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x-over caps [message #50663]

Thu, 08 February 2007 21:17

j.luis cruz .
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Registered: May 2009

Master

Hy .Wayne . what is the differnce( in sound) between use poly caps or mylar caps in a croosover .thanks

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Re: x-over caps [message #50664 is a reply to message #50663]

Fri, 09 February 2007 00:54

Wayne Parham
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Registered: January 2001

Illuminati (33rd Degree)

I like polypropylene capacitors. Check this out:

"The sound of capacitors"

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Re: x-over caps [message #50676 is a reply to message #50664]

Sat, 10 February 2007 17:17

newjerseybt
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Registered: May 2009

Chancellor

Very interesting link Wayne proving I am way behind the curve in my knowledge of crossover caps. Years ago, I thought Tantulum Pentoxide caps (back to back for non polarized) were satisfactory. I am glad I changed them out.

I suspect I am also way behind the curve regarding speaker wire. At first glance, the expensive cable looks like a sales gimmick. I may also have questionable hearing as I can't tell the difference between cheap 14 gauge stranded copper wire and Monster cable.

I only see a few pico-farads per foot, DC resistance and current handling capacity as being important...but what do I know.

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