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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
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ozzy OP
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enliten,

Active crossover is an idea. I was thinking of eventually getting a DEQX unit.

ptss,

I read the attachment lustformusic added. I'm not sure I totally understand the concept. I need to read it again.

I am getting very good soundstage wide separation along with a pretty deep presentation. The upper frequencies are definitely pronounced at this point however.

grannyring,

I may try some of that wire.

erik_squires
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Hey Ozzy, what caps are you trying right now?

If you are going to try 1 brand at a time but can’t burn them in, it will take you a while to try 2-3 brands. :)

Totally worth it to find another amp around the house to use for burn-in.

Erik
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ozzy OP
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Eric,

*Capacitor that is used=

5.6uf 800 vdc +/- 2% Jantzen Audio Silver Z-ca

erik_squires
16,371 posts
 
Cool, never tired them. Troels Gravesen loves them, but he's sponsored. :)

Best,

Erik
erik_squires
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Wait, used?  Shouldn't need to be broken in that much.
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