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Cpacitor for High Pass Filter

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Topic: Cpacitor for High Pass Filter

Posted By: dahcmed
Subject: Cpacitor for High Pass Filter
Date Posted: February 28, 2006 at 6:34 AM

Is it ok to use an ordinary polarized Electrolytic Capacitor for a High pass filter? Or do I need to use a bipolar capacitor?

I currently have 2way passive for my midrange and tweets. And using the amp's lowpass xover for my midbass. Am planning to use the capacitor to HP my midbass while saving up for my crossover. :)




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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: February 28, 2006 at 8:14 AM
No, polarized caps won't work.  You need non-polarized electrolytic, and preferably a poly cap designed for audio use.

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