need to make/buy speaker a/b switc

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Topic: need to make/buy speaker a/b switc

Posted By: bullyx2
Subject: need to make/buy speaker a/b switc
Date Posted: October 20, 2009 at 10:48 AM

Hello all. I have a friend who's truck I have worked on in the past. He has recently asked me about what I thought would be a simple solution for his boat. Basically, he has a 4 channel head unit and 4 speakers for the deck of the boat. He also has a pair of speakers in the cabin. He has asked me to put an A/B switch in so he can switch back and forth betweek one pair of desk speakers and the cabin speakers. In my searches though, all I am finding are home decora wall plate type switches. I'd like something a little smaller, like a simple toggle switch, or at least a smaller switch with a control unit elsewhere, so the switch can be mounted in a small ABS panel with the some other pre-existing switches. Any advice would certainly be appreciated. Thanks! -Bill

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Posted By: haemphyst
Date Posted: October 20, 2009 at 2:07 PM

Radio Shack makes just what he needs... (clicky...)

Don't try to re-invent the wheel... This'll cost less, (when you figure time and materials) be an assured solution, AND allow an upgrade path.

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Posted By: bullyx2
Date Posted: October 20, 2009 at 2:24 PM

Thanks. I had seen those and thought about it. Been a while since I have seen the boat so not sure, but think I could be able to find room for that in a location he can easily get to. Will check it out next time. Thanks again.