What capacitors for simple crossover.

[thyristor44]

(Solved) What capacitors for simple crossover.

I have some old Sony bookshelf speakers, not hifi at all but used as test to see if equipment is working.
There is a simple crossover unit in them, a 3.3mfd capacitor in series with 25mm tweeters and an inductor across them.
One of the capacitors has died and I would like to replace them in each speaker. Can anyone advise any suitable types from either RS components or ebay.
Thanks
thyristor44

 

[Douglas Blake]

Any non-polarized capacitor of the same value and voltage will work just fine.

 

[eriksquires]

Make sure your replacement cap isn't 5V or something, 50V or higher to be safe. These are about $1 for 2:

3.3uF 100V Electrolytic Non-Polarized Crossover Capacitor


For something slightly fancy at $5 for a pair:

Audyn Cap Q4 3.3uF 400V MKP Metalized Polypropylene Foil Crossover Capacitor


Replace both speaker caps at the same time.

Best,

E

 

[Douglas Blake]

True ... going higher on the voltage is never a bad idea.

 

[thyristor44]

Thanks for the replies
I have ordered two and will fit them when they come.
Once more thanks
thyristor44