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Two paralleled cap's values for passive crossover?

Posted by Duster (M) on November 17, 2005 at 12:33:51

While in search of a 5.3 uF metallized polypropylene capacitor for use in a loudspeaker crossover, I've only found a Kimber Kap available at that exact value.

Since the capacitor is intended for a B&W product, I'm interested in the ClarityCap SA Series capacitor which is said to have been developed in consultation with B&W’s engineers for use in their Nautilus Series of speaker crossovers. A 5.3 uF value is not available, though.

What would the best choice be in terms of paralleling two ClarityCap SA caps to equal 5.3 uF?

Would two caps of close value (2.7 uF + 2.6 uF = 5.3 uF) or a larger and a smaller value (such as a 5 uF + .33 uF = 5.33 uF) be a better choice?

I'm also considering a film/foil bypass cap for the .33 uF cap, if a larger/smaller cap configuration is decided upon.

Or, should I simply go with the exact value single 5.3 uF Kimber Kap?

TIA

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