On Apr 28, 7:14 pm, Chris Hornbeck <chrishornbeckremovet...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
wrote:
> On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:15:57 -0700 (PDT), jrv...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
> >2) Radio Shack 40-244 Four way speaker selector (buttons A,B,C and
> >D)
> >So here the problem and I hope its not to confusing - I leave button A
> >always depressed and works great. When I also depress button C
> >everything still works great and the volume control works like a
> >charm, Now if i also depress button D - this volume control, controls
> >the speakers on D, however it also controls the speakers on C. BUT the
> >control on speakers C will not control the speakers on D. Ive double
> >checked my wiring and nothing is crossed. Could it be something with
> >the speaker selector -?
>
> It's common for inexpensive speaker switchers (including R.S.)
> to wire the speakers in series. This isn't really wonderful
When I select B the speakers connected to A go quiet. I think that
button is bad. I really do need the ability to turn them on/off.
Should I be looking for a better quality speaker selector or possibly
find instructions that easier for a "beginner" to make?
Thanks
John
> even without autoformer volume controls, but it's a real
> (read: very noticable) problem with autoformers.
>
> Here's an interesting experiment: engage (turn "on") the
> unused speaker pair B. How many other pairs quit playing?
>
> Do you actually need the ability to switch zones on/off?
> If not, you have other options.
>
> All good fortune,
>
> Chris Hornbeck
> "It's for compatibility with 8-Track."
> -scott"
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