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Ten grey rectangular outdoor volume controls with rotary dials and four mounting holes each

Goldwood Sound, Inc.

Goldwood Sound, Inc. Acoustic Audio Outdoor Volume Controls Grey 10 Pack

SKU CH-QCVA-ZXD1Y

A set of ten weatherproof outdoor volume controls with twelve-step dials, shorting bars for impedance matching, and capacity for 150 watts per channel

  • 10-pack covers multiple zones with one purchase
  • 12-step dial with true off position gives precise control
  • Handles 150 watts per channel for powerful outdoor systems
  • Weatherproof ABS housing with 1" PVC fitting withstands elements
  • Impedance-matching shorting bars safely connect up to 8 speaker pairs

Outdoor Volume Control 10 Pack

This set supplies ten passive dial volume controls built for outdoor speaker runs. The grey ABS housings are weatherproof and mount with four screw holes plus a one-inch PVC fitting for conduit entry. Each unit handles 4, 8 and 16 ohm speakers at up to 150 watts per channel. They suit whole-house audio and commercial installs alike.

Passive Impedance Matching Limits

The controls use shorting bars to set the correct load for the amplifier when driving multiple pairs. Changing bar placement lets eight pairs of 8 ohm speakers share one amp safely. Independent grounds accept any amplifier with raw speaker wire outputs. Connections take wire up to 14 gauge and require CL3 rated in-wall cable.

Twelve Step Attenuation Dial

Each dial provides twelve discrete attenuation steps plus a true first off position for silent zones. The low-voltage passive design needs no external power and installs with basic tools. Housing dimensions are 2.75 by 4.5 by 2.75 inches. The pack includes ten controls with shorting bars and an instruction manual with reference chart.

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Brand nameAcoustic Audio by Goldwood

Questions about this item

How do I decide between the 4, 8 and 16 ohm speaker settings on these volume controls?

Use the shorting-bar reference chart to match the bars to your speaker impedance; the chart shows the correct bar placement for 4, 8 and 16 ohm loads so the amp sees a safe load at every volume step.

What does the 150 watts per channel rating mean when I install these outdoors?

Each control can pass up to 150 watts per channel from your amplifier to the connected speakers without overheating, so you can run high-output outdoor zones at full volume.

What does the 14 gauge wire limit on the terminals cap in practice?

The screw terminals accept raw speaker wire up to 14 gauge, so you must use 14 AWG or thinner CL3-rated in-wall cable for every connection.

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