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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
7,492 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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grannyring
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I highly recommended Jupiter copper foil caps. I prefer them to Duelund and have tried both. Far superior to Mundorf in every way, but most especially in the mids and micro details. The Jupiter cap is very linear with no part of the sound spectrum highlighted.  I find the top of the line Mundorfs a tad boosted in the highs. The Duelunds a tad bumped in the upper mids. The Jupiers are so smooooth! 
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