Esplain how I install this device: Outdoor Speaker Volume Controller

[iRONic]

My Zone 2 speakers are hung on my back deck directly hooked to the rear panel of an Onkyo TX-SR805.

You're out in your yard enjoying your pool or bbq. You've set up your outdoor sound system so that you can listen to music while you relax. What a hassle it is to go all the way back inside your house just to adjust the volume. Wouldn't it be easier to have a volume controller out in your patio?

Here's your solution, an outdoor speaker volume controller. This specially designed unit comes in a sealed enclosure specially designed for backyard installations. A simple rotary design allows you to set your audio to the perfect listening level.

The water resistant enclosure also makes it perfect for marine (boating) applications.

 

[vi edit]

You'll get an outdoor electric box that you hang on the side of your outside wall. This mounts inside. It will have 4 or 8 slots you feed the speaker wire into and screw down a clamp to hold the wire in place. From there you set your zone 2 to a particular volume level and then this moves up or down from there.

 

[iRONic]

I'll have to buy another box to put his box into?!

Fuck that...

 

[sdifox]

I think that is an electric box. You can just email partsexpress and they'll answer that question.

 

[CubanlB]

Mount the box to wherever you want the Volume Control. If mounting it to a house put some silicone on the screws before you sink them into the house.

Speaker output from receiver ------> Input (usually marked amplifier) on Volume control.
Output (Marked Speakers) from Volume control -------> Speakers

Left and right are labeled.

If you're using conduit, great, seal it up with a little bit of silicone. If not seal it up with a LOT of silicone.

It's pretty easy, it's just an inside volume control in a weather resistant box. Some nicer ones will have some insulation over the actual volume control parts.

One key for any volume control install is to minimize the amount of jacket you strip off the speaker wire as it is very easy to get a partial short the way they are constructed. Usually less than a 1/4" will do.

I can yank my VC out of the wall if you need some pictures!

Edit: Are your speaker wires already on the exterior of the house/deck where you can get at them? Or run through attic/wall and just popping out and going to the speakers? The latter will need a bit more work as the VC comes between the amp and the speakers. I hope that's obvious.

 

[iRONic]

Mount the box to wherever you want the Volume Control. If mounting it to a house put some silicone on the screws before you sink them into the house.

Speaker output from receiver ------> Input (usually marked amplifier) on Volume control.
Output (Marked Speakers) from Volume control -------> Speakers

Left and right are labeled.

If you're using conduit, great, seal it up with a little bit of silicone. If not seal it up with a LOT of silicone.

It's pretty easy, it's just an inside volume control in a weather resistant box. Some nicer ones will have some insulation over the actual volume control parts.

One key for any volume control install is to minimize the amount of jacket you strip off the speaker wire as it is very easy to get a partial short the way they are constructed. Usually less than a 1/4" will do.

I can yank my VC out of the wall if you need some pictures!

Edit: Are your speaker wires already on the exterior of the house/deck where you can get at them? Or run through attic/wall and just popping out and going to the speakers? The latter will need a bit more work as the VC comes between the amp and the speakers. I hope that's obvious.

Exactly the kind of info I was seeking! Thanks, mang.

To the bolded; yes.

 

[iRONic]

I think that is an electric box. You can just email partsexpress and they'll answer that question.

They'd prolly reply "Ask monoprice, dumbass!"

 

[sdifox]

They'd prolly reply "Ask monoprice, dumbass!"

lulz, I have no idea why I said partsexpress.

 

[CubanlB]

Exactly the kind of info I was seeking! Thanks, mang.

To the bolded; yes.

No problem.

 

[iRONic]

No problem.

Forgot to update this; worked like a charm. Thanks again!

 

[CubanlB]

I'm glad it worked!

I toyed around with the idea of some basic home installation posts, but when I had the time, I didn't have the money. Now I don't have the time, and I don't really have the money either...

 

[iRONic]

The joys of home ownership, eh?