SKU: OSD-SSVC2
OSD SSVC22x Zone 2x Source (Master A/B) Speaker Selector w/ 300W Volume Control, Impedance Protection
The SSVC2 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 spring-loaded guillotine-style push terminals accept up to 14 gauge cable. The SSVC's feature 16 gauge steel construction with our durable black wrinkle powder coating and gray silk-screening. The 8.5" chassis width of the SSVC2 or SSVC1 combines with other 8.5" wide OSD components to make a standard 17" wide unit.
Features:
- Dual source speaker selector that distributes audio from a high current amplifier to up to two pairs of speakers or two separate zones
- Includes individual volume control knobs to raise or lower the volume of each listening zone
- Front-mounted master A/B switch lets you turn sources either on or off
- Play one pair, or a combination of pairs, and adjust the volume to suit each zone
- Impedance protection allows a single amplifier to safely power several pairs of speakers
- Autoformer-based operates more efficiently than resistor-based selectors
- Compact table top design or fits inside cabinets
- Two individual zone on/off slotted buttons for easy labeling
- Removable input/output connectors provide hassle-free hook-up
- Compatible with all high-current amplifiers up to 300W
- Accepts up to 14-gauge speaker cable
- High quality metal construction
Impedance-Matching Protection Safeguards Amplifiers
To help protect expensive audio equipment, this 6-zone high-power speaker selector includes impedance-matching frequency protection circuitry that reduces subsonic signals so you can safely drive multiple pairs of speakers without going below the amp's impedance ratings which can cause it to overheat or shut down.
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- Speaker Selector Type: 2 Zone Dual Source w/ Volume Control
- # of Zones or Speaker Pairs: 2
- Dual Source w/ Independent A/B Switch Per Zone
- Impedance Protection: Yes
- Speaker Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Impedance-matching Frequency Protection Circuitry
- Maximum Operating Range: 300W
- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
- Input Source: Up to 2 Amplifiers or Receivers
- Input/ Output Connector Type: Spring-loaded Guillotine-style Push Terminals
- Wiring Requirement: Up to 14 Gauge Wire
- Internal Jumper Settings: 1x, 2x, 4x, and 8x
- Autoformer-based Operates More Efficiently Than Transformer-based
- Dimensions (L x H x D): 8.5" x 2.5" x 6.25"
- Weight: 5 lbs
- Warranty: 2 Years
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Roger • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
I have a Outlaw RR2150 Stereo receiver that is 100W/Chanel. I have 2 pair of speakers connected to this unit. One pair on (A) and a pair on (B). The pair I have on (A) are JBL-L65 and the pair on (B) are small Bose 301's. Both pairs of speakers are in the same room but I would like to be able to adjust these independently of each other. The reason is, when I have both pair of speakers (A&B) playing at the same time, I can not increase the volume like I would desire to get the bass effect from my larger JBL-L65's without the Bose 301's being to loud.
Will your SSVC2 take care of this? I suppose the Remote will no longer function for volume once the SSVC2 is connected. Is that correct?
Customer Service • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
Hi Roger,
For your application, we actually recommend the SSVC1 connected to the BOSE 301s, which appear to be more efficient or are 4 ohm. In both cases, it will play louder. Let the JBL-L65 go direct to the Outlaw amplifier. The SSVC1 will cause a bit of drop in volume by just being in-line. Then you can attenuate the volume lower as you desire. The volume can still be controlled by the SONOS or receiver whichever way you have it configured. The SONOS and receiver actually handle the gain; the speaker selector is a passive device which only cuts the gain. This will be the perfect solution for your application.
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Keith • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
I am new to speakers! Here is my set up thus far - I have 2 pair of outdoor bose 151 speakers (4ohms). I have a pyle mini 2.x75w amplifier. I intend to use one pair of speakers inside and one pair on outside deck. I am under the impression that I need volume control because the inside speakers will have to be set less than the outdoor speakers. My concern is about the whole 4vs8 ohms and how it will effect my components. So my question is... can I use the SSVC2 channel selector for my 2 sets of bose speakers? Thank you.
Keith
Customer Service • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
HI Keith:
BOSE does not list the impedance of the Outdoor 151 speakers on its own web site but other web sites claim they are 8 ohm speakers. Either way the OSD SSVC2 will work perfect for you application. To be on the safe side you will need to remove the cover of the SSVC2 before you connect all your speakers and change the internal jumper settings for the Impedance matching Volume Controls. You will see four settings 1x, 2x, 4x and 8x. It will most likely be set at 2x (pin #2 and 3) from us. You will want to change it over to 4x (pin #4 & 5) for both Volume Controls. This would be the setting for a pair of 4 ohm speakers and would make sure to protect your system. Most likely you would leave the outdoor speakers at full on and then adjust the internal speakers volume control. Also do not depend on turning the volume control down until you hear no music, instead use the on/off switch on the front of the SSVC2 to turn the respective zone off. Otherwise although you can not hear music it is not off it is just diverting the current into the transformers of the volume control. The on/off switch disconnects the signal completely.
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Dale • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
I have a Yamaha HTR-5940 receiver, I want to use this to power 5 different zones in my house 4 zones inside with 2 rectangular in ceiling speakers in each with volume controls, the out side speakers are Omni in ground (green), I would also like to use the Apple air play for iphone/ipod use, I need a speaker selector, or new receiver also?
Customer Service • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
Hi Dale,
With the SSVC2, you will not need volume controls at each zone as the SSVC2 has volume control with it. I recommend going with the SSVC4 as this has 4 different zones. However, you will definitely need an external amp to power a load like this. Your receiver won't be able to handle that many speakers off one zone, so I recommend running something like our AMP200 to the SSVC4 and onto your speakers. Let us know if you have further questions. Thanks
CS
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Jason Ambrose • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
Hi, do the internal jumpers come pre-set for 8ohm speakers or do I need to adjust them? Saw another question that suggested this..but can't find any reference to jumpers in the product manual.
Thanks
Customer Service • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
Hi Jason,
Yes - everything is set for 8ohm pairs where typically each speaker of the pair is 16ohms and combined give an 8ohm load. You don't need to change anything on the selector. Thanks!
BM
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Bryan • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
I have an Onkyo TX-8020 stereo receiver (50 wpc, 2 channels driven,) with speaker A/B switching. If running A or B speakers, impedance is 4 - 16 ohms/speaker. If running both A and B speakers, impedance is 8 to 16 ohms/speaker. For my A speakers, I am running a pair of Orb Auido Mod2X speakers in my living room, which Orb says are 4 ohms nominal, but also "compatible with all popular receivers & amps rated at 6-8 ohms." For my B speakers, I need to run 2 pairs of Boston Acoustics Voyager 2 outdoor speakers on my back deck, which are 8 ohms/speaker. I'll often want to run the system in A + B mode (i.e., running both the A speakers and the B speakers at the same time). When running in this mode, the B speakers -- the outdoor speakers -- need to be at a higher volume than the A speakers to fill the outdoor space and compete with the outdoor noise, etc., so I cannot control both the A and the B speakers with the Onkyo's volume control (i.e., it'll either be too loud in the living room or too quiet on the back deck). Is the SSVC2 the solution I need? Do I need to run both the A speakers and the B speakers through the speaker selector? If so, will the SSVC4 do the trick? Many thanks!
Customer Service • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
Hi Bryan,
The SSVC2 would work, but I just don't know if it's safe to run off that receiver of yours. Typically you want a receiver that is going to be able to handle down to 2-4ohm loads or else it could end up damaging your receiver. I would talk to Onkyo if I were you, and let them know what you're planning to do. See if they think it's safe to run a 2-zone selector off one of those zones.