Polk T15 break in?

abn1701
abn1701 Posts: 3
edited May 2012 in Speakers
Hi!
I bought a pair of polk T15 bookshelf loudspeakers to replace an old pair of polk m3 monitors.
Nevertheless the m3 monitors sound better than the new T15 . The polks m3 have a smooth detailed sound
and the T15's sound some harsh and more to the bright side. Should I wait for breaking in for improve in sound?
TIA
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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
    edited May 2012
    Sounds about right. The M3's are unfortunately better speakers. Perhaps opt for some Monitor Series 2 speakers from Newegg. They should be a bit more laid back those the T15's. But if you really want to keep that smooth sound that you're used to with the M3's, I'd recommend searching for vintage Monitor speakers like the Monitor 5's or 7's. Models with Peerless tweeters are especially warm-sounding.
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  • mcnarus
    mcnarus Posts: 20
    edited May 2012
    Break-in will only solve your problem to the extent that you get used to the sound. I'd reopen the speaker search.
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  • abn1701
    abn1701 Posts: 3
    edited May 2012
    I'm the original poster , and just to comment that after a couple of hours the sound is better and is improving
    trough the time.
    Sorry for my initial impressions.
    They are very good loudspekers
    Thanks
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
    edited May 2012
    I have a pair hooked up to a 35wpc old onkyo reciever in a guest room and after a couple of weeks they sounded just fine, well worth the price. I got mine for $49.99 on black Friday last Year
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  • VanR
    VanR Posts: 11
    edited May 2012
    I think for rock music they sound better than the comparably priced Monitor 30's. But I don't listen to much rock anymore. Still they don't sound bad for the $ spent.
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