New outdoor setting. Looking to connect 3 sets of sonos outdoor speakers to a sonos amp. Can I do it with 3 in wall volume controls? I know the setting would be from the amp to the volume control and then the speakers. So I’m wondering will I lose the capability of 3 sets of speakers by adding the volume control? Don’t mind playing the same thing but definitely need different volume levels.
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My understanding is that the Sonance speakers and amp send signals along the speaker wire so that they are aware of the connection and the speakers will have the proper impendence. I would think using volume controls in between would break that connection, but do not know for sure.
Instead of rely on that connection to manage impedance, I would look into to get a separate speaker switch. That would also mean you could connect up to 4 pairs of speakers and would not need to use the Sonance/Sonos speakers.
Another option would be to ditch the volume control switches and just get two amps with your 3 pair of speakers (if that works for you). That may cost a bit more, but would give you more functionality, and you could make the cost of additional amp with cheaper speakers and no volume control switches to install.
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