Hello all,
I recently purchased some OLA. Managed to get a deal, $100 for a pair that needed refoaming, and the seller included the refoam kit (fortunately the "correct" kit from looneytunes2001/Rick Cobb). They sound wonderful and I am very much so in love.
Anyway, my next step is to recap the crossovers. I am a bit confused as to how to do this; I tried searching and could not find a clear answer.
Firstly, should I simply recap my crossovers, or entirely rebuild them? Would there be a strong audible difference in the two options?
If I am recapping them only, from what I understand I need a 13uf cap? I am not sure what type/where to buy this, as there seem to be a few different type of capacitors. I also read that some people can use a different rated cap(s) to change the load upon the tweeter, is this advisable? Or should I stick to what is currently stock?
Lastly, what wattage solder iron do I need for this project? I will be using a solder to hopefully fix up crossovers and amplifiers (getting way to deep into this new hobby...) nothing heavy duty or microboard such. And the correct tip?
Thank you for your help, I just wanted to double check what to purchase before I do so. And thank you everybody, this forum has been indispensable on my quest for vintage quality audio gear!
P.S. I intend to make a picture heavy how to thread of this process, to help other first timers in this!
I recently purchased some OLA. Managed to get a deal, $100 for a pair that needed refoaming, and the seller included the refoam kit (fortunately the "correct" kit from looneytunes2001/Rick Cobb). They sound wonderful and I am very much so in love.
Anyway, my next step is to recap the crossovers. I am a bit confused as to how to do this; I tried searching and could not find a clear answer.
Firstly, should I simply recap my crossovers, or entirely rebuild them? Would there be a strong audible difference in the two options?
If I am recapping them only, from what I understand I need a 13uf cap? I am not sure what type/where to buy this, as there seem to be a few different type of capacitors. I also read that some people can use a different rated cap(s) to change the load upon the tweeter, is this advisable? Or should I stick to what is currently stock?
Lastly, what wattage solder iron do I need for this project? I will be using a solder to hopefully fix up crossovers and amplifiers (getting way to deep into this new hobby...) nothing heavy duty or microboard such. And the correct tip?
Thank you for your help, I just wanted to double check what to purchase before I do so. And thank you everybody, this forum has been indispensable on my quest for vintage quality audio gear!
P.S. I intend to make a picture heavy how to thread of this process, to help other first timers in this!