Do speaker cables need a burn in period?

and for many who believe in cable burn in, we don't listen to the cables while they burn in for a week, so it's not getting used to the sound...

I’m not sure I have heard burn in benefits from very inexpensive cables either...

all the new cables I have purchased came with a 30 day return period, and since burn in takes only a week or two, that was never an issue...and all the manufacturers said they would allow more time if needed...

My experience is that cables sound better after a week of not being moved, and a few hundred hours of playing time, whether purchased new or used.  You will know what you think in a week or two. Don't worry that electrical engineers cannot explain this. There is very very much that engineers and scientists cannot explain...

changing the direction works the same as unburning them in...

Clearly. Yet they sound great. Better than his previous cables which were directional 

I prefer cables isolated from floor on maple blocks/sticks, like Pro Gold on connectors,  never tried cryo.  always followed manufacturer on direction, current cables non-directional according to designer...

never tried fishing line

yes, I should have been more clear.  I was told it didn't matter which end was attached to the amp and which to the speakers...that's as far as my technical expertise goes

You know !

My speaker and amp manufacturers strongly urged me to not open them up and reverse the internal wires 

fortunately all we have to do is burn in our cords and equipment, change some directions, and see if it matters to us...all free,  all easy...maybe even fun for some

Does the proper direction change depending on the type of doughnut you’re eating?

But it can’t actually be a scam since it’s free to try 

I think it's a myth that buyers purchase and keep electronics, speakers and cables that they don't like because the salesperson says they will like it more in a few months...burn in, changing directions are free to try, so no real issues...

now that this thread has been up well over a month, wondering if gawdbless is hearing any changes in his new/used cables...

I just ordered some new bi-wire jumpers; do these take as long to break-in as the main cables ? (they are same cable as mains)