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Upgrading crossover caps in a PSB Image 5T

I've got the bug to tinker with my speakers. I've heard that upgrading the caps in the crossover can really change things for the better. I'm sure the PSB Image 5Ts are very budget minded in their use of parts, so I'm thinking of doing some simple mod like adding Auricaps.

Soooo ... I open up the speaker and I don't see anything that looks like a capacitor (in the traditional sort of way). No barrel shaped caps, nothing that looks like an electrolytic. Anyone have a clue as to what might be going on?
gnugear
240zracer
121 posts
 
Can you describe your speaker, and what you do see. Not all caps are round. Sometimes the crossover is attached to the terminal cup.
jndean
132 posts
 
I can't speak for the PSB Image 5T, but I had my capacitors changed out of my PSB Stratus Bronzes by Audible Improvements in Asheville, NC. They were sounding a bit bright in the treble and a bit boomy in the bass and a bit ragged when pushed. They are better to my ears now on all counts. They are now keepers again. Just my opinion. I'm not sure what it all means.
John
vman71
218 posts
 
Gnugear,

If you can email me some pictures, I will try and help you out. I upgrade speaker xover networks as a side job.

Mike
gnugear OP
32 posts
 
Thanks Mike, I'll take a pic of it tonight. From what I recall, I remember seeing something flat and squarish.
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