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Jantzen Wax Coil or Mundorf M-Coil CFC

Hi Everyone,

Need to build a new crossover for my Tannoy Monitor Red. My first choice for inductor is Mundorf Copper Air , M-Coil CFC. But it don't have the value I need and so I have to ask Mundorf to custom made it for a price. Then I found the Jantzen Copper Wax Coil, which looks fancy and cheaper. However, Can't find any review online. 

I am wondering if anyone has experience with these coil and which is better? 

thanks
Vic
viclauyyc
viclauyyc OP
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So it doesn't matter which brand?
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georgehifi
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If the originals are air core and replaced with good quality air core with the same inductance and same dc resistance as the originals, I don’t think it matters too much.

But if you replace an iron core with an air core of the same inductance and dc resistance, then you "may" hear a difference, as an iron core will saturate earlier than an air core on big transients.

They sometimes use iron core chokes (coils) as a cost cutting (less copper needed) and for smaller physical size.


Cheers George

viclauyyc OP
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ok. So no need for fancy inductor?
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georgehifi
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Debatable if you would hear the expense difference. Just change any iron core inductors for air core of the same value and dc resistance.

Cheers George

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yuviarora
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Inductors make a MASSIVE difference in sound quality, as much as capacitors.
The Jantzen Wax Coils are dead silent and have a black background, and have amazing dynamics. Get the 12 gauge version...

I know this post is 5 years old, but I had to correct the record. And yes, the wax coils are a serious upgrade over the mundorf plastic coils. The plastic coils are noisy, they have a harsh ringing in comparison to the paper wax housing. 
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