Dali Mentor 6 Capacitors

[FilipKoz]

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some advice from more experienced audio enthusiasts
I’m planning to replace the capacitors in the crossovers of my Dali Mentor 6 speakers. Has anyone here done this kind of upgrade on the Mentor 6 or Dali mentor speakers?
What capacitors would you recommend for these speakers? I’m aiming for a neutral, detailed sound – nothing overly bright or harsh. And about 80-100 bucks

Thanks a lot in advance!

 

[Old_School_Brad]

Hi Filip
There's already a great thread that covers the exact topic you're asking about.

Capacitor upgrade in crossover - Is it audible?

As the topics "capacitor upgrade" and therefore "capacitor sound" is very controversial, the test method and its results are explained in detail. This cannot be dealt with in one minute. Sorry for this and I hope your attention span is still sufficient to read through a long text - whereby the...

www.audiosciencereview.com

 

[JSmith]

I’m planning to replace the capacitors in the crossovers

Why, what's wrong with them... visible bulging, or?

upgrade

Replacing capacitors is not an upgrade... unless they're about to fail or have failed.

What capacitors would you recommend for these speakers?

The same type that are already there, or equivalent.

I’m aiming for a neutral, detailed sound – nothing overly bright or harsh.

What? You're on the wrong track there.


JSmith

 

[RickS]

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[RickS]

If concerned caps need replacement, did you ask Dali what they recommend?

 

[FilipKoz]

If concerned caps need replacement, did you ask Dali what they recommend?

Very nice idea I will