🎶 Elevate Your Sound Experience with Effortless Switching!
The 2 Port 3.5mm Stereo Manual Switch Box is a high-quality audio selector that allows you to easily switch between two audio sources without the need for power or software. Designed for both home and office use, it features a compact design that can be wall-mounted or placed on a table, making it a versatile addition to your audio setup.
Cable Type | Auxiliary |
Number of Ports | 2 |
Compatible Devices | Tablet |
Connector Type | 3.5mm Jack |
Color | grey|white |
F**N
Solid Quality and Visually Pleasing
I purchased this audio input selector for an unusual reason: my A/V receiver automatically detects input, and was switching to my computer audio (which I route through the receiver) even when I didn't want it to. By running my computer audio through one input while leaving the other empty, I gave myself a simple manual mute button!(For those who might be wondering why I didn't just mute the computer, the audio from my computer actually goes to an external dock that then runs a line to the receiver. Unfortunately, the dock sends a tiny jolt through the audio cable whenever the computer wakes from hibernation—which it does semi-frequently to update notifications and such. This tiny surge is enough to trip the receiver's threshold for line-signal, and it switches to the computer input.)The stereo selector is extremely light (the body is made out of plastic), but feels solid in the hand despite this. The buttons are chunky and move solidly, with a pleasingly nostalgic "chunk" noise like that of an old tape player. The inputs are simply labeled, with a little "1" or "2" beneath each option and again below the corresponding buttons. The connectors are high quality, but beware that the unit is ungrounded, meaning that you may a very low hum if you select an empty input empty (like I do). This is no different from most other consumer-quality input selectors, and doesn't seem to impact a correctly hooked up input. In fact, I found the pass-through audio quality was very clean. The stereo selector doesn't seem to add any noise or distortion to the line at all.The box is not small. Roughly the size of a thick deck of full-size playing cards, the unit doesn't take up a ton of desk real estate, but isn't as convenient for travel as some of the more compact options out there. Additionally, there is no passive volume control or mute button, which some of this product's competitors have begun to offer.Overall, if simplicity and consistent quality are what you're looking for, then this stereo speaker selector should be your go-to choice!
B**N
Highly Functional and Well Designed Switch Box
The 2 Port 3.5mm Stereo Manual Switch Box has become an essential part of my audio setup. I absolutely love the practical design, which includes rubber feet for stability and the option to mount it with screws. The fact that all the cables come out on one side is a thoughtful feature that keeps everything organized and prevents cable clutter. While the instructions were not in English and the unit feels somewhat lightweight, these are minor issues in comparison to its performance. The switch box delivers excellent sound quality and allows for easy switching between sources. Overall, it's a fantastic tool for anyone needing a compact and efficient audio switcher.
C**S
Simple. Works.
Yes, I have bluetooth headphones, but I have Beat wired headphones for music on my computer. For movies and news and videos, I use the speakers. I got really tired of getting up and plugging or unplugging the headphones, not to mention the wear and tear on the socket the jack goes into. So this little switchbox now sits on top of my computer, plugs into the audio output, and then the speakers and headphones both plug into the back of it. Switching output is as simple as pushing a mechanical button. It's not powered, doesn't need to be. It works great.Two slight drawbacks: 1. It seems a little pricey for what it does. But it's a one-time expense and then you own the box, and it had good reviews, so I guess it's worth the money. 2. It may be my computer or setup, but at high volumes it introduces a buzz into the speakers. Now, this is at higher volume than I ever listen. My speakers are amplified, and it would blow out my ears on the headphones, but it is something I noticed when I was testing it after I hooked it up.Those are the two reasons I gave it 4 stars instead of 5, but I definitely recommend it if you need a switch like this.
D**S
works great
I am using this to share 1 set of computer speakers with 2 different computers and it does exactly that with no sound interference and no hassles to hook up.
U**E
COMPLETE JUNK DO NOT BUY
Humm and buzz - zero grounding, this item is completed junk - automatically without reason cuts out right channel without any warning - pushing the switches several times to get the right channel back lol forget this item ... we purchased 8 of them all of them are the same crap junk amazon say's CHOICE pick lmaoooo
H**C
Worked for my needs...
I have a 2014 BMW 335i (F30). It has an AUX port in the center console. My smartphone is an LG G8 Thinq. Happily, it has an earphone jack. I download music to my phone via Amazon Prime. And, my car has upgraded speakers (aftermarket by FOCAL) and an upgraded amp (Match Up 7BMW). So, this combo of upgraded speakers/tweeters/amp + wired output = audio heaven. Recently though, I also bought an Android 10 head unit. This new head unit has features that enable you to watch YouTube or stream videos. So, this head unit also needs to be plugged into that AUX port. In a perfect world, I would then need to use the Android 10 head unit's Bluetooth to play music. But, the quality definitely takes a step back (the unit does not offer APTX Bluetooth protocol and even that may not be enough to get the sound quality to where I have it on the OEM side).Anyway, my thought was to purchase this little box. In theory, I should be able to run my phone's 3.5" wire into Channel A and the Android 10 head unit's 3.5" wire into Channel B. Then, I would run another male-to-male 3.5" wire from my AUX in the center console to the in/out port of the box. My hope was that I could switch it to A to listen to my music via my phone via wired output / switch to B to listen to the Android 10s sound output when watching videos. Without this device, I would just be manually unplugging one wire and plugging the other in back and forth.And, this worked! I press “A” when I want to listen to what’s outputted by my phone. I can switch over to “B” when I want to hear what’s outputted by the Andoid head unit. It is distortion free. What a nifty gadget!
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