Acoustic Research has developed a home-theater speaker system that surrounds you with rich, real 5.1 channel sound. Though there are many systems that do this, AR has developed a really neat way to hide all those speakers. When it comes to home decor, users may prefer that speakers be heard and not seen. That''s why each speaker is designed to mate with a wide variety of custom-designed optional speaker covers that include mantel clocks, candle holders, faux books, planters, wall sconces, vases, floor stand baskets as well as vases and trunks to hold the subwoofers. Each one of these optional covers has been custom-designed to fit only the Home Decor line of speakers and once mated with a cover, the speakers virtually disappear and blend in with almost any home environment.