase a surround sound system. A surround sound system consists of 5 to 7 speakers and one subwoofer.

The number of speakers to be chosen highly depends on the user. Step 2 Make sure that the computer already has a sound card and its driver software installed. If not, consider buying one that is compatible with the surround sound system. A fairly new motherboard typically already has a soundcard installed. Step 3 Once the proper purchases have been made, install the sound card to the motherboard.

This can be done by taking off a part of the case. The soundcard should be placed on the PCI bus of the motherboard. Step 4 Put the CPU case back together and turn the computer on. Install the driver software. Restart the computer if necessary.

Step 5 Unpack the surround sound system. Make sure that all the tools and equipment are in the box. If something is missing, inform the vendor as soon as possible so they can supply the missing piece. Step 6 Plan the positioning of the speakers in the room.

Determine where exactly in the room each speaker should be placed. Step 7 If some stands need to be constructed or some speakers need to be mounted on the walls, perform the necessary constructions in order to place the speakers properly.

Step 8 Clear the area of any other obstructions and items other than the computer. The extra objects may unnecessarily compromise the positions of the speakers.

Step 9 Determine the position of the subwoofer. This is important because unlike in home theater surround sound systems, the subwoofer does not only play bass but it receives the full audio from the computer as well. It is responsible for routing each audio channel to its respective speakers. The first step is to remove the faucet trim and spout. Begin by prying the index cap from the faucet handle, and then removing the handle screw Fig. Next, remove the screws from the trim plate and pry the plate from the tile Fig.

To remove the tub spout, feel for a recess along its underside. If you feel an open area, expect a slip-fit spout, secured to copper pipe with an Allen screw. Loosen this screw and pull the spout straight off. To keep from damaging the chrome finish, insert plier handles into the spout opening and unscrew it from its pipe nipple Fig.

Just grip the wrench surfaces of the head with an open-end wrench and back out the head, arm and flange. Tub surrounds can sometimes be installed over existing tile, but only when conditions are right. All things considered, removing the tiles is often a better option.

While you may find lower tiles ready to fall away from soggy wallboard, the upper tiles will be stuck tight. You may even have to break each tile and pry off the pieces. When breaking tiles, be sure to wear a face mask and protective clothing. In some cases, it makes sense to cut the drywall and pull it all down in a few pieces, then put up new drywall or backing board to support the new surround. First, tape cardboard over the tub to protect it.

When the compound dries, sand it lightly, paint it with a stain-killing primer and allow it to dry completely. Use a hacksaw to cut them to length, then peel the paper backing from the foam tape on each piece and stick the pieces to the wall Fig.

Finally, use a 4-ft. With the front edges established, prepare to set the corner panels. If your tub and walls are far from square, you may need to file a little off the bottom of one or two panels. After checking for fit, apply a heavy bead of the provided adhesive around the perimeter of the corner panel, about 1 in.

Apply additional beads behind the soap dishes and across the center of the panel Fig. Then, peel the backing paper from the foam tape Fig.

Press the panel firmly into the corner so that it sticks on one side Fig. When all looks well, press down the remaining side until the tape takes hold. Finish by running a hand over the entire panel, top to bottom, to make sure the adhesive makes full contact with the wall. Install the second corner in similar fashion. Measure the distance between the corners and mark the centerline on the tub.

Then, lay the middle panel on sawhorses and mark its center on the bottom. Turn the panel over and apply adhesive to the perimeter, behind the soap dishes and in a large, looping pattern across the middle. Pull the backing paper from the perimeter tape, set the panel on the tub and carefully align the two center marks Fig.

Finally, bend the bottom of the panel to the wall, sticking it in place. Gradually stick the rest of the panel, working from the bottom up.

The plumbing-wall panel, however, requires a little more attention. At the tub, measure from the reference line to the center of the spout pipe Fig. Then, measure from the top of the tub to the center of the spout pipe and do the same with the faucet. Transfer each measurement to the panel, one at a time, and double-check each one. Use a 1-in.