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.

ozzy

Showing 4 responses by gammag

Hello Everyone! I was thinking on trying the Audyn Plus caps and also bypassing them with a .1uF Audyn copper foil cap. Do any of you think this would be a good match? I just can’t afford really expensive caps at the moment :( I did look at the Jupiter caps and they are a little pricey for me at this time. Has anyone here ever tried different coils such as the silver/gold foil caps from Mundorf? In my opinion it appears that caps do make a difference in the tweeter section, I wonder if the high end coils also make a noticeable difference in sound quality in the mid-bass/midrange area? I was also told that one couldn't notice a difference using caps in the shunt sections of a crossover. I know that you guys here would know, so what do y'all believe. Thanks in advanced!

John

Thanks grannyring for your advice! Can you suggest where I may be able to purchase the Jupiter VT caps at a decent price? BTW, does this forum allow you to send PM's here?

Thanks guys! Any of you guys members at the diyaudio.com forum?

If so, what is your forum names if I may ask? Mine is FSHZ:42