What kind of Caps for passive crossovers?

John9000 Unregistered guest	Posted on Thursday, December 30, 2004 - 18:10 GMT What kind of caps are best for a crossover application? (high pass, low pass, band pass) Ceramic, Electrolytic or Metal Film? Thanks!
GlassWolf Gold Member Username: Glasswolf NorthWest, Michigan USA Post Number: 7040 Registered: Dec-03	Posted on Thursday, December 30, 2004 - 22:20 GMT Mylar, polypropylene and polyester are some used, but generally cost a bit more. the least expensive route is non-polarized electrolytic/ for inductors, the best are air-core coils. for capacitors, polypropylene capacitors are the best.
John9000 Unregistered guest	Posted on Sunday, January 02, 2005 - 04:31 GMT thanks! what cap voltage rating would be best do you think for a 200w amp driving 4ohms rated at 50w rms and 185w peak? thanks again
GlassWolf Gold Member Username: Glasswolf NorthWest, Michigan USA Post Number: 7098 Registered: Dec-03	Posted on Sunday, January 02, 2005 - 17:45 GMT I'd just use polypro caps that are designed and sold specifically for audio crossovers, like ones from PAC. how much is the amp putting out per channel RMS?