[sdiy] Noob Question: Passive Filter Design

[Sam Ecoff]

Hi All,

So, I'm still slogging slowly through an EE degree, and we've gotten  
up to the point where we're discussing passive filter design, and  
we've learned how to construct passive highpass, lowpass, bandpass,  
and band reject filters using various combinations of resistors, caps,  
and inductors. Have seen a fair number of filters, I asked my  
professor what the advantages/disadvantages of using caps vs.  
inductors are, especially as the discussion relates to audio circuits,  
but he was unable to answer that. Can anybody help me out? It would be  
especially helpful if anybody has a suggestion for further reading.

Thanks!

Sam E.