What is a speaker selector used for?

The main reason speaker selectors are used is to distribute sound to multiple speakers while protecting the amplifier from too much load (due to too many speakers). Please note, speaker selector switches are designed for multi-room installs in a home or small low power installs (like an office or cafe).

How do I connect a speaker selector to an amplifier?

Speaker selectors are very straight forward devices. As you can see from the diagram below, you simply connect the speaker output terminals from your receiver (usually Zone 2 or assignable back channels) or amplifier to the speaker selector. You then connect each pair of speakers to the back of the speaker selector.

How does the OSD audio speaker selector work?

The OSD Audio Speaker Selector works as described. The best advantage I found vs. other similarly priced products is that each zone has independent on/off switches, along with the choice of Amp A or B. Other products have just one speaker on/off switch that controls all of the zones.

What does the ssvc6 speaker selector do for You?

The SSVC6 speaker selector lets you add up to six speaker pairs around your house with individual volume controls for each speaker pair. Features removable input-output connector blocks for easy, yet secure wiring. Full impedance protection to protect your amplifier from low impedance when multiple speaker pairs are selected. . . . .

What does the 6 zone speaker selector do?

POWER: This speaker selector allows you to distribute an amplified signal for up to six zones throughout the house, letting you choose which source is playing in each designated zone.

What is the purpose of optimal speaker design?

Optimal Speaker Design is engaged in the design, engineering, and distribution of high-quality home and commercial audio products. Our products range in complexity from simple in-ceiling speakers to whole house audio systems – all with beautiful styling and high-end sound quality.

How does a speaker selector work in a receiver?

A speaker selector sits between your receiver and speakers and splits the audio signal to all the speakers. Speaker selectors are very straight forward devices. As you can see from the diagram below, you simply connect the speaker output terminals from your receiver (usually Zone 2 or assignable back channels) or amplifier to the speaker selector.

Do you need a speaker selector for multi-room audio?

If you want to be able to control the volume of each pair of speakers independently with a traditional speaker selector, then you’ll need to add a volume control device in the room where that set of speakers is located.

How are speaker selectors with volume control work?

Speaker Selectors with volume control With traditional speaker selectors, all they do is send along the same audio signal and volume level to all speakers. That means that all the speakers will be controlled by the master volume on the receiver. If you lower the volume on the receiver, then all the speakers will be lowered together.

What does the protection switch on a speaker selector do?

Most speaker selector switches employing a series resistor have a “protection” or “impedance protection” switch. This switches the series resistor in and out of the circuit. When you are using more than one set of speakers at the same time, the “protection” switch should be activated.