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 1 response by pbnaudio

TW,

It sounds like your only playing with one capacitor ?  If so you should try to charge couple the capacitor - basically for a 10uF cap you will need two 20uF capacitors, Just uses the Dayton ones they come in 20uF  put the two in series and install as the 10Uf cap, to the midpoint attach a 1M Ohm resistor - then use a 9V battery install between the crossovers negative post and the 1M Ohm resistor - you'll be surprised ?

You can google for more information


Best of Luck


Peter