background image

Introduction

The SS-4/SS-6 allows you to connect multiple pairs of speakers
to your stereo receiver or amplifier and play any pair, any
combination of pairs, or all pairs simultaneously. You don’t
have to worry about overloading your amplifier. The SS-4/SS-6
has a protection circuit that keeps your amplifier running safely,
even if you have all pairs of speakers playing at the same time.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

1

Features and
Benefits    

2

Installation
Considerations

3

Installation 

6

Operation

9

Specifications

14

S

P

E A K E R

S

E L E C T I O N

S

Y S T E M

SS-4/SS-6

Speaker Selection
System

Balancing Speaker Volume

The volume control on your receiver or amplifier serves as the
“master” volume for all speaker pairs connected.

The volume level of the speakers may vary from room to
room. This is caused by several factors. Two lesser factors are
the size of the speaker and its efficiency. The largest factor is
the physical size of the room.

The best way to balance speaker volume is to equip each of
the speaker pairs in your system with a Niles volume control.
The controls allow you to adjust the volume of each speaker
pair individually. If all the speaker pairs in your system are
equipped with Niles volume controls, you can leave the ampli-
fier or receiver volume set at one position and use the Niles
controls exclusively.

14

SPECIFICATIONS

Audio Power Handling
100 Watts/channel 
continuous music power

Frequency Response
+0 dB, -0 dB (flat) from
20 Hz to 20 kHz

Mounting
Table-top component

Wiring Requirements
Individual runs of 
2-conductor speaker
wire. Removable con-
nectors accommodate
wire sizes 14-22 gauge
(16 gauge 
recommended)

Overall Dimensions
8-1/2" wide  x  2" high
x  6-3/4" deep (SS-4); or
11-1/2" wide x 2" high x
6-3/4" deep (SS-6)

Weight

1-3/4 lbs (SS-4); 
2-1/4 lbs  (SS-6)

S

P E A K E R

S

E L E C T I O N

S

Y S T E M

DS00359ACN/SS-4/SS-6 Printer  11/19/03  5:09 PM  Page 1

Summary of Contents for SS-4

Page 1: ...ht to change product specifications without notice The technical and other information contained herein is not intended to set forth all technical and other specifications of Niles products Additional information can be obtained on line at www nilesaudio com or by calling Niles at 1 800 289 4434 Printed in China 1 04 DS00359ACN SS 4 SS 6 B L E N D I N G H I G H F I D E L I T Y A N D A R C H I T E ...

Page 2: ...er factors are the size of the speaker and its efficiency The largest factor is the physical size of the room The best way to balance speaker volume is to equip each of the speaker pairs in your system with a Niles volume control The controls allow you to adjust the volume of each speaker pair individually If all the speaker pairs in your system are equipped with Niles volume controls you can leav...

Page 3: ...ill see a safe operating load even when all speaker pairs are playing at the same time 3 S P E A K E R S E L E C T I O N S Y S T E M Playing Two or More Speaker Pairs Simultaneously 1 Make sure the amplifier or receiver power is OFF and set the volume to minimum 2 On the right side of the SS 4 SS 6 s front panel is a button labeled PROTECTION This button activates the SS 4 SS 6 s impedance correct...

Page 4: ...50 ohm 5 watt resistor across the tube amplifier s output in parallel with the SS 4 SS 6 See Figure 1 on next page for hookup diagram 5 S P E A K E R S E L E C T I O N S Y S T E M TECH TIP Wire size is expressed by it s AWG American Wire Gauge number The lower the AWG number the larger the wire i e 12 AWG wire is physically larger than 14 AWG Playing One Pair of Speakers At a Time 1 Make sure the ...

Page 5: ...Simple push button operation In On Out Off Connect up to four pairs of speakers Protection switch safeguards your receiver or amplifier even with all 4 pairs of speakers playing Removable screwless connectors 7 S P E A K E R S E L E C T I O N S Y S T E M Figure 1 Using a Tube Amplifier Tube Amplifier Niles SS 4 AMPLIFIER SPEAKER 4 SPEAKER 3 SPEAKER 2 SPEAKER 1 Niles Audio Corporation Miami Florida...

Page 6: ...ion from the end of each wire Tightly twist the end of each wire until no frayed ends remain 5 Use a small flathead screwdriver or your thumbnail to raise the locking tabs exposing the holes on the removable con nector plug 6 Insert each wire into the appropriate hole on the removable connector plug and snap the locking tab down NOTE To help you avoid improper installation the connector plug is ke...

Page 7: ...oad drops to slightly under 4 ohms If you intend to use the SS 4 SS 6 with more than 2 pairs of 4 ohm speakers it is recommended that you verify that the receiver or amplifier is capable of driving a 4 ohm load Consult your Niles dealer or receiver amplifier manufacturer if you are uncertain about the capabilities of the receiver amplifier Type of Speaker Wire For most applications we recommend yo...

Page 8: ...Benefits The SS 4 SS 6 offers a number of improvements over other speaker selectors Power handling 100 watts per channel RMS Protection circuit safeguards receiver amplifier Separate left and right ground paths for compatibility with all amplifiers including bridged designs Removable screwless connectors accommodate up to 14 gauge wire Rugged all metal chassis construction Non skid feet won t scra...

Reviews: