Speaker break in period

Is this a myth or what? I understand with bass drivers the spiders can be a bit stiff...but other than that...imaging and soundstaging abilities really dont improve IMHO..any thoughts?

phasecorrect12-19-2002 1:47am

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warrenh Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,286 posts 12-19-2002 at 03:00am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It's a myth, BUT give them 200 hours at a significant volume.
mbhcid Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 41 posts 12-19-2002 at 03:05am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It is definately NOT a myth - the rubber or foam driver surrounds, cones, crossover parts (inductors, resistors & caps)and wiring all need to break-in for 100-200 hours before the speaker sounds the way the mfgr. intended.
dr_ Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 20 posts 12-19-2002 at 04:00am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've heard the improvement in mine. They seem to gradually improve during the break-in period. I'm not done yet, so far its been about 75 hours.

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