need high-amp DPDT toggle switch for speakers

[cyclecamper]

I want high-amperage strong (no crappy automotive plastic bats, requires commercial-like durability) toggle switch for mounting in a steel panel on the back of a speaker.

I'd like some center-off DPDT (series/seperate/parallel) and also some two-throw DPDT (polarity reverse). I'd like 20 to 40 amp AC rating (higher is better).

Most important, they must not rattle !!! At all!

Any good links to big electronics catalogs online???

[m R g S r]

Grainger?

[sofaspud]

Most any large electronics/electrical distributor will carry an assortment of toggles. I'm not quite understanding what type you actually need, though, other than a high amp rating. Be aware also... I wouldn't be at all surprised if they set you back $30+ each.

[epa]

i had the same isue a while ago,this was for a sub wich could be used with or without bild in crossover.
i ordered a switch ,but the switch only work when pressed on(it wouldn't stick )
i ended up using switching jacks.
an other option was using banana plugs and patch bridges.
you could reces them.

[Xoc1]

Is this for PA? I think switches on the back of a PA cab are a disaster waiting to happen!
Switches are likely to be expensive (and easy to tamper with). One flick at the wrong time could be an expensive short circuit!
How about using a assortment of speakon 4 way sockets and plugs. They are built for the job, and with a bit of creative thought you could achieve most of the configurations you want.
Why would you want to switch the phase? It is probably easier to do that at the amplifier input.
Sketched out a start, Series connection seems more problematic unless you use a custom speaker lead/plug - Maybe a short patch lead would do the job
Patch leads are also often used to sort out phasing issues.

[Zero D]

@ cyclecamper

Try here

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[Speedskater]

You might look in a reputable surplus shop like this one:

Switches

[cyclecamper]

Lots of nice possibilities, all of them expensive.

[cyclecamper]

I see what Xoc1 proposes.

[cyclecamper]

I will run all spekaer terminals to the NL4 and then I can wire NL4 plugs internally to determine whether the 1/4" jacks drive the speakers in parallel or series.

What's the standard for the 1/4" jack. With + on the tip, should the cone move in or out?

What's the standard for wiring the NL4 for two drivers (mostly interested in polarity)? Wire one driver to which pins, other to which, and which way should the cone move with + on which...