Modifying Crossovers


I just read a post about changing resistors and caps in the new Borresen X3 speakers. I am curious why there is interest in changing the components in a brand new speaker. I also am curious if it would make them better than why didn’t the designers put a better component in the first place. Just a thought and scratching my head. Have a great day.

falmgren

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@carlsbad2 

Beautiful work.  I like your choice of capacitors.  Mundorf, at least to my budget, are my favorites.  I've used quite a few of the EVO Oil caps in speaker rebuilds, and have always liked their sound.  I'm using a mix of Supreme EVO Oils and ClarityCap CSA's, on a current project.  Hope to get it completed soon.

Also, I've never done recaps, on both vintage or new speakers, where the recap didn't improve the sound.  I've only done like for like recaps.  Never anything to mod or change from stock values, and never been disappointed.  And I do A/B the stock speaker, to a recapped speaker, for comparison.  I even volunteer family members, for an extra set of test ears, and they hear positive differences between the two.  So, I don't shy away from tearing into a speaker, if the base design is worthy of the upgrade?  Part of the fun.

@ervikingo 

A few years back, Paul McGowan at PS Audio, recapped his IRS-V speakers.  Paul asked for Arnie NuDell's help with the project.  Arnie recommended Mundorf capacitors.  The Mundorf EVO Oil caps, that I mentioned, are very good for the money.  Clear, clear, and very transparent.  They helped create a palpable midrange, when I used them for a speaker recap.

Good luck.