Crossover parts selection

[NyxOne]

Hi Everyone,


I would like to put together a kit of crossover components that would allow me to do quick crossover prototyping for 2 way systems (Let's say for 5" & 6.5" woofer).

I don't have alot of money so i don't want to waste it on components that I'm not likely to use.

What would you buy ? What Caps & Coil values would you use ?

For TEST purpose :
- Caps : Is electrolytic enought ?
- Inductor : Is 18 AWG or 20 AWG enought ?

Is there any deal out there that would allow me to save money ?

Any recommandations/comments will be appreaciated.

Thanks,
NyxOne

[ThomasW]

If you search you'll find plenty of discussion regarding electrolytic caps.

Bigger gauge wire should be used for inductors on woofers.

[NyxOne]

If you search you'll find plenty of discussion regarding electrolytic caps.

Bigger gauge wire should be used for inductors on woofers.

Hi ThomasW,

thanks for the comment. I've done a simple research and found out a few thread that let me think that Electrolytic Caps are "Ok" for Test purpose and even final crossover depending on the application (eg: no electrolytic caps with a Scanspeak Revelator woofer/tweeter )

This thread seems very educative so I'll read it tonight!

About inductor : Would 16 AWG be enought ? Is that for both the woofer and tweeter or will smaller gauge(18-20) do the work for tweeter ? Those things are really pricey...

Any recommendations on values (for both inductor & caps) ?

Thanks,
NyxOne