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Is break in quicker with Planars and Stats?

I ordered new Neo ribbon midrange panels for my VMPS FF3SRE and they shipped today so I got to thinking...
I have never purchased a higher end speaker new so I wonder if there is a quicker breakin for Planar and Electrostat models because of the very different mechanical properties, I dont remeber ever reading this topic so curious what others think. I have owned sealed, ported, transmission line, Planars and Electrostats but again never a brand new quality model.
I also had the all crossovers upgraded so thats another issue with breakin but as far as the drivers what do you guys think? Thanks for entertaining me.
chadnliz
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albertporter
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I agree with Philjolet.

When I owned Sound-Lab speakers they required several months and so did my Dali Megalines which are cone plus ribbons. I think this is true for all speakers.

Typically, the higher resolution the speaker (and the system it's in), the more obvious break in is.
chadnliz OP
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So would you guys ay its equal too, more time, or less?
don_s
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Remember that the crossover components need burn-in time.
chadnliz OP
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I know, it was burned in by VMPS but surely needs more time in my system, just curious about the drivers themselves....slow news day!
norton
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I don't believe in "speaker break-in".
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