Can you use an AV selector switch to select speakers?

Question

I have an AV selector switcher. it's primary use is to select between components where there is only one input jack on the receiver.
However, instead, I would like to use it to toggle between two sets of speakers. In effect the reverse of is normal use. the input would be where the speaker went in, the output would be connected to the actual speakers.
The switcher is passive, so I assume this can be done.
I just worry about "input" things going into "output" jacks and vise versa. Or doesn't it matter with a passive switcher
Can I do this w/o frying my speakers/amp?

Answer 1

You can't do it using that switch.

The switch you are describing has multiple inputs, and 1 output.

You want 1 input and multiple outputs. It doesn't work that way.

You can get a speaker selector switch that will do what you want it to, for around $75.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Yes, you could do it with little modification to the passive (if it is passive) selector. I would suggest you take the selector to a Technician if you are not the right person to do it.
The selector will have filters for reducing the noise under the covers. You might have to short circuit the connections inside the selector. Be sure to match the connectors you have on the selector and the ones on your audio system before meddling with the selector. Also, ensure your audio system is turned off while switching the selector.
Good luck!

Answer 3

Any component of a mains equipment consists of the risk of electric powered marvel, so no, in spite of if the risk is fairly small. that's why you're actually not even allowed to have a gentle swap which you would be able to touch, regardless of the incontrovertible fact that that's a plastic field. possibly they make selector switches especially for bogs, with a pull twine ?