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Dual source speaker switch

Hi,
I am running a dedicated audio as well as a separate video system in my audio room. I would like to utilize one set of front speakers for both systems. I don't want to run the front preouts from my video to my audio because it is a hassle to adjust the volume on both systems. My question is, does anyone make a quality speaker switch with 5-way binding posts for switching the input source(speaker level). In other words, I am looking for a high-end dual source speaker switch. Any help would be appreciated. Sam
samvogt
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willland
846 posts
 
Samvogt,

If a speaker selector is what you are looking for, I would suggest one of these. I use mine to switch between two sets of tower speakers in my family room. Works great.
http://www.frys.com/product/5469539

It sounds to me that you are looking for an amplifier switcher, one that is used in audio stores to A-B amps and speakers. I have no experience with this product but it seems to do what you need.
http://www.onecall.com/productdetails.aspx?id=862

If neither are what you are looking for, Macdadtexas' suggestion will definitely be another option.

Bill

Bill
elevick
2,636 posts
 
Niles made/makes one. I think they even had an "auto" sensing one but I'm not positive.
stl114_nj
94 posts
 
Curious to see if a acceptable solution was found. The Niles DPS 1 is the right type of switch but without the 5 way binding posts. I am looking to use my biwired banana plug'd speaker cables- any other thoughts??
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