Wall speaker jacks
Hi,
This might be more appropriate for an audio forum, but I can't find one! I'm looking to install speakers in my house connected to a single receiver, with wires running through the walls. And I want to be able to turn speakers on and off. So I'm looking for something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Philips-PH6207...dp/B0009AD4KE/ but with an on/off switch. Is anyone aware of a product like that? Thanks! Aaron |
Wall speaker jacks
Aaron Fude wrote:
Hi, This might be more appropriate for an audio forum, but I can't find one! I'm looking to install speakers in my house connected to a single receiver, with wires running through the walls. And I want to be able to turn speakers on and off. So I'm looking for something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Philips-PH6207...dp/B0009AD4KE/ but with an on/off switch. Is anyone aware of a product like that? Thanks! Aaron Some amps designed to be able to drive multiple sets of speakers have switching built-in that allows you to select which speakers will be powered. If the manual for your amp/receiver does not specify that it is capable of operating multiple speakers at one time then be cautious about how you do this. If you try to operate mulitple sets of speakers with an amp not designed for that task you can run into problems including killing the amplifier. You also need to consider the guage of the speaker wire you use as long runs of wire create their own issues. http://www.smartbuyspeakers.com/multiple_speakertech http://axiomaudio.com/tips_multiple_speakers.html http://ambery.com/6stspseamsws.html http://www.amazon.com/Sima-SSW-Speak.../dp/B00005NCWM |
Wall speaker jacks
Aaron Fude wrote:
Hi, This might be more appropriate for an audio forum, but I can't find one! I'm looking to install speakers in my house connected to a single receiver, with wires running through the walls. And I want to be able to turn speakers on and off. So I'm looking for something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Philips-PH6207...dp/B0009AD4KE/ but with an on/off switch. Is anyone aware of a product like that? Thanks! Aaron One of the best sources for information and products I've seen is Smarthome. http://www.smarthome.com/_/index.aspx TDD |
Wall speaker jacks
Aaron Fude wrote:
Hi, This might be more appropriate for an audio forum, but I can't find one! I'm looking to install speakers in my house connected to a single receiver, with wires running through the walls. And I want to be able to turn speakers on and off. So I'm looking for something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Philips-PH6207...dp/B0009AD4KE/ but with an on/off switch. Is anyone aware of a product like that? Thanks! Aaron Hi, It is not a good idea to turn on/off at the speaker end with a switch. In that case you use a Pad like volume control maintaining proper Z load on the speaker circuit. Or you control speakers at the amp. end possibly with a remote. Some amps. have multi-zone A/V capability. |
Wall speaker jacks
On Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:56:57 -0700 (PDT), Aaron Fude
wrote: Hi, This might be more appropriate for an audio forum, but I can't find one! I'm looking to install speakers in my house connected to a single receiver, with wires running through the walls. And I want to be able to turn speakers on and off. So I'm looking for something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Philips-PH6207...dp/B0009AD4KE/ but with an on/off switch. Is anyone aware of a product like that? Thanks! Aaron No, and for good reason. You can mess up an amp when the speaker power has no load. Most amps will have On/Off controls, many are equipped with separate speaker systems. For example, my Yamaha amp can play the radio in my theater room or kitchen or both. |
Wall speaker jacks
You need something like one of these:
http://www.a1components.com/subcategory.aspx?pid=267 , but not that the selector is at a central location, not at the wall jack. -- Peace, BobJ "Phisherman" wrote in message ... On Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:56:57 -0700 (PDT), Aaron Fude wrote: Hi, This might be more appropriate for an audio forum, but I can't find one! I'm looking to install speakers in my house connected to a single receiver, with wires running through the walls. And I want to be able to turn speakers on and off. So I'm looking for something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Philips-PH6207...dp/B0009AD4KE/ but with an on/off switch. Is anyone aware of a product like that? Thanks! Aaron No, and for good reason. You can mess up an amp when the speaker power has no load. Most amps will have On/Off controls, many are equipped with separate speaker systems. For example, my Yamaha amp can play the radio in my theater room or kitchen or both. |
Wall speaker jacks
On Jun 28, 5:03*pm, Phisherman wrote:
On Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:56:57 -0700 (PDT), Aaron Fude wrote: Hi, This might be more appropriate for an audio forum, but I can't find one! I'm looking to install speakers in my house connected to a single receiver, with wires running through the walls. And I want to be able to turn speakers on and off. So I'm looking for something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Philips-PH6207...dp/B0009AD4KE/ but with an on/off switch. Is anyone aware of a product like that? Thanks! Aaron No, and for good reason. *You can mess up an amp when the speaker power has no load. * Most amps will have On/Off controls, many are equipped with separate speaker systems. *For example, my Yamaha amp can play the radio in my theater room or kitchen or both. Thanks! Can you recommend a receiver with many zones. Yours sounds like it has just two... I would like five or six. |
Wall speaker jacks
wrote: Hi, This might be more appropriate for an audio forum, but I can't find one! I'm looking to install speakers in my house connected to a single receiver, with wires running through the walls. And I want to be able to turn speakers on and off. So I'm looking for something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Philips-PH6207...dp/B0009AD4KE/ but with an on/off switch. Is anyone aware of a product like that? Thanks! Aaron No, and for good reason. You can mess up an amp when the speaker power has no load. Most amps will have On/Off controls, many are equipped with separate speaker systems. For example, my Yamaha amp can play the radio in my theater room or kitchen or both. Thanks! Can you recommend a receiver with many zones. Yours sounds like it has just two... I would like five or six. I've safely run\controlled mutiple speakers using Niles products. http://www.nilesaudio.com/product_se....php?catcdID=7 |
Wall speaker jacks
On Jun 28, 10:45*pm, "gilb" wrote:
Thanks! Can you recommend a receiver with many zones. Yours sounds like it has just two... I would like five or six. I've safely run\controlled mutiple speakers using Niles products. http://www.nilesaudio.com/product_se....php?catcdID=7 I second the Niles recommendation - very nice stuff. I'm running four pairs through this: http://www.4electronicwarehouse.com/...es/ssvc-4.html They also make a six pair selector: http://www.4electronicwarehouse.com/...es/ssvc-6.html R |
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