Break In Period

auto_pilot
auto_pilot Posts: 256
edited June 2007 in Speakers
I've read quite a few reviews, and manuals that require a break in period for speakers...I'm assuming this must be true of most high end speakers.

What is the best way to break them in? Especially if you a 5.1 ot 6.1 system.

I've had my speakers for a month now...and they sound wayyyy better than they did before. And hopefully get better.

Cheers.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited June 2007
    if your speakers sound way better now then they first did... they are now broken in. congrats and enjoy!
    :)
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited June 2007
    I find that playing "I Will Survive" at high volumes is the best and fastest way to break in your new speaks.
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited June 2007
    danger boy wrote: »
    if your speakers sound way better now then they first did... they are no broken in. congrats and enjoy!
    :)

    What he said. Enjoy!
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited June 2007
    venomclan wrote: »
    I find that playing "I Will Survive" at high volumes is the best and fastest way to break in your new speaks.
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    You mean break them don't you!:D :p
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited June 2007
    auto_pilot wrote: »
    I've read quite a few reviews, and manuals that require a break in period for speakers...I'm assuming this must be true of most high end speakers.

    What is the best way to break them in? Especially if you a 5.1 ot 6.1 system.

    I've had my speakers for a month now...and they sound wayyyy better than they did before. And hopefully get better.

    Cheers.

    Just keep playing them from this point forward and you will find that next month they sound even better.
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  • auto_pilot
    auto_pilot Posts: 256
    edited June 2007
    venomclan wrote: »
    I find that playing "I Will Survive" at high volumes is the best and fastest way to break in your new speaks.
    V

    I prefer the sound track from Saturday Night Fever with disco ball and everything:cool:

    Thanks for all the help...I think :)

    I'm wondering if there is a specific procedure that we should follow...Or just pop in Metallica and let'er rip for 12 hours straight.
    Cambridge Audio AZUR 640R
    KEF IQ2C Center, Fronts KEF IQ1 , Rears KEF Ci302Q
    Sub Outlaw LFM2
    Panasonic Plasma 1080i (50u)
    Sony DVP-NS70H (DVD)
    Belkin Pure Audio PF31 Line Conditioner
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited June 2007
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    You mean break them don't you!:D :p

    I see you tried that also my friend?
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited June 2007
    auto_pilot wrote: »
    I prefer the sound track from Saturday Night Fever with disco ball and everything:cool:

    Thanks for all the help...I think :)

    I'm wondering if there is a specific procedure that we should follow...Or just pop in Metallica and let'er rip for 12 hours straight.

    Actually anything with a wide frequency spectrum should work. I sometimes use a "torture track". In my experience, the tweeters break in quicker than the woofers and loud bassy notes will help. Some speakers like B&W and Gallo need 200 hours of break in. Pain the **** but worth it. Good Luck.
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