Niles SS-6 6-pair speaker selector Zoom Front Video loading and will display in just a moment. Photos Videos Item# 190SS6 offer details Item# 190SS6 Review Sumary 5 people say In Stock Free Crutchfield lifetime tech support Free Shipping Your price $149.99 Add to cart Also available - Open Box $134.99 + Add to wishlist | Email me alerts for this product See related offers and ways to save Special Financing Available Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info Accessories Our take on the Niles SS-6 by Barry Montgomery The Niles SS-6 lets you send music from a single amplifier or receiver to six pairs of speakers throughout your home. Push-button controls let you turn each pair of speakers on and off independently. Selectable impedance-magnifying circuitry prevents damage to your receiver or amp, letting it safely drive all six pairs at once. Details: handles up to 100 watts per channel selectable impedance magnification safeguards your system requires an amplifier or receiver capable of driving a 4-ohm load accepts speaker wires up to 14 gauge or pin connectors includes room/speaker labels rugged all-metal chassis 11-1/2"W x 2-1/16"H x 6-1/2"D warranty: 10 years Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Speaker selector Sheet of self-adhesive Room/Zone Labels Installation and Operation Guide Warranty and Registration card Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Specifications Features Construction: The chassis is durable black metal with padded feet. Speaker Switches: Each set of speaker outputs has an on/off switch so any combination of connected speakers can be played at any given time. Protection Switch: The impedance protection switch on the front of the unit safeguards the receiver or amplifier even when all pairs of speakers playing. Note: You will need to activate the Protection switch whenever the overall system impedance might fall below 4 ohms. It is recommended to verify that the receiver or amplifier is capable of driving a 4-ohm load. Removable Speaker Terminals: There are six removable speaker output terminal blocks and one removable speaker input terminal block, each of which can accept 14 to 22-gauge wire (16-gauge recommended). This makes it easier to wire the speaker selector into your system. Labels: Included are 72 pre-printed and 6 blank label stickers for easy identification of the front panel controls. Specifications Specifications: Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz, +/- 0dB (flat) Power Handling: 100 watts per channel RMS at 8 ohms Product Reviews Review this product Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email * Please include your email* Please enter a valid email address. Your email won't be visible Display name (e.g., JohnD) Your review will be signed using the display name and location * Your location * Please include your location (e.g., Charlottesville, VA) * Your rating * Please select a rating Click on a star to rate the overall product on a scale of 1-5 1500 characters left * Your review * Please write your review * Please limit comments to 1500 characters Attach a YouTube Review Crutchfield Video Review Guidelines Only submit videos that you made or are authorized to use. 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Submit Share this product 1-5 of 5 items Sort Results By: Date Reviewed | Rating | Helpfulness 4 out of 5 Works great - speaker connections could be a little easier Written By efd, NJ on Monday, January 16, 2012 I recently moved into a home that has ceiling-mounted speakers throughout, with volume controls in the various rooms/zones. This was my first experience with a multiple-zone speaker system, and my receiver didn't have built-in multi-zone support, so I purchased this unit to control the five zones. I opted for the Niles SS-6 over some less expensive units primarily for aesthetic reasons, and this controller does look great. It also works perfectly in controlling the audio to the different zones, as you'd expect. My one complaint -- and I would have taken off just a half-star for this, if that were an option -- is that I found the speaker connections on the back of the unit to be extremely difficult to open and close. It always felt like I was going to force them to a breaking point, although none of them broke. By the time I was done making the 20 connections (10 speakers, right and left for each) my hands and fingers were pretty sore. I also tried using a screwdriver to flip up the connectors but even that seemed more difficult than it should have. Obviously once the speakers are connected you don't have to go through that again, so it's not a huge issue overall but something to be prepared for. Pros: Easy operation, controls speakers, looks good, included zone-name stickers are helpful. Cons: Stiff speaker connectors. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Niles SS-6 Written By Jeff, Greeneville,TN on Friday, September 09, 2011 Great Option at a great price Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Niles SS-6 Written By Mike, Los Angeles, CA on Thursday, March 17, 2011 The Niles SS-6 worked perfectly for my needs. It's very easy to hook up. It connected my speakers in several different rooms (which can be played separately or simultaneously). A great solution for my system since I didn't want to add a separate powered amplifier (someone in a store tried to convince me I needed an expensive one). I don't have a super high-end receiver, but the sound is still great. This model is good if you have volume controls in each room (otherwise, get the model with volume controls on the unit itself). The customer service rep from Crutchfield was very helpful in selecting this. Great price, delivery, and service. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Works Great! Written By Joseph, Scranton, PA on Wednesday, February 04, 2009 The Niles SS-6 works as advertised. I was able to safely and easily hook up 5 pairs of in-ceiling speakers throughout the downstairs of my house (I'm saving the 6th speaker hook up for outside on the deck this Spring!). It's great to have the option of turning speakers on/off in each room without having to worry about overloading my amplifier. One last thing, since this is Crutchfield, a customer representative was able to look up the specs on my older receiver to ensure compatibility and give me the recommended setup within minutes. Crutchfield is top-notch when it comes to service. 11 out of 11 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Niles SS-6 Written By Jim, Southern Cal. on Monday, June 25, 2007 Small, compact size. Easy set-up, "plug & play" that I use every day. I have 6 wired speakers to the outside of the house, it adds another dimension to entertaining around the pool. 12 out of 13 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-5 of 5 items Learn more about Speaker Selectors & Distributors Learn more about Speaker Selectors & Distributors Powering Your Multi-room Music System Powering Your Multi-room Music System Amanda P. 5/20/2011 based on 161 ratings (3 comments) There are a number of different ways to power a house full of speakers. The right approach for your home depends on the number of rooms involved and the type of listening you plan to do in each... Multi-room Music Wiring Diagrams Multi-room Music Wiring Diagrams Amanda P. 5/2/2011 based on 112 ratings (4 comments) These diagrams picture some of the most common ways people power multi-room audio systems. Multi-room Music & Video Glossary Multi-room Music & Video Glossary Amanda P. 4/29/2010 based on 6 ratings Definitions of common multi-room audio and video terms. Remote Control Setups for Multi-room Systems Remote Control Setups for Multi-room Systems Amanda P. 10/4/2008 based on 72 ratings (2 comments) Tips, tricks, and recommendations to help you control your system from other rooms. Tips and Techniques for Home A/V Cable Management Tips and Techniques for Home A/V Cable Management Amanda P. 10/8/2008 based on 130 ratings (3 comments) In this article, you'll find tips and tricks to tackle common home A/V wire management problems. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Speaker Selectors & Distributors Accessories Things you'll need In-Wall Speaker Wire Use wire that is rated to match building code specifications and is safe for in-wall applications. 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Our take on the Niles SS-6 by Barry Montgomery The Niles SS-6 lets you send music from a single amplifier or receiver to six pairs of speakers throughout your home. Push-button controls let you turn each pair of speakers on and off independently. Selectable impedance-magnifying circuitry prevents damage to your receiver or amp, letting it safely drive all six pairs at once. Details: handles up to 100 watts per channel selectable impedance magnification safeguards your system requires an amplifier or receiver capable of driving a 4-ohm load accepts speaker wires up to 14 gauge or pin connectors includes room/speaker labels rugged all-metal chassis 11-1/2"W x 2-1/16"H x 6-1/2"D warranty: 10 years
Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Speaker selector Sheet of self-adhesive Room/Zone Labels Installation and Operation Guide Warranty and Registration card Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Specifications Features Construction: The chassis is durable black metal with padded feet. Speaker Switches: Each set of speaker outputs has an on/off switch so any combination of connected speakers can be played at any given time. Protection Switch: The impedance protection switch on the front of the unit safeguards the receiver or amplifier even when all pairs of speakers playing. Note: You will need to activate the Protection switch whenever the overall system impedance might fall below 4 ohms. It is recommended to verify that the receiver or amplifier is capable of driving a 4-ohm load. Removable Speaker Terminals: There are six removable speaker output terminal blocks and one removable speaker input terminal block, each of which can accept 14 to 22-gauge wire (16-gauge recommended). This makes it easier to wire the speaker selector into your system. Labels: Included are 72 pre-printed and 6 blank label stickers for easy identification of the front panel controls. Specifications Specifications: Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz, +/- 0dB (flat) Power Handling: 100 watts per channel RMS at 8 ohms
4 out of 5 Works great - speaker connections could be a little easier Written By efd, NJ on Monday, January 16, 2012 I recently moved into a home that has ceiling-mounted speakers throughout, with volume controls in the various rooms/zones. This was my first experience with a multiple-zone speaker system, and my receiver didn't have built-in multi-zone support, so I purchased this unit to control the five zones. I opted for the Niles SS-6 over some less expensive units primarily for aesthetic reasons, and this controller does look great. It also works perfectly in controlling the audio to the different zones, as you'd expect. My one complaint -- and I would have taken off just a half-star for this, if that were an option -- is that I found the speaker connections on the back of the unit to be extremely difficult to open and close. It always felt like I was going to force them to a breaking point, although none of them broke. By the time I was done making the 20 connections (10 speakers, right and left for each) my hands and fingers were pretty sore. I also tried using a screwdriver to flip up the connectors but even that seemed more difficult than it should have. Obviously once the speakers are connected you don't have to go through that again, so it's not a huge issue overall but something to be prepared for. Pros: Easy operation, controls speakers, looks good, included zone-name stickers are helpful. Cons: Stiff speaker connectors. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Niles SS-6 Written By Jeff, Greeneville,TN on Friday, September 09, 2011 Great Option at a great price Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Niles SS-6 Written By Mike, Los Angeles, CA on Thursday, March 17, 2011 The Niles SS-6 worked perfectly for my needs. It's very easy to hook up. It connected my speakers in several different rooms (which can be played separately or simultaneously). A great solution for my system since I didn't want to add a separate powered amplifier (someone in a store tried to convince me I needed an expensive one). I don't have a super high-end receiver, but the sound is still great. This model is good if you have volume controls in each room (otherwise, get the model with volume controls on the unit itself). The customer service rep from Crutchfield was very helpful in selecting this. Great price, delivery, and service. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Works Great! Written By Joseph, Scranton, PA on Wednesday, February 04, 2009 The Niles SS-6 works as advertised. I was able to safely and easily hook up 5 pairs of in-ceiling speakers throughout the downstairs of my house (I'm saving the 6th speaker hook up for outside on the deck this Spring!). It's great to have the option of turning speakers on/off in each room without having to worry about overloading my amplifier. One last thing, since this is Crutchfield, a customer representative was able to look up the specs on my older receiver to ensure compatibility and give me the recommended setup within minutes. Crutchfield is top-notch when it comes to service. 11 out of 11 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Niles SS-6 Written By Jim, Southern Cal. on Monday, June 25, 2007 Small, compact size. Easy set-up, "plug & play" that I use every day. I have 6 wired speakers to the outside of the house, it adds another dimension to entertaining around the pool. 12 out of 13 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Learn more about Speaker Selectors & Distributors Learn more about Speaker Selectors & Distributors Powering Your Multi-room Music System Powering Your Multi-room Music System Amanda P. 5/20/2011 based on 161 ratings (3 comments) There are a number of different ways to power a house full of speakers. The right approach for your home depends on the number of rooms involved and the type of listening you plan to do in each... Multi-room Music Wiring Diagrams Multi-room Music Wiring Diagrams Amanda P. 5/2/2011 based on 112 ratings (4 comments) These diagrams picture some of the most common ways people power multi-room audio systems. Multi-room Music & Video Glossary Multi-room Music & Video Glossary Amanda P. 4/29/2010 based on 6 ratings Definitions of common multi-room audio and video terms. Remote Control Setups for Multi-room Systems Remote Control Setups for Multi-room Systems Amanda P. 10/4/2008 based on 72 ratings (2 comments) Tips, tricks, and recommendations to help you control your system from other rooms. Tips and Techniques for Home A/V Cable Management Tips and Techniques for Home A/V Cable Management Amanda P. 10/8/2008 based on 130 ratings (3 comments) In this article, you'll find tips and tricks to tackle common home A/V wire management problems. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Speaker Selectors & Distributors
Powering Your Multi-room Music System Powering Your Multi-room Music System Amanda P. 5/20/2011 based on 161 ratings (3 comments) There are a number of different ways to power a house full of speakers. The right approach for your home depends on the number of rooms involved and the type of listening you plan to do in each...
Multi-room Music Wiring Diagrams Multi-room Music Wiring Diagrams Amanda P. 5/2/2011 based on 112 ratings (4 comments) These diagrams picture some of the most common ways people power multi-room audio systems.
Multi-room Music & Video Glossary Multi-room Music & Video Glossary Amanda P. 4/29/2010 based on 6 ratings Definitions of common multi-room audio and video terms.
Remote Control Setups for Multi-room Systems Remote Control Setups for Multi-room Systems Amanda P. 10/4/2008 based on 72 ratings (2 comments) Tips, tricks, and recommendations to help you control your system from other rooms.
Tips and Techniques for Home A/V Cable Management Tips and Techniques for Home A/V Cable Management Amanda P. 10/8/2008 based on 130 ratings (3 comments) In this article, you'll find tips and tricks to tackle common home A/V wire management problems.
Accessories Things you'll need In-Wall Speaker Wire Use wire that is rated to match building code specifications and is safe for in-wall applications. AudioQuest FLX-14/2 14-Gauge 2-Conductor In-Wall Speaker Cable UL-approved for in-wall use; direct-burial rated (125 feet) Save 10% on speaker wire connectors $99.99 In Stock Add selected to cart
