ditton 15 new capacitors

[09mike69]

just changed the caps in a pair of ditton 15's.
i was a bit sceptical about how much affect this would have, some say night and day and some say they heard no difference.
the originals where dated 1971 so i thought it couldnt hurt to change them.
i used like for like 12 uf alcaps'
i wouldnt say it was a night and day difference, but they do sound quite a bit better, clearer if you like.
cheers
Mike.

[walpurgis]

New caps (there's only one) can make a difference with the Ditton 15. Good little speakers, I've had a few pairs.

Have you heard a pair of Mordaunt Short Pageant 2 speakers. If you like the Dittons, you'd love those. They sell for about the same money.

[09mike69]

New caps (there's only one) can make a difference with the Ditton 15. Good little speakers, I've had a few pairs.

Have you heard a pair of Mordaunt Short Pageant 2 speakers. If you like the Dittons, you'd love those. They sell for about the same money.

2 caps if you do both speakers :doh:
yeah the 15's are cool, fun little speakers... crank the volume and watch em bounce..
and no not had the pleasure of any MS speakers.

[Marco]

Subtle improvements? :eek:

Mike, read my thread here: http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?48051-Recapping-my-Celestion-15XRs

You need some Jantzens in your life, mate! ;)

Marco.

[Wakefield Turntables]

Hi, Marco, just out of interest what made you go for Jantzens?

[Marco]

Hi Andrew,

Liked the ethos of the design, and spec, and I also knew of Jantzen's good reputation for superb products [Glenn C rates them, too] :)

Marco.

[09mike69]

Subtle improvements? :eek:

Mike, read my thread here: http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?48051-Recapping-my-Celestion-15XRs

You need some Jantzens in your life, mate! ;)

Marco.

thanks, read your thread buddy, glad you had fun and a positive outcome with it, its what its all about innit, squeezin the most out of what you have..
an i agree with the na-na plugs,, so much easier than the screw type thing on the 15's, its like surgery tryna get speaker cable on them....
cheers
Mike.

[SteveO]

Still enjoying my Ditton 15XRs with original caps, i am a little wary about changing the speakers original balance. I do though keep wondering how this little speaker would sound active, though i guess as the xover is so simple perhaps not much to be gained, but i have a 2 way naxo sitting idle.

[Firebottle]

And no, the frock isn't mine before anyone asks!

First thing that came to mind :eyebrows:

<Off topic, where did you get the tall radiator from?>

:cool:

[SteveO]

Gosh, picked it up from a small plumbing supply company operating from a small lock up unit near where i work, must be best part of 10 years ago. I cant even remember the traders name, but they stopped trading a long long time ago. Sorry.

[Marco]

And no, the frock isnt mine before anyone asks!

Well, dahling, we only have your word for that! :eyebrows:

Btw, have you tried using the speakers the right way round?

Marco.

[karma67]

i bet he puts the mask on as well when swooshing around in the dress!

[Marco]

Yesh, and the slingbacks are hidden under the bed, after him doing a wee shimmy-ette to Sister Sledge... :dance: :dance:

Marco.

[karma67]

lol talking of recapping celestions,the 66's are getting the treatment :carrot:

[Marco]

Nice one.... I'll follow your journey with interest! Are you following Ken's reccos? :)

Marco.

[karma67]

yes without a doubt!
see here for pics http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?48768-Celestion-Ditton-66-recap

[SteveO]

Yep tried them the right way up, they image better on there side. At least in this room.
LOL, i think time to delete that photo..