Crossover components in the UK

inrank · 2nd March 2007, 07:52 PM

where is the best place to get Capacitors, Inductors and resistors for crossovers in the UK?

at the moment i have found that Wilmslow Audio has all the parts, and added it all up to £30 for all the bits, is there anywhere cheaper?

and btw, the crossover is for my HPD315's that i am re-building without the treble tone controls.

Thanks

Vikash · 2nd March 2007, 10:18 PM

Falcon-acoustics, err CPC perhaps.

Personally I'd go for Madisound. It will be cheaper inc. postage probably. You'll just have to wait 3-5 days for delivery. oh no.

Vikash · 2nd March 2007, 10:22 PM

You not coming to UK DIY 2007?

BlackCatSound · 2nd March 2007, 10:26 PM

Given the $ rate it would probably work out cheaper to buy from the US as Vikash says.

Plus Wilmslow are insanely expensive and TBH I do not like their inductors one bit.

inrank · 3rd March 2007, 04:43 PM

thanks will look into those sites...

was that me not coming to the DIY 2007 thing?

if so, cant really, unless anyone can give me a lift from oxford area (as i will be at home then

)

waltona · 3rd March 2007, 08:01 PM

Does anybody know if get charged import duty on Madisound orders delivered to the UK (thinking mainly of crossover components)?

In the past I have used http://www.lautsprecher-shop.de/english/index_hifi.htm who were great. Much better component quality than Wilmslow although postage is 17 euros to the UK.

Al

Vikash · 3rd March 2007, 08:13 PM

Anything up to 18 quid is import tax free. But often a lot higher value small domestic addressed packages will get through too. Most small orders (crossover components) should get through without any additional charge.

waltona · 3rd March 2007, 08:28 PM

Hi Vik,

What are the delivery charges like from Madisound? I see you bought components from them for your Fullrange W3-871S Monitors.

Al.

Vikash · 3rd March 2007, 08:37 PM

Cheap. My last delivery cost for 4 Eagle resistors, 4 Solen caps, and 2 air core inductors was $9.15 (a £fiver!!!) by untracked USPS airmail (10-30 days listed - but arrived much quicker IIRC). Or I had the option of USPS EMS mail (3-10 days - and trackable IIRC) for $26.10.

Just send them an email and they'll give you some cheap options. My experience with Madisound has been excellent, and I always go for the cheap delivery option!

PaulSmith · 4th March 2007, 08:46 PM

There's also www.IPLacoustics.co.uk

I've ordered a few bits from madisound (mainly drive units) and I haven't had to pay import tax yet.

Paul.

2nd March 2007, 07:52 PM	#1
inrank diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2005	Crossover components in the UK where is the best place to get Capacitors, Inductors and resistors for crossovers in the UK? at the moment i have found that Wilmslow Audio has all the parts, and added it all up to £30 for all the bits, is there anywhere cheaper? and btw, the crossover is for my HPD315's that i am re-building without the treble tone controls. Thanks

2nd March 2007, 10:18 PM	#2
Vikash diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: UK	Falcon-acoustics, err CPC perhaps. Personally I'd go for Madisound. It will be cheaper inc. postage probably. You'll just have to wait 3-5 days for delivery. oh no. __________________ "The human mind is so constituted that it colours with its own previous conceptions any new notion that presents itself for acceptance." - J. Wilhelm. (But I still think mine sounds better than yours.)

2nd March 2007, 10:22 PM	#3
Vikash diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: UK	You not coming to UK DIY 2007? __________________ "The human mind is so constituted that it colours with its own previous conceptions any new notion that presents itself for acceptance." - J. Wilhelm. (But I still think mine sounds better than yours.)

3rd March 2007, 08:13 PM	#7
Vikash diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: UK	Anything up to 18 quid is import tax free. But often a lot higher value small domestic addressed packages will get through too. Most small orders (crossover components) should get through without any additional charge. __________________ "The human mind is so constituted that it colours with its own previous conceptions any new notion that presents itself for acceptance." - J. Wilhelm. (But I still think mine sounds better than yours.)

3rd March 2007, 08:37 PM	#9
Vikash diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: UK	Cheap. My last delivery cost for 4 Eagle resistors, 4 Solen caps, and 2 air core inductors was $9.15 (a £fiver!!!) by untracked USPS airmail (10-30 days listed - but arrived much quicker IIRC). Or I had the option of USPS EMS mail (3-10 days - and trackable IIRC) for $26.10. Just send them an email and they'll give you some cheap options. My experience with Madisound has been excellent, and I always go for the cheap delivery option! __________________ "The human mind is so constituted that it colours with its own previous conceptions any new notion that presents itself for acceptance." - J. Wilhelm. (But I still think mine sounds better than yours.)


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2nd March 2007, 10:26 PM	#4
BlackCatSound diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2004	Given the $ rate it would probably work out cheaper to buy from the US as Vikash says. Plus Wilmslow are insanely expensive and TBH I do not like their inductors one bit.

3rd March 2007, 04:43 PM	#5
inrank diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2005	thanks will look into those sites... was that me not coming to the DIY 2007 thing? if so, cant really, unless anyone can give me a lift from oxford area (as i will be at home then )

3rd March 2007, 08:01 PM	#6
waltona diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Up North	Does anybody know if get charged import duty on Madisound orders delivered to the UK (thinking mainly of crossover components)? In the past I have used http://www.lautsprecher-shop.de/english/index_hifi.htm who were great. Much better component quality than Wilmslow although postage is 17 euros to the UK. Al

3rd March 2007, 08:28 PM	#8
waltona diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Up North	Hi Vik, What are the delivery charges like from Madisound? I see you bought components from them for your Fullrange W3-871S Monitors. Al.

4th March 2007, 08:46 PM	#10
PaulSmith diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2006	There's also www.IPLacoustics.co.uk I've ordered a few bits from madisound (mainly drive units) and I haven't had to pay import tax yet. Paul.

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