Everyone- The crossovers in the Dayton Audio BR1 speakers used a 46uF capacitor value. In the kit, for this capacitor they give you a 47uF electrolytic capacitor then a .1 or .01uf film to bypass the electrolytic.
So here is the question-
Leave it alone OR
I purchased 2x Erse Audio 47uF caps to replace the electrolytic. Thoughts or opinions on replacing the electrolytic? The film caps I purchased are huge lol. I will need to do something to mount this large cap
Thx in advance
So here is the question-
Leave it alone OR
I purchased 2x Erse Audio 47uF caps to replace the electrolytic. Thoughts or opinions on replacing the electrolytic? The film caps I purchased are huge lol. I will need to do something to mount this large cap
Thx in advance
If your question is, can 47 be used where 46 is specified, the answer is yes. As to using alternative parts, it should also work. Report back if it doesn't do as expected.
Use the Erse. You already have them and they won't hurt the sound. Large value caps in crossovers are often electrolytic for cost-saving measures. Will you hear a difference? Who knows.
Thanks Smirkr,
Yes the question was, is there a benefit to replacing the electrolytic capacitor with a film/foil
Yes the question was, is there a benefit to replacing the electrolytic capacitor with a film/foil
Depends somewhat where the 46 or 47 uFd cap is in the circuit. If it's impedance compensation in the woofer circuit, then an electrolytic is OK. If it's a series capacitor, then you might hear an improvement with a film cap.
Something else to consider is Dennis Murphy's revised crossover.
MurphyBlaster Productions
Something else to consider is Dennis Murphy's revised crossover.
MurphyBlaster Productions
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How does the shunt component not have a similar effect? Also, what properties are involved eg: DA, parasitics?
If I understand what you were asking?
If I understand what you were asking?
While capacitors can contribute distortion regardless of whether they are series or shunt in the circuit, I seriously doubt that the change to a film capacitor from an electrolytic in a woofer impedance compensation circuit would be audible. The change from an electrolytic to a film series capacitor in a tweeter circuit could be audible.
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