Niles WVC100K

I bought this as a replacement for one that lasted 5 years. The product seems to be good quality as you expect from Niles. It worked great right up to the end. Sounded just as good as directly wired. This spring the left channel went out. I have this way back under a deep covered patio. It has never seen a drop of rain or any direct sunlight. Thus the 4 stars. Five years isn't bad, and obviously, I bought another one. I just expected longer from a pretty gently used Niles product.

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Easy to install and good instructions. Screws provided to attach to wall could be longer, as most outdoor applications have the junction box mounted deeper based on being behind the exterior wall. I went to the hardware store and spent under $1 to fix the issue.

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Easy to install and very quiet in switching. Otherwise, it is invisible in the signal path -- a good thing. The Niles WVC100k replaced a competitor's outdoor wall-mounted volume control that had failed prematurely. This one's transformers are bigger, and the rubber gasket around the face plate seems to create a fairly good seal.

Pros: Quiet, easy to install, robust construction, good instructions

Cons: None so far

Great Product

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Very happy with this purchase, easy to install. Works great!

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My house was pre-wired for outdoor speakers, but I needed a control to put in the junction box. With it being outside and the tendency for frequent rain, I was pleased to find one designed for outdoor. It's a solid built control, simple to install, and no issues with it's performance.

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Replaced a unit after 12 years

Pros: Performs well

Cons: After 12 years leaked and water from a lawn sprinkler ruined it.

Works great. Good value

Pros: Works well. Different cover plate options with matching screws.

Cons: A little longer screws for stucco walls would help.

If one is using wired technology, this is a necessary component since it allows volume to be controlled at the point of listening.

Pros: Easy to install and it works.

Cons: None.

Works well

Pros: Weather proof

Cons: Kobe Clicks as you turn up or down. I would like it to be smooth

Great volume control. Impedance matching makes installing multiple sets of outdoor speakers easy. Nice looking knobs and plates versus the standard grey PVC controls. Make sure you use a deep single gang box to accommodate the wire and control.

Pros: Looks good, Impedance controls,

Cons: Needs a lot of space in the box, will not accept 14 gauge only 16 gauge or less