Pylein-Wall Speaker Selector Switch - 120W Power Handling - Push Button - 3 Configurations(A,B,A+B) - Terminal Block Connectors - Universal Wall Plate - Compatible w/All Audio/Video Systems - PVCS2

Used for indoor or exterior speaker selection

This is a switch. It works as a switch. What I really wanted was an A or B but not both box but those are hard to come by. Most people want to distribute audio to more than one zone. Bear in mind that the impedance the amplifier will see is half the average of the two pairs of speakers if you want to play both sets simultaneously. E. g. with two pairs of 8 ohm speakers going the amp will see 4 ohms. If you need something that will result in a low impedance load, i. e. playing more than one pair of speakers simultaneously, you probably want a more expensive box that does impedance matching. I'm not mounting it in the wall. I'm going to buy an outlet box at the hardware store and keep it on a table.One more thing. This is good for short runs. The largest wire it will accommodate is 16 gauge. The wires go through a hole and are held in place by a screw. That's adequate for 48 feet, more or less. That's well within my requirements. If you need a longer run you're going to have to spend more money for a box that has banana plug terminals or bare screws.Since I have two pairs of speakers and never plan to play both at the same time I'm happy. If I accidentally turn both pairs of speakers on, my amp will handle the low impedance load for a short time, especially since I doubt I often drive the amp past 5 watts. Cost was an important factor to me. There's a reason that this device costs significantly less than most two zone switches. I'm OK with it because it does what I want it to do.

I use this to switch between the outdoor deck speakers and the speakers in my garage, so far so good. Yeah the terminal strip is small, but you are connecting 12 wires in the space of a common light switch. I used 16 ga wire with no problem. I did not experience the wires coming loose as I tightened other ones as some reviewers have stated. I think the terminal strip is a little tougher than what people think, I tightened the screws pretty tight using a Snap On precision mini phillips head screwdriver. The size of the terminals dictate that you only strip away about 1/8" to 3/16" of insulation on the speaker wire, anything longer than that does not seat well. Like other reviewers, I found that the switch is too deep for a regular switch box. I had an old plastic project box laying around that I cut out using the plate cover for a template. I also used this template to cut out the back of the box and the piece of MDF that the box is mounted on. That was the only way I could get enough depth for the switch to fit. It's not really visible in these pics, but I drilled a 3/4" hole in the plastic box and used an old piece of automotive heater hose cut to size as a grommet. The wires are pretty snug in the hose, hopefully this keeps spiders and such out of the box.Operationally, the switch works fine and does what it is supposed to do. If in six months or so it breaks or malfunctions, I will update this review. I've used Pyle products before with good results. You just have to remember that you are buying something for about a third of the price of other name brand products.

The switch works very well and allows you to play each set separately or at the same time. The feel is good when switching and feels like quality. The plate fits well and has a good finish of white. Fits a standard electric box and the was room for all the wires no problem.It's going to be hard to use larger speaker wire. I used a cheap 16 gauge as it's for garage speakers or patio speaker. I was able to strip very small end of the wire and lock them in good with no wire hanging out of port. I tried to use pin connectors but the ports were to close together to get them all in there.I will be buying another when I install the pool to control speakers out there. For the money you can't go wrong.

Value for the money. Works as advertised.

This speaker switch has a terminal strip that does not fit any common stranded wire (such as is used in speaker wire). If you want to use this to switch speakers in a normal application, look elsewhere. Anything from 22 to 16 awg wire you will need to trim strands to insert in the terminals.

Works as advertised although the connections aren't separated well and can cause sound to come from deselected speakers if you trim too much insulation from the wire..

I thought I was having a problem with the switch. Turns out the switch is working great. With the help of customer support I realized the reason the switch seemed to not work correctly. I followed the tech support suggestions and discovered the problem. I corrects it and the switch works great. I have preferred other switches and speakers from Them and they all have worked great. Very pleased with there products and support. I will continue to make purchases with confidence.