allowing the addition of up to 16 pairs of speakers from a single pair of amplifier channels that are all controlled from this single volume knob. This stereo volume control handles 4 or 8 ohm speakers and up to 50 continuous watts with a peak rating of 150 peak watts. When used with the rear channels of a receiver or a separate amplifier this volume control allows you to easily add music to a bedroom, garage, patio, bathroom, even the entire house for a low-cost background music system!  (less)