Reddit reviews NETmate 2 PORT 3.5mm STEREO Manual Switch Box AUX Audio Speaker selector(Wall Mount Hole Built-in, wall or table available)

Many soundbars and pretty much any recent AV receiver will have HDMI ports, so you can run audio with no TV turned on. In my situation the new CC would be able to replace my current setup where I have a CC for video and a CCA for audio only + zone 2.

In your use case, it sounds like the CC + CCA is a better choice.
You don't have more than one input to the speakers?

https://www.amazon.com/STEREO-Manual-Speaker-selector-available/dp/B073GWCRP3

Also: it takes way longer to burn-in anything than I would assume you would be listening to soundcloud for a stretch. Even on an old plasma, it took many, many hours for that to happen.

Convert the optical to analog.

https://www.amazon.com/PROZOR-Digital-Converter-Toslink-Adapter/dp/B00KNNSKV0/

and maybe this... but a splitter would work too.

https://www.amazon.com/STEREO-Manual-Speaker-selector-available/dp/B073GWCRP3/

I don't know of a way to auto turn off the soundbar when you get sound.

However; you may get AV lag/sync issues when trying to convert to analog.

Google 3.5mm ab switch. Something like this :

2 PORT 3.5mm STEREO Manual Switch Box AUX Audio Speaker selector(Wall Mount Hole Built-in, wall or table available) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073GWCRP3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ul.uCbVS1D1X7

That will let you choose what input device you want. You can probably get by with just a Y-splitter from there to your speakers.

Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/STEREO-Manual-Speaker-selector-available/dp/B073GWCRP3/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1509721642&sr=8-3&keywords=audio+switch&dpID=31Rn3KyybiL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

https://www.amazon.com/Fosmon-A1602-Splitter-Connecting-Devices/dp/B00HNCPR92/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1509721642&sr=8-7&keywords=audio+switch&dpID=519o-1mxIFL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

https://www.amazon.co.uk/STEREO-Manual-Speaker-selector-available/dp/B073GWCRP3?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_5


But why you have only one slot? Might as well just get USB sound card for the same price, better investment.

2 to 1 3.5mm switch or a 4 to 1 3.5mm switch or a 2 to 1 mixer if you want to listen to 2 at the same time.

What is the price on the Harmon Kardon SoundSticks III?

Many other powered speakers have more than one input. Edifier 1280DBs have 2 inputs plus bluetooth.

Or a stereo or av receiver with bookshelf speakers if you have the room has many inputs.

It might work, but I wouldn't chance it. Generally it's not a good idea to short two output sources together which is what that splitter would do. (The output of a device is low impedance so it "looks like" a short circuit when connected to a different output source.)

What you should use is a switch box that lets you connect one device at a time to the speaker (while disconnecting the other.)

Here's one.

Good eye. Yes, that's a Cambridge surround system w/woofer I've had for years. It's perfect.

The white remotes are for Phillips Hue bulb sets. One is for the ceiling lights and the other for the light strip behind the desk.

The silver box is an audio splitter I use to select from two sound sources to feed to the Cambridge system: PC sound, or my Sonos system sound, using a Sonos Connect.

Wrist pad.

In the spirit of this sub, there is a circuit diagram included in that article that shows how to build a summing box :-)

I've never used one myself so I really can't speak to how cheap you can go without it being trash.

That being said, it's a super simple device so this will probably work fine: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073GWCRP3/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I went with Polk Audio setup. T15 bookshelf speakers, PSW10 sub (thing is a beast), throw in a Lepy LP-2020A-3A amplifier, and a AUX switch to go back and forth between the speakers and headphones and BAM that is the audio setup.

https://www.amazon.com/STEREO-Manual-Speaker-selector-available/dp/B073GWCRP3


have you looked at audio input switchers? have 2-4+ inputs all going into 1 box that you can then send a single output to your receiver.

I know Zaxcom specializes in this type of gear, however it’s EXPENSIVE.

Maybe a low tech solution like this might do the trick...though I imagine you won’t be able to take into the walkie but at least you could listen in


2 Port 3.5mm Stereo Manual Switch Box AUX Audio Speaker selector(Wall Mount Hole Built-in, Wall or Table Available) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B073GWCRP3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_m0MLDbRMZVAQA

This is all you need: https://www.amazon.com/STEREO-Manual-Speaker-selector-available/dp/B073GWCRP3/. There are fancier options for a few dollars more as well.

You'll want a switch, something like this.

I have used this for a Play 5 and it works great. Doesn't need to be powered or anything

2 PORT 3.5mm STEREO Manual Switch Box AUX Audio Speaker selector(Wall Mount Hole Built-in, wall or table available) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073GWCRP3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_jV17BbNR88KFQ

You'd have to buy something like this to do that.

Does your case have a front audio port? You can connect your headphones to that and toggle between the two outputs. Otherwise, pickup a 3.5mm A/B switch.

A search of "3.5 mm jack switch" brought up this in 0.94 seconds. Couple that with a couple 3.5 mm audio cables to join the sources with the switch and you're done.

Do you have any other inputs connected? If so, this could be a possible solution - https://www.amazon.co.uk/STEREO-Manual-Speaker-selector-available/dp/B073GWCRP3

Easiest cheapest simplest option is a 3.5mm splitter.

If you want to get fancy, you could get a 3.5mm switch box/selector with as many inputs as you'd like. Example 1 example 2

A switch box designed for rca would work as well, you'd just need an adapter cable from rca to 3.5mm, they're super cheap on Monoprice.

A cheaper alternative to the Belkin:

https://www.amazon.com/STEREO-Manual-Speaker-selector-available/dp/B073GWCRP3

Here's the top 100 digital-to-analog converters...about a zillion to pick from :)

https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Electronics-Converters/zgbs/electronics/3224445011

Something like this?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073GWCRP3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_080xDbF1SXZN3

Just an audio switch connect it to the headphone jack on the monitor as well as your speakers.

I have my firestick connected to my monitor but the audio comes out through the speakers/subwoofer

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073GWCRP3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Looking to purchase the PB42X speakers. I'm getting the TRS to RCA cable as well.

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The part i need advice on is if https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073GWCRP3/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AW892P991ZFI8&psc=1 is going to affect the sound quality in any appreciable way? I want two of them one to switch at my PC between headphones and the speakers, and one at my speakers to switch between the PC input and a turntable input.

You basically want a 3.5mm switcher. Something like this https://www.amazon.com/STEREO-Manual-Speaker-selector-available/dp/B073GWCRP3/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1527048974&sr=8-2&keywords=3.5mm+aux+switch

This audio selector should do it. If you have to step down to 3.5mm there are adapters for that.

cheers

https://www.amazon.com/STEREO-Manual-Speaker-selector-available/dp/B073GWCRP3/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1526917149&sr=8-3&keywords=audio+selector

This was the first one that appeared on search: https://www.amazon.com/STEREO-Manual-Speaker-selector-available/dp/B073GWCRP3

Not sure if that's something like what you mean.

I'm pretty confused about your picture if your going a mixer route though, as different mixers alone could solve all 3 of your needs/wants. Let me ask this instead: are you just trying to switch just your mic? are you recording your ps4 gameplay/sound? (i'm wondering why you want to run your ps4 audio through pc) i'll suggest these items then along with adding a detailed picture of how I'd set it up:

trrs spliter: https://www.amazon.com/MillSO-3-5mm-Jack-Adapter-CTIA/dp/B071NDLCGC

that mixer: https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-802-Premium-8-Input-Preamps/dp/B000J5XS3C

1/4 to 3.5mm cables: https://www.amazon.com/CableCreation-Plated-Stereo-6-35mm-Meters/dp/B01JY2DD9Y

trs switch: https://www.amazon.com/STEREO-Manual-Speaker-selector-available/dp/B073GWCRP3

(x2) 3.5mm cables: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-Stereo-Audio-Cable/dp/B00NO73Q84/

(x2) ST splitters: https://www.amazon.com/iXCC-Splitter-Computer-Multimedia-Speakers/dp/B07259J93F

PS4 usb audio: https://www.amazon.com/KOTION-External-Headset-Adapter-Laptops/dp/B07DRF9TPC

(x2) 3.5mm adapters: https://www.amazon.com/Aurum-Cables-3-Pack-6-35mm-Adapter/dp/B00XAVOW00/

Note: you can get cheaper alternatives to every item i listed from any othersite besides that mixer. Any mixer that has an FX Send/Aux Send will work.

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you can negate the switch entirely if you just want to use knobs on a 2-aux send mixer.

A simple audio switch, like this.

https://www.amazon.com/STEREO-Manual-Speaker-selector-available/dp/B073GWCRP3/

I was thinking something along the lines of this:
http://prntscr.com/pj8vid

Where the hub for USB/Ethernet/Power/audio? would be: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Universal-Monitor-Docking-Station/dp/B073787QMY/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=amazon+basics+dock&qid=1571082698&s=electronics&sr=1-3

This HDMI to USB-C adapter: https://www.amazon.com/Sonnet-Thunderbolt-Dual-Adapter-TB3-DHDMI/dp/B07141QFRG

or https://www.amazon.com/UPTab-2-Ports-Adapter-Monitor-Splitter/dp/B07566J4G4

Couple USB Switches: https://www.amazon.com/Selector-ULBRE-Peripheral-Switcher-Keyboard/dp/B07DKD7JHG/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=usb+3.0+kvm+switch&qid=1571077114&sr=8-4


This aux switch?: https://www.amazon.com/STEREO-Manual-Speaker-selector-available/dp/B073GWCRP3/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=audio+jack+splitter+switch&qid=1571083418&sr=8-4

3.5mm switch box

https://www.amazon.com/STEREO-Manual-Speaker-selector-available/dp/B073GWCRP3

Make sure the DVI splitter will not break HDCP unless you don't plan on playing any DRM-protected audio/video at all (Netflix, Blu-ray, etc).

The solutions in my comment still apply but you could also use something like this https://www.amazon.com/STEREO-Manual-Speaker-selector-available/dp/B073GWCRP3

EDIT: wait a sec. If you're planning on splitting one output from your GPU to your 2 monitors and expect both displays to be recognized independently by your computer, it DOES NOT work that way.

https://www.dx.com/p/3-5mm-mp3-switch-audio-headphone-output-switcher-black-4-in-4-out-383663

https://www.amazon.com/STEREO-Manual-Speaker-selector-available/dp/B073GWCRP3

I have used external analogue switch like those.

Maybe something like this would "fix" this problem: https://www.amazon.com/STEREO-Manual-Speaker-selector-available/dp/B073GWCRP3

edit: this is just an example, so you know what i mean. I don't have any experience with this product.

So something like this?
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01LPT8KQA/

Or this, with the appropriate RCA to 1/8" adapters?
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00102ZN40/

Note: I've never used or heard of the first link, but trust the manufacturer of the second link.

Or if you're willing to push a button to switch between the two... Again, I've not used this product:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B073GWCRP3/

Edit: also this little guy from Rolls

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/597819-REG

Here is an Aux switch https://www.amazon.com/STEREO-Manual-Speaker-selector-available/dp/B073GWCRP3/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1538870501&sr=8-2&keywords=Aux+switch

No, you would need some sort of matrix switch that can switch inputs and outputs independently. Not sure one exists for your particular setup. Alternatively, you can add yet another switch to the mix.

This analog 3.5mm switch I linked to last time can let you switch between the speakers and headphones:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073GWCRP3/

You would plug this into the output of the optical to analog 3.5mm switch

Thank you very much!

Your explanation makes total sense: (in lay terms) half the signal is just being sent into the wrong wire and not making it to the sound system.

Mixers also seem to be the tool for the job if you need to be able to target multiple devices at the same time - and not even that expensive for how advanced they look.

But as you suspected, this would actually be pretty much overkill: I don't ever need audio from the Chromecast Audio and TV at the same time. I am also fine with having to walk over and hit a switch to change the input from one to the other.

Quick search later I found https://www.amazon.com/STEREO-Manual-Speaker-selector-available/dp/B073GWCRP3, but this is big for the job. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014IVBD7A/ and https://www.amazon.com/4minds-Splitter-selector-Computer-Headphones/dp/B0776JX4JQ are smaller but still a bit pricey.

Any suggestion for small, simple and cheap-ish splitters that would match my use case?

(I will probably need 2 new male to male 3.5mm plug cables to connect my devices to the switcher, I guess?)

Something like a switch box like this?

https://www.amazon.com/STEREO-Manual-Speaker-selector-available/dp/B073GWCRP3

Though, just buying an external sound card would be less expensive, once you account for cables and everything if you don't mind doing sound in software.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IRVQ0F8/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_3iXDDbNQ02PF7

If you used a receiver it’s internal switching would fix the problem for sure. But I see you want a quick fix for a bad (but simple) wiring job. Use something like this: https://www.amazon.com/STEREO-Manual-Speaker-selector-available/dp/B073GWCRP3

This or a similar device should do the trick:

https://www.amazon.com/STEREO-Manual-Speaker-selector-available/dp/B073GWCRP3

I think this thing this would do what you're looking to do.

how about this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073GWCRP3/ref=cm\_sw\_em\_r\_mt\_dp\_U\_m3kxDbMNMKX1D

You just need something to switch between 3.5mm outputs?

If you're using a USB dac with the amp, you can switch back and forth using the sound devices list in Windows.

https://www.tenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/172430d1515874257-change-default-audio-playback-device-windows-10-a-audio_playback_device_sound-2.jpg

If you're using the amp from the output of your motherboard/sound card, you may want to try a physical switch/splitter to go back and forth between amp and speakers. https://www.amazon.com/STEREO-Manual-Speaker-selector-available/dp/B073GWCRP3/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=3.5mm+switch&qid=1566144603&s=gateway&sr=8-3

As long as you only want to output to one set of speakers/headphones at a time, this switch should be pretty close to what you're looking for.

You're probably not going to find a USB input, 3.5mm output, and RCA output on a cheap device. If you NEED those features, you're going to probably need to buy some sort of mixer. My suggestion (if you can) is to take the 3.5mm out of your PC, and then buy a RCA to 3.5mm adapter for the amplifier.

Ah, gotcha. Makes sense. I'd do something like this, that way you could fully control the input.