Spaun? Eagle Aspen? Terk? Channel Master?

[Beavis]

I'm looking at getting a 5x8 multiswitch when I have my dish installed, and I've heard Terk isn't the best. I'm looking at an Eagle Aspen 5x8 and the price looks right. Any recommendations?

 

[ghoff]

You are right, Terk is not good. I have experience with Terk and Eagle Aspen and I Eagle Aspen is an excellent choice. At least Eagle Aspen publishes their specs. From what I have heard, Spaun is an excellent choice, as well. I just have not had experience with Spaun. I am happy with my Eagle Aspen.

 

[charper1]

Although I would also go with Eagle Aspen, as Terk is a lower cost simple residential brand, what additional specs are you looking for that Terk doesn't list? Seems they list the relevant info. Here is there info site: http://www.terk.com/products.html#sat and here is the spec sheet for the 5x8 they offer: http://www.terk.com/pdfs/BMS58.pdf

 

[Mike500]

If you don't use the ota input or if you have a separate cabling system, like I do for my own syatem and the high end custom installs, that I do a lot of, the best switch is the Zinwell SAM-4803 4x8 multiswitch.

It is small; It is weather resistant; it works with all DirecTV dish configurations (except those using two dishes); and it is reasonably priced at $50 from most suppliers.

I've got over 50 of them installed out there with absolutely no problems. Zinwell manufacturers a lot of units for others under their own labels. But, they have larger form factors.

 

[tds4182]

Which Multi-Switch

I'm looking at getting a 5x8 multiswitch when I have my dish installed, and I've heard Terk isn't the best. I'm looking at an Eagle Aspen 5x8 and the price looks right. Any recommendations?

For what it's worth--I've had a Terk 5X8 up in my attic (very hot in the summer) here in Houston for the last 3+ years with no problems. I'm sure the Eagle Aspen is a good switch also. The Spauns are good, but they're pretty pricey.

Good luck in whatever you decide!

 

[Beavis]

If you don't use the ota input or if you have a separate cabling system, like I do for my own syatem and the high end custom installs, that I do a lot of, the best switch is the Zinwell SAM-4803 4x8 multiswitch.

It is small; It is weather resistant; it works with all DirecTV dish configurations (except those using two dishes); and it is reasonably priced at $50 from most suppliers.

I've got over 50 of them installed out there with absolutely no problems. Zinwell manufacturers a lot of units for others under their own labels. But, they have larger form factors.

I'm going to use the OTA input for lifeline cable, cause I know how flaky locals on D* can be. Does Zinwell make a 5x8?

 

[Beavis]

For what it's worth--I've had a Terk 5X8 up in my attic (very hot in the summer) here in Houston for the last 3+ years with no problems. I'm sure the Eagle Aspen is a good switch also. The Spauns are good, but they're pretty pricey.

Good luck in whatever you decide!

Thanks! Yeah, I think Spauns are geared towards commercial accounts or residential accounts with 16+ IRDs. I think the Terk issue is in the same vein as the Sammy TS360; some people have zero probs, other people think it's junk.

 

[charper1]

Big Selection http://www.solidsignal.com/multi-switches.asp

Zinwell http://www.zinwelldigital.com/products-DirecTV.htm