Break in period for new speakers?

mordir1297
mordir1297 Posts: 14
edited August 2009 in Speakers
I just purchased a pair of TSI 500s, a CS20 and a some surrounds. Do the speakers need a break in period or are they ready to rock the moment I take them out of the packaging? If they require a break in what is the minimum time I should let them break in? What should I break them in with?
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited August 2009
    They don't have to be broken in before being used for the application they were intended for. But, they will some best with some time on them.

    To speed up the process, you can let them play for a few days while you're doing other things around the house.
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  • sTiLlLeArNiNg
    sTiLlLeArNiNg Posts: 805
    edited August 2009
    do all speaker's require a "break in" period? anything in particular should be done or just let 'em play at moderate/low volume?
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited August 2009
    All speakers go through some sort of break in period. Nothing special is needed to be done, just play them as you normally would.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,279
    edited August 2009
    Just enjoy them dude. To be honest? Most folks won't even notice a break in period and the associated changes. You have to be hardcore for that. Even if you are semi-hardcore, just enjoy them and don't worry about the break in. It'll come. No sense in wasting time not listening to the music. ;)

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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,279
    edited August 2009
    I hate that edit and record edit within 2 minute BS. First one I've had in around a year or so. :mad:

    Just sayin'...........

    To the OP, this has nothing to do with your post. Carry on.
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  • sTiLlLeArNiNg
    sTiLlLeArNiNg Posts: 805
    edited August 2009
    well i have always "burned in" in my PC's before OC'ing and always broke in my nitro RC's prior to leaning them out so i don't mind the process :o
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited August 2009
    Most of what I read about breakin would be around 100 hours of above average volume levels. Now that could me more or less depending who is doing the playing. But I have heard a difference around 100ish hours or so.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited August 2009
    100-200hrs for break-in
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
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  • ls7z06
    ls7z06 Posts: 95
    edited August 2009
    I use this for what I drive!
    But for speakers, I go full throttle on day 1. Or I guess you could say listen to them like you stole them.

    For the first 500 miles/805 km:
    • Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.
    • Do not exceed 4,000 engine rpm.
    • Avoid driving at any one constant speed, fast or
    slow, including the use of cruise control.
    • Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle
    when the engine speed will exceed 4000 RPM.
    • Do not let the engine labor. Never lug the
    engine in high gear at low speeds. With a manual
    transmission, shift to the next lower gear. This rule
    applies at all times, not just during the break-in
    period.
    For the first 1,500 miles/2414 km:
    • Do not participate in track events, sport driving
    schools, or similar activities during the first
    1,500 miles/2414 km.
    • Check engine oil with every refueling and add if
    necessary. Oil and fuel consumption may be higher
    than normal during the first 1,500 miles/2414 km.
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited August 2009
    ls7z06 wrote: »
    I use this for what I drive!
    But for speakers, I go full throttle on day 1. Or I guess you could say listen to them like you stole them.

    For the first 500 miles/805 km:
    • Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.
    • Do not exceed 4,000 engine rpm.
    • Avoid driving at any one constant speed, fast or
    slow, including the use of cruise control.
    • Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle
    when the engine speed will exceed 4000 RPM.
    • Do not let the engine labor. Never lug the
    engine in high gear at low speeds. With a manual
    transmission, shift to the next lower gear. This rule
    applies at all times, not just during the break-in
    period.
    For the first 1,500 miles/2414 km:
    • Do not participate in track events, sport driving
    schools, or similar activities during the first
    1,500 miles/2414 km.
    • Check engine oil with every refueling and add if
    necessary. Oil and fuel consumption may be higher
    than normal during the first 1,500 miles/2414 km.


    I agree with some of this.... but other than that, it's a good way to glaze your piston walls and prevent the piston rings from sealing properly. ;) My break in period is whatever the distance is between my garage and the dyno.

    With speakers, though, i typically stop hearing a difference after 100 hours, depending on the speaker.
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