Replacing caps on crossovers?

I would definitely change those Solen caps and sand resistors, you would get a more refined sound and clean up that nasal sound solen caps have.

@musichead 

If you can get a schematic of your crossover,  I'll offer some guidance of which parts to replace.  

Musichead. If the speakers are working properly there is little to gain

Hi @Mijostyn : Can you tell me how many times you’ve tried this and what parts you used to come to this conclusion?


Is this book learning, or have you actually experimented?

Because I have the latter, and I conclude you are mistaken.


Thanks,


Erik

OP:

What you should do is gain some practical experience, cheaply!

My recommendation for inexpensive experiments are Mundorf MKP and Clarity CSA caps.

Should run you about $20 for a pair of caps. Gain knowledge for yourself. If you can't hear a difference, you will learn there's nothing to gain for you.

Best,

E

@bache My speakers (Coincident PREs) only have a single capacitor that filters the tweeter.  I've tried three separate caps on that tweeter and they all sound different.  Replacing the stock Solen for a Jupiter was a significant upgrade.  Will probably try Duelunds at some point...