Power Dynamics SSW8 - Professional 8-Way Speaker Selector
The Power Dynamics SSW8 is the ultimate professional solution for managing multi-zone sound systems. This 8-way stereo speaker selector allows you to connect up to eight pairs of low-impedance speakers to a single amplifier output, providing complete and independent control over each zone. Its robust design and passive operation make it a reliable and efficient tool for both complex home installations and demanding commercial applications such as offices, shops, or restaurants.
With the SSW8, you can easily and centrally distribute sound, deciding which areas receive audio at any given time. Heavy-duty push-button switches ensure reliable and long-lasting operation, allowing you to activate or deactivate each pair of speakers with a simple touch. Installation is incredibly easy thanks to spring-loaded clip terminals, which ensure a secure and quick connection of the wiring without the need for tools or special connectors. As a completely passive device, it requires no external power supply, simplifying its integration into any existing audio system and ensuring uninterrupted operation without additional power consumption.
Main features
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8 Zone Management: Allows you to connect and independently control up to 8 pairs of stereo speakers from a single amplifier.
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Individual Zone Control: Each channel has its own push-button switch to activate or deactivate the audio output in that specific zone.
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High Power Capacity: Supports a maximum power of up to 100 watts per channel, compatible with a wide range of amplifiers and speakers.
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Wide Impedance Compatibility: Works perfectly with 4, 6, 8 or 16 ohm speakers, offering great configuration flexibility.
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Secure Connections: Equipped with spring-loaded clip terminals for both the amplifier input and the 8 outputs, ensuring a firm connection and lossless signal transmission.
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Passive Design: It does not need to be connected to the mains to function, which simplifies installation and eliminates any electrical consumption.
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Robust Construction: Its black metal chassis is designed to offer maximum durability and discreet integration into any rack or audio setup.
Product benefits
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Simplified Audio Zoning: Centralize control of your entire sound system, making it easy to create different sound environments in multiple rooms or areas with just the touch of a button.
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Maximum Flexibility: Adapt the sound to your needs. Activate the music on the terrace, in the living room and the kitchen simultaneously, or keep it only in one room, all from a single place.
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Universal and Quick Installation: Thanks to its passive design and standard connection terminals, the SSW8 integrates seamlessly with most stereo amplifiers on the market, without complex configurations.
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Long-Term Reliability: Built with high-quality components, such as its heavy-duty push-button switches, it is designed to withstand frequent and continuous use, guaranteeing years of trouble-free operation.
Use cases
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Domestic Installations: Ideal for multi-room sound systems, allowing music to be distributed from a central amplifier to rooms such as the living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom or terrace.
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Shops and Offices: Perfect for managing background music in different areas of a shop, clinic, gym or offices, easily controlling the ambiance of the reception, waiting rooms or work areas.
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Bars and Restaurants: Allows you to create different atmospheres in the dining area, the bar or the outside, by activating and deactivating the speakers according to the flow of customers or the time of day.
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Demonstration Rooms (Showrooms): Facilitates the comparison of different pairs of speakers from a single audio source, a very useful tool for hi-fi stores.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a special amplifier to use this selector?
No, the Power Dynamics SSW8 is compatible with most low-impedance stereo amplifiers on the market. Simply connect your amplifier's output to the selector's input.
Can I control the volume of each zone independently?
This model is designed to turn each pair of speakers on or off. It does not include individual volume control. For that, you would need a selector with integrated volume attenuators.
Does using the selector affect sound quality?
The SSW8 is built as a passive device with high-quality components to minimize any alteration to the audio signal. Its function is to efficiently direct the signal, maintaining the fidelity of the original sound.
What type of speaker cable should I use?
Standard speaker wire can be used. The wire gauge (thickness) will depend on the amplifier's power and the distance to the speakers, but spring-clip connectors are compatible with most common gauges.
Project description
Passive speaker selector for 8 stereo zones. Supports up to 8 pairs of speakers with impedances of 4, 6, 8, or 16 ohms. Power handling capacity up to 100 watts per channel. Features independent push-button switches for selecting each zone. Input and output connections are made via spring-loaded clip terminals. The chassis is metal and requires no external power supply. Physical dimensions: 420 x 129 x 58 mm. Weight: 2.01 kg.
