The main reason speaker selectors are used is to distribute sound to multiple speakers while protecting the amplifier from too much load (due to too many speakers). Please note, speaker selector switches are designed for multi-room installs in a home or small low power installs (like an office or cafe).
How do I switch between speakers?
- Click the small speaker icon next to the clock on your Windows taskbar.
- Select the small up arrow to the right of your current audio output device.
- Select your output of choice from the list that appears.
Does a speaker switch affect sound quality?
General rule of thumb would be to avoid cheap switchers that include a volume control. They're going to affect audio quality. Could affect things like channel separation, soundstage size, channel balance, etc.12 Oct 2010
Can you run speakers through a switch?
To make the most of your docked Switch experience, you'll need to pair it with high-quality speakers. Thankfully, connecting external speakers to your Nintendo Switch is super easy. All you need is an HDMI cord.22 Nov 2020
What does a speaker switch do?
A speaker selector is a device that splits the audio signal coming from your receiver or amplifier and sends that same audio signal to two or more sets of speakers. A speaker selector is usually a passive device that uses the amplification power from your receiver or power amplifier to power connected speaker pairs.10 Oct 2013
Do speakers affect sound quality?
Every speaker produces certain frequencies that are louder or softer than others. Assuming that your ultimate goal is accurate audio reproduction, the less variation in loudness between frequencies—in other words, the flatter the frequency response chart is—the better the speaker quality.11 Sept 2012