There is no cheap solution other than electrolytics

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Posted by Russ57 on February 5, 2007 at 12:07:24

In Reply to: To me... posted by 4yanx on February 5, 2007 at 09:45:16:

Even the motor runs mentioned, unless you buy surplus, are going to run the cost of the solen. Plus they will take up a lot of room. I do like they way they sound though:)

So, it is a solen if budget allows. If not maybe a black gate (didn't price but might be more $). If not then a decent bi-polar electrolytic, like panisonic, bypassed with a film cap. About what I said at first isn't it:) caps have gotten better and yours are old so I think you will hear an improvement.

Now for an entirely different path.....If you have a dedicated amp just for the low bass I can't see why an electronic crossover wouldn't work. You could keep the passive crossover on the tweeter if desired so you wouldn't need another amp. So bi-amp with an active crossover. Upside of this is it is reusable and the 200uF caps probably won't be. The little 30 watt sonic T amps for 30 bucks should have enough balls for the sats/surrounds. Spend a few bucks more for the behringer crossover (around $250) and you get a nice equalizer with auto set features too (might have to buy the $85 mike though). Dang I thing I just sold myself:)

Best I can come up with.

Russ

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Comprende. - The Real Dick Hertz 15:33:30 02/05/07 (0)

Now I understand - Russ57 04:04:07 02/05/07 (3)

To me... - 4yanx 09:45:16 02/05/07 (2)

There is no cheap solution other than electrolytics - Russ57 12:07:24 02/05/07 (0)

Look for a lower-Voltage motor-run (NOT motor-START) cap. They're metallized 'propylenes... - jeffreybehr 10:08:56 02/05/07 (0)

I fully understand... - 4yanx 15:54:32 02/04/07 (0)

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