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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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geoffkait
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I’m pretty sure opinion is admissible in court. Some opinion is more “expert” than others, that’s all. That’s why, in the case of judges or lawyers’ opinions, they’re called legal opinions. Anyway, that’s my opinion. 😳
djones51
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The question was
"In a court of law would this prove burn in is not a fallacy but true?"
The answer is no it's not even circumstantial evidence. 
djones51
617 posts
 
No, My opinion on whether wire burns in would not be admissible, a scientist opinion  who has tested and studied the phenomena and provide supporting evidence for his opinion  would be. That would be admissible circumstantial evidence. 
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maritime51
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Well, little dudes, it depends on whether you are in federal or state court, and if state court, whether the forum applies Frye or Daubert. I opine this notion would not be admissible under either test, and a motion in limine granted. 

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mitch2
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See the requirements for expert testimony from the Federal Rules of Evidence below.  Can you imagine a thread here trying to define who is qualified to provide expert opinion on cables, fuses, and wire burn-in?  That should be good for several months of worthless but entertaining back and forth.

Rule 702. Testimony by Expert Witnesses

A witness who is qualified as an expert by knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education may testify in the form of an opinion or otherwise if:

(a) the expert’s scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge will help the trier of fact to understand the evidence or to determine a fact in issue;

(b) the testimony is based on sufficient facts or data;

(c) the testimony is the product of reliable principles and methods; and

(d) the expert has reliably applied the principles and methods to the facts of the case.
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