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Best Capacitors for Crossovers

I am now in the tweaking stage of trying different caps in my crossovers for my DIY homemade 2 way. I presently have and will soon try a 5.6uf 800 vdc +/- 2% Jantzen Audio Silver Z-cap.

I see that Mundorf, V Cap get a lot of accolades, and the Dueland are quite pricey.

Does anyone have a favorite?

I am trying to cross over at about 4500HZ at 6db.

128x128ozzy
ebm
9,311 posts
 
Depends on the speaker i like Mundorf.

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ozzy OP
7,440 posts
 

This is the Tweeter I’m using.


http://www.parts-express.com/aurum-cantus-g2si-ribbon-tweeter--276-400

Aurum Cantus G2Si Ribbon Tweeter

Highlights

  • High 96 dB sensitivity is great for efficient designs
  • Excellent high-frequency extension, can be used as a supertweeter
  • Extremely fast transient response allows reproduction of the finest details
  • Smooth and effecient frequency response from 1,700 to over 20,000 Hz


lustformusic
68 posts
 

There is  this option, Charge Coupled Crossovers-


http://www.enjoythemusic.com/diy/0911/charge_coupled_crossovers.htm

auxinput
2,920 posts
 

I don't know if you have seen this page, but it is definitely a lot of reading and feedback for you:

http://www.humblehomemadehifi.com/Cap.html

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