break-in period

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Posts: 405
Hi all,
I wanted to know what does break-in period for some components really mean?

I understand some of you will be quick to say "play your components".
But what does it really mean?

Does I mean play your components at a reasonable levels and don't red-line them?
does it have to be continous, meaning if cables are meant to be broken-in for 70 hours, does it mean you need to have your sound system going strait for 70 hours?
If you watch a movie, say 2.5 hours. can you stop whatching and even if it takes 2 months to get to the 70 hours, then it is finnaly broken-in?.

Thanks,
Current HT setup
Mains: B&W 804s
Center: Polk CSi5
Surround: Polk FXi3
Sub: Velodyne DLS-3750R
Receiver: Pioneer SC-07
Amplifier: Sunfire TGA5200
TV: Sony KDS60A2020
DBP: Sony DBP-S350
CDP: Pioneer DV-48AV
Interconnect cables: SignalCable analog II
speaker cables: SignalCable Ultra Speaker Cables Bi-wire
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  • Posts: 405
    edited September 2007
    In case if you are interested I found what looks like good information on the subject.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34174

    Conclusion:
    If you believe in break-in period. The best way seam to be continous playing time for the duration of the break-in period. The sound should be low to moderate. last impression was "white" noise or tone noise whas the way to accomplish this break-in period.

    I hope this helps.
    Current HT setup
    Mains: B&W 804s
    Center: Polk CSi5
    Surround: Polk FXi3
    Sub: Velodyne DLS-3750R
    Receiver: Pioneer SC-07
    Amplifier: Sunfire TGA5200
    TV: Sony KDS60A2020
    DBP: Sony DBP-S350
    CDP: Pioneer DV-48AV
    Interconnect cables: SignalCable analog II
    speaker cables: SignalCable Ultra Speaker Cables Bi-wire
  • Posts: 6,975
    edited September 2007
    I think continuous playing at low volumes is best. At least that's what I did with my Definitive Tech BP10Bs when I first got them.
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