Originally Posted by
Ian Mackenzie
I think it depends to some extent on the calibre of the rest of your system?
I am of the view that linear quality across the system will provide the best value for money.
You also need to decide if the 4430 are keepers?
If so do as you wish.
Updating capacitors will improve transparency but also show up warts and all up stream in your system.
I don't think there are any half measures and you are going to have more flexibility with parts size by building new charge coupled
crossovers from scratch and keeping the stock crossovers.
Some may disagree but the 2234 version of the 2235 woofer is far superior in the midrange (aka 4435with a faster driver)) and it is possible to add low end boost to the 2234 to provide a similar extended bass.
Adding a pair of 380 sub bins would make a killer 4430 system with the 2234 drivers and be a singificant upgrade on the 4430 stock system.
The 2234 is a 2235 without the mass ring.
I have compared the 4343 and LRS 6332 to the 4435 bi amped at John Nebels and the 4435 was the most impressive.