Someone gave me a pair of these speakers. These are shop speakers for me. One needs to be re-foamed, it was not done correctly.
Is it worth messing with the 3uf and 5uf bi-polor electrolytic caps in the crossover? I was thinking of trying some solan caps in there, if they will fit.
Is it worth messing with the 3uf and 5uf bi-polor electrolytic caps in the crossover? I was thinking of trying some solan caps in there, if they will fit.
Hi bxt!
This thread would actually be best placed in the "Multi-Way" section of the forum as the Cerwin-Vega CV DX-1 is a two-way speaker.
The speakers were introduced in 1991, making the bipolar electrolytic capacitors 34 years old. In consequence, it may be worth refreshing the caps.
Bear in mind that replacing them with non-electrolytic types is likely to alter the crossover function from that intended by the manufacturer, which could alter the response for the better or for the worse. However, by all means experiment with Solen film caps if you must.
Over here, we can obtain the exact value 3 uF and 5 uF caps in the German made Mundorf electrolytic ECap capacitor range.
This thread would actually be best placed in the "Multi-Way" section of the forum as the Cerwin-Vega CV DX-1 is a two-way speaker.
The speakers were introduced in 1991, making the bipolar electrolytic capacitors 34 years old. In consequence, it may be worth refreshing the caps.
Bear in mind that replacing them with non-electrolytic types is likely to alter the crossover function from that intended by the manufacturer, which could alter the response for the better or for the worse. However, by all means experiment with Solen film caps if you must.
Over here, we can obtain the exact value 3 uF and 5 uF caps in the German made Mundorf electrolytic ECap capacitor range.
You say the bass may be different between the two channels. This brings all sorts of questions.
Does the low bass line up at resonance?
Do they have the same sensitivity now?
Are they messed up near breakup at the top of their range?
That last question begs another... are these woofers crossed properly at the top or just left to run out on their own?
The first two could be addressed with some individual equalisation. This may also potentially tell you where overall these speakers want attention. Next to this information, changing capacitors is largely inconsequential.
Does the low bass line up at resonance?
Do they have the same sensitivity now?
Are they messed up near breakup at the top of their range?
That last question begs another... are these woofers crossed properly at the top or just left to run out on their own?
The first two could be addressed with some individual equalisation. This may also potentially tell you where overall these speakers want attention. Next to this information, changing capacitors is largely inconsequential.
I never said anything about sound?
"You say the bass may be different between the two channels. This brings all sorts of questions."
"You say the bass may be different between the two channels. This brings all sorts of questions."
I think you may have got your threads mixed up as bxt was merely asking about changing the crossover capacitors.
