crossover capacitators upgrade

[samoloko]

would you please recommend High Quality 4.7 uF film cap to replace Solen stock for high pass filter and reasonable quality film cap of 82 uF to replace stock bipolar for mid filter

[Rare Bird]

Ansar 'Supersound' do both those values.

[sq225917]

You need to match the ESR of the old caps not just the capacitance if you don't want to alter the frequency of the crossover. It won't be an issue with the film cap replacement they'll be very close. But that bipolar could have a bit of ESR, maybe even an ohm or so and than probably will make an audible difference if you replace it with a big film cap with essentially zero ESR.

[UV101]

I did the last pair of speakers I had with with Mundorf supreme but the largest value was only 6.8uF. In my new speakers, I need 8.2uF, 68uF and 150uF which would be far too expensive if I could get them at the right value. The change from std horrible elco's to the supreme's was a significant upgrade. I do accept that the xovers characteristics would have changed as a result of the cap change, but for me I was very very happy with the result.

I've heard the Mundorf Evo series are very good

http://www.hificollective.co.uk/comp.../mcap_evo.html

[samoloko]

Ansar 'Supersound' do both those values.

are they better than Clarity ESA

I've heard the Mundorf Evo series are very good

http://www.hificollective.co.uk/comp.../mcap_evo.html

any reviews ?

[The Black Adder]

I prefer ESA's to Ansar Supersounds. Had them both in a crossover. The ESA's take a little longer to burn in but they are worth it.

[samoloko]

I have read that SA and ESA are dull souding

where are you using ESA which rate 250 V or 630 V - Is It reasonable choice for mid pass filter

have you tried to add to ESA Mundorf Supreme as Tony Gee recomendations

what Is your choise for high pass 4.7 uF

[Rare Bird]

I fully understand why a lot of people choose different Caps, certainly inst the reason i do it hence i stick to what i use. I don't want my speakers sounding more bright & detailed, i want them sounding how they do but more well defined in all areas.

[Marco]

I have read that SA and ESA are dull souding

where are you using ESA which rate 250 V or 630 V - Is It reasonable choice for mid pass filter

have you tried to add to ESA Mundorf Supreme as Tony Gee recomendations

what Is your choise for high pass 4.7 uF

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[goraman]

I have used Clarity Cap SA and ESA as well as manny others.
The clarity line above PX uses very heavy duty film and break in takes forever but they are worth it in the end. A mix of capacitors is better than using just one brand and or type,I mix the CC ESR with Oblangatto Gold or Mundorf supreme then one cap dosen't leave a sonic signature.
Don't believe that Clarity Caps are dull after break in there is a pair of Mission 762i speakers in my wifes Solon with SA 630v caps that have been running 7 days a week,10+ hours a day for well over a year and it seems the longer they run the better they get, they are fully cooked in now.

My Tekton Lores in our home use ESA caps 630v are 1 year old and are still breaking in due to our busy life, they don't have 400 hours on them, but they are far better than when they where new.
I went through the same thing with Black Gates,then one day you just go Wow!
There it is!
Seems some good caps just take more time to cook.