Features and Specifications: The ISS4, ISS6 and ISS8 are low-profile speaker distribution systems with individual on/off selectors for each listening zone which distribute one stereo speaker-level signal to eight, six or four stereo listening zones. The ISM Series also provides manual power protection that is activated from the rear panel.
The manual power protection switch engages 10 ohm /15 watt resistors wired in parallel, three per channel in the ISM8 or two per channel in the ISS6/ISS4 providing higher power handling capability than the competition (able to handle up to 50% more power!) in order to protect your amplifier. All ISS’s are capable of handling 140 watts per channel total input power without the manual protection engaged and 70 watts per channel with the protection engaged.
The spring-loaded guillotine-style push terminals accept up to 14 gauge cable. The ISS’s feature 16 gauge steel construction with our durable black wrinkle powder coating and gray silk-screening. Each unit is provided with an in-depth instruction sheet and die cut labels that fit the recessed area on the buttons for labeling each zone. The 8.5" chassis width of the ISS6 combines with other 8.5" wide OSD Audio components (which will be available in the future) to make a standard 17" wide unit.
- Power handling capacity: 140 watts RMS/Channel
- Controls 6 pairs of speakers
- Listen to one or any combination of speakers at one time.
- Impedance protection allows a single amplifier to safely power several pairs of speakers.
- Low-profile design with individual on/off selectors for each zone
- No power required for easy installation.
- Size: 17"W x 4 1/2"D x 1 3/4"H
- Warranty: 5 years
Questions and Answers:  By Eric from Sewell, NJ on January 12, 2012 Will this unit work without connecting a 2nd amp, if I have an Onkyo TX-NR709 Av receiver, it has a zone 2 option. Looking to have 6 zones of music thou the house. with some builder grade speaker or a step up.
Thanks Eric By Customer Service - Q&A on January 13, 2012Answer:Hi Eric,
Typically with multi-rooms, the receiver alone is not enough power to run your surround sound and 6 additional zones with the "Zone 2". Most customers add an amp to power the whole house. After reviewing the extensive manual for your Onkyo receiver, you'll notice on page 63 it talks about Zone 2. You have two options: powered utilizing the 110 Watts per channel that was intended for Channel 6 and 7 of a 7.1 system. This will work if you were planning to run a single pair of speakers for the second zone. But in the case where you want to connect up to six zones, we would recommend utilizing the signal level preouts for Zone 2 to connect to a High Current external amplifier like our OSD AMP200. Then you can use a speaker selector like our ISS6 or DSM6 to control the 6 individual zones. Each of these speaker selectors features switchable protection. Ideally, you can add an impedance-matching volume control for each zone as well. This features more control in each zone while providing a better way to protect your system than the internal protection of the Speaker Selector (which you would disable). Note we also offer a large selection of Custom Install speakers for both inside and outside in all different shapes, sizes and price ranges.
Please let us know if this information helped.
CL/TLProduct Reviews: Write a Review20 user rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
I have been telling everyone I know about OSD and their awesome service, products and prices. I LOVE this company. (I think I'm starting to annoy them...ah hell...I'll just turn up the stereo!) - Big Daddy
Great product, great price, fast shipping. Will use again. Thanks - Craig
The product works better than the one I had used before. - Casual User
Fantastic! perfect solution to our houseboat speaker selection problem. We needed multiple zones for listening with impedance problems. This was the only solution that has worked. Works so well I bought one for our home also.How can you beat the price? - Rick
Have built in impedance protection. I have Niles and this just works like it. Price is much better. - Ed
Way more than what I expected, a great value. - Siemptra
Product is great exactly what i needed.Item came in a timely manner,no problem.
thanks guys - Frank
I initially was running only 2 zones, but wanted to add more. My remote volume control on the seperate zone didn't work well with both zones turned on. I added this unit and now each zone sounds great and the seperate volume controls work as they should. This is the best accessory I have added to my system for a very long time. - Scott
ALL OF THE PRODUCTS FROM OUTDOORSPEAKERDEPOT HAVE BEEN GREAT [...]. GREAT SPEAKERS! - DAN THE MAN
Very easy to setup. The quick snap clips makes installation easy. Sounds Great! Works very well with VRR-120 Transformerless Volume Controls. Would recommend to anyone setting up multiple zones in a home. - Sergio
Overall a great product. For those of you who are looking to buy this, keep in mind that the back is not labeled Left and Right for each zone (although each zone is labeled) As you look at it from the back, Left is on the left and Right is on the right. The manual was no help and I called Phoenix Gold direct and the person in tech support didn't know. I just wired it up assuming L is L and R is R and it worked. - Mr. Help
needed for new house with built in speakers already installed. worked great. - Bob
The product was exactly what I expected, even better. - GordM
Easy sale, OSD was out of the 6 speaker model so they sent an 8!
Nice quality unit. This will get a lot of use at our home! - Pshicker
Works great as a whole hose audio zone selector.
Pros:
- Built in impedance protection (button pushed in for on). But not necessary if you have impedance matching volume controls properly setup.
- Small for factor and does not require any power
- Enough space between speaker connections to prevent shorting wires
Cons:
- Not rack mount ready. Its the right with, but no brackets and you would have to drill and tap the housing. No problem to remove the housing to do that, or to just use a shelf. but would of been nice if they had it already drilled for brackets.
- I wish they had an A/B model of this selector. - Sean
This is a really great product at a really good price! - David
:great hard to find product , at such a bargain.
gary - Gary
Works great. Fast shipment. Mine was labeled just fine. - Todd M.
After a month of use my original review still stands. This is a great speaker selector at a great price. Just updating my review as a certified buyer now.
Works great as a whole hose audio zone selector.
Pros:
- Built in impedance protection (button pushed in for on). But not necessary if you have impedance matching volume controls properly setup.
- Small for factor and does not require any power
- Enough space between speaker connections to prevent shorting wires
Cons:
- Not rack mount ready. Its the right with, but no brackets and you would have to drill and tap the housing. No problem to remove the housing to do that, or to just use a shelf. but would of been nice if they had it already drilled for brackets.
- I wish they had an A/B model of this selector. - Sean
OSD has great products at great prices, this product is no exception!!! - Scott S. You May Also Like: |
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