
Monoprice 138159 4-Channel Speaker Selector
The Monoprice SSVC-4.1 lets you route one amplifier to four speaker zones with independent volume control and built-in impedance protection.
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Overview
Key Features
Connect and safely control multiple speaker pairs with a single amplifier. Automatic impedance protection circuitry.
100 watts/channel continuous power handling capacity, 200 watts/channel peak. 5-ohm minimum amplifier impedance with four 4-ohm speakers selected, 6-ohm minimum with 8-ohm speakers.
Individual zone on/off buttons and volume controls.
Heavy-duty screw-type connectors supporting 12-18 AWG speaker wire.
Isolated left/right circuit grounds provide safe connection for amplifiers with floating grounds or bridged configurations. Accurate, noise-free switching.
Specifications
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Built-in automatic impedance protection prevents amplifier damage when driving multiple speaker pairs at once
- Individual zone on/off buttons and volume knobs allow precise control over each of the four speaker outputs
- Heavy-duty screw-type connectors provide secure, reliable connections for 12-18 AWG speaker wire
- Isolated left and right circuit grounds ensure safe operation with bridged and floating ground amplifiers
- Simple passive design requires no external power source and introduces no noise into the signal path
👎 Cons
- Only supports a single amplifier input, so you cannot switch between multiple source amplifiers
- No remote control or automation capability, requiring manual adjustment at the unit for every volume or zone change
- The passive volume controls reduce signal level rather than amplify, so maximum output at each zone is limited by your amplifier's power
- No tone or EQ adjustment per zone, limiting your ability to compensate for acoustic differences between rooms
- Screw-type terminals can be time-consuming to connect compared to spring-loaded or banana plug connectors