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SSVC4 Speaker Selector Dual Input 300W Volume Control w/Amp Protection

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SSVC4 Speaker Selector Dual Input 300W Volume Control w/Amp Protection
Product code: OSD-SSVC4
Original Price: $240.00
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Features and Specifications:
The SSVC4 is low-profile table top volume controls with individual A/B input selectors for each listening zone. The SVC300, a 300 watt autoformer volume control is utilized in each SSVC for uncompromised sound quality and performance. The screw down terminals to 14 gauge cable. The SSVC’s feature 16 gauge steel construction with our durable black wrinkle powder coating and gray silk-screening.
  • Four-zone output for custom installations
  • Dual Zone output, choose between two music source for each zone.
  • Impedance matching volume control for each zone output
  • Black brushed aluminum face plates
  • Dual source with independent a/b switch per zone
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
  • Dual source with independent a/b switch per zone
  • Removable input/output connectors which accept 14 gauge speaker wire
  • Dimension: 16 3/4"W x 6 1/4"D x 2 1/2"H
  • Warranty: 5 Years
  • Removable screw type input/output connectors
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SSVC4 Speaker Selector Dual Input 300W Volume Control w/Amp Protection
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Questions and Answers:
By Alex from Barcelona, Spain on April 30, 2012
The name of the unit says 300W, but the user guide indicates 100W per channel! Which is correct? Can I connect it to a 170W/per channel receiver?
By Customer Service - Q&A on May 1, 2012

Answer:
Hi Alex:

This will work fine with your 170Watt per channel receiver. It is 100watts with 300 watts peak per channel per each built in Volume Control per zone.

TL

By Roy from Florida on January 16, 2012
What does the unit connect to?
By Customer Service - Q&A on January 16, 2012

Answer:
Hi Roy,
This speaker selector would input power from your amp or receiver and enable you to connect and control up to four pairs of speakers. It features an individual volume control, on/off switch and a choice of A or B source per each zone (speaker pair). It allows the amplifier/receiver to drive multiple speakers with the proper impedance matching to avoid shutdown or overheating.
CL

By Brian from Toronto, Ontario on January 20, 2012
Can you use 'up to' 14 gauge wire or 14 only? I already have some 16 gauge wire run as it is only 30 ft. or so.
By Customer Service - Q&A on January 20, 2012

Answer:
Brian,
The 14 gauge is the largest you could use, 16 gauge is actually smaller so it would work great with this SSVC4. You wouldn't able to use a 12 gauge wire it would be too thick.
CL

By Greg from Tampa, FL on February 14, 2012
Does the SSVC4 Speaker Selector take "Speaker Level" inputs ?? Meaning does the speaker output from my source amplifier get connected to the input of this unit or does the input require line level (RCA jack type) inputs??
By Customer Service - Q&A on February 15, 2012

Answer:
Hi Greg:

The SSVC4 is a passive device that is strickly Speaker Level input, two of them (A & B) switchable per zone. All four zones feature a dedicated Impedance Matching Volume Control per zone. Output is Speaker Level as well. So all connections are using Speaker Wire both from the Amplifier/Receiver and out to the speakers.

I hope that helps...

TL

By shawn from Santa Barbara on April 10, 2012
Does this have impedance protection?
By Customer Service - Q&A on April 11, 2012

Answer:
Hi Shawn:

This Speaker Selector features four indivdual Impedance Matching Volume Controls (one for each zone) that are set to 4X. It is meant to connect a 8 ohm pair of speakers for each zone. It also features Dual source with both an A/B and On/Off switch per zone. The European style removable input/output connectors help when tightening the connections. I use it in my own house.

TL

By Eric from Cary, NC on December 6, 2011
How do you hook up the speaker cables to the back of the unit? The instructions describe plug-in connectors that you loosen via two screws on either side of the connectors. There are no screws; it appears the only way to connect is working at the back of the unit.

The website and instructions talk about easy to connect with plug in connectors. I looked at a picture on the back of the Niles speaker selector, and it indeed does have a screw on each side of the connectors.

Any help/suggestions?

Eric
By Customer Service - Q&A on December 6, 2011

Answer:
Both the one Input and two Output connector located on the back panel are removable. The Input connector has 8 inputs to cover both A and B source, Right (-/+) and Left (-/+). There are two output connectors featuring 8 connections as well. Zone 1 - 2 and Zone 3 - 4 both with Right (-/+) and Left (-/+). They conveniently unplug from the unit so you have more leverage to screw or un-screw the individual set screw for each bare wire conductor input.

TL/MA


By Jose from Wilton Manors FL on December 14, 2011
With dual source, can 2 zones be on amplifier A, and the other 2 zones on amplifier B at the same time?
By Customer Service - Q&A on December 16, 2011

Answer:
Hi Jose:

Yes you can play either Source A or Source B in different zones at the same time. So you could be listening to Source A in zone 1 and 3 while Source B is playing in Zones 2 and 4. The SSVC4 also features an on/off button for each zone as well.
TL

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Product Reviews:
13 user rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

It was what I was looking for. There was though a slight short in one of the selctor switches. But onced jiggled it seems to be working ok. Everything was put together and I didn't want to take it apart and send it back. Otherwise it is fine. - GT at the Cottage

I bought this several years ago. It has a solid feel and does a nice job. The A-B inputs give you nice flexibility. The only negative is that the volume control needs a better markng. It has a slot cut out...but no whit paint. Is difficult to see what volume you are at. I use some appliance paint to highlight the slot. Well worth the money. - Clawdude

My home builder installed multi room system for me and use Niles SSVC4 speaker seletor, after 2 years the unit broken down and it is hard to get a replacement from Niles. So I start searching online for replacement. Placing order on Monday and received the unint on Tuesday. Swap the defective unit and it sounds great. - Jack

This speaker selector works good for the price. Other single source speaker selectors without volume control are much more than at OSD. I originally purchased this selector to power 3 seperate pairs of 6-1/2", 4-ohm, Alpine, marine speakers with an older Kenwood home theater receiver. Unfortunately, many "lower-end" receivers aren't capable of adequately powering several pairs of speakers like this and it kept cutting out. I decided to purchase the M15 amplifier from OSD to power my speakers and I just use the old receiver as a tuner and for all of my inputs. Now I am very happy with the sound and I have plenty of power to spare. I will come to OSD first for all of my electronics purchases. Very high quality at reasonable prices. Thanks! - SavvyDad

After returning a cheap plastic speaker switcher I bought from a well-known retail electronics store for $45, I decided to take a chance on a brand designed by a company that specializes in outdoor audio where speaker selectors are essential. My research paid off and I couldn't be happier. The build quality is very high, with an all metal chassis, solid volume controls that convey quality, and separate push button on/off switches for each speaker pair. It is the width of most DVD players and receivers, so it looks great in a rack. It is heavy enough so it doesn't slide back when you push the buttons. You can also run two receivers into the unit, and separately control whether each pair is driven by receiver A or receiver B. The back speaker connectors are in three strips that plug in and out for ease of installation, especially in a rack. You can run the wires to the front of the rack, install the wires, and then reach around the unit and plug them in. The only possible drawback is if you have huge speaker cable, as I doubt 12 or larger will work. This unit is designed for an 8 ohm receiver output and 8 ohm speakers, unlike cheaper units that will drop the impedence to 4 ohms which will not drive many speakers. You can spend twice as much on one of those high end audio brands, or spend less and get a lot more features. A great deal for the money. - E. Sohlgren

Now I am able to adjust the volume higher outside while others listen to the same music softly inside. Great for continuous music throughout the house. - Art2Go

The product does everything I thought it would. However, I really wish the volume controls had a larger range from high to low. - catmanager1

I thought that I was going to have to buy a new receiver with separate A/B outputs, since the speaker selecters I saw before I found this web site were more expensive. I wanted to separate music being played inside the house from the outside. I was thrilled to find this product, with volume control (yea!), and outputs for future add-ons. So far, so good! - handsome doug

Works a treat I can have different combinations of speakers at different volumes from a choice of two source inputs from my duel zone receiver. - smarty73

I ordered the SSVC4 speaker selector after reading good reviews online. When it arrived, I was disappointed to find two of the four on-off buttons were stuck in the on position. I was in a bind because the holidays were fast approaching and I was looking at a house full of guests and no speakers. I spoke with customer service, ordered another unit and it arrived promptly. I sent the defective unit back and got a prompt refund. The folks at OSD were courteous and responsive, and I would (and probably will) order products from them in the future. - Eric

The ssvc4 is everything you would expect from a quality piece of equipment. Easy set up and being able to control the volume independantly in 4 rooms is great. - Seadog

In the right application this thing is great. I wish I had found this earlier. It can fit commercial and resi both! - Wowed by product

I have 3 sets of speakers,so only needed 3 zones, but I paid for 4 because that is how it comes. But when we set it up the 4th button did not work. It gets stuck. Would have been way too inconvenient for me to send it back as I'd paid for the installation, but the company was very helpful and agreed to refund me $2500, which I felt was very fair. - Happy
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