[Thunderduck]

At various times in this forum, I have read postings that refer to a "break-in" period for newly purchased speakers. Is there a general rule of thumb for this period? I have not decided on the speakers I will be getting, but do plan on buying some soon. Just wondering if there is a guideline for this break-in period.


Thanks much,


Steve

 

[Nuance]

Typically the manufacturer will state a specific break-in period. However, I am in the camp that doesn't believe in break-in...well, at least not the 100's of hours kind. In my opinion the speakers are fully broken in after a few hours of the components loosening up. After that, if you still don't like them, I say take them back. I also believe that manufacturers tell you their equipment needs 100's of hours of break-in so your ears get used to them, thus keeping the product. It's a marketing ploy.

That's just my $0.02 and YMMV.

 

[markwriter]



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Originally Posted by Nuance /forum/post/15444649


However, I am in the camp that doesn't believe in break-in...well, at least not the 100's of hours kind. In my opinion the speakers are fully broken in after a few hours of the components loosening up. After that, if you still don't like them, I say take them back. I also believe that manufacturers tell you their equipment needs 100's of hours of break-in so your ears get used to them, thus keeping the product. It's a marketing ploy.

Agree 110%!!! Down with break-in mythology!!!

 

[the rick]

has anyone seen a study (link?) that shows break in is actually a myth or not? IE: measure the speaker the 1st second its turned on, 1 hr, 30 hrs, 100hrs etc?


i'm not sure I don't or do believe in "break in" on speakers and I have sold them for the last 11 years now for a living.

 

[Chu Gai]

Read this .

 

[Decepticon07]



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Originally Posted by Chu Gai /forum/post/15445718


Read this .

Very informative post, thanks.