new polk owner

taylormade1ca
taylormade1ca Posts: 6
edited December 2011 in Speakers
hey guys just bought some monitor 70 series 2s.i have an older pioneer vsx-906s receiver which the specs say puts out 100 watts a channel.i think this should be good for a while.i also have jbl venues and jbl balconeys for the back.was using the venues for the front but will use them as rear stereo speakers.now my question is how do i break in the 70s i never have broken in speakers before but have been reading about it.so if someone could tell me it would make my day thanks
lg 47 lcd,oppo bdp-93,technics sl8 pd787,cambridge audio dac magic 100, emotiva umc-1,emotiva xpa-5,fronts monitor 70 series II,center cs10,surrounds jbl balconey, back jbl stage,sub klipsch rw 10
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,757
    edited November 2011
    Use them and they will break in. Simple, eh!
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2011
    Welcome to Club Polk, as stated use normally & the break in will take care of itself. All you have to do is enjoy the music and movies.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,225
    edited November 2011
    Congrats on your purchase, welcome to Club Polk. :cool:
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,337
    edited November 2011
    Take a hammer to each driver three hits is a good starting point for break-in maybe a small tap here or there to fine tune it!!

    Welcome to Club Polk and enjoy the tunes!!
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited November 2011
    You have to put them in the freezer for approximately 42.3 hours then start out with volume on 1 for 24 hours a day for 3 days. Gradually increase volume every other day by 1. When you have completed the cycle with the volume at the 10 setting, gradually work your way back down the scale using the same method. Then you need to buy these magic dots....... Oh, F it, just listen to some music. They will break in on their own.:lol:

    BTW, welcome to the jungle,we've got fun and games.
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited November 2011
    Welcome to the community.

    Use them normally as other have said. If you're going to really turn it up, the receiver may not be the best choice. It will audibly sound fatiguing.
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited November 2011
    Welcome to Club Polk taylormade1ca! :smile:

    Congrats on your new 70s purchase! :cool:

    As pointed out, "Break in" is a simple process of using them at normal level to let the new driver parts adapt to each other. As you use them, you will find they open up and simply get better after each and every usage. Your receiver should do for the time being but will definitely not reveal all of their musical ability so as money becomes avaiable a new AVR or amp should be in your future.
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited November 2011
    I had that receiver for like 10 years! It's got decent power, but no DTS :(
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    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

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  • taylormade1ca
    taylormade1ca Posts: 6
    edited November 2011
    alright then thanks for all the usefull info hahahahahahaha
    lg 47 lcd,oppo bdp-93,technics sl8 pd787,cambridge audio dac magic 100, emotiva umc-1,emotiva xpa-5,fronts monitor 70 series II,center cs10,surrounds jbl balconey, back jbl stage,sub klipsch rw 10
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  • chadam44
    chadam44 Posts: 68
    edited December 2011
    Turn them on and jam out for a few days to speed up the break in period. Or just use them as you normally would and they will break in in a relatively short period of time.
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