31.   As for the subwoofer, it is a hugely misunderstood factor of home theater sound and one sold far short in miniaturized sound systems.

32.   At Harman, a maker of sound systems, a truly empowered staff came up with a way to turn a profit on a surplus of baffles.

33.   At home, no matter how grand your sound system may be, the terms of empowerment are reversed.

34.   At that point, the sound system malfunctioned momentarily.

35.   At Wolf Mountain, rain knocked out the sound system, and cold temperatures on the snow-capped mountain threatened wet fans with hypothermia.

36.   Because digital voice recorders are not known for concert hall sound, the unit also includes a sound system that enhances playback quality.

37.   Besides fax machines and voice mail, units have California closets, VCR, sound system, safe and an ironing board and iron.

38.   Between the ragtop and the deep-throated roar of the famous air-cooled engine, the Blaupunkt sound system was largely ornamental anyway.

39.   Bidders crowded around the perimeter, straining to hear the weak sound system over the din.

40.   Bose Corp., a maker of sound equipment, donated the sound system.