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Do speaker cables need a burn in period?

I have heard some say that speaker cables do need a 'burn in', and some say that its totally BS.
What say you?


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jl35
2,244 posts
 
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
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geoffkait
14,147 posts
 
Understand. Thanks. You were told wrong. No offense to anyone.
jdub071
48 posts
 
A signal is a signal, right? Cable burn-in, seriously? I have been listening to hi-fi longer than a lot of you have been alive. I have never heard cables that sound better after burn-in and I don;t spend lots of money on speaker wire. If I have money to spend I spend it on something that will make a difference like upgrading components.
tom1000
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Spkr cables will change performance with a break-in. The time period will vary depending on many factors, including the hearing characteristics of the listener. From experience I would suggest 300 to 600 hours of burn-in for the average listener.
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geoffkait
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jdub07
A signal is a signal, right? Cable burn-in, seriously? I have been listening to hi-fi longer than a lot of you have been alive. I have never heard cables that sound better after burn-in and I don;t spend lots of money on speaker wire. If I have money to spend I spend it on something that will make a difference like upgrading components.

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