Hofy Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 My main speakers are a set of KG 5.5 and I would like to use them for Home Theater with a receiver and for 2 channel audio with a tube amp. Is there any way to do this? Space doesnt allow me to use 2 sets of main speakers. (Also, money doenst. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 I and many others here use the Niles switch box (model DPS-1 I think). It runs about $90 but is well built, works great and is fairly small. You hook up your speakers to the box along with both amps. Push the button to switch amps. I'll dig out a link for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 http://www.800stereo.com/prods/niles-dps-1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor22 Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 I use the Niles Spk -1 ( http://www.4electronicwarehouse.com/products/niles/spk-1.html ) because it is 12 vdc triggered and have it plumbed so that when I turn on my pre-amp it switches and then I turn on the amp. This gives me peace of mind that the delay time allows it to switch before the amp comes up. When pre-amp is powered down, the 12 vdc is removed and the mains switch back to the AVR. With no triggering available on older preamps simply plug a suitable 12 vdc power wart into the switched outlet of the controlling unit. When time allows I will connect it to my AVR on trigger 2 and with an activity programmed via the Harmony 880 I can leave TV on or off (muted) as I like while listening to the stereo. I just got a IPC-6 that I will try out as well for current sensing switching. I also like the Niles AC-3 for cheap reliable triggered power turn ons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 If $90-$100 is more than you intended to spend, I believe Radio Shack sells a plastic cased version for about $20. I'm guessing most folks wouldn't be able to tell the difference in a blind a/b test. You could also call Parts Express and ask if they sell one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor22 Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 or, to help a Klipsch brother out I am sending the OP a PM, check your inbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me Loves Khorns Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I too use the Niles. Works great. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldenough Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 First go to either left or right speaker....remove speaker cable....then replace with other cable. Repeat for other side. Cost zero.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Even better, use banana plugs....from your speaker wire to your amp. It will be faster too. Just plug into what amp you want to drive your speakers with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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