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Help with crossover capacitors

I am re-capping some Altec Lansing 890C Bolero speakers.  They have 6uf/50volt and 3uf/25 volt caps.  What will change if I use 5.6uf and 3.2 caps?  I can't find the exact 6uf and 3uf values.  Should I go a little bit higher on those values or lower?  Any suggestions?  I'm looking at Dayton, Mundorf or Jantzen caps but I'm open to suggestions.

dannybad
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dannybad OP
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Thanks to everyone for the help on this project.  I re-capped the Altec's with some Clarity CSA's, replaced the resistors with Mills (and one Mundorf).  They sound so much better.  I did one and then compared the two and it wasn't even close.  I am now hooked on this hobby.  I have 5 new projects going on with speakers and receivers.  I spend most of my free time reading about all of this.  Is this what happened to all of you?  
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grannyring
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Ha! Have fun.   You can improve the sound of all your gear with your skills as you learn! Every piece of gear I own has been upgraded and sounds better than stock.  Very satisfying and fun hobby.  
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