Jantzen Audio Cross Cap MKP 2,00 – 12,00 µF +/- 5% 400 VDC Metalized Polypropylene Foil Capacitor

Description

The Jantzen Cross Cap is a low-cost, non-polarized polypropylene film capacitor designed for speaker crossover networks where better performance than electrolytics is needed, but at minimal cost. This range (2–12 µF) is especially suited for midrange and tweeter sections in budget builds.

🔧 Technical Specs:

• Capacitance Range: 2.00 – 12.00 µF

• Tolerance: ±5%

• Voltage Rating: 400 VDC

• Dielectric: Metallized polypropylene foil

• Construction: Non-polarized, axial leads, low-inductance winding

• ESR: Lower than electrolytics; not as low as Z-Caps

🎧 Sound Character:

• Noticeably clearer than electrolytics

• Neutral, slightly warm tone

• Suitable for entry-level high-pass filters (e.g., tweeters in 2-way designs)

✅ Ideal Applications:

• Tweeter and mid crossover paths in budget hi-fi or DIY speakers

• Replacing aging electrolytics for an instant clarity upgrade

• Where compact size and cost control are important

PRODUCT FEATURE
The Cross Cap is offering a high-level of performance and quality at a very reasonable price point.
A great multipurpose entry-level audiophile capacitor.
A single foil (standard type MKP/PP foil) construction that uses a good quality aluminum and zinc based metalized polypropylene foil.
Available in a very wide range of capacitance values.
Virtually free of distortion and delivers a pleasant and rather neutral sonic profile.

TECHNICAL DATA
Capacitor foil: Polypropylene foil metalized with Zinc (Zn) and Aluminium (Al)
Dielectric insulation: Polypropylene film
Terminal leads: Tinned 4N copper wire
Voltage rating: 400 VDC / 250 VAC
Working Temperature Range: -40C to + 85C
Capacitance tolerance: +/- 5%
Loss factor at 1 kHz (maximum)
• C< l uF : 5 * 104
• C> l < 20 μF : 105
• C> 20 μF : 105
Insulation resistance at 1 kHz
• C < l μF : 5 * 104 MOhm
• l < 20 uF : 3 * 104 MOhm
•C > 20 uF : 104 MOhm

⚖️ Compared To Other Jantzen Capacitors:

💡 Bottom Line:

If you’re building or upgrading a cost-conscious speaker crossover and want a big jump over electrolytics without jumping to audiophile prices, the Cross Cap (2–12 µF) delivers clean, honest performance that gets the job done.