QuestionI have a 6 speaker surround sound system. I ran one of the speakers to another room so that I can listen to music in this other room.
It's wired directly to the player and i was wondering how i can hook up a switch to turn ONLY this speaker on and off? Can you give me a few ideas how I can wire in a switch so that I can turn this speaker on and off?
What do I need to do this? Please reply, thanks!
Jeff Whiteis
jeff@lighthousecarecenter.org
AnswerDear Jeff,
The easiest way to do what you want is simply to insert a switch into the wire itself--a lamp switch that is attached to the cord is a good example of this. There are many kinds of electrical switches (toggle, rocker, push button, and so on). I suggest you take a look at them and choose the one that will best suit how your "other room" speaker's wire is run from the receiver.
A great selection is at www.radioshack.com. Select the "Parts, Tools, and Wire" option and under the "Component Parts" heading select "Switches". You'll be amazed at the selection. No, I don't have a recommendation re one switch over another. A good switch is a good switch; i.e., it does what you want it to. BTW, you may have to solder a wire or two. Radio Shack also sells very modestly priced soldering kits.
Good luck. And thanks for choosing allexperts.com!
Kindest regards,
Kevin
