First new set of main speakers in 23 years. Opinions on break in for speakers? Is it real, and if so how long do you recommend? Do you have any specific methods?
First new set of main speakers in 23 years. Opinions on break in for speakers? Is it real, and if so how long do you recommend? Do you have any specific methods?
Burn in does have a measurable effect on speaker drivers. Basically you’re allowing the suspension and surrounds to become more pliable as they cycle over time, which affects the FS, Vas, and Q factors. A common outcome is that it can lower the overall tuning of the driver.
This is something that happens though after several hours of listening, so the traditional burn in of playing a continuous sine wave for 20+ hours isn’t really needed unless you want them burnt in faster.