I have speakers in 7 rooms and need each room to have its own volume control. Will this work for what I need?
1500326
No, as there is no volume control on the unit. The volume is controlled by the amp or what ever device is providing input.
568171
It will work with powered speakers but you'll need to set the speaker equalizer flat and let the drive rack tune the speakers to the room.
2113970
You can actually use a speaker selector to do it correctly. That makes all 4 of your speakers a zone in one room without losing power to the speakers. The pig tail method drains power so the volume would suffer probably...depends on the aggregate load of all your speakers.
401284
If you run each pair of 8ohm speakers in series this unit wiil run 16 speakers you wont need the selector b abcdut you have to put every 2 pairs on there own zone abcd
378676
I would suggest NOT. This device is used only for multiple speaker distribution from one amplified source. I am not an "ee", but the reverse logic (4 sources to one speaker source) may appear to work, but you may cause harm to the other sources depending on how the sources were designed. I am not certain why you would want four receivers input to the same system, unless you are operating a store. You should consult a local expert if you are certain you want to do this.
1468330
actually it is recommended that if you listen to multi-channel music, or like to listen to stereo music through all 5 (7, 9 whatever) speakers, then your speakers all need to match tonally. Optimally they should all be the same speaker. The hardcore will oftentimes rock 4 Floorstanders (2 fronts and 2 surrounds) with a matching Center.
1900168
Yes. I've used it to send 2 channel signal to separate volume controls in 4 rooms. I leave all 4 selectors on all the time, and control (or turn off) music with the wall mounted volume controls.
137403
The actually volume control needs to be done by your device. The Aiptek just has 2 input settings. Its a handy device to have and a good value for what it costs. Its not going to replace a larger speaker.
1092973
I don't believe so, the volume controls are only for (incoming) speaker volume.
175017
It will work fine, an sound great. I have this unit in 72 bug and it will blow the doors off. you may need to adjust the power so you don't overwork your speakers.
1470671
I have speakers attached for full room sound... I remember the speakers worked well - this is a small room 10X13 should be fine... I would check it out now... but I'm traveling.
1489966
It should. I am running 6 pairs of speakers wired in parallel (3) each zone of the amp, A & B. Each room has its own volume/ on off impedence matching control so I can only use the speakers in the room I want. I do have issues with the amp cutting out when the volume level is set too high (above level 40) but not an issue as I control the volume individually in the rooms anyways. Still very loud, just have to balance the load properly. I first bought the amp to work with a cheaper 6 zone switch but I burnt that switch out. I belive my impedence controlling room controls were causing issues and it overheated.
1205689
It is actually not an amplified device, meaning it will not make your system louder rather distribute the power to different zones with volume control, no louder than what your master volume is set to.Great device if that is what you want!
290790
curious if you figured this out...i just remodeled my house and ran speaker wire in 3 different locations that I would like to control from one unit and have the ability to listen to 1 room, 2 or all 3
90401
There are several models of Klipsch floor standing speakers with different efficiencies, and I don't know how loud you're wanting to play them or how big a space you want to fill. This isn't a particularly powerful amplifier. But yes, it will power your speakers at "normal" listening levels. Whether it will provide the volume you want in your room, I couldn't say. If I had Klipsch speakers, I'd go higher-fi, personally.
122394
The device does not have a volume control, you will need to attach it to a source which will control the volume. This speaker selector can definitely handle what you want, as I have a similar setup in my house. The selector has only two inputs, and the remote doesn't appear to have a signal that you can program into other remotes, so you're probably best to just have a single input running to the selector. Run all your components into your receiver, and then connect the receiver's output to the selector as your zone 2 (I'd leave the primary output zone hooked up to the receiver's zone 1). Then use the selector to determine which zones you want turned on in your house.
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The device does not have a volume control, you will need to attach it to a source which will control the volume.This speaker selector can definitely handle what you want, as I have a similar setup in my house. The selector has only two inputs, and the remote doesn't appear to have a signal that you can program into other remotes, so you're probably best to just have a single input running to the selector. Run all your components into your receiver, and then connect the receiver's output to the selector as your zone 2 (I'd leave the primary output zone hooked up to the receiver's zone 1). Then use the selector to determine which zones you want turned on in your house. The device does not have a volume control, you will need to attach it to a source which will control the volume.This speaker selector can definitely handle what you want, as I have a similar setup in my house. The selector has only two inputs, and the remote doesn't appear to have a signal that you can program into other remotes, so you're probably best to just have a single input running to the selector. Run all your components into your receiver, and then connect the receiver's output to the selector as your zone 2 (I'd leave the primary output zone hooked up to the receiver's... » Read More The device does not have a volume control, you will need to attach it to a source which will control the volume.This speaker selector can definitely handle what you want, as I have a similar setup in my house. The selector has only two inputs, and the remote doesn't appear to have a signal that you can program into other remotes, so you're probably best to just have a single input running to the selector. Run all your components into your receiver, and then connect the receiver's output to the selector as your zone 2 (I'd leave the primary output zone hooked up to the receiver's zone 1). Then use the selector to determine which zones you want turned on in your house. « Show Less